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

Building Mission, Commitments, and Goals

Our building mission, commitments, and goals are at the forefront of all that we do in our building. As we get further into the school year, we will provide updates on our data on our goals.

November

1- No School - Professional Learning

25 -No School Professional Learning

24-29 - Thanksgiving Break Schools/Offices Closed

December

20 - Early Dismissal

Winter Break - December 23-January 3, 2025

North Community,

We are entering the crunch time of the semester. We have three full weeks until the Thanksgiving Break, which will be followed by three full weeks until the end of the first semester and our Winter Break. The time will fly as we start working through the weeks!

This week we will begin our canned food drive, which will lead into next week’s North Week and the Hunger Games Assembly on 11/19. We are hoping for a high level of participation! Our school is typically one of the leaders in the canned food drive, and we would love to continue that tradition!

As we continue an emphasis on our Building Commitments, we wanted to update you on our goals scoreboard. We are continuing to work hard on our goals, and our progress is steady! Thank you for your help at home!

Alba is our Student Body President and did a wonderful job leading our Hispanic Heritage Program!

For our parents:

A great big THANK YOU to those guardians/parents who have gotten the state required vaccines to attend school.

Our first exclusion date has passed.

If your student still needs to get a vaccine please call and let us know the date they are getting it.

We are getting to the bottom of the list for students who are missing any vaccines.

We are meeting with each student and contacting their guardians to see what, if anything, we can do to help get these done.

If you have been contacted and need some assistance or have any questions, please call us at SMN!

Also our yearly vision screening has been moved back to December 9th.

Our community partners, The Lions’ club will be here to assist with the screening in December.

Please let me or Bella know if we can help with anything!

Stay healthy!!

Mary Alice Kelly 36916

Bella Lopez 36907

School Fees for 2024-25 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 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, 2025 and then they go up to $65. Parking permits are available for 10th graders and up throughout the year and prorated by quarter. Literary Magazine is done by our creative writing club. Class dues and pep club are also optional but help with school parades and other activities.
• 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.

Shelle Lewis

SMN Bookkeeper

shellelewis@smsd.org

913-993-6910

Parents and guardians: Each year you must go to Family Access to complete the Annual Online Verification for each of your students. Through this process you will update student and family information, become familiar with and consent to important SMSD policies, and make any necessary changes to your students' health information.

Click here to find instructions to complete these forms.
Haga cliq aqui para obtener instruccionies en Español a completar estos formularios.

If you have any questions contact:

Beth Giles

913-993-6909

BethGiles@smsd.org

1. School starts at 7:40am. Please consider having your student to the building by 7:30 to ensure they are in their first class of the day on time. Busses will drop off in the East lot while car riders need to arrive in the circle drive and get out only on the curb.
2. Lunch is between 11:00 and 1:00. The only students allowed to leave campus for lunch are seniors with prior approval.
3. 2:40pm is when the final bell rings. Busses will depart at 2:47pm from the East Lot. Car Riders can be picked up in the Circle Drive. 3:00pm is when students need to be settled into activities or off campus.
4. Shawnee Mission North is in restricted access between 7:40 and 2:40. Anyone entering the building between these times must come through the main doors (#1) from the circle drive.
5. To excuse a student between 7:40 and 2:40, please call 913-993-6945 and leave a message. Please allow 30 minutes after you call for your student to be released, and you must call prior to 2:00pm on the same day to ensure the office has time to process your request.

Attendance Reminder
“As a reminder: Please remember to contact the attendance hotline, (913) 993-6945, whenever your student is absent. Without a call, absences will be marked as unexcused, and multiple unexcused absences may lead to additional steps being taken to support your student’s attendance.

Additionally, after 10 absences, any further absences will need to be accompanied by documentation that aligns with the following reasons:

• Personal illness. (Doctor/Dental/Medical appointments) The school may, with notice to the parent, require verification from a physician of absences due to reasons of health.
• Serious illness or death of a member of the family.
• Obligatory religious observances of the student’s own faith.
• Emergency situation requiring immediate action.
• Participation in a Kansas State High School Activities Association activity, a district-approved function, or a school-sponsored activity.

