Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up

From intern to full-time employee: how Project SEARCH is building confident and talented employeesBlurb: Noah Cramer has been an employee at AdventHealth for seven years and is a beloved teammate in the Early Childhood Center. But before he started his career, he was one of the first interns in the Project SEARCH program. As we recognize Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re excited to cele...

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Annika Berg has been playing football since she was in 1st grade but this is the first year she gets to represent her school on the field. With the inaugural flag football season underway, we’re excited to highlight the athletes who have been waiting years for their opportunity to shine. 

From extinguishing live fires, practicing search and rescue drills, and even learning to drive a fire engine, Shawnee Mission Fire Science students are not only earning industry-recognized certifications, they’re getting the necessary hands-on training so they can step out of the classroom and straight to fire house.

Discussion about the Shawnee Mission Leadership Program.

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #60 S4E1 Buses Zum Into a New Year

In our season finale we gave a couple of award-winning seniors one final journalism project: a Mic’d Up takeover. Hear directly from our students about why SMSD Journalism is the best in the country.

We’re going down the Rabbit Hole! Join us as we talk to some of the Shawnee Mission students and teachers who are participating in the “Beyond the Page Challenge” put on by the Rabbit hOle exploratorium! 

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #57 S3E17 Technology in Classrooms

What exactly is a Bond, how does it impact our students? and why is it beneficial for the WHOLE community, not just those with students in SMSD schools?  We address all of these questions and more as we discuss the potential for a new Bond campaign! 

Discussion of the upcoming R&D Fourm.

This week we’re highlighting SMSD’s littlest learners and the outstanding district programs available for families with 3- and 4 year-olds. Find out how our Pre-K programs set kids up for success!

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #53 S3E13 Affinity Groups

The popularity of Middle School Cheerleading.

We’re back for the second annual Carpool Carol-oke! Join us as we serenade staff at three different buildings and spread holiday cheer by singing loud for ALL to hear!

Did you know that SMSD has some of the best unified sports teams in the state?! We're chatting with coaches and athletes from SM Northwest's unified bowling team about their run in the state tournament and the importance of unified sports for all students!!

The SM South Theater Department presents Mary Poppins! We’re backstage with some of the cast, and South’s veteran theater teacher to learn more about the program, this iconic performance, and the passion behind the performing arts. 

We’re taking the podcast to the garage to explore the district’s automotive technology program! Hear from two SM East graduates about how their time in the ‘shop popped the hood on their careers.

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #46 S3E6 Champions!

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #45 S3E5 Market Value Assets!

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #44 S3E4: Extraordinary O!

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #43 S3E3 Operations & Maintenance!

Tomahawk Elementary is a legacy school with traditions and history spanning generations. The new building is officially open and we're talking with someone who is part of the legacy that makes Tomahawk so special.

It’s a new school year and that means a new theme! Join us as we share our goals for this year, explain our new theme, and help a teacher at Ray Marsh Elementary set up her classroom!