IHMS Weekly News
January 13-20, 2023
Upcoming IHMS Events
Monday, 1/16:
No School / MLK Jr. Day
Tuesday, 1/17:
8th Grade to CAA
Cheer Club - 3:45
Wednesday, 1/18:
Junior Board - Library - 7:45
8th Grade to CAA
Board Game Club - 3:45
Boys Basketball @ IW - 5:00
Thursday, 1/19:
Late Start PLC Thursday
Chess Club - Rm 240 - 3:45
Friday, 1/20:
N/A
Upcoming Events:
1/23: 8th to 9th Enrollment Info during Science
1/23: Cheer Club - 3:45
1/23: Boys Basketball vs WR @ IH - 5:00
1/25: Jr. Board - 7:45 - Library
1/25: Art Club / Board Game Club - 3:45
1/25: Boys Basketball @ HG - 5:00
1/26: Late Start PLC Thursday
1/26: Chess Club - 3:45
1/26: 8th to 9th Grade Info Night @ East
1/27: 8th Grade Visit to East
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Section 1: Important IHMS Information
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PTA Citizenship Contest Winners from IHMS!
Two outstanding Knights were recently recipients of PTA Citizenship Awards:
- Lucas Ralston: Award of Excellence (moves on to district wide competition)
- Emmy O’Roark: Award of Merit
Congratulations to these two students on their outstanding achievements!
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8th Grade To CAA Tuesday or Wednesday
Who: All 8th grade students
What: Field Trip to the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA).
The Center for Academic Achievement serves as an innovative, experiential learning campus for students enrolled in SMSD Signature Programs. Here are a list of SMSD Signature Programs housed at the Center for Academic Achievement:
The Center also serves as the home to the Broadmoor Urban Farm, and the Broadmoor Bistro
Why: College and Career Connections and 9th grade enrollment!
This is an opportunity for students to explore the Signature Programs that SMSD offers at the high school level. With enrollment around the corner, we want to prepare ALL 8th grade students for the options they have as they progress toward college and career readiness.
When: January 17 and 18 - during the school day
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2nd Semester Optional Elective Teacher Meet & Greet: 01/17
- Byfield
- Goodson
- Miesner
- Myers
- Opheim
- Smith, Jill
- Thompson, Margaret
- Manuel
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Signature Program Open House: 01/19/23
The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) invites middle and high school students and their families to the annual Signature Program Open House, to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W. 71st Street.
This open house offers an opportunity for students and their families to learn more about the district’s Signature Programs.
Signature Programs provide unique opportunities for students in the areas of:
● Animation and Game Design
● Biotechnology
● Culinary Arts and Commercial Baking
● Engineering
● Health Science
● Project Blue Eagle (EMS, fire science, and law enforcement)
Those attending the open house will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, speak with instructors and current students, and learn about options for creating flexibility in high school schedules to allow time for enrollment in coursework.
In addition to the Signature Program Open House, students and their families can learn more about these opportunities at https://www.smsd.org/academics/signature-programs.
The website includes short video introductions and information about each program. School counselors also serve as a tremendous resource in helping students develop a dynamic and individualized high school experience to help them explore their areas of interest.
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Save the Date, 01/26/23: SME Incoming 9th Grade Enrollment Night
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Report Cards and Honor Roll
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Inclement Weather Months are Here!
In all likelihood, option A or option B will be utilized unless there are extenuating circumstances.
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Section 2: Important SME Area Information
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N/A this week.