This week, I had the privilege of being joined by two Shawnee Mission North students as I achieved a dream I never thought possible.  I was invited to fly with

My season as superintendent in Shawnee Mission is drawing to a close, and I want to thank you for being such a wonderful, caring community. While this pandemic has presented

Students in the Shawnee Mission School District have opportunities to extend their learning this summer. Students in PreK – 7th grade can participate in the Summer Enrichment program. Sixth and

The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is providing Real World Learning opportunities for students as outlined in the district’s Strategic Plan. We have joined more than 40 school districts in

Hunger does not take a vacation in the summertime. That is why free Pick Up and Go meals will be provided this summer to all children ages 1 to 18,

A new Westwood View Elementary School building is under construction.  Community members gathered on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the building. Westwood View students performed

We are very proud of students and staff in the Shawnee Mission School District who continue to demonstrate we are #SMSDStrong. Here are a few recent highlights from our school

The Shawnee Mission School District is proud of the Class of 2021! Schools will be hosting in-person commencement ceremonies to honor the accomplishments of this year’s senior class. We also

The fact the Shawnee Mission School District has been able to reopen schools, vaccinate so many employees and students, and keep COVID-19 transmission low in classrooms is a public health

Shawnee Mission is looking forward to honoring all Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) employees during Educator Appreciation Week, May 3-7, 2021. We are excited to see all the celebrations that

We are tremendously proud of the innovation and creativity our students and staff have shown this year.  On May 1, 2021, our community has a unique opportunity to see examples

Globally, nationally, and locally — we are all faced with rising to the challenge of pandemic response and recovery.  With hope on the horizon and our SMSD strength, educators have

Next week, from April 10 through 16, marks the week of the young child, a time dedicated to celebrating early learning, young children, their educators, and communities. As this week

The Shawnee Mission Education Foundation invites the community to a special event celebrating the accomplishments of the Shawnee Mission School District 2021 senior class as part of the Distinguished Leaders

March is the time when we give special recognition to the arts in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD), including both visual and performing arts. This month, we celebrate both