NORTH NEWS Jan 16 2024
Where Tradition began, Excellence continues.
Shawnee Mission North High School
Office Hours 7AM - 3:30PM
913-993-6900
Attendance Hotline (24 hours)
913-993-6945
Website: https://smnorth.smsd.org/
Location: 7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-6900
Twitter: @SM_NORTH_HS
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Message from Principal David Ewers
North Community,
Mother Nature has not allowed us to have the smoothest start to the second semester, but hopefully we get a break soon and can get into a rhythm! I know I am ready to consistently see our students and staff again!
Wednesday’s schedule will be an odd block day. We will continue to work on enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year during the rest of the month with our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Have a great day!
Student and Staff of the Week
Student of the Week
This week’s Student of the Week is Navya Hegde! Navya was great in the musical, she's a really nice kid, and a great student!
Congratulations!
Staff of the Week
This week’s Staff Member of the Week is Susan Pedroza! Susan has been working double time, leading our attendance while also helping out in the main office. She’s been so great!!
NEW INFORMATION
After School Tutoring Update
Tutoring will begin on 1/22/24. This will be in the Learning Commons from 3:00pm-4:20pm on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. Content teachers will be available to assist students with homework or reviewing course material. FREE meals can be picked up in the cafeteria between 2:50 and 3:00 if they are staying for tutoring. Students can ride a FREE bus home at 4:30pm with a pass from a teacher.
Northern Exposure for the Class of 2028 (Current 8th graders)
The event will start at 6:00 in the auditorium with an opening presentation and information about the evening. The rest of the evening will be split into groups and give families and students the opportunity to explore 3 different areas: 1) activities, athletics, and clubs at SMN; 2) elective course options offered; and 3) basic information about core classes that students will want to know before coming to North. Also during these group rotations there will be time for students to meet their counselors, social workers, and administrators, take pictures with the Bison mascot, purchase some swag from the PTSA and Booster Club, and witness the awesome North spirit that we have in our building!
ACT courses available
SM North students are welcome to attend ACT classes in your area in February:
KU in Lawrence Feb. 10: http://actprep.info/ku
K-State Olathe Feb. 17: http://actprep.info/kstate
Last Chance for yearbooks at discounted price
Last chance to get a yearbook at the $50 price – until Jan. 31. Order them at www.yearbookforever.com and use the coupon code snowday15 .
Previously released information, but still important to know
School Pictures
Students and Parents – it’s not too late to order school photos from this year’s picture day.
If your student is in grade 9-11, use this link to purchase their portrait photos. https://bit.ly/2ndSMN23
If your student is a senior, use this link to purchase their portrait photos. https://bit.ly/Senphoto
If you have any questions, please contact Rolland Studios here: https://www.rollandkc.com/contact
School Fees for 2023-24 are now DUE!!
- Please use the online fee payment portal. Go to www.smsd.org, hover over the "Families " tab, and click the link entitled "Pay Fees Online".
- Add lunch money online using “Optional Fees”. Create an account or use the Guest option with the student’s ID number and last name.
- If you are interested in applying for free or reduced lunch, please use this link.
- Fees are needed for teachers to buy supplies for classes and to cover other expenses for the 2023-24 school year.
- The following fees are required: instructional resource fee (classroom materials), participation fee (admission home games/theatre/activity buses, etc.), ID card and course fees.
- Optional: Yearbooks are $50 until January 10, 2024 and then they go up to $65. Parking permits are available throughout the year and prorated by quarter.
- If you need to pay by check, please mail or bring your check with your student’s ID number in the memo to SM North, Attn: Bookkeeper, 7401 Johnson Dr., Overland Park, KS 66202.
- If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, email a copy of your food service benefits letter to shellelewis@smsd.org. Free lunch students receive a $105 fee waiver & reduced receive $52.50.
- For payment plans and questions, please call 913-993-6910 or email shellelewis@smsd.org. Unpaid fees may be sent to collections, so please make payment arrangements.
Staff Member of the Week
SMN Booster Club/PTSA
10th Annual SMN Trivia Night!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Assist with Spirit Wear Sales and help welcome the incoming Freshman class at NORTHERN EXPOSURE! Click on the sign up link for more info:
1/17/24
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-46986296-northern
Join in the fun at the 10th Annual SMN TRIVIA NIGHT!
Recruit your team of 8 to join us at St. Pius X in Mission, KS on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm for costumes, competition, and a whole lot of cheer! **This is an adult-only event – no one under age 21 will be permitted**
The team registration fee is $280, but as always, $100 of your team fee will go directly to the SMN team/group/club of your choice!
The DEADLINE to register your team is January 19, 2024 – We ONLY have 10 team slots left, so get your registration in ASAP!
Team Registration is ONLINE - https://smnorthptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/958674
VOLUNTEER AT TRIVIA NIGHT!
Not into Trivia, but want to support SMN? We NEED YOU to help with check-in, selling raffle tickets, bartending, & more! Click on the link below for more info:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AFA92BA4FA7-46989347-trivia#/
Raffle Items Needed! Do you have a favorite business that you would contact to donate an item or gift card? Are you willing to team up with a friend to create a gift basket? Donate an item to our raffle and the business or individual(s) will be promoted at the event! Items are needed no later than January 19, 2024.
If you have an item to donate, contact SMN PTSA at smnorthptsa@gmail.com with information about the item. If needed, we can provide you will a donation letter from Shawnee Mission North for tax purposes.
The 10th Annual SMN Trivia Night is co-sponsored by SMN PTSA and the SMN Booster Club. All proceeds will be used to support SMN students, staff, and programs!
