Important Numbers
Main Office – 993-7800
Student Services Office – 993-7830
Attendance Hotline – 993-7845 Please call this number to report an absence
Spanish Interpreter – 993-7840
Oficina Principal – 993-7800
Oficina de Los Consejeros – 993-7830
Línea de Asistencia 24 horas al día – 993-7845 Por favor,
Intérprete de español – 993-7840
Attendance
You can leave a message at anytime. Staff listens to messages and processes them in the order that they are received, so it is suggested to allow at least 30 minutes of time before you need your student released.
Students need to stay in their class until the pass is delivered to them.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Gracias a aquellos de ustedes que están llamando a la línea de asistencia al 993-7845 para reportar una ausencia.
Puede dejar un mensaje en cualquier momento. El personal escucha los mensajes y los procesa en el orden en que se reciben, por lo que se sugiere que permita al menos 30 minutos de tiempo antes de que necesite liberar a su estudiante.
Los estudiantes deben permanecer en su clase hasta que se les entregue el pase.
Gracias por su cooperación.
Bell Schedule
Below you will find an image of our Bell Schedule.
-Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 7:40am-2:40pm school day.
-Thursdays are Late Start Thursdays 8:40-2:40 school day.
Busses run normally on late start days - there is no change in the pick up times on late start days.
Students will arrive to school and will be directed to go to the bridge, the gym or the cafeteria until the 8:30 bell rings. All students will then be released to their 2nd block classes that will begin at 8:40am.
Important Upcoming Dates
8/26 - Meet the Coach Night 6:00 pm for Fall sports
9/2: No School - Labor Day
9/3: No School - Professional Development for Teachers
9/4: All Class Schedule
9/5: Late Start and Even Schedule
9/6: Odd Class Schedule
9/10 and 9/11:- Senior Yearbook photos taken during English classes
9/23-9/27 - Homecoming Week
Our SM West calendar is linked in the smswest.smsd.org website under "Calendar."
SM West Athletics
Fall Sports “Meet the Coach Night” will take place on Monday, August 26 at 6:00 PM.. All students participating in a fall sport are required to attend along with a parent or guardian. All athletes and parents will begin in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM for a short presentation from Athletic Director Todd McAtee. At the conclusion of Mr. McAtee’s presentation, athletes and parents will be released to their sport specific meetings to hear from their Head Coach.
Fall Musical Auditions
Attention Actors and Techies! Shawnee Mission West is holding auditions for our Fall musical, Xanadu! There will be an informational meeting on August 29th at 3:00PM in the auditorium. Both actors and techies who want to work on Xanadu should attend to sign up. If you have any questions, come see Mr. Jennett in room 151. We look forward to seeing you then!
SM West values the worth of every student. That’s why our staff takes any mention of self- harm or suicide seriously. We work closely with parents and caregivers to create a plan to keep your student safe and feel supported. Please take a few minutes to look at this helpful information from NAMI on how to play an active role in your teen’s mental wellness. Please contact your student’s social worker or counselor if you have questions or want to discuss this information.
https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTS-Suicide-Warning-Signs.pdf
Teacher of the Year Nominations
Do you know a Shawnee Mission educator who should be named Shawnee Mission Teacher of the Year? Nominations are now open to celebrate outstanding educators in the SMSD. The deadline to submit is August 30, 2024.
Click the links below for a nomination form:
Each year, Shawnee Mission is able to select one secondary and one elementary teacher to represent the district in the Kansas Teacher of the Year program. This year, Amber Pagan, Nieman Pre-K teacher was named a finalist in the Kansas Teacher of the Year program. Annie Hasan, Arabic teacher at SM South, was recognized by the state as a secondary educator.
To qualify as a nominee, they must:
Have completed three years with the SMSD.
Have completed five years in the profession.
Serve as a teacher (have a roster of students).
Colleagues, parents, students, and community members are all encouraged to submit a nomination. The Kansas Teacher of the Year program recognizes excellent teachers across the state. The Kansas Teacher of the Year advances to the National Teacher of the Year program. Shawnee Mission will also take time later this year to honor a Teacher of the Year for every Shawnee Mission school community.
All Sports Season Passes are now on sale through the Go Fan website. An All Sports Season Pass will allow Shawnee Mission West fans free admission to all home athletic events during the 2024-2025 school year. Current SM West students do not need to purchase an All Sports Season Pass, as they already receive free admission to all athletic events with their student IDs. Please click on this link to purchase your 24-25 All Sports Season Pass now.
