Please take a moment to watch our Traffic Pattern Video to help familiarize yourself with our Drop off and Pick up procedures.
SMSD’s Use of Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Devices Guidelines: SMSD is committed to providing highly effective and consistent learning spaces across the district. The personal use of cell phones and other electronic devices that are not district-issued is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by school staff. Medical exemptions may be applied. Initial violations will fall under the Discipline Matrix as a Level 1 offense. Subsequent violations will result in progressive disciplinary action.
Personal Electronic Devices includes, but is not limited to phones, tablets, and gaming systems.
It is highly recommended that personal cell phones and personal electronic devices will be stored within the student’s locker during instruction time. Earbuds and AirPods should not be out without staff approval.
First time it is out, they will be redirected by staff.
If a student has their cell phone out in class again, then the teacher will send student out with a ehall pass for them to put it in their locker. An administrator will meet them there to review the expectation.
Administration and teacher teams will partner with families to develop a plan for students who continually struggle to stay in compliance with the electronic device procedures.
Please review the IHMS Cellphone/Electronic Device Procedure document for further details.
Any student arriving within the first half or less of a class period will be considered tardy. Arrival after that time will be recorded as an absence. All tardies are unexcused unless documentation is provided to the attendance office indicating an appointment. Every 10 tardies equates to an unexcused absence.
Tardy < Half Class Time
Absent > Half Class Time
Please review the IHMS Tardy Procedure document for more details.
We are proud of our new facilities and upgrades that are happenings at Hills. To ensure safety of all students and access for all to these upgrades, please talk with your students about respecting, having pride, and taking care of their school.
Mark your calendar!
Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy, visit
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87055FF.
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
The My Volunteer Pal (MVP) program is the volunteer program for all Shawnee Mission Schools. The program connects adult volunteers with students ages Pre-Kindergarten to age 18. All activities take place on school grounds during school hours with the exception of field trips.
Volunteer Pals are utilized for a variety of in-school activities including:
Classroom or school volunteering
Sharing career interests or special talents with students
Tutoring
Chaperones for Shawnee Mission School District approved field trips
The Department of Student and Family Services will host an MVP training on August 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the CAA Board Room. Anyone from any attendance area is welcome to attend.
For more information, please visit https://www.smsd.org/families/volunteer-mvp
Our PTA is made up of hard-working parents and teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Our mission is to advocate for our children and provide outstanding programs that empower our school community. The PTA supports school programs such as teacher grants, student mixer, Staff Appreciation, Color Run and more! Become a member today: https://indianhillspta.membershiptoolkit.com
Renovation Sensation is a tour of four homes that have been renovated or are new builds in the Shawnee Mission East area. The tour benefits SHARE at SME, one of the largest student led, school based service programs in the nation. SHARE creates community service and leadership opportunities for students while benefiting the entire Kansas City area. Renovation Sensation takes place on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm and we’d love to have you volunteer and join us on the tour!
Volunteers are needed in 2 1/2 hour shifts to greet and guide visitors at each home throughout the day. Helping at this event is a fun and easy way to connect with the SME community. Sign up via the link below! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9A92FA6FEC61-50269534-2024
If you’d like to enjoy the tour, tickets can be purchased at http://www.smerensen.com.