If documentation is not provided, the absence will be considered unexcused.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!”

1. For everyone’s safety, drivers need to follow the car loop guidelines for drop off and pick up at SMN. Picture of SMN Circle Drive
1. The red curb should be the only place cars stop to unload/load students.
2. The middle lane should be continually moving at no more than 5mph with cell phones put away.
3. The farthest lane from the building is reserved for visitor parking and SMN staff members. If you park during drop off or pickup, please make sure your student crosses at the center crosswalk to get to and from the building.
2. On August 14th and August 15th, SMN completed safety drills in the areas of: Fire, Severe Weather, Lockdown, and Evacuation. Students and staff did an excellent job with these drills! While we don’t like thinking about challenging situations like these, we will be best prepared if we have thought and practiced through them if we have practiced ahead of time.
3. The two most important safety rules at SMN are that we do NOT open exterior doors for anyone, and we do NOT prop open doors at school for any reason.

PTSA will be hosting the Cappuccino Day fundraiser in the Learning Commons on Friday, November 8 and we are still in need of lots of donations and a few volunteers. Please use the SignUpGenuis to sign up or if you would prefer to donate money and we will use the money to purchase items. This is one of PTSA'S biggest fundraisers. Thank you for helping make it a success!

• The Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) is a great way for parents and guardians to get involved with our school!

• Join PTSA by clicking on this link!

On Mondays and Wednesdays in the Learning Commons from 2:50 to 4:20

After School Tutoring begins September 16th

Free Food- Available in the cafeteria from 2:50-3:00.

Free Bus-Buses will leave from the cafeteria doors in the front loop at 4:30. Students must have a pass from a staff member to ride the free bus.

With the transition to 2nd quarter, it is time for another backpack clean out! Please have your students clean out their backpacks. All items in a student’s backpack should be to support academic success and promote safety for all students and staff at Shawnee Mission North. Take note that all beauty and hygiene products should be minimal. We also recommend weekly cleanouts as the school year progresses.

Two good rules to go by regarding backpacks and items at school.

1) If you can’t carry it onto an airplane, it also more than likely can’t come to school.

2) When in doubt…leave it out!

SMN yearbooks are only $50 until Jan. 10. Payment can be made at www.yearbookforever.com

School Store

School Store

www.yearbookforever.com

. Choose SM North.

Only a few books will be available after Jan. 10, so please purchase now.

Sophomore and Junior Parents,

Just a reminder that class ring orders are due online by tomorrow night ( Tuesday, October 29th! ) at midnight. Jostens will be at the school on Wednesday, October 30th to look over ring order confirmations and confirm ring sizes.

If you have not placed your order, please feel free to click below:

SHAWNEE MISSION NORTH HIGH SCHOOL SHAWNEE MISSION, KS - Class Rings | Jostens

Thanks!!

Jeff Heline

Jostens of NE Kansas

Jeff.heline@jostens.com

785-843-2967

https://www.rollandkc.com/

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On Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 2:00 pm, the Iowa State University admissions representative will be visiting with Juniors and Seniors interested in attending there. Students need to be in good standing and have permission from their teachers to attend this meeting. Please sign up in the link below. Also, check periodically for any colleges added throughout the year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesRDVYjHT5xuQNjUoWecwNfr-aBDzOYtV053wt8ldjIqbKPw/viewform

Spring Schedule Change Requests:

Student Services is changing the process for schedule change requests. Please click on this link to access the Google Form where you can submit your request. All schedule change requests must be submitted through this form. Students may only submit this form once and must be logged into their SMSD Google account to access the form. The deadline to submit a request is Wednesday, December 11th at 11:59pm.

To help students achieve their best and make schools safe and welcoming, we need more than just anti-bullying policies. CharacterStrong uses strategies that are proven to work and focus on key social and emotional skills. In the curriculum, students will experience a blend of anti-bullying methods with other important skills like empathy, communication, and resilience. This helps schools deal with bullying better while also teaching students to understand and care for each other. This approach makes it easier for schools to embrace bullying prevention strategies and build an environment of kindness and respect.