For more information contact SMN PTSA at smnorthptsa@gmail.com or SMN Booster Club at smnboosterclub@yahoo.com
Purchase SMN Spirit Wear and Booster Club Memberships at our online store (click on the link or use the QR code below)
Join PTSA and the Booster Club
The Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) and the All-School Booster Club are great ways for parents and guardians to get involved with our school!
Join PTSA by clicking on this link!
Join Booster Club by clicking on this link!
All proceeds raised by both organizations directly benefit SMN students!
Paraprofessional and Food Service positions are available
If you are interested in food services positions in the SMSD, please see the image below.
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STUCO NEWS
Winter Formal is upon us! It will be held on Saturday, February 10th in the Fieldhouse, more information to come soon!
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News from Student Services
Enrollment for 2024-2025
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will begin in January 2024. Academic Counselors will meet with students by grade level in seminar starting January 9th. Each student will receive an Enrollment Card and a Course Listing Sheet and will be encouraged to take them home and talk with their parent/guardian about classes for next year. Counselors will then collect Students’ enrollment cards the following week during their English class. Please make sure your student’s enrollment card is in their backpack.
23-24 College Rep Visits - Sign up
Juniors and seniors may sign up for the college admission rep visits. These visits are held during school hours. (Check weekly for updated college lists, dates, and times).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn5kJr2FlCpNzF_Tu328IhA10mKWlhiAcnrZz2IOF4xD70wA/viewform
Job opportunity
Let's Grow Preschool
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Bison Athletics and Activities
Shawnee Mission North Athletics
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The Lady Bison defeated Mill Valley in a great team effort Wednesday evening by a score of 42-39. Sophomore Tamiah Washington led the way scoring 10 points! Sophomore Haley Wieneke added 9 points and Senior Iliana Garcia scored 8 points and added 9 rebounds. Junior Nicole Mendez had 5 steals to lead the Bison defense. Senior Ciera Washington had two big energy plays taking a charge and knocking down a last second three before the half. The Bison play Shawnee Mission South this Friday at home. Varsity tips off at 6:00pm. The bison took one on the chin vs SM South, ranked 2nd in the state of Kansas on Friday evening.The Bison were led in scoring by Senior Ciera Washington with 6 points. The Lady Bison are back in action at home Tuesday January 16th vs Christ Preparatory Academy. JV tips off at 4:00pm and Varsity tips off at 5:30pm. .
The Boys team lost 46-50 to MV. The Bison were led by Alex Casares with 14 points and 3 rebounds, 2asist, and 2 steals. Aziz Jagne added 10 points and 6 rebounds. The varsity boys played a tough Raider basketball team on Friday evening, and lost 41-54. North was led by Aziz Jagne with 13 points.
The Bison Bowling team had our first meet of the season. They competed against Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission East, and Olathe West at Bowlero on College Blvd. The JV boys finished in 4th with the high series from Norman Davis. The JV girls finished the meet in 2nd place overall with Sarah Nielsen earning 1st place in the meet with a 397 series. The varsity boys finished in 4th place paced by Aaron Salvino with a 541 series. The varsity girls finished in 3rd place and were led by Senior Lily DeBoe with a 343 series. The Bison are rolling again on Tuesday at Park Lanes in Shawnee.
The North Boys Swim and Dive team competed against SM East, SM West, Lawrence and Free State on January 5th, and finished third behind SME and Free State. North had some great swims, starting with Jonathan Guild, who placed 2nd in the 200 IM and missed a State Qualifying time by just 1 tenth of a second. He also had a great swim in the 100 Freestyle placing 3rd and missing the State cut by a half second. Zak Kohoutek had a great 50 Freestyle, placing 1st and qualifying for State with a time of 22.80! Our 4 varsity divers all placed within the Top 8 for diving, so they continue their consistent performances. We also had a ton of great swims in the 100 Freestyle, with 12 of our guys swimming personal best times. Charlie Brooks swam a fast 100 Backstroke, finishing second and breaking the 1 minute barrier with a :59.63. In the 100 Breaststroke, 7 of our swimmers swam personal records. Finally, the 400 Freestyle Relay of Kohoutek, Cash Olberding, Guild and Brooks qualified for State with a 2nd place finish time of 3:32. 72. Congrats on a great meet everyone.
Wrestling did not compete on Saturday, Jan. 13 - St. Mary’s canceled their tournament.
Our athletic website is https://smnbison.com/. Our coaches have worked diligently to update and promote our athletes through social media like our website, twitter and Instagram. The sunflower league website is www.sunflowerleague.org (only schedules) and our league website is https://sunflowerleagueathletics.com. As a collective group our goal is to promote our programs through these avenues.
Long time ago…
On Dec. 30th, the Girls Wrestling Team participated in the Lady Cougars Holiday Wrestling Classic. As a team the Girls placed 5th out of 14 teams. Individual placers were: Sabrina Nagel, Brooklyn Bonewits, Juliany Franco-Flores all took 4th place in their respective weight classes. Makayla Padilla and Josephine Rathsman both took 3rd place at their weight classes and Kyle Huntley took 2nd place.
On Jan. 07th, the Girls Wrestling Team participated in the SMS Joel Rios Girls Invitational. As a team they placed 13th out of 15 teams. This was a very high caliber tournament and our individual placers were Josephne Rathsam took 2nd place, Juliany Flores-Franco took 4th, and Sabrina Nagel took 5th place.
The Boys Wrestling Team participated in the 55th Annual Joel Rios Invitational on Jan. 07th. The Boys Team placed 12th out of 15 schools. Our individual medalists were Joey Piasecki placed 4th at 157 lbs. Jack Taylor placed 3rd at 190 lbs, and Aiden Calderon placed 7th at 215 lbs.