Monday, May 19:
Spirit Week: IHMS or SME Apparel
Student Council Mtg 8:05A
Tuesday, May 20:
Spirit Week: Island Day
7th Grade MacBook Collection
SME Graduation 7:00P
Wednesday, May 21:
Spirit Week: PJ Day
Locker Clean-Out during KT
8th Grade MacBook Collection
8th Grade Poetry Cafe
Band Concert 7:00P
Thursday, May 22:
- REGULAR START
- Spirit Week: Kansas City Sports Apparel
- Yearbook Signing & End-of-Year Assembly
Friday, May 23:
- Spirit Week: Wear White for Color Run!
- Last Day of School!
Color Run!
Early Dismissal 1:45P
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families who attended the Knights of Excellence ceremony. It was wonderful to see so many of you there to honor and celebrate our 8th grade students and their outstanding accomplishments - we could not do it without you!
We can’t wait to celebrate the end of the school year with our annual Color Run on Friday, May 23rd. Please review the information and sign up to join the fun!
Reach out to Frances Opheim with any questions or concerns. francesopheim@smsd.org
Showing Up = Leveling Up: Prep for Next Year Starts Now!
The last month lays the groundwork for next year. Good attendance helps you finish current goals and get a head start on what’s next!
What you do now sets you up for next year! 📚 Good attendance = better prep for the next grades. Here’s a few ways to stay engaged and keep your attendance up these last few weeks.
Set personal goals
Find something to look forward to each day
Get involved in school events
Stay organized
Ask for help if you’re feeling unmotivated
Celebrate your progress
Make school social—in a positive way
Take care of yourself
Try something new
Stay curious and engaged
These final weeks help prepare you for what's ahead—new classes, new goals, and a fresh start. Don’t miss this chance to level up!
If you need some extra motivation - ask to speak with Ms. Stout! 🙂
We are excited to offer Cheerleading beginning in the 2025-26 school year!
IHMS Cheerleading squad tryouts will be held at the beginning of the school year. Student-athletes will be able to try out for three squads. Students will only try out once to be considered for their squad(s) of choice. The different squads will allow students to still participate in other sports, if they choose. For example, a student could play volleyball and basketball then potentially cheer during the other basketball season.
1st quarter Cheer Squad- Football season
2nd quarter Cheer Squad- Girls Basketball season
3rd quarter Cheer Squad- Boys Basketball season
As Cheerleading was recently approved for next school year, some details remain to be determined, including hiring of personnel. More information will be shared as these details are settled.
Interested in playing Volleyball at Indian Hills for the 2025-26 School Year?
IHMS Volleyball is a no-cut sport, welcoming all interested female students. The program will be divided into two divisions: Competitive and Instructional.
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Competitive Division: This division will feature three teams that practice Monday through Friday and compete against other Shawnee Mission Middle Schools.
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Instructional League: Designed for skill development, this league will meet approximately twice a week in a camp-style format, focusing on fundamental skills and game play. The season will conclude with an in-school tournament during the final week.
Tryouts for both divisions will begin on August 18, 2025.
Key Information
Open to 7th and 8th grade girls
Must have a physical dated after May 1,2025
Fill out the paperwork found on the IHMS website https://indianhills.smsd.org/activities-athletics/sports-schedules
Summer camp at East High School June 9th-12th -Summer Camp Sign Up
Follow the Indian Hills Volleyball Web Page for Parent/Player meetings in August https://sites.google.com/smsd.org/knights-volleyball/home
Season will begin Aug 18th with tryouts
Season runs Aug- Oct
First and foremost, I would like to tell you all how much of a joy and honor it has been serving as the SRO here at Indian Hills Middle School. The students are always a joy to interact with, and I have learned a lot since taking this position.
As the school year comes to an end and the weather gets increasingly warmer, I know we will have more and more children out and about. Recently, we have had an uptick in scooter/e-bike complaints and have come across a fair number of children riding in an unsafe manner. Our officers at Prairie Village try and respond accordingly, and when we see potential safety issues, we prefer to educate the children rather than reprimand. With this being said, we encourage parents to speak with their children about E-scooter/E-bike safety. Here are some talking points to discuss:
- Maintain a reasonable speed and wear a helmet at all times.
- Follow traffic laws when you are riding on the roadway.
- During limited visibility, use a headlight or wear reflective clothing or both.
- Be aware of your surroundings, such as vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
These are just basic talking points, but again, I encourage you all to stress to your children about riding in a safe manner. I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer, and as always, do not hesitate to reach out to the Prairie Village Police with any questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
Det. Flores
Indian Hills Middle School SRO
SME theatre is currently holding sign ups for their annual Musical Revue! This is a no-cut show and an excellent opportunity for students to get involved in performing arts at East.
Please see the linked Google Form for the sign-up and more information!
Reach out to Brian Cappello at East with questions.
In 2019, the State of Kansas and the State Fire Marshal modified the number of Fire, Tornado, and Crisis drills that schools are required to conduct throughout the school year (four fire drills, two tornado drills, and three crisis drills). Students and staff are trained periodically throughout the year on various emergency preparedness protocols.
The safety of students and staff at Indian Hills is of utmost importance. Drills are an important step in the process to test system communication and ensure everyone knows what to do in case of fire, tornado, or other unpredictable emergency situations.
This week, IHMS conducted a crisis drill with the assistance of the Prairie Village Police Department. The drill was to practice our response to an event in the surrounding community that may impact the safety of our campus. The main idea is that no one enters or exits the building, and the exterior is secured during this time. We appreciate the seriousness with which our staff and students approach emergency preparedness. Thanks for helping make Indian Hills a safe place for our students to learn and our staff to work each day.
We have now completed all nine required drills for the school year.