North News October 27, 2025

Shawnee Mission North High School

Office Hours 7AM - 3:30PM

913-993-6900

Attendance Hotline (24 hours)

913-993-6945

Website: https://smnorth.smsd.org/
Location: 7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-6900
Twitter: @SM_NORTH_HS

November

11/03 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning

11/4-11/14 - Canned Food Drive

11/24 - 11/28 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December

12/19 - Early Dismissal

12/22- 1/02 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

January

1/05 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday

1/19 - NO SCHOOL - MLK day

1/20 - NO SCHOOL - PL day

North Community,

We had a busy week at the Brickhouse last week, with Freshmen taking the Pre-ACT, and the Hispanic Heritage Program all taking place in the same week. This forced us to run some unique schedules, but we appreciate our students adjusting well. We are looking forward to a solid week, with a consistent schedule before next week’s four day week.

Schedule this week

We will run a typical bell schedule this week. Students will see all classes on Monday, even blocks on Tuesday and Thursday, and odd blocks on Wednesday and Friday.

Halloween

Halloween falls on a Friday this year. We appreciate students’ desire to celebrate the holiday, but ask that any costume worn to school is school-appropriate. We also have to be able to identify our students, so a costume cannot prohibit that.

School Events

We are looking forward to a great week! We have multiple events happening this week, and our students would love your support! A comprehensive schedule of our events can be found here.

Let’s have a great week! Go Bison! WE ARE NORTH!!!

Staff Member of the Week

Bison Standard Staff Member of the Week- Our award winner this week is Devonte Smith. His nominator said “Devonte is working hard as a Biology teacher, and was recently named a Teacher of Promise by his University!

Students of the Week
- Elite of North- Our award winner this week is Tiarra Johnston. Her nominator said “Tiarra is an elite musician. She is currently enrolled in 2 orchestra and 2 choir classes, and has participated in our band program as well. Outside of school, she participates in multiple symphonies and works at KC Strings.”
- Heart of North- Our award winner this week is Kaeden Hollister. His nominator said Kaeden was my student last year in French 1. Even though he is not taking French this year he has been BLESSING ME with kindness by providing baked goods from his 1st hour Focus on Foods class. He just brought me biscuits and gravy. GIVE THIS MAN AN AWARD!
- I am North- Our award winner this week is Kaitlyn Lockard. Her nominator said "Kaitlyn was on a call with tech support for approximately two hours regarding our lights in the Little Theater. She had to run all around our department and interact with equipment that was completely new to her. She was eventually able to fix our issue and we now have stage lights for our upcoming productions. She did it all with a smile on her face. Great kid!"

High School Bowling Preseason Meeting
The high school bowling season for boys and girls is approaching! There will be a short informational meeting for perspective team members on Wednesday, November 5th, immediately after school in Room 210. Coaches will review tryouts, physicals, and other important details to help students prepare for the upcoming season.

Tryouts will be held the week of December 1st, and practices and competitions will begin after winter break on January 6th.

We’re looking forward to another great season—let’s get ready to roll, Bison! 🎳

PTA Reflections Contest.

Winter Sports Physical

Any student that is planning on going out for a winter sport, this is a reminder that you MUST have a physical on file BEFORE November 17th. This will be the first day of winter sports tryouts. If you should have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tammy Rettig in the main office, 913-993-6902 or email - tammyrettig@smsd.org

Wrestling:

There will be an informational meeting for all students interested in wrestling after school on Oct 22nd, and Oct 28th in the Wrestling Room/Little Gym.
Alpha Weigh-ins will be after school on November 11th, 12th, 13th.
Wrestling Practices will start on November 17th.
Students must have a Sports Physical on file with the school to participate in sports.
Wrestling Picture Day will be November 19th.
Parents Meeting will be November 19th 6-7pm in the cafeteria.
SMN Wrestling Fundraiser will be November 19th at Chipotle from 5-9pm

6864 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS

Conan McCormack

Science Teacher, SM North

Earth Space Science and Physical Science

Head Wrestling Coach

Late Start Thursdays

If you have a student that comes to North early on late start Thursdays, we are advising you to have a conversation with them about going (or not going) to the nearby QuickTrip and Target. Both business’ have reached out to our resource officers and administrators notifying us that they are seeing an abundance of shoplifting by SMN students on Thursday mornings. The business’ informed us that they will begin to charge students for shoplifting from now on. Be advised and please inform your student that if they walk over to QuickTrip (or Target) on late start Thursday’s that they need to purchase any items that they desire.

Thank you. -SMN Administration and Resource Officers

We will be completing the yearly vision screenings on October 27.

Our 10th graders will have their vision screened by our community partners the Lions club.

If you do not want your students screened you must contact Nurse Kelly prior to that date.

Results will be shared with parents if your student does not pass the screening.

Thank you again, for sharing your students with us!

