Even though the start of school will look very different this year, we are excited to welcome students to the 2020-21 school year in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD).

All of us have concerns about the health and well-being of our students and staff this school year. We hope you will join us for SMSD Live, a virtual town

This week, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) informed Johnson County school districts that after Labor Day, the county would be in the red gating zone. For

Responding to the 2020 Census is an easy, safe, and important way to help provide resources for children in the Shawnee Mission community for the next ten years. This includes

New Teacher Academy This week, Shawnee Mission was thrilled to welcome some of our newest members of the Shawnee Mission School District team this week. The welcoming process looked different

Thank you to the staff, students, parents and community members who have been engaged in the planning process to reopen Shawnee Mission schools. So many have taken part in this

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly announced she would issue an executive order on Monday, July 20, 2020. A key provision in the order will include delaying the

Understandably, there are many questions and concerns across the community about how school will take place in the 2020-2021 school year. Through it all, the Shawnee Mission School District is

The Shawnee Mission School District will be hosting in-person graduations to celebrate the Class of 2020 in July. The district continues to follow guidance for large public gatherings from the

A common question many people have is, “What will school look like in August?” That question is one the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is hard at work answering. While

At the June 8, 2020 Shawnee Mission Board of Education meeting, Dr. Mike Fulton, superintendent, shared an update on the progress the district has made with the Strategic Plan. June

To the Shawnee Mission Community, We are facing a challenge that tests our character. Across the country and our community, there is deep pain over the killing of George Floyd.

This week, I would like to take a moment to thank all staff members in the Shawnee Mission School District as we complete the 2019-2020 school year. Our staff of

In the Shawnee Mission School District, we continue to follow plans laid out by Governor Laura Kelly and guidance from both the state and county health departments to manage the

We are tremendously proud of the Class of 2020. While their commencement ceremonies could not take place this week, due to stay-at-home orders, we want to acknowledge this incredible class,