NORTH NEWS May 16th
Where tradition began, excellence continues.
Shawnee Mission North High School
Website: https://smnorth.smsd.org/
Location: 7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-6900
Twitter: @SM_NORTH_HS
Message from Principal David Ewers
Welcome to the last week of school! Thank you so much for all of your support during this incredible school year. Let's have a great week of Finals and enjoy the summer!
Finals Schedule
The following link contains our bell schedule for the final week of school.
Parent Check-out form for 5.17.22
Tuesday, May 17th is the first day of Semester Finals. Students are encouraged to stay during the 7th hour to review for upcoming finals. However, if you need to excuse your student after their 5th-hour final at 1:00 p.m., you may complete this form.
NO STUDENT WILL BE DISMISSED BEFORE 1:00 pm.
Students who do not have a completed excusal form will remain in school until 2:40. Lunch will be served and buses will be dismissed as normal.
Parent Check-out form for 5.18.22
Wednesday, May 18th is the second day of Semester Finals. Students are encouraged to stay during the 6th hour to review for upcoming finals. However, if you need to excuse your student after their 4th-hour final at 10:55, you may complete this form.
NO STUDENT WILL BE DISMISSED BEFORE 10:55
Students who do not have a completed excusal form will remain in school until 2:40. Lunch will be served and buses will be dismissed as normal.
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NEWS & UPDATES FROM SM NORTH
POP UP SPIRIT WEAR SALE
The SMN Booster Club will be having a “POP UP” Spirit Wear Sale TODAY (MONDAY 5/16) from 2-6:00pm outside of the Stadium.
This will be the LAST CHANCE to purchase any gear from this year as we clear out our inventory in preparation for new gear.
All proceeds from spirit wear sales go directly to student clubs, groups and teams at SMN through our grant program.
MacBook Collection is Coming - Prep Now!
MacBooks/cases and chargers will be collected from all 9th-11th graders on Thursday after their last final. Please remind students to bring their chargers with them that day. Students taking summer school classes need to both sign up and PAY before Thursday to be able to keep their MacBook at this time.
In preparation for MacBook collection, please make sure all student devices are clean of writing, stickers, etc. Anything not removed by collection day will be considered damage as someone will have to take the time to remove it for you.
Links for viewing graduation
Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians,
The ceremony will be be streamed live on YouTube.
SM North: https://youtu.be/LJxJiwcwF8M
Links will also be posted to www.smsd.org prior to each graduation ceremony.
Edited versions of the ceremonies will be rebroadcast on Spectrum Cable channel 2, Spectrum Cable Channel 18, and Consolidated Communications channel 18 in the summer.
In the weeks following the event, the ceremonies will be available for download later in the summer: www.smsd.org/academics/graduation
As of now, GRADUATION IS A GO! We anticipate that graduation will move forward as planned, if anything changes we will communicate with you again
Honor your SMN Senior with a Legacy Brick!
Celebrate the tradition of Shawnee Mission North! Legacy Bricks are a great way to honor students, alumni, and staff!
For a tax deductible donation of $45, an engraved brick will be added to the Legacy Brick Courtyard, located just outside the SMN stadium/pool entrance.
Please complete a separate form for each brick ordered. If you have questions, or need additional information, please email smnboosterclub@yahoo.com or pdblood@sbcglobal.net.
ELA Summer Reading
If your student is planning on going into an Honors or AP class for next fall, there is a Summer Reading Assignment! These are constructed to help the students be prepared for the rigor and discipline of an upper-level class. We hope your summer is filled with lots of fun, adventure, and some good reading.
Now is the time to secure 2022-23 bus service for your K-12 students
The Shawnee Mission School District provides free bus transportation to students living 2.5 miles or more from the school in their attendance area. To receive free busing you must register with DS Bus Lines.
To register students for transportation visit DS Bus Lines website.
Students who live less than 2.5 miles from the school in their attendance area may pay to ride the bus in areas with established routes. The 2022-23 bus rate is $185.00 per student, per semester or $370.00 per student for the school year. Routes will be established annually based on interest and enrollment numbers. Routes will be built around those who have registered by July 22 for the 2022-23 school year. To pay for busing visit DS Bus Lines website.
Families who pay fees by July 22, 2022 will receive a discount:
· $160.00 per student per semester ($320.00 per year)
· Payment must be received or postmarked by July 22, 2022 to receive the discount.
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.
Weekly Schedule Reminders....
Please always check the school calendar for the most up to date schedule SMN Calendar
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STUCO/Pep Club Update
Have a great week North! Don’t forget, it’s best to be a bison!!
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NEWS FROM STUDENT SERVICES
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must pass their classes with a D (60%) or better in order to receive credit for the class. Students not attaining credits are in danger of not graduating with their classmates. Effective the 21-22 school year, the district will no longer reclassify students. We wanted you to be aware that even though students’ grade levels will progress from 9 to 12, this will not necessarily mean your student has enough credits to meet the graduation requirements. Per the SMSD Program Planning Guide, below is the chart of the minimum number of credits students must earn in order to remain on track to graduate with their classmates.
