North News January 26, 2026

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

“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

School Events

A monthly schedule of our events can be found here.

North Community,

I hope you all are doing well and staying warm and safe! We are looking forward to another busy week at the Brickhouse! It’s hard to believe, but we are already entering the fourth week of the second semester. We are hoping to get future cooperation from the weather so our students can get into a rhythm for success!

Schedule this week

We will use blocks all four days this week since we had an inclement weather day today.

School Events

We are looking forward to a great week! A comprehensive schedule of our events can be found here.

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

• Bison Standard Staff Members of the Week- If you would like to nominate someone for the Bison Standard Staff Member of the Week, please complete this form. Our award winner this week is Ellie Cierpiot. Ellie’s nominator said, “Ellie is our ELL aide, and she is oustanding! Ellie is so great with students in my class, and they have so much respect for her!”

• • Elite of North- Our award winner this week is Travis Herzog Travis’s nominator said “Travis is an exceptional honor student who excels in the classroom. Travis was also recognized as theSMAC PTA 2025-26 Reflections Arts Award of Excellence, winning first place in our district for Film Production with your Animation”

  
  

  • I AM NORTH- Our award winner this week is Daniel Hicks. Daniel’s nominator said “Daniel has shown awesome growth this year as a student. His grades and behavior have improved dramatically from his freshman year. We are so proud of him!”

  
  

  • Heart of North- Our award winner this week is Isabella Weding. Isabella’s nominator said, “Isabella is an incredible student who is actively involved in our school in so many areas. The main reason I am nominating her is her character. Last Friday night, after our home basketball game, I noticed her picking up trash from the bleachers others had left behind. She inspired me to help her. What an incredible young lady!”

The Shawnee Mission School District is looking forward to one of the biggest celebrations of the year taking place this April! The Shawnee Mission Research and Development Forum will feature a student showcase, district-wide open house, and The Next Great Idea Pitch competition. Here are a few ways to get ready:

First, save the date! The Student Showcase will take place from 4 to 7 pm. April 21-23 at the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA). The Next Great Idea will take place at 9 a.m. on April 25 at the CAA.

Second, students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to save projects created and completed any time during this school year and submit them for the showcase! Applications are open now to submit entries for the showcase. Click here for more information and the application.

And finally, encourage students to think of a problem they would like to solve and pitch in The Next Great Idea competition. An info session will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on January 22 to find out more about this amazing opportunity. Top awards are $2,500, of which $1,500 are awarded as “build it” grants to support making the winner’s pitch a reality. Click here for the link to the information session.

Click here for more information about the R&D Forum. The Shawnee Mission School District thanks the Regnier Family for supporting the R&D Forum since it began in 1962.

After School Tutoring

After school tutoring will begin on Wednesday, January 21st. Students are welcome to stay to get academic support from staff members certified in many content areas. In addition to tutoring, free after school meals will be provided to eat in the cafeteria at 2:50, and a free late bus to take students home anywhere in the North area that leaves at 4:30. Please encourage your student to stay for makeup work, additional help from teachers, or as a quiet space to do homework

Update of the week:
This week our time was rather limited, but even so, we made progress. Our senior programmer and programming lead Jack Haefalae taught the freshmen coding basics in a programming language called Java. We managed to get the 2024 robot up and moving, and were also training students to drive it for competition. We finalized our prototyping stage and our tests for the mechanism from the “kitbot.” At the end of the week, an order of materials that are essential for building the frame of the robot arrived, and we are about to start building the actual bot. Also, we’re making a new batch of t-shirts for the club! You can order one on the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWOvshadAr3nbUYEP2I8fqvVUbiNu-R56S3aSvsSpu4scpPQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Have a great week!

A school-based health clinic is open to all Shawnee Mission students and their siblings (3-20 years old). Health Partnership Clinic at Shawnee Mission West High School is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the school, 8500 W. 85th St.

Families seeking an appointment can find out more information here. In person and virtual appointments are available.

This clinic can provide services for medical needs such as: illness/injury, immunizations (appointment required), yearly physicals (school/sports), well-child/teen checkups, mental and behavioral health services, prescription medicines
lab tests, COVID testing/vaccines, strep/flu tests, asthma care, and referrals.

The clinic can also provide services for behavioral health needs such as: anxiety, depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), grief/loss, adjustment and life transitions, stress, smoking cessation including vaping, nutrition/physical activity/weight management, parenting, behavior concerns, self-harm, Bipolar disorder, psychosis, alcohol/substance abuse, crisis intervention, poor sleep, relationship issues, trauma exposure.

This clinic is closed when school is not in session. Here is a link to Shawnee Mission School District calendars. To access the clinic, visitors must enter through the main door and check in with security.

Click here for more information about fees and coverage, making an appointment, and preparing for a visit.

Una clínica de salud está abierta en una escuela para todos los estudiantes de Shawnee Mission y sus hermanos (de 3 a 20 años). La Clínica Health Partnership en Shawnee Mission West está abierta los Miércoles de 8:30 a 12:30 p.m. en la escuela, 8500 W. 85th St.

Las familias que buscan una cita pueden obtener más información aquí. Hay citas presenciales y virtuales disponibles.

Esta clínica puede ofrecer servicios para necesidades médicas como:
enfermedad/lesión, vacunas (cita requerida), reconocimientos médicos anuales (escolar/deportes), revisiones de salud infantil/adolescente, servicios de salud mental y comportamiento, medicamentos con receta, análisis de laboratorio, pruebas/vacunas COVID, pruebas de estreptococo/gripe, atención al asma y referencias.

