Knightly News
July 31-August 7, 2026
We hope you all are enjoying your summer! We are excited to start another school year. My name is Dr. Kelley Capper and I am the proud principal here at Indian Hills Middle School. Below is your grade-level administrative and student services team.
7th grade: Chanelle Dieckmann (Admin) and Tanner Laird (Counselor)
8th grade: Caitlin Thompson (Admin) and Chris Oliver (Counselor)
Both grades: Nicole Nelson (Social Worker)
We would like to welcome new staff to the building:
Sandy Khamdalanikone, Science
Heather Mayfield, Reading
Zach Burns, ELA
Mindy Heaton, Art
Mike Brewer, Industrial Tech
Brianna Ovalles, Spanish
Danielle Russell, Social Studies
Anabel Middleton, SPED
Leann Brown, Attendance Clerk
Annie Kennedy, Nurse
We look forward to welcoming you all at our Knights First Look on August 4th!
Schedules are live in Skyward today. Please review the important information below as we work to finalize all student schedules for the upcoming school year:
Schedules are not final. Class periods and teacher assignments may still change as we continue to balance class sizes and adjust courses. Please make sure to check your schedule again before the first day of school for your final, updated version.
Schedule change requests will only be considered when submitted through the Indian Hills Schedule Change Request Form.
Schedule change requests are subject to class space constraints and will only be granted when there is no negative impact on class sizes. Please note that teacher and/or hour change/preference requests will not be considered.
If the requested change is possible, it will be made, and the schedule will be updated in Skyward. If it is not possible, please be assured that we have reviewed the request and, unfortunately, a change could not be made.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finalize schedules for a smooth and successful start to the school year.
Indian Hills Student Services
On August 4th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, we will have our Fall Sports Meeting.
Our Fall Sports are Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheer, and Football (8th grade only).
- Football (8th grade only) - Aux Gym at 6:00 pm
- Cross Country - Cafeteria at 6:00 pm
- Cheer - Hills Hall at 6:00 pm
- Volleyball - Main Gym at 6:30 pm
In the fall of 2025, the Shawnee Mission School District partnered with Bound, an all-in-one platform where students and their families can register for athletics, complete required forms, upload a physical, view athletic schedules, and purchase tickets. The 2026-2027 school year will be our inaugural year to launch this partnership.
Each of our middle and high schools have new athletic websites with schedules, tickets and more.
Register your athlete using Bound! Upload your physical and complete the required forms for the next school year.
Schedules are also conveniently located on the Bound App. Download the Bound App to follow your favorite school, get the latest schedules for your student’s team, buy tickets to the game, and more.
On August 12th, we will welcome our 7th graders to the building. On this day, they will receive their MacBook, participate in team-building activities, practice their lockers, and walk their schedule. Students do not bring their supplies until the next day.
On August 13th, all students report to the building. Please have students bring their supplies on this day.
Here is the School Supplies list.
● Front Circle Drive: Buses ONLY 8:20-8:45 a.m. and 3:20-3:55 p.m.
● West Lot (63rd St.): School-issued car tags ONLY
● South (Delmar) Lot: Available for drop-off from 8:05-8:45 a.m., or pick-up from 3:45-4:05 p.m.
No left turns are allowed out of any parking lot between 8:15-9:00 a.m. and 3:40-4:30 p.m.
When picking up students at the end of the school day in the south (Delmar) lot or the west (63rd Street) lot, it is extremely important that cars continue to pull forward. Cars should only stop along the curb, leaving the inside lane unobstructed for moving cars. Cars should avoid parking along Delmar. Parking on Delmar causes parents who are trying to enter the car line to be double-parked thus impeding traffic. Cars impeding traffic can/will be ticketed.
Please refer to our Car Loop video for visual instructions.
We’re excited to partner with you to make this a great year for your student. Please take a few moments to go over our policies and procedures together. Doing so will help ensure that everyone feels prepared, supported, and ready to thrive.
Kansas law prohibits students from using or accessing personal electronic communication devices — including, but not limited to, personal cell phones, tablets, computers, smart watches, wireless headphones or earbuds, text messaging devices, or personal digital assistants — during the school day.
The law further requires that all personal electronic communication devices be turned off and securely stored away from the student's person in an inaccessible location during the school day. Students may store their electronic devices in their locker, but they must be turned off and inaccessible. "School day" is defined as the time from the first bell at 8:45 am until the last bell at 3:45 pm.
Need Help with Zum?
Due to the high volume of emails and phone calls Zum is currently experiencing, their team has created the QR code below to help families connect with them more quickly and efficiently. If you have a question or need assistance, please scan the QR code to get in touch with the Zum team.
Picture Day is coming up on 08/14/2026! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school.
Order Online at inter-state.com/order
Order Code: 0491MRT
When placing your order, you will be prompted to enter the name of your student's teacher. Please enter their Knight Time teacher's last name. If not known, please enter unknown.
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
For safety reasons, bikes should not be ridden near the school due to heavy traffic. Instead, bikes must be walked in these areas. All bikes should be stored in the bike rack and locked securely. In addition, students are encouraged to wear a helmet on school property. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal property.
Skateboards, longboards, rollerblades, scooters, e-bikes, and e-scooters are permitted for use as transportation to and from school, but they must not be ridden, stood on, or used while on school grounds. Using these items on school property will result in disciplinary action. These items are also not allowed on the bus.
Class 3/e-moto bikes and dirt bikes are strictly prohibited. Using these items on school property will result in disciplinary action.
Prairie Village Police Department officers will be in the area enforcing these regulations, and citations will be issued if violations are observed.