- Students will advance forward in grade level based on the number of years they have been in high school. Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, students will no longer be required to meet a minimum credit threshold to advance to the next grade level. However, students must meet all graduation requirements in order to graduate. The following chart should be used as a guide to evaluate whether a student is on track for graduation.
GRADE LEVEL CREDIT GOAL
End of Grade 9 - 5.5 credits
End of Grade 10 - 11.5 credits
End of Grade 11 - 16.5 credits
End of Grade 12 - 23.5 credits
You can find your student’s progress with their Graduation Requirements on your Skyward home page under “Graduation Requirements”.
Summer Programs are posted on the SMSD website:
If you have questions or your student is behind on credits, please reach out to your student’s Academic Counselor by email or phone.
Jeinny Morris - A-D&ELL jeinnymorris@smsd.org, 913-993-6932
Leah Murray - E - K leahmurray@smsd.org, 913-993-6935
Jenny Fontaine - L - Q jenniferfontaine@smsd.org, 913-993-6934
Deanna Griffey - R - Z deannagriffey@smsd.org, 913-993-6933
Student JOB Postings
LOOKING FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT:
3&2 Baseball - Concession Crew - email concessions@3and2baseball.com
Amazon - Apply by click this link
The Carriage Club - Lifeguards Needed - email - Michael Wolowicz or call 913-363-1124
Colony Woods HOA - Lifeguard needed - www.midwestpool.com
Dairy Queen - visit our website - CLICK HERE
Family Tree Nursery - visit their website, click on Careers
Freddy's - Summer Help needed apply here
Homewood Suites by KS Speedway - email katie.comer@baywoodhotels.com
Home Depot - Garden Associates - text Jobs to 52270 or visit this link
JCPRD - looking for summer lifeguards, marina workers, swim lesson instructor click here
Kansas City YMCA - click here Lifeguards needed
Kansas City YMCA - Summer Camp Counselors - Click here
Lawrence Pest Control - $15 per hour, email LawrencePest@yahoo.com
Milburn Country club - Golf shop - email Zack Proffitt or call at 913-432-1224
City of Mission - Lifeguards Needed - email Jdickman@missionks.org to apply. $250 bonus
City of Mission - Camp Counselors - email nshepherd@missionks.org to apply
Panera in Mission - 913-722-0900 or apply at www.panamerica
Pride Cleaners - apply online or call 913-633-3404
Stanley Steemers - Looking for Seniors that want full & Part time jobs. 913-538-8579
Top Golf - Apply online at topgolf.com/careers
Go to student services for more information.
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SMN Athletics & Activities
Athletic Update
Spring Sports Update
Regional Competition this week:
Monday, May 16 SMN soccer @ GE @ 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 17 SMN baseball @ GE @ 4:30pm
Tuesday, May 17 SMN soccer @ OW (CBAC) @ 6:00pm
Thursday, May 19 SMN softball vs KC Washington/Schlagle @ 4:30
SMN softball vs Winner of OS & BVN @ 6:00
Friday, May 20 SMN track and field @ KSHSAA 6A Regionals @ 3:00pm
North is hosting the following events:
North is host KSHSAA 6A State Softball Championships on May 26 & May 27
Baseball
In the first inning, the Bison Varsity got their offense started when Black tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Leavenworth took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth inning. Stigers was on the mound for North. The pitcher allowed five hits and seven runs over three and a third innings, striking out one. Jett Messenger and Nathan Doolin entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two and a third innings and one-third of an inning respectively Bison Varsity hit one home run on the day; Jordan Black had a dinger in the fourth inning; he led North with three hits in three at bats.
The Bison Varsity defeated SM West 8-1 on Wednesday thanks to five runs in the seventh inning. The rally was led by a walk by Caden Brintle, a triple by Sam Cloud, and a single by Cade Austin. Brintle, Austin, and Cloud all drove in runs in the frame. North tallied 20 hits. Gates, Cloud, Austin, Norman Davis, Jordan Black, Eric Duarte, Messenger, and Hunter Calkins all managed multiple hits. Gates led with four hits in four at bats.
Softball:
An early lead helped the North Varsity defeat Mill Valley 13-10 on Thursday. Both offenses were strong at the plate as North collected 11 hits and Mill Valley five in the high-scoring affair. Woodruff was in the pitcher's circle; the righty lasted five innings, allowing four hits and seven runs. North Varsity tallied two home runs on the day. Hoekstra went deep in the second inning. Morrow put one out in the first inning. Siera Hoekstra, Hoekstra, and Morrow all collected multiple hits; Hoekstra and Hoekstra each collected three hits to lead SMN.
Kelsey Hoekstra was brilliant in the circle on Tuesday, as Hoekstra threw a no-hitter to lead North past Lawrence 13-0. The righthander went five innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out ten and walking zero. North socked two home runs on the day. Brown went deep in the fifth inning. Hoekstra went for the long ball in the fourth inning. The Bison racked up 12 hits in the game. Limback and Morrow each managed multiple hits for Shawnee Mission North Varsity. Limback led North Varsity with three hits in four at bats. With the win, SMN secured the SUNFLOWER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP! Congratulations to the girls and the coaching staff!
