Horizons Phoenix Weekly Newsletter
04/18/2025
Principal's Message
Good morning Horizons' Families,
The Shawnee Mission School District is in the process of adding another layer of security for all of its schools and facilities.
The CENTEGIX CrisisAlert system is installed in our building, as well as in all buildings in the SMSD. Our building now has beacon lights and hubs that support the network operating the system. This system will be available to support us through a variety of emergency incidents including medical emergencies, weather emergencies, and lockdowns.
Soon, all staff members will also receive badges with CrisisAlert buttons. Training will take place between now and the next few weeks.
We anticipate the system will be entirely in place districtwide in April. Once training is complete and the system is operational, we will communicate ahead of time and plan drills with students.
We look forward to having this resource that will better help all of us respond quickly to any type of emergency.
You can read more about the Centegix CrisisAlert system here. Please watch for more information in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please do feel free to contact me.
Eddie LyDay
Principal
SM Horizons HS
913-993-9500
🎓GRADUATION DETAILS🎓
Parents-
We are almost at the finish line!! Please ensure to check your emails for graduation details and your students remaining fee balance. CLICK HERE to pay student fees.
This section will be updated as I receive information for each school's graduation ceremonies. Please use this section as a reference point.
Horizons
Important Upcoming Dates
- April 21st -No School for Students
Order your 2024-2025 yearbook
· Visit this website to order. Click on “Add Custom Pages” With your order, you get TWO FREE PAGES to customize - only your book will include these pages. Showcase your favorite photos, share heartfelt messages from family, or document unforgettable moments from your high school journey - these custom pages are yours to design! Design your pages using our user-friendly tools and templates! Here is a video to guide you.
· Submit your order and watch as your personalized yearbook comes to life!
· The yearbook will be delivered prior to seniors’ last day!
Shawnee Mission Clothing Exchange
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. All are welcome. If school offices are closed, the Clothing Exchange is closed.
For more information, visit https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange.
Spring 2025 Dates
Fechas de primavera de 2025
🚍Bus Information🚍
If you have not done so and would like to receive transportation for your student, please fill out the bus form below.
Attendance Procedures and Expectations at Horizons
School Day hours- Between the hours of 8:40am and 3:00pm students are expected to follow their class schedules in Skyward. Any time a student is in the hallways during designated class time they MUST have an appropriate pass and approval from a Horizons staff member.
Arrival-
Mornings are busy. Please plan to have your student here with enough time to be in the classroom and be prepared when the beginning bell rings at 8:40am.
The cafeteria serves breakfast until 8:30am. Please make timing arrangements so students can get breakfast and be in the classroom at 8:40am.
If a student arrives at school after 8:40, they need to go through office so we can record their presence.
Throughout the day
OPEN LUNCH--Open lunch is only available for Seniors. They must have an open lunch form signed by a parent/guardian. Any violation of the open lunch expectations including arriving late from lunch may result in their open lunch privileges being revoked. Students may leave for open lunch at 11:40 and MUST return by 12:15.
Food purchased off campus--Food purchased off campus during open lunch must be consumed before coming back into the school building. No outside food and beverage are allowed back in the building.
Food Delivery Services--We will not accept meals delivered by paid delivery services during the school day for students. These deliveries will be refused.
Leaving Early--We are committed to learning bell to bell. This is not just for individual class times throughout the day, but also at the end of the day. Please try to schedule appointments outside the school day and keep your students here until 3:00.
Reporting Absences--A parent or guardian can call the attendance line (913-993-9512) anytime day or night to report an absence.
- Requesting Early Release--A parent/guardian must call the front office at 913-993-9500 with a request for early release.
- Extended Absences--If your student will miss more than three (3) consecutive days of school, a parent or guardian must submit this completed form five (5) days prior to the absence.
Parking At Horizons
To drive and park at Horizons:
- You must fill out a vehicle registration form and turn it into the office
- You must pay $20 for a parking pass
- You must have the parking permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle.
- Student parking is only allowed in the lower lot located off Lamar. (The upper lot is for staff parking only. Student vehicles parked in staff lot may be ticketed).
Important school information
Website--contains important announcements and contact info. https://horizons.smsd.org/
Attendance Line: 913-993-9512
Bookkeeper: Josilyn Wakes @ 913-993-9501