A new school year is here, and our educators are getting ready to welcome every student as they step through our doors for the 2026-2027 school year.
This year, we show how strong we are as One Shawnee Mission as we work on Building Tomorrow Together.
Click here to see a message from Superintendent Dr. Michael Schumacher.
Here is a list of resources for families, with helpful information, as everyone gets students ready for a successful start to the year.
Important dates can be found on the District Calendar page:
For Families New to the District:
- Families new to the district can use the following link to enroll for the first time: Enrollment in the Shawnee Mission School District
- If you do not know what school your child will attend, use School Finder: Click here for the link. (Enter address on the page)
For families returning to the district:
- Families returning to the district are encouraged to fill out forms in Skyward here: Complete the Online Verification Forms in Skyward Family Access
Additional Resources to help you prepare for the school year:
- Complete an application for free or reduced cost meals
- Complete the ‘Consent for Disclosure’ in Online Verification Forms in your Skyward Family Access to possibly waive/reduce district fees
- Pay student fees
- View the school supply list on your school’s website
- Find lunch menus
- Seek technology help or learn more about Instructional Technology
- Learn about or sign up for transportation services
- Get information on before-and after-school care programs offered by Johnson County Parks and Recreation and YMCA
- Student Handbooks 2026-2027
New Cell Phone Policy (Restrictions on Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices)
As required by state law, the Board of Education approved Board Policy JCDC: Restrictions on Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices.
Click here to view policy JCDC as adopted by the Board of Education.
For this reason, students are prohibited from using or accessing personal electronic communication devices during the school day while on district owned or operated property, except as expressly permitted by this policy or by law.
As defined by the policy: “personal electronic communication device” is any wireless electronic communication device that both provides for voice, text, or video communication between two or more parties, including, but not limited to, a mobile or cellular phone, tablet, computer, watch, wireless headphones or earbuds, text messaging device, or personal digital assistant; and is not owned or issued to students by the school district.”
The policy further outlines device storage, definitions, permitted exceptions, enforcement and disciplinary action, and administrative procedures and directors.
Student handbooks now reflect the language of this bell-to-bell personal electronic device policy, as approved by the Board. Click here to review the student handbook.
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.
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