The 2021-2022 school year is off to a strong start.  The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) team is thrilled to welcome all students to in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school

Staff Sticking Together for Students  This next year holds so many opportunities for us as we begin the new school year.  We were thrilled to have welcomed staff to our

Keeping schools open and safe will continue to be a top priority in the Shawnee Mission School District for the 2021-2022 school year. At the regular meeting of the Shawnee

As we get ready for the new school year, the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is looking to welcome new members to our team. The SMSD will be holding a

Thanks to the $264.22 million bond referendum approved by voters in January 2021, it is a busy summer of construction in Shawnee Mission Schools. Upgrades are underway across the school

The Shawnee Mission School District is proud of students and staff who, through hard work and dedication, continue to demonstrate we are #KeepingSMSDStrong. Here are just a few recent highlights

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