Please follow the RWL Upcoming Events Link for a list of opportunities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Real World Learning Counselor, Britt Sherer at BrittSherer@smsd.org

AP registration is officially in full swing! If your student is currently enrolled in any AP Class, they can earn college credit by taking the AP Exam in May. AP Exams cost $106, however, you must be registered by November 5th to avoid any late fees. Once registration closes, students will have to pay $146 per exam, so do not delay! Students need to be registered on both their College Board account and will pay their test fees through TotalRegistration.net/AP/172000 .

Once students have paid their registration and have signed up through the College Board website they are good to go! If you have questions about the AP process please do not hesitate to reach out North’s AP Coordinator - Britt Sherer - BrittSherer@smsd.org.

North Basics- English

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Post Secondary Planning- English

Post Secondary Planning- Spanish

The varsity football team concluded their season last night, falling to BVNW 30-12. The score is not indicative of the performance these young men displayed.

It was a one possession game with 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately we were not able to capitalize in the red zone but not for a lack of effort.

Unified Bowling: Our teams finished with historic high scores today in a tough field of 21 teams. We are unbelievably proud of these athletes! Thanks for your continued support of our little team!

• 4th place (tie) with scores of 599: SMN 1 Michael McGowan/Ava Sessions/Yandel Penaloza and

• SMN 2 Holden Churchill/Owen Tigerina/Ashley Aguirre/Jace Day

• 9th place 564: SMN 2 Ryan Calkins/Zoe Schweiger/Victorya Casey

The Bison Powder Puff Football game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13. Please come out and support the senior girls as they compete against the junior class. Game time is 6:00pm.

SM North is pleased to announce the Hall-of-Fame Class of 2024-20245, Jazmin Williams (link) was nominated as a multi-sport athlete, specifically KSHSAA 6A Track and Field 300m Hurdles State Champion and KSHSAA Track and Field State Runner-up in the Long Jump. She also earned numerous SFL and All-metro distinctions. Congratulations! She will be inducted into the

Save the date: Winter practices begin on Monday, November 18, 2024. Please note there is a winter moratorium and students and/or coaches cannot use our athletic facilities the week of November 11-17 this includes the weight-room. STUCO and PEP Club have a number of school based activities that week please check the school calendar for details.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Varsity Coach: Denton Hays

Email: dentonhays@smsd.org

Instagram: @smnhoops

Twitter: @SMNboysbb

Website: smnbison.com

Tryouts: Monday, November 18th & Tuesday, November 19th in the Aux Gym

So, Jr, Sr – 3:00-5:15

Freshman- 5:15-7:00

• Players should be dressed in athletic clothes: T-shirt shorts, and basketball shoes.

• Tryouts are for players only; parents/family members need to wait in the parking lot.

• Cuts will be made Tuesday- Our coaching staff will personally talk to every player who tries out to inform them if they made the team or not.

Practice Times

Freshmen Team

• 16-18 players

• Practice Days: M-F 5:15-7:00 & Sa 11:00-12:30

• Sophomore Team

• 8-10 players

• Practice Days: M-F 3:00-5:15 & Sa 11:00-12:30

• JV/Var

• 18-22 players

o Practice Days: M-F 3:00-5:15 & Sa 9:00-11:00

Thanksgiving Break Schedule

We do practice over Thanksgiving Break. All players are expected to be in attendance. Please plan accordingly.

Thanksgiving Practice Dates: 11/25, 11/26, 11/27, 11/30

Girls Basketball Tryouts

Varsity Coach: Trinity Hall

Email: Trinityhall@smsd.org

Instagram: @smn_girlsbball

Twitter: @SMNLadyHoops

Website: smnbison.com

Tryouts: Monday, November 13th & Tuesday, November 14th in the Field House Gym

Session 1 - 3:00-5:30

Session 2 - 5:00-7:00 (Freshman - Juniors)

• Players should be dressed in athletic clothes: T-shirt shorts, and basketball shoes.

• Tryouts are for players only; parents/family members need to wait in the parking lot.

• Final cuts will be made Tuesday after practice. Our coaching staff will personally talk to every player who tries out to inform them if they made the team or not.

