Knightly News

• Student Council 8:05A

• Girls Basketball Tournament TBD

• Band Concert 7:00P

Tuesday, 12/17:

• Performance 2 Play 11:00A

• Orchestra Concert 6:30P

Wednesday, 12/18:

• Junior Board 7:45A

• Art Club 3:50P

• Board Game Club 3:50P

• Green Team 3:50P

• Girls Basketball Tournament @ SMW 5:30P

Thursday, 12/19:

• Market Day during Knight Time

• Jazz Band 3:50P

Friday, 12/20:

• 1:45 Dismissal

• End of Quarter 2

Winter Break 12/21 - 01/05/25

Thank you so much for your partnership over the last few weeks with MAP Testing! As a school we reached our ELA MAP Growth goal of 53% of students hitting growth. This is amazing! Math MAP was also a success! We appreciate your support in building the testing culture here at IHMS.

A reminder that we will be completing the iReady Diagnostic in Math classes in January. Please let Mrs. Gorniak know if you have any questions!

This is the 1st of 3 sessions focused on understanding and regulating emotions. Across this session and the next, we will learn some basic brain science to help us understand the origins of our emotions. We will discover that our brains generate emotions quickly and automatically, which means people do not intentionally create strong emotions. This understanding can provide us with valuable perspectives on bot

This is the 4th of 4 sessions where we look ahead and plan for our futures. In this session we continue thinking about high school, what we hope for, obstacles we might face to achieving those wishes, and ways we might overcome those obstacles.

Winter weather is here and we want to be sure families are as ready as possible for possible schedule changes or inclement weather cancellations. As of December 5, 2024, the Shawnee Mission School District has updated its inclement weather plans to include Plan C- which includes a 2-hour delay option. This new option aligns us with our neighboring districts in Johnson County and will facilitate common decision-making with regard to inclement weather. Please review the district’s inclement weather procedures on this website: https://www.smsd.org/families/weather

This webpage also includes information about how you can be informed about any inclement weather announcements from the Shawnee Mission School District.

Tis The Season!!

We understand attending regularly during the winter months can be hard (i.e. illness), but it is important to partner with the school and keep the lines of communication open.

Here’s a few tips:

• Check-in with your teachers regularly

• Reach out to your school counselor and/or grade level principal

• Touch base with our Attendance Specialist – tabithastout@smsd.org

IHMS students focus on developing habits that will set them up for success now and in the future. One habit that can be difficult to master is maintaining a healthy relationship with a cell phone or any other device. Students have done a fantastic job keeping cell phones out of the learning environment so far this school year! However, the job is not complete. We must continue to support our students as they develop healthy habits for lifelong success. Protecting the learning environment and maximizing our time at school is of utmost importance to all of us at Indian Hills.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it!

MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) has been invited to your student’s school to present on Sexual Harassment (8th grade) and Healthy Relationships (7th grade) on Wednesday, December 18th during Physical Education class.

For more information about MOCSA’s Youth Education programming please visit our website at http://www.mocsa.org. If you have any questions concerning MOCSA or the presentation, please feel free to contact the Coordinator of Education and Outreach at (816)285-1354.

If you would like for your student to NOT attend this presentation, please email your school social worker at: nicolenelson@smsd.org prior to December 18th.

To make your 2nd semester payment visit DS Bus Line Registration

Payment must be received by January 31.

If you are a bus rider please sign up to receive Textcaster alerts for late bus notifications. All family members may sign up.

El Pago de la Tarifa de Autobús de Primavera Comienza el 20 de Diciembre

Para realizar el pago del 2do semestre, visite Registro de la línea de autobús de DS haga clic aquí: DS Bus Line Registration

El pago debe recibirse antes del 31 de Enero.

Si viaja en autobús, regístrese para recibir alertas de Textcaster sobre retrasos del autobús. Todos los miembros de la familia pueden registrarse.

Please sign up to help spread some holiday cheer by ringing the Salvation Army bell outside of Ace Hardware in Corinth. You, your students & their friends do NOT need to be signed up for YES (Youth Engaged in Services) Club to participate - everyone is welcome! It's a great way to extend some hope to others this time of year! More detailed information is provided at the link above. Thank you!