SMSD News

From new buildings to new lights, the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) has made every dollar of the 2021 Bond count. The $264 million bond, approved by voters in 2021, has benefited every building and feeder pattern across the...

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

Whether far away or close to home, there is always much to learn and explore about nature. In the month of November, Read Across SMSD invites our community to “Cultivate Connection” and gain more understanding about how humans are linked...

November 17–21, 2025 Every November, schools and communities across the country come together to celebrate American Education Week. It is a time to honor the people who make public education possible. Across the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) - in...

The countdown is on as the Shawnee Mission School District gets ready to welcome new Pre-K students and Kindergarten students in 2026-2027! Families are encouraged to get ready as online enrollment opens at 8 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2025. Links...

As winter weather approaches, it is important for everyone to make plans in case bad weather necessitates school closures. The Shawnee Mission School District asks that you review and become familiar with the district’s Inclement Weather Procedures. These procedures include...

As a new park formally opened to the community in Overland Park, Shawnee Mission South students celebrated the completion of a unique and meaningful Real World Learning Client-Connected Project. Located at 159th and Quivira, Bietigheim-Bissingen Park celebrates the cultural ties...

Mistakes are a part of life. But, as the Shawnee Mission School District explores this month’s Read Across SMSD theme “Build Resilience,” we all have a chance to think about how mistakes offer a chance to learn and grow. Connie...

Every other Thursday, the Shawnee Mission School District showcases the staff and students who make us One Shawnee Mission in the podcast Shawnee Mission Mic’d Up. Listening is a great way to stay up-to-date with what is happening in...

With two years of high school remaining, Shawnee Mission East High School junior Braxton Jeffrey is looking toward the future. He’s holding conversations with teachers and trusted adults. He’s considering what courses, activities, and experiences will help him get the...

The Shawnee Mission community will soon join together to celebrate everything we do…Because Kids.  The Shawnee Mission Education Foundation Fall Breakfast will take place at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event supports...

It is a time when many in our community are engaged in new experiences. Shawnee Mission has kicked off a new school year, students and teachers are getting acquainted in new classrooms, and it is time to launch a...