La clínica también puede ofrecer servicios para necesidades de salud del comportamiento como:
ansiedad, depresión, trastorno por déficit de atención/hiperactividad (TDAH), duelo/pérdida, adaptación y transiciones vitales, estrés, dejar de fumar incluyendo vapeo, nutrición/actividad física/control de peso, crianza, preocupaciones de comportamiento, daño a si mismo, trastorno bipolar, psicosis, abuso de alcohol/sustancias, intervención en crisis, no dormir bien, problemas de pareja, exposición a traumas.

Esta clínica está cerrada cuando no hay clase. Aquí tiene un enlace a los calendarios del distrito escolar de Shawnee Mission. Para acceder a la clínica, los visitantes deben entrar por la puerta principal y registrarse con el policía a la entrada.

Haga clic aquí para más información sobre tarifas y coberturas, pedir cita y prepararse para una visita.

Bowling

Another strong week for the Bison bowlers! First on Wednesday, North competed against Lawrence Free State, Lawrence High, and Shawnee Mission West at Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.

The JV boys finished third, led by junior Ian Mattox with a 395 series. The JV girls also placed third and were paced by Lillian Williams, who rolled a 337 series.

The varsity boys finished fourth on the day, with Jake Collado leading the way with a 552 series. The varsity girls earned a third-place finish and were led by freshman Lottie Nallia, who posted a 455 series.

Bowling

North rolled its first back-to-back match on Thursday and competed at home for the first time this season at Park Lanes. The Bison faced Christ Preparatory, Maranatha Academy, and Sumner Academy—and swept all four teams on the day.

The JV girls turned in a strong performance, with Lillian Williams finishing fifth, Paris Zumbrunnen fourth, and Chloe Crane third. Delaney Andrea led the JV ladies with a second-place finish and a 311 series.

The JV boys were led by Ben Fritz, who placed second, and Auggie Miller, who took first place with an impressive 421 series.

On the varsity side, the girls were led by freshman Lottie Nalia, who finished fifth, while Kloe Ranes claimed the top spot of the day with a 567 series.

The varsity boys also had a standout showing, placing three athletes in the top five scores overall. Junior Max Johnson finished fifth, senior Klaus Scharenberg placed third, and senior Jake Collado led North with a second-place finish and a 573 series.

Please see the flyer for the Bison Dance Team Lil Bison Kids Clinic coming up in February! The QR code leads to the registration form. Payment can be taken either by venmo to @SMNDanceTeam or cash the day of the event. If you have additional questions please contact: Coach Michaela M Middleton

Kids Clinic Flyer 26

Important dates/events:

• Saturday, January 31, 38th Annual SM North Wrestling Invite

• Friday, February 6 HOF Induction Ceremony

• Friday, February 13 Lil Bison Dance Performance

• Tuesday, February 17 Northman Recognition

• Tuesday, February 24 Senior Night / Elementary Youth Roundball Night

Please check our athletic and activity schedules at www.sunflowerleague.org

There are a variety of scholarships available for graduating seniors that have participated in the 3&2 program as either a player, umpire or an employee. Applications for these scholarships are due by February 14.

• The 3&2 Scholarship was established in 1987. Its purpose is to offer scholarships providing financial assistance to qualified, graduating, high school seniors while attending college or trade school. They must be residents of Johnson County who have actively played on a baseball team participating in league play at 3&2 Baseball or otherwise been employed by 3&2 Baseball as an umpire, concession employee or in some other capacity. One individual $500 award will be given.
• The Loran Freeman Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 as a memorial to Loran Charles Freeman, a longtime supporter and participant in the 3&2 Baseball program. This scholarship exists as the result of the efforts of Loran’s many friends, acquaintances and business associates as well as family members. Loran's commitment to the youth of this area was exemplified by the sponsoring and coaching that he did for various sports teams. As a member of The 3&2 Baseball Club, he was a sincere and inspirational leader of baseball teams for sixteen years. One $500 award will be given.
• The Robert Heidenburg Umpire Scholarship was established in 2012 for graduating seniors who currently umpire in the 3&2 program. Mr. Heidenburg was a long-time umpire and umpire supervisor at 3&2 dating back to the 1970’s. One $500 award will be given.

The application form and more information for the above three scholarships can be found here.

• The Garrett Warhurst Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011 as a memorial to Garrett Warhurst, a champion of baseball and participant in the Johnson County 3&2 baseball program. Its purpose is to offer a scholarship that provides financial assistance to qualified, graduating high school seniors. This scholarship exists as the result of the Warhurst’s many family members, friends and acquaintances contributions. The application and more information about this scholarship can be found here.

3&2 Baseball Club

For general inquiries, please contact your organization directly.

Phone: 913-888-8055

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North Pride!

Maureen Kronawitter

Corresponding Secretary/Membership

Hello everyone!

We’re getting excited for the 12th Annual Trivia Night, hosted by SMN PTSA and the SMN Booster Club, happening on January 24th! We have three big asks because hey, three times the luck, right?!

First up: Teams needed!

We’re still looking for a few more teams to join the fun. Grab up to 8 friends, grab a table, and see if you’ve got what it takes to bring home the big W!

Register your team here:

https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/product/smn-trivia-night-team-registration/250](https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/product/smn-trivia-night-team-registration/250)

Next: Raffle prize donations

We’re collecting donations for our raffle prizes! If you have an item to donate or know someone who might, please reach out to us at:

smnorthptsa@gmail.com

And last (but biggest!): Volunteers needed!

We need help with set-up, clean-up, raffle tickets, bartending, and more. If you can lend a hand, we’d love to have you!

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AFA92BA4FA7-60871209-trivia](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AFA92BA4FA7-60871209-trivia)

Thank you all for supporting SMN, we can’t wait to see you there!

To Join PTSA: https://smnorthptsa.givebacks.com/shop

To learn more: https://smnorth.smsd.org/families/pta