Health Partnership Clinic at SM West Update:

Beginning next week, the clinic will be staffed every week and available for appointments on a new day
Beginning 10/15, the clinic will be open on Wednesdays from 8:30-12:30
We hope this new day will allow you to more easily refer students who are sick, and the hours will help families not have to fight the drop off crowds.
You will soon be receiving small wallet cards with info to hand out—in English and in Spanish. This is what they will look like:

“Attendance Calls – What You Need to Know

Getting automated calls about your student’s absence, even after reporting it? Here’s why.

Once a student reaches 10 absences, any absence moving forward will be marked unexcused and will result in an automated call unless documentation is provided.

We send two calls daily: one in the late morning and one in the afternoon. If a call is missed, it may be repeated.

You may receive a call if your student:
• Misses one or more periods
• Misses over half a class period
• Misses a full day that is considered unexcused

To excuse your student, please call the Attendance Hotline: 913-993-6945

College Admissions - Rep Visits – 1st Semester Visits

College admissions representatives have started to schedule 1st semester visits with juniors and seniors interested in attending their schools. Students need to be in good standing and have permission from their teachers to attend these meetings. Open the link to sign up. https://forms.gle/Ds6FETjnHFJRjocL7 . Check frequently for any rep visits added throughout the semester. Contact Pam Morris in Student Services with any questions.

This weeks Activities

The September athletes of the month selected by the fall coaching staff are Grace Morgan, Tennis and Patrick Blas-Abascal. Congratulations to these outstanding students who represent our school community with determination, dedication and pride.

The SM North Varsity Football team played Mill Valley on Friday night. North gave a valiant effort but came up against a tough opponent in the Jaguars. The Bison will play the Olathe West Owls on Thursday evening at 7:00pm at CBAC. Ticket prices for regional competition is $8.00 and $6.00

The SM North boys varsity soccer team lost a heart-breaker to SMW 2-1 on Tuesday evening. The Bison played Gardner Edgerton on Thursday and lost 2-1 in a super tight match. The Bison will play the number one seed, Blue Valley West Jaguars on Monday at 6:00pm at BVWDS.

The Cross-Country team competed in the KSHSAA 6A Regional Championships at JCCC on Saturday morning. Congratulations to Varsity Coach Jaci Huckabee as two of our athletes Emily Miller (7th) and Brittney Betancourt (9th) qualified for the KSHSAA State Championships to be held at Rim Rock Park on Saturday, November 1st. Girls race begins at 10:30am,

Save the Date: SM North Junior vs Senior Powder Puff Football game scheduled for Friday, November 14 at 5:30pm.

Friends of Shawnee Mission North -
Join us on Monday, October 13 at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons at North for the next meeting of the SMN All-Activities Booster Club. Come learn about upcoming events and share with other members of our school community.
You can earn $$$ for your favorite group at North by attending Booster Club meetings. We offer Attendance Grants to any SMN club, group or team that sends a parent, student, or sponsor/coach to our meetings. If your team or group has a representative attend at least 4 Booster Club meetings a year, we will give your group a $100 grant - attend 6 meetings and receive a $200 grant!

BE A VOLUNTEER!
Assist with SMN Booster Club Spirit Wear Sales - no experience necessary!
Multiple shifts are available for each event. Click on the corresponding link below to learn more and sign-up!

Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Home Football Game
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-59431425-help#/

Thursday, Oct 23 - Hocker Grove Family Engagement Night
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-59431554-help#/

Coach/Sponsor/Advisor Appreciation Breakfast
October is High School Activities Month, and within that, we celebrate National Coaches, Advisors and Sponsors Week. Thus, we are working with the school and the SALT students to provide an appreciation breakfast for all coaches/advisors/sponsors who give so much of their time and talents to the kids. The link below list items we are looking to have donated and times we need volunteers to help work.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-59330342-coachsponsoradvi#/

DID YOU KNOW… Each year the SMN All-Activities Booster Club supports student clubs, groups, and teams by funding grant requests from coaches and club sponsors for expenses that are not funded by the school district? Since our organization began, we have given OVER $250,000 in grants to student organizations & teams at North! We raise funds for our grants through our spirit wear sales, memberships, Annual Trivia Night & Annual Golf Tournament.

At the September Booster Club meeting, we awarded the following grants…
· $726 Weight Room for strength & conditioning bands.
· $1,570 Cross Country for backpacks for varsity. Old backpacks will be passed down to JV.
· $713.49 Student Council for four 10-gallon, custom wrapped, white water jugs for dance and other community events.

DON'T FORGET TO STOCK UP ON NORTH GEAR!!
SHOP 24/7 AT OUR ONLINE STORE…
https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/

For SMN Booster Club news & updates find us on...
Facebook https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=403968853023402
Twitter https://twitter.com/SMNorthBooster

North Pride!
Maureen Kronawitter

Corresponding Secretary/Membership