How is the Shawnee Mission School District community Building Tomorrow Together? One great way to find out is by catching up on the district podcast: Shawnee Mission Mic’D Up. New episodes are released every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Each episode features the students and staff who make us ONE Shawnee Mission.
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Here is a look at some of the most recent episodes:
Episode 4.6 From Intern to Full-Time Employee: How Project SEARCH is building confident and talented employees
Noah Cramer has been an employee at AdventHealth for seven years and is a beloved teammate in the Early Childhood Center. But before he started his career, he was one of the first interns in the Project SEARCH program. As we recognize Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re excited to celebrate the 50 interns who have come through Project SEARCH and found pathways to success after graduation.
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Episode 4.5 Bike Walk Safety at SMSD
Put on your helmet, check the tires, and saddle up! This week, we’re learning more about the district’s partnership with BikeWalk KC and their Bike Lessons and Safety Training program. Find out how this program is not just helping kids learn to ride a bike, but is also building confidence, independence, and responsibility.
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Episode 4.4 Let the Girls Play
Annika Berg has been playing football since she was in first grade but this is the first year she gets to represent her school on the field. With the inaugural flag football season underway, we’re excited to highlight the athletes who have been waiting years for their opportunity to shine.
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Episode 4.3 Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
From extinguishing live fires, practicing search and rescue drills and even learning to drive a fire engine, Shawnee Mission Fire Science students are not only earning industry-recognized certifications, they’re getting the necessary hands-on training so they can step out of the classroom and straight to the fire house.
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Episode 4.2 Leadership Shawnee Mission!
He’s only a junior, but Joey Duncan’s wisdom will leave you inspired and excited for the future. This week you’ll learn about one of the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation programs that truly embodies “Building Tomorrow Together.”
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Episode 4.1 We’re Back!
Join us for the Season 4 premiere as hosts talk back to school traditions, first-day memories, and what’s NEW this year!
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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.
There are multiple ways you can stay up-to-date on all of the news highlighting students and staff members in the Shawnee Mission School District throughout this school year. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or watch for stories posted under “recent news” on www.smsd.org. Have you heard our podcast? Click here to listen or subscribe.
