NORTH NEWS May 6, 2024

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

North Community,

We had an outstanding week last week! The Charity picnic was outstanding, the North Area Orchestra Festival was great, and we had wonderful weather for the North Relays and Pizza Jazz concert on Friday. All the great things about our attendance area were on display!

We are on the final countdown of the semester with 10 days left for the seniors, and 17 left for the underclassmen. It’s time to buckle down and finish the semester off right. Let’s have a great last few weeks of school!

Only 45 yearbooks are left. Purchase yours now for $65 in the office or at www.yearbookforever.com . Books will be passed out May 17.

There will be a parent and player meeting for students interested in playing football next year at 6:00PM on May 14 in the SMN Aux Gym.

After school tutoring will be on Monday and Wednesday.

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.

Just a reminder that students need to park in the West or East Lot. There is NO student parking in the circle drive

• Only guardians may report their student's attendance.
• Whether a student is coming in late, leaving early, leaving and coming back during a school day, or out for a full day, it is considered an absence.
• Our Administration asks for your assistance in helping with these procedures.
• If attendance is reported on Attendance line 913-993-6945, please make sure to leave student name, the reason, your name, also leave time student is arriving or leaving.
• Students and teachers will receive an email to leave class at the appropriate time.
• If student's do not have an email pass to leave class, the student will need to come to the Attendance office and we will call a parent or guardian.
• We understand last minute appointments or last-minute checkouts may be unavoidable. If this happens, please come directly to the Attendance office and we will get your student.
• Guardians may submit attendance in advance at 913-993-6945. Attendance line is answered 24/7. If you know there will be an appointment or other obligation in advance, you may always submit ahead of time and attendance will be recorded.
• Unreported absences will be recorded as unexcused, and you will receive an automated phone call at the end of the day.
• Please report attendance within 48 hours or we will require doctor documentation to excuse the absence per district guidelines.
• We will only release students to individuals listed in Skyward by the students' guardian. Please be sure you check your emergency contact list and put all potential individuals who may need to pick up in your absence and delete individuals that you do not want to pick up your student.

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

We would like to provide the opportunity for families and students to nominate a staff member for Staff Member of the Week. Please use this form to nominate someone and we will try to honor as many nominations as we can!

A HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make the concessions and grill at North Relays run smoothly!

We cooked and served 1300 burgers, brats, & hotdogs and we sold over 1600 beverages! We also sold countless bags of chips, candy bars, popcorn, and fruit!

Thank you for giving of your time to offer this service to the teams and spectators at North Relays and also for supporting this fundraiser for the SMN All-Activities Booster Club grant program!

Purchase SMN Spirit Wear 24/7 at our online store (click on the link)

Home | Shawnee Mission North 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!

Are you interested in working at the Brickhouse? SMN has a number of para-educator positions. If you are interested, please apply online at www.smsd.org or contact Mr. Dustin Jamison for more information. 913-993-6900.

If you are interested in food services positions in the SMSD, please see the image below.

Our Charity Picnic was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us have a great time! As a school we raised $3000 for Children’s Mercy Hospital!

Congratulations to our Spring Court Attendants who were crowned at North Relays this past Friday!

2nd Runner-Ups - Luis Guzman and Anyaiya Calata-Garcia

1st Runner Ups - Juan Hernandez and Iliana Garcia

Spring Court King and Queen - D’Myzio Allen and Rosjāi Curtis

There are still openings for students to attend The American Legion Boys State of Kansas. Students may submit applications to participate in Boys State June 2-8 at Kansas State University.

Below is a video with important information regarding the program and should answer any last minute questions you have about the program.

2024 Information Video.mp4

Use the link below to apply.

https://ksbstate.org/apply/

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

We are a flower company that partners with schools across the city to provide flower bouquets for sale at commencement ceremonies. I appreciate this opportunity and hope that we can find a couple of great students to be a part of our team this year.

5/6/24

Girls Varsity Soccer

Lady Bison were defeated this morning by Shawnee Mission South by a score of 3-0. Up next is a home contest Tuesday May 7th vs Olathe South. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm.

The Lady Bison fell to Mill Valley 8-0 Thursday. Next up for the Bison is an away contest this Saturday morning at 11:00am vs Shawnee Mission South.

Senior Iliana Garcia scored the lone goal for the Bison. Game was called during the 2nd half due to weather conditions. North takes on Mill Valley Thursday. Kick off is set for 5:00pm at Mill Valley High School

Boys Golf: Nathan Stigers led the way for North with his new low score of 92 with 3 pars. Nathan Oberle had two pars, Robert Wilson had a par and Aiden Wiegers had 5 pars. This is their first sub 400 tournament team total of the year (396) as the Varsity golfers continue to improve, shaving about 40 strokes off of their last tournament score. Next Tuesday they will go to Eagles Bend for the final Sunflower League tournament then off to Regionals at Heritage Park on May 13.

The SMN tennis team was back in action for their home finale vs Piper High School. Prior to the match starting all seniors were recognized for their efforts and accomplishments. The day started with doubles. Sammy Shriver and Captain/Senior Oliver Goering started fast, winning their match 8-2. The success continued as the pair of captains Porter Lee and Cohen Woller won their match 6-2. The doubles concluded with the team of Evan Keir and Noah Randall winning their match 6-4. The Bison were up 3-2 going into the singles. As singles play started Captain Porter Lee started slow going down 3-1 but elevated his game and eventually won the match 8-4 at 1 singles. Going a perfect 2-0 on the day. Seth Heying and Grant Nichols bounced back after their doubles lost. Seth Heying cruised to a 6-3 singles win. Grant Nichols won his singles match 6-2. Oliver Goering and Sammy Shriver continued their success in singles. Captain Oliver Goering won his singles match 6-1 while Sammy Shriver won his match 6-0. Both players going a perfect 2-0 on the day. Senior Noah Randall continued his success winning his singles match 6-3 and going a perfect 2-0 on the day. Captain Cohen Woller won an impressive back and forth match 8-6 at 2 singles and closed out the day 2-0. The Varsity Boys tennis team is back in action for regionals on 5/2/24 @ Harmon Park.

Thank you to award winning media programmer, Shawn Beldin for capturing the student-athletes competing at the North Relays!! Check out his gator races: https://youtu.be/8LVme_wvxE4?si=U6F0cVBSCga6oxbA; Shawn also captured races from his stadium perch.

Thank you to everyone for all their help – North Community didn’t disappoint putting on a great show!

North Relays meet results: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/589870-shawnee-mission-north-relays-2024/results

SM North Athletics is looking forward to hosting a multitude of athletic camps this summer. Please check out our website to select camps you're interested in your student attending.

Varsity Baseball Coach

Rusty Jones

btl359@gmail.com

Twitter: @SMN_Baseball

Varsity Girls Softball Coach

Julie True coachtrue22@gmail.com

Twitter: @SMNorthSoftball

Varsity Tennis Coach

Steven Acala

Stevenacala6@gmail.com

Twitter: @SMNtennnis

Varsity Golf Coach

Walter Mansfield

Waltermansfield@smsd.org

Twitter: @SMNboysgolf

Varsity Track and Field Coach

Mike Pope

Michaelpope@smsd.org

Twitter: @SMNTrack

Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Coach

Kailey Morash

Kaileymorash@smsd.org

Twitter: @SMNGirlsSwim

Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

Sarah Wallace

swallace627@gmail.com

Twitter: @smngirlssoccer