Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up

Helping girls find confidence, camaraderie, and mentorship is just a small part of what the SMSD’s Women in Leadership program does.  Hear from Caroline Urio, a senior in the program, about how the program has helped her grow as both a student and an individual.

Our staff is heading back to school with the annual "instructional fair” or iFair. They’ll be learning from their peers and growing as educators in all areas.

Kaden is a published author, a special education advocate, an award-winning innovator, and he’s just 11 years old. Learn more about what drives him and be inspired.

Mic’d Up is on the road (literally) to spread holiday cheer and make spirits bright! Join us for carpool karaoke with a couple of rockstar students, some ugly sweaters, and the occasional high note. 

Sixty gallons of gravy, 3,000 dinner rolls, and more than 600 handmade pies—that’s just a fraction of the food the Shawnee Mission Culinary students prepared (from scratch) for their annual Everything But the Turkey fundraiser. We’re talking to Chef Justin Hoffman, one of our culinary educators and an SMSD alumnus, as well as Finley Jewel, a senior at SM South and SkillsUSA National Champion, abou...

Did you know that each SMSD feeder pattern holds music festivals to bring together elementary, middle, and high school programs in one performance? Listen to a melding of melodies that’s (literally) music to your ears.

What are we doing to eliminate the attendance crisis? Hear from our district experts.

The cafeteria is one of the happiest places in a school and it's due, in large part, to the people behind the counter. Find out what goes into making thousands of nutritious, filling meals for 48 schools.

Middle School sports are back and we're taking the show on the road to check out the much anticipated return of middle school football.

What makes SMSD special? Why was it ranked as one of the best places to work in Kansas by Forbes magazine? Hear from our team about what makes SMSD stand out.

On June 24th the Board of Education members approved the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) Strategic Plan. The SMSD community engaged in thoughtful work, which led to the development of this road map which guides the district’s work for the years to come. Shawnee Mission has a proud tradition of excellence and this plan is designed to build on the past to create an even better future.

"There's no place like home." Rushton Elementary School started the new school year in a brand new building that feels just like home. Hear from Principal Fornal and longtime office manager, Debbie Coleman as they take you inside this beautiful new facility. 

The season 2 premiere discusses the major projects complete over the summer months, the changes coming for the 24-25 school year and the traditions that make SMSD special.

Reacap of the first fabulous season of Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up.

Students from Indian Hills came together to support the SPCA in a new initiative to connect the school with the community.

The Shawnee Mission School District provides a variety of learning experiences for young learners. Parents as Teachers connects parent educators with families and children ages birth to three. The district serves children ages three to five who are eligible for special education services, as well as typically developing peers through a peer model program at the early childhood center. Pre-Kinderga...

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #16: March Madness!

The 2nd cycle of the Strategic Plan is underway and the steering committee laid out a plan. Hear from two representatives about their experience on the steering committee.

In his first interview since being named the future Superintendent of Shawnee Mission School District, Dr. Michael Schumacher joins Mic’d Up to talk about his new position and his goals for the future.

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Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #12: January 25, 2024

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #11: Seven Stories! January 11th, 2024

Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up #10: SNOW DAYS! December 13, 2023