SMSD News

Community engagement makes the Shawnee Mission School District stronger. Currently, the Shawnee Mission School District is seeking involvement from students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members for two important initiatives in the district: The Strategic Plan and a newly announced...

The Shawnee Mission School District is thrilled to welcome students to the 2026-2027 school year. Click here to see the district calendar for key dates and events.  Click here to see a video.  Over the past few weeks, our new and...

This 2026-2027 school year, the Shawnee Mission School District is focused on Building Tomorrow Together. Our community plays an important role in the success of our students and we want to be sure everyone knows how to stay informed...

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...

One of Kansas City’s newest museums gives all attendees a chance to travel through exhibits of beloved children’s books and imagine themselves as a character in a story.  In early 2026, students from three Shawnee Mission School District schools stepped...

July 1 marked the start of the 2026-2027 school year in the Shawnee Mission School District! With this fresh start, we can turn our focus to Building Tomorrow Together across the SMSD. Everything we do to support and teach our...

One of the premier shopping destinations within the Shawnee Mission School District community opened its doors this spring and turned the space into a classroom.  Oak Park Mall, a destination that welcomes millions of visitors a year, invited students involved...

Small shovels and big smiles helped mark an exciting moment for the Shawnee Mission School District. On May 14, students, families, staff, and community members gathered to break ground on a new state-of-the-art early childhood education center. Designed for the...

Whether you’re gearing up for a long road-trip, planning an afternoon by the pool, or just taking your daily walk, summer is the perfect time to catch up on the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) podcast, Shawnee Mission Mic’d...

There are many points of pride in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD), with students, staff, and entire school communities earning recognition at the state, regional, and national level. Here is a look at honors earned in the Shawnee...

The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is excited to welcome new Pre-Kindergarten students for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! We offer programs at 21 elementary schools across the district to help your child build a strong foundation for future...

When the school year ends, support for students and families continues in the Shawnee Mission school District (SMSD). Beginning June 1, 2026, SMSD will once again offer free summer meals through the SUN Meals program (formerly Summer Lunch Bunch). The program...