As our community enjoys the last few weeks of summer, there are few steps families can take to be ready for the first days of school.
It is our goal that every student has a personalized learning plan that prepares them for college and career with the interpersonal skills they need for life success. We are excited for the 2023-2024 school year to begin. It will be a time to shine!
Here are important dates to remember:
- Tuesday, August 15, 2023: Classes begin for grades 1-7, 9 and 12. There will be an early dismissal for grades 1-6.
- Wednesday, August 16, 2023: Classes begin for grades 8, 10-11
- Thursday, August 17, 2023: Classes begin for Pre-K and Kindergarten
Click here for the district’s 2023-2024 calendars.
Here are links to important resources for families to prepare for this school year:
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Enrollment in Shawnee Mission School District (new families)
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Complete the Online Verification Forms in your Skyward Family Access (all SMSD families)
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment
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Complete an application for free or reduced cost meals
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Complete the ‘Consent for Disclosure’ in Online Verification Forms in your Skyward Family Access to possibly waive/reduce district fees.
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Pay student fees
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View the school supply list on your school’s website
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Find lunch menus
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Seek technology help
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Learn about transportation services
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Read about athletic passes for students, parents and senior adults
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Use the school finder feature (this is helpful for families new to the district.)
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Get information on before-and after-school care programs offered by Johnson County Parks and Recreation and YMCA
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Sign Up For Text Alerts
- Student Handbooks 2023-2024
Shawnee Mission educators look forward to seeing students in the 2023-2024 school year. We Are #OneShawneeMission and it’s A Time to Shine!
Shawnee Mission School District is the third largest school district in Kansas. The district serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in 34 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, and several educational centers. It has been consistently ranked among the finest school districts nationwide for its high student performance. The district’s objective is that each student will have a personalized learning plan that will prepare them for college and careers, with the interpersonal skills they need for life success. The district serves a diverse student population from 14 cities within northeast Johnson County, Kansas, which is 10 miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit www.smsd.org.