Practice Times

Freshmen/Sophomore “C” Team

• 16-20 players

• Practice Days: M-F 5:00-7:00 & Sa 10:30-12:00p

JV/Var

• 18-22 players

• Practice Days: M-F 2:55-5:30 & Sat: 8:00-10:30a

Thanksgiving & Winter Break Schedule

We do practice over Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. All players are expected to be in attendance. Please plan accordingly.

Thanksgiving Practice Dates: 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/25

Boys and Girls Wrestling

Varsity Coach: Conan McCormack

Email: conanmccormack@smsd.org

Instagram: @smn_wrestling

Twitter: @SMNwrestling

Website: smnbison.com

Alpha Weigh-ins

● Nov, 12th, 14th, 3-4pm

First Day of Practice Nov. 13th

● Players should be dressed in athletic clothes: T-shirt, Shorts, or sweatpants,

athletic supporters and wrestling shoes. I have a limited number of old shoes that

can be borrowed.

Practice Times

○ JV/Var Boys and Girls

○ No Cuts

○ Practice Days: M-F 3:10-5:30pm & Sat: 9:00-11:00 am weather permitting.

Thanksgiving & Winter Break Schedule

We do practice over Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. All players are expected

to be in attendance. Please plan accordingly.

Thanksgiving Practice Dates: 11/25 11/26, 11/27, 11/30

Winter Break Practice Dates: 12/27, 12/28, 12/30, 12/31, 1/1, 1/2, 1/3

Boys Swim and Dive

Varsity Coach: Cody Fothergill

Email: nofother@smsd.org

Instagram: @smnboysswim_dive

Twitter: https://x.com/smnboysswimdive

Website: smnbison.com

First Day of Practice Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

● Swimmers and divers should bring their swimsuit, goggles, and a towel. Meet

down at the pool right after school.

● You will need a completed physical before you can practice.

● No Cuts. No experience needed.

Practice Times

Junior Varsity / Varsity

○ Practice Days: M-Th. 3:00-6:00 PM (at North unless otherwise noted)

○ Fridays: 5:40 - 7:20 AM (at North)

○ Saturdays: 8:00 - 11:00 AM (at North unless otherwise noted)

Thanksgiving & Winter Break Schedule

We do practice over Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. All players are expected

to be in attendance. Please plan accordingly.

Bowling Boys and Girls

Varsity Coach: Jim Sherwood

Email: jamessherwood@smsd.org

Website: smnbison.com

Tryouts: Athletes must have a physical form on file prior to tryout. Potential team members must

sign for a tryout slot

● Park Lanes, Shawnee

● December 2-6

● 3pm-5pm

● There are spots for 12 girls team members and 12 boys team members this includes all

varsity and Junior varsity

The season runs from January 8th until February 29th. The first day of practice is January 8th.

Fall Sports

If you have students inquiring about Fall Sports programs please have them contact the sport-specific coach:

• Varsity Football Coach: Andy Walter

• Email: andrewwalter@smsd.org

• Varsity Soccer Coach: Jaime Velez

• Email: jaimevelezacosta@smsd.org

• Varsity Coach Girls and Boys Tennis Coach: Scott Mcdonald

• Email: ScottMcdonald@smsd.org

• Girls Gymnastics Coach: Sarah Hink sarahhink@smsd.org

• Assistant Coach: Janice Baker, Bergen Cooper & Brooklyn Beck (@ SMNW)

• Varsity Girls and Boys Golf Coach: Walter Mansfield

• Email: waltermansfield@smsd.org

• Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach: Gabby Royal

• Email: gabrielleroyal@smsd.org

• Unified Bowling (begins in mid-September) - Robyn Barreca

Email: Robynbarreca@smsd.org

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Bison and Family,

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 School Year! As we get started, SMN Journalism would like to share an important message with all of you! Did you know that SMN Journalism has social media accounts? Our Facebook and Instagram accounts are great avenues for parents and students to connect, find information about SMN and find great photos!

Seeing these photos is also a great way to save memories, these four years go by fast!

Check out our accounts linked below or scan the QR code! Go Bison! We wish everyone luck this year and hope everyone enjoys all they can from our accounts!

Instagram Account: @smnjournalism https://www.instagram.com/smnjournalism/

Facebook Account: @Smnjournalism https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556805605266