North News December 15, 2025
Where Tradition began, Excellence continues.
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
Instructions in Spanish
Calendar
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
School Events
A monthly schedule of our events can be found here.
Message from Principal David Ewers
North Community,
Finals week is here, and it is time for our students to perform! Let’s have a great week!
Schedule this week
We are running a special Finals Week Schedule this week! Please note we do NOT have a late start on Thursday this week.
Excusing your student during the week
If you are interested in excusing your student during finals review time on December 17th or 19th, please fill out the following Google Form:
School Events
We have a busy week in the building! 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 Members of the Week-Our award winner this week is Heather Hayden. Her nominator said “During the treacherous conditions of our first snow storm, Heather Hayden noticed a small bus driver struggling to advance up the slight incline of the west parking lot. Guided by her virtue of helping those in need, she swiftly organized a small group of students and rescued the bus from impending peril. Fortunately, the news station was within view and her valiant efforts ended up on Good Morning America. During this season of charity, I'd like to nominate Heather who never wavers from her commitment to serve others.”
Students of the Week
Students of the Week
Elite of North- Our award winner this week is Sophie Widmer. Her nominator said: “This student is incredibly diligent and bright. She is very proactive in verifying her work and understanding, and takes the initiative to pursue mastery of content regardless of class pacing and expectations. On top of this, she goes the extra mile by helping her peers learn the content above what is expected from group work.”
I AM NORTH- Our award winner this week is Selah Hoagland. Her nominator said: “She is currently enrolled in a dual credit course as well as an AP-level course. Not only is she very focused on her academics she is one of the nicest students. She makes sure to greet all her teachers when she enters the room and whenever she sees them in the hallway. Selah is amazing!”
Heart of North- . Our award winner this week is Cheraya Comeaux Her nominator said “Cheraya always works tirelessly to go above and beyond in class. If she does not immediately excel at something, she works hard to become the best.
New Information
Congratulation to our SM North student that made the Kansas All-State Choirs
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 12th Annual SMN Trivia Night
Be a part of the fun on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm! Join us at St Pius X Church (5500 Woodson Rd, Mission, KS) for costumes, competition, and a whole lot of cheer!
The team registration fee is $320 – this includes ONE mulligan* (free answer). Teams are a MAX of 8 people. *Additional mulligans (one per round) will be available at the event for $20 each
**This is an adult-only event – no one under age 21 will be permitted**
As always, we will give $100 of your team's registration fee to the SMN team/student group that you designate! All other proceeds will benefit SMN PTSA and the SMN All-Activities Booster Club to support students and staff at North.
We will contact team captains in January to get your Team Name, a list of your team members and your designated group for the $100 grant.
TEAM REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY using the link below. The DEADLINE to register your team is January 16, 2026 - there are limited slots available so don’t wait!
https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/
RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED!
Do you have a favorite business that you would contact to donate an item or gift card? Are you willing to team up with a friend to create a gift basket? Donate an item to our raffle and the business or individual(s) will be promoted at the event! Items are needed no later than January 16, 2026.
If you have an item to donate, contact SMN PTSA at smnorthptsa@gmail.com with information about the item. If needed, we can provide you will a donation letter from Shawnee Mission North for tax purposes.
The 12th Annual SMN Trivia Night is co-sponsored by SMN PTSA and the SMN All-Activities Booster Club. All proceeds will be used to support SMN students, staff, and programs!
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
SMN yearbooks are only $50 until Jan. 10. Pay online via eFunds through Jan. 10 when the price increases to $65.
To purchase after Jan. 10, payment can be made at www.yearbookforever.com. Choose SM North. Only a few books will be available then. We ran out of books last year, so don’t be left out.
Questions, contact Becky Tate at notate@smsd.org or call (913) 993-7012.
Spring Semester Bus Fees Due January 17th
Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that 2nd semester bus fees are due. Payment of $185/student can be made to DS Bus Lines through their website or in person at DS Bus Lines, 5519 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 66203. Payment must be received by January 17th for your child to continue to ride the bus. If you have any questions, please call DS Bus Lines @ 913-384-1190.
Pago de transporte 2do semestre
Queridas familias,
Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que vencen las tarifas de autobús del segundo semestre. El pago de $185 por estudiante se puede hacer en DS Bus Lines a través de su sitio en línea en website o en persona en DS Bus Lines, 5519 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 66203. Para que su hijo continúe viajando en el autobús, el pago debe recibirse antes del 17 de enero. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a DS Bus Lines al 913-384-1190.