Eating Breakfast and Lunch at School
Breakfast is available before school in the cafeteria, beginning at 7:00 am. Students may buy their lunch from school-designated vendors or bring their lunch from home in the morning and eat in the cafeteria or on the bridge during their assigned lunch period.
Shawnee Mission West does not allow for fast food deliveries to students during the school day.
Students must remain on campus during lunch.
Special privileges for open lunch are given to Seniors whose parents complete the google form to give permission. This privilege doesn’t begin until after Labor Day, at the earliest, and information will become available near that time in regard to how to sign up.
Visitors and parents are not allowed on campus during lunchtime without administrative approval. The regular lunch period is approximately 30 minutes, including passing time.
Transportation - DS Bus Lines
You will find an image of where busses load and unload below.
Sign up for Textcaster Alerts here to receive text messages when a bus is delayed more than 10 minutes. This is very convenient during times of bad weather.
Contact DS Bus Lines at 913-384-1190 with any questions.
El pago debe ser recibido antes del 22 de julio de 2024 para recibir el descuento.
Regístrese aquí para recibir alertas deTextcaster Alerts here para recibir mensajes de texto cuando un autobús se retrase más de 10 minutos. Esto es muy conveniente en tiempos de mal tiempo..
Comuníquese con DS Bus Lines al 913-384-1190 si tiene alguna pregunta.
Parking at SM West
Parking Stickers are available to be picked up NOW at the front security office from Officer Lanning. Students should bring the completed Parking Registration Form as well as proof of purchase of the parking pass through fee payment portal.
Students are encouraged to visit the officer before or after school as well as during passing periods.
Sticker should be placed on the inside of the back car window in the lower left corner. Please read all guidelines for parking and be aware of all
West Job Openings!!!!!!
West is hiring! We are in need of classified staff (paraprofessionals, food service, and custodial staff).
We would love to have you join our fantastic team at West. Benefits are included for most positions, and you will get to work a similar schedule to your students in most positions.
For more information, check out our district’s current job openings and submit an application!
NOTE FROM OUR NURSE
If your student will be in the 11th grade next year Kansas state law requires that they have a 2nd dose of the meningococcal vaccine. Please note that this is also required for many colleges and universities. Your student may also need a hepatitis A vaccine as this is a new requirement being phased in for high schools. Here is a link to all required vaccines for school attendance in Kansas for the next school year: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/324/Immunization-Requirements
JCDHE (Johnson County Department of Health and Environment) offers an immunization clinic in Olathe (11875 Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS 66061) with no appointment needed. They are open Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – noon.
Opioid Crisis Information:
The opioid crisis and drug addiction have touched many in our community. Any Kansan can request a free naloxone kit (the opioid antidote, which can be given nasally) through the DCCCA group (Developing Caring Communities Committed to Action). Here is the link for more information: https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/
Kim Tennissen, RN, FNP-BC
Shawnee Mission West Nurse
8800 West 85th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone: 913-993-7816
Fax: 913-993-1483
Technology and MacBook Help
If your student has an issue with technology we ask that you FIRST try to do some independent problem solving.
1) Try going to the SM West Website to look at the Technology Rescue Site. This google site has many solutions that students can do at home to problem solve their tech issues.
2) Go to the "Lifesaver" icon on your browser bar. This takes you to the SMSD Help Desk to complete a Help request.
3) BE PATIENT. Please wait for a staff member to call you down to the library for assistance. Please be assured that staff are working very hard to meet the needs of all of our students.
Español:
El 16 de agosto, el personal y los voluntarios distribuyeron MacBooks a los estudiantes. Si su estudiante no recibió un MacBook, por favor sea paciente. Nuestro personal de tecnología está trabajando continuamente para resolver problemas y solucionar problemas técnicos para que todos los estudiantes tengan un MacBook que funcione.
Si su estudiante tiene un problema con la tecnología, le pedimos que PRIMERO intente resolver algunos problemas de forma independiente.
1) Intente ir al sitio web de SM West para ver el sitio de Technology Rescue Site (Rescate de tecnología). Este sitio de Google tiene muchas soluciones que los estudiantes pueden hacer en casa para resolver sus problemas de tecnología.
2) Ve al icono "Salvavidas" en la barra de tu navegador. Esto te llevará al Servicio de ayuda de SMSD para completar una solicitud de ayuda.
3) SEA PACIENTE. Espere a que un miembro del personal lo llame a la biblioteca para pedir ayuda. Tenga la seguridad de que el personal está trabajando muy duro para satisfacer las necesidades de todos nuestros estudiantes.
