August 7, 2025
Online Verification • Student Fees • Free or Reduced Lunch
Forms for the 2025-2026 school year are now online, and need to be reviewed and signed with an electronic signature. Students cannot be assigned a computer/device until forms are complete. To get started, visit smsd.org and click on “Skyward" in the top navigation. Here are more detailed instructions.
Families must apply annually for meal benefits. Here's everything you need to get started.
Support our students • Family Directory • 25-26 Yearbooks
Joining the PTA means a one-time donation for programs for our students, gaining access to the school directory, and allowing us to communicate directly with you about upcoming events and initiatives. If volunteering is your thing, we’d love to have you!
Click Here to complete or update your school directory information, join the PTA, and purchase your 25-26 yearbook.
Briarwood Families,
I hope each of our Bulldog families had an amazing summer break! I had a blast spending time with my wife Kodi and our three sons (Drew-11th grade, Chuck- 8th grade, Brody- 7th grade). Kodi and I stayed busy taking our boys to all their activities (swim, baseball, basketball, football). We also enjoyed spending time at the pool, reading, exercising, and taking our two goldendoodles for walks.
The Briarwood staff and I are super excited to welcome back students and families tonight at Popsicle Pop-In! School season is here, and it is an exciting time in the Shawnee Mission School District and in Bulldog Nation! The theme for the SMSD District this school year is Because Kids. I encourage you to watch the video below to learn more about what inspires and drives our work as educators!
With the start of a new school year comes excitement, anxiousness and hope for a great year ahead! As principal, I encourage all our students, families and staff to Dream Big as we work together to make this the best school year ever! Briarwood is a community that fuels a passion for learning while educating all students to achieve their full potential. Because Bulldogs!
PTA Meeting • 8/28 • 7:30PM • Zoom
Culver's Giveback Partner Night • 8/28 • 5-8PM
Join us at the Culver’s of Kansas City on State Line between 5-8 pm on Thursday, August 28th. Mention Briarwood when you order, and a portion of the proceeds will support our school!
SPIN Pizza Giveback Partner Night • 9/11 • 4-8PM
Order SPIN pizza in Corinth Square between 4-8 pm on Thursday, September 11th. Use promo code GIVEBACK, or dine in and tell them you're there for the Briarwood fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds support Briarwood!
Garden Club Workday • 9/21 • 1-4PM
Join the Briarwood Garden Club for our first workday of the year on Sunday, September 21st from 1pm-4pm. Bring your gloves and trowels and meet in the front of the school. We will be planting 300+ flowers in our new flower garden!
Skate Party • 9/24 • 6-8 PM • Skate City Overland Park
Don't miss the Briarwood Skate Party at Skate City Overland Park on Wednesday, Nov 7th from 6-8pm!
Join the PTA
Joining the PTA is a one-time donation for programs for our students, plus access to the school directory! If volunteering is your thing, we’d love to have you.
Sign up to be a Room Parent
Keep Students Safe at 86th & Juniper
We need your help to ensure safe crossings before and after school. Please carefully read the description at the top of the signup.
SMAC Clothing Exchange Volunteer Day • 9/4 • 4:30-6:30pm
The Shawnee Mission Area Council PTA Clothing exchange offers gently used clothing and shoes from infant to adult sizes. The exchange is a free service open to those who live within the SMSD boundaries. Briarwood PTA staffs the Clothing Exchange on September 5th from 4:30-6:30pm. Please reach out to president@briarwoodpta.org to volunteer!
Great Reads
Many kids might be feeling anxious about going back to school after a long summer break. Others may feel nervous about starting school for the first time. Parents/guardians can help ease the transition back to school by being able to recognize the symptoms of stress and anxiety and implementing some creative strategies.
Recipes Around the World
Support the Briarwood Foundation
Friends and Family yard signs are available for Foundation donors! The money raised by the Briarwood Foundation goes to grants requested by Briarwood’s principal, teachers and staff. These grants directly benefit our students.