Notes from the Nurse
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:
STUCO
SEMESTER 1 HIGHLIGHTS:
* Thank you for all your help in the 2025 Homecoming ceremony. Thank you to our community sponsors who helped donate to make it happen!
* Thank you to all who donated to the 2025 Hunger Games Canned Food Drive! We received 6163 cans and collected $1492.
* Thank you all who helped with our class fundraisers! This money will be going to things like Prom and the Senior class gift!
COMING UP IN SEMESTER 2
* Our State of the School is coming up on January 16th, where we share our school's success with elected officials and the board members!
* HUG Week will be coming up soon, from February 17-20, classes will be having fundraisers, and our annual Bison Head Hunt will start
* Winter Formal will be on February 28th in the fieldhouse! Stay tuned for our theme announcement.
* Lastly, our North Man election will be taking place, along with the ceremony during halftime on February 17th!
Attendance
“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
News from Student Services
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.
Real World Learning
Bison Athletics and Activities
Winter Sports parents please take time to review the Winter Sports Information for 2025-2026
We look forward to a competitive season and a great experience for your student-athlete. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball swept JC Harmon Friday night 82-16. Le’Andre Franklin paced the Bison with 16pts. The Bison open up Sunflower League play Tuesday vs Lawrence Free State & Friday @ Olathe South
Girls Basketball
Girls basketball lost to Pittsburg on Saturday, December 6, 55-68 and at home on Monday to Kearney, MO 41-68. The Bison Sunflower League regular season play begins on Tuesday vs Lawrence Free State & Friday @ Olathe South.
SM North will honor the ten-year anniversary of our 2016 KSHSAA State Basketball Championship on Friday, January 16. Please share with families and friends as we continue to contact former players. We realize some players are overseas playing professionally.
The Student-Athlete Leadership Team is collecting cold-weather gear: hats, gloves, and scarves. If you want to make a donation please drop off items in the main office in care of S.A.L.T. Executive Board.
Tis the season - winter sports are here along with winter weather. Please check our athletic and activity schedules at www.sunflowerleague.org
SMN Booster Club
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 12th Annual SMN Trivia Night
Be a part of the fun on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm! Join us at St Pius X Church (5500 Woodson Rd, Mission, KS) for costumes, competition, and a whole lot of cheer!
The team registration fee is $320 – this includes ONE mulligan* (free answer). Teams are a MAX of 8 people. *Additional mulligans (one per round) will be available at the event for $20 each
**This is an adult-only event – no one under age 21 will be permitted**
As always, we will give $100 of your team's registration fee to the SMN team/student group that you designate! All other proceeds will benefit SMN PTSA and the SMN All-Activities Booster Club to support students and staff at North.
We will contact team captains in January to get your Team Name, a list of your team members and your designated group for the $100 grant.
TEAM REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY using the link below. The DEADLINE to register your team is January 16, 2026 - there are limited slots available so don’t wait!
https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/
RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED!
Do you have a favorite business that you would contact to donate an item or gift card? Are you willing to team up with a friend to create a gift basket? Donate an item to our raffle and the business or individual(s) will be promoted at the event! Items are needed no later than January 16, 2026.
If you have an item to donate, contact SMN PTSA at smnorthptsa@gmail.com with information about the item. If needed, we can provide you will a donation letter from Shawnee Mission North for tax purposes.
The 12th Annual SMN Trivia Night is co-sponsored by SMN PTSA and the SMN All-Activities Booster Club. All proceeds will be used to support SMN students, staff, and programs!
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
Friends of Shawnee Mission North -
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, Dec 4 – In the cafeteria during lunch
Friday, Dec 5 - In the cafeteria during lunch
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-60454019-booster
More dates to come soon for Basketball Game Spirit Wear Sales
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 November Booster Club meeting, we awarded the following grants…
SMN Administration – Building Culture
· $1,150 for We Are North hallway wall graphic.
SMN Administration – Building Culture
· $1,000 for SMN Bison wall graphic.
Wrestling
· $320 for ankle bands needed for matches.
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
PTSA
To Join PTSA: https://smnorthptsa.givebacks.com/shop
To learn more: https://smnorth.smsd.org/families/pta