For additional updates please check the following social media accounts:
SFL Softball results on twitter; https://twitter.com/SFLSOFTBALL
Spring sports are often played at the mercy of the weather. Please check the following for updates on any schedule changes:
Spring Coaching Staff
Varsity Baseball Coach
Rusty Jones - btl359@gmail.com
Varsity Girls Softball Coach
Julie True coachtrue22@gmail.com
Twitter: @SMNorthSoftball
Varsity Tennis Coach
Eric Sparks ericsparks@smsd.org
Varsity Golf Coach
Walter Mansfield - Waltermansfield@smsd.org
Varsity Track and Field Coach
Aaron Davidson aarondavidson@smsd.org
Twitter: @SMNTrack
Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Coach
Kailey Morash - Kaileymorash@smsd.org
Twitter: @SMNGirlsSwim
Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Jaime Velez - Jaimevelezacosta@smsd.org
Twitter: @smngirlssoccer
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
And just like that we’re onto summer!!! Our coaching staff is offering great opportunities for our school community to attend summer camps as well as conditioning and weight-training. If your interested the registration links are:
SM North Middle School Camps 2022
COVID 19 Automatic Waiver 2023-23 Enrollment - NCAA
Given the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the educational environment, the NCAA Eligibility Center has partnered with the NCAA membership to identify adjustments to the initial-eligibility certification process for students who initially enroll full time in an NCAA Division I or II school during the 2023-24 academic year. Click here to learn more about these important adjustments. This directly impacts rising seniors. Please share this information with your athletes!
Important Information and LInks
● KSHSAA Physical Packet- PPE (Rev. 3-20), Concussion Info Release Form,
Transportation Release Form- HS - English [Required Athletic Forms for High
School Students]
● KSHSAA Physical Packet- PPE (Rev. 3-20), Concussion Info Release Form,
Transportation Release Form- HS - Spanish [Required Athletic Forms for High
School Students
● 2021-2022 Transportation Release Form- HS Only - English (Corrected May
● 2021-2022 Transportation Release Form - HS Only - Spanish (Corrected May
● Parent Information and Consent Form- Cross Country Guidelines-Distance
Campus for MS and HS Athletes (English)
● Parent Information and Consent Form- Cross Country Guidelines-Distance
Training Off Campus for MS and HS Athletes (Spanish)
● Voluntary Student Accident Insurance (Managed by K&K Insurance)
SMSD Winter Mitigation for Athletics - please take time to review the current SMSD mitigation guidelines.
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Student Recognitions
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SMN PTSA
B - ROC Bison Reaching Out to the Community
Shawnee Mission North High School and Shawnee Mission North PTSA recognize and encourage student and community volunteer efforts in conjunction with the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. Find more information and a service log sheet below
BROC Opportunities
If you are looking for volunteer hours and like to work outdoors, one of our North Alums is looking for some help on Saturday, April 23rd, anytime between 8 am and 4 pm. They will be removing a deck and doing various yard work activities. If you are interested, please contact Lori Bueller at 913-449-2918.
For SMN PTSA/Booster Club news and updates like us on Facebook and follow on Twitter....
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=403968853023402
SMN BOOSTER CLUB
For SMN PTSA/Booster Club news and updates like us on Facebook and follow on Twitter....
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=403968853023402
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News from SMSD
Food Service will be offering Summer Lunch Bunch this summer at six SMSD sites. For children ages 1-18, a free lunch will be offered onsite from 11:30am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday. The sites and dates Summer Lunch Bunch will be offered are:
Dates: June 6- July 22, 2022. (Closed June 20 &July 4) Locations: Comanche, Crestview, Nieman and Rosehill
Dates: June 13-July 1, 2022 and July 11-22, 2022 (Closed June 20 &July 4) Locations: Trailridge
Dates: June 13-July 1, 2022 and July 11-29, 2022 (Closed June 20 &July 4) Locations: Shawnee Mission West
Additional food service information is available on the district’s website at https://www.smsd.org/about/departments/food-service
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TECHNOLOGY CORNER
Canvas Parent App Directions
- Download the Canvas Parent App from the App Store or Google Play store.
- Follow the prompts to create your account. Create a username and password.
- Search SMSD (Shawnee Mission School District) > Shawnee Mission North > Eventually it will ask you for a “Pairing Code”
- To find your student’s “Pairing Code”
- In your student’s Canvas account have your student click on “Account” (Top Left)
- Click on “Settings” > then click on “Pair with Observer” (Right side)
- Enter this “Pairing code” when prompted in your Canvas Parent App.
- Note that each parent needs a different code, therefore repeating this process to generate a different code. If more than one student, you will be prompted to “add student” on the app. Repeat the process to generate their observer code.
- If your student will not provide the code to you, please reach out to the school to get the Pairing Code.
- Additional Canvas gradebook information can be found here.