North News September 22, 2025

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

10/10 - No School

10/15 - District Night Event for Parents Conferences

10/17 - Parent Conferences - No School

• Click here this weeks for Activity Calendar

North Community,

We are six weeks into the school year, and we are in the groove of the school year! We have a full week of school this week, culminating with our Homecoming Pep Assembly on Friday!

This past week, we ran our first data report for the school year. Our progress on our goals can be found in this link. We are meeting most of our data points, and we hope to see an increase in our grade data as we approach the end of the quarter. We are also hoping to keep attendance strong with our “Strive for 155” attendance initiative.

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

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

• Students of the Week

  • Elite of North- Our award winners this week are Atticus and Dulcinea Hernandez. They are twins and both are candidates to be Summa Cum Laude graduates!

  
  

  • Heart of North- Our award winner this week is Ashley Bobbitt. Ashley went out of her way to make a new student feel more comfortable. She was very welcoming and made sure to include her in group discussions/work.

  
  

  • I am North- Our award winner this week is Le’Andre Franklin. Le'Andre did a wonderful job working with a group of students on a project. He worked hard to make sure everyone was on track and helped others with research. He went above and beyond in his research skills and communication skills.

SMN will be offering a PreACT Assessment for all members of the Class of 2029 on October 22nd from 8:00am - 11:30am. This assessment has 4 parts: English, Math, Science, and Reading; and will mimic a regular ACT with shorter standard time conditions and a quiet testing environment. Students with individualized plans will have all documented accommodations.

This is NOT a required assessment for 9th graders, but rather an opportunity to practice an assessment like the ACT. Students who are opted out of the PreACT will be given study hall time to work on content classes during the testing time (8:00am-11:30am). Upon conclusion of the assessment, all members of the class of 2029 (testers and non-testers) will have lunch and afternoon TBD activities for the remainder of the day.

Please complete the form below ONLY if you are requesting to remove your student from this assessment. Deadline to complete is Friday, September 24th at 3:00pm.

LINK to Opt Out Form

Parents and Guardians,

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

Enjoy some Baskin Robbins on Tuesday, September 23th and help support SM North PTSA. Ten percent of ALL sales that day will go to SM North PTSA. This includes dine in, online cake orders, Uber Eats and DoorDash!

Tailgate #3 is here, Bison Family!

Join us this Friday, 9/26 at 6 PM as we fire up one of our fan favorites: walking tacos! We’ll also have Crumbl cookies, ice-cold drinks, candy, and plenty of Bison swag to keep the spirit strong.

A big shout-out to the KCFC North Cheer Leaders for teaming up with us to make these tailgates such a success so our families can relax and enjoy game night!

See you all there! Let’s go Bison!!

We look forward to having your senior celebrated in the 2025 yearbook.

Prices and dates are listed, if you have any questions, please contact yearbook adviser Becky Tate at 913-993-7012 or email her at beckytate@smsd.org. We look forward to having your senior celebrated in the 2025 yearbook.

Picture Retake / Makeup Day – September 24 (Field House)

• Time: 7:40–9:00 a.m. (during 1st block only)
• Location: School gym or auditorium (photographer’s setup)
• CAA/CTC Students: Take your picture before leaving for CAA/CTC.

Cost/Requirements:

• First-time photo (missed picture day): No charge.
• Retake with package return: No charge (must bring back your original picture package).
• Retake without package: $3 fee (cash or check only; no credit cards).

Important Notes:

• Online orders are not eligible for free retakes.
• If you did not order a package but still want a retake, you may do so by paying the $3 fee. Photos will be available online afterward for ordering.
• Students at CAA/CTC need to arrive by 7:20 a.m. if they need a photo before getting on the bus.

“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.

Click here for this weeks Activities

SMN Football team played with a lot of fight versus Olathe North. The depth of Olathe North made it a tough second half for the Bison.

The Boys soccer team lost a heart breaker in OT, 2-1 vs Lawrence Free State and flipped the script and won 2-0 on Thursday @ Olathe North.

The Bison Volleyball team played Lawrence Free State on Tuesday and Lawrence High School on Thursday and lost both matches. The team keeps battling in their matches. .

Our Cross-Country team competed in the Roy Griak Invitational. For results go to https://mn.milesplit.com/meets/705822-roy-griak-invitational-2025/results/1211099/raw The team will travel to Rim rock this weekend.

Lady Bison Tennis

Paola

The Varsity traveled to Paola for a dual on Tuesday, September 16th. The Lady Bison competed hard against the Panthers but lost 6-12 in match play. Grace Morgan (#1), Katie Tucker (#5) and Ana Zamora (#10) got wins in singles.

Morgan/Danika Bremenkamp (#1), Lauren Trost/Makayla Padilla (#2) and Tucker/Malia Knight all had dominating wins in doubles.

JV Matches vs Piper and Lawrence Free State

The Junior Varsity team took on Piper on Wednesday and Lawrence Free State on Friday. Harper Stauballmer picked up the lone win against an upper classmen laden Piper team on Wednesday.. However, the JV team was able to rebound and gain a split 14-14 in match play against the Firebirds.

North Community,

We are excited to host home football games (5) this fall, and we are looking forward to a great night, and atmosphere for the game. Please review the notes below to ensure a great experience for everyone at the home games!

Prior to the game:

• Students who are not on an athletic team must leave school and return for our events.
• Please ride the bus home or if a student is walking, they must go home prior to the game.
• We do not have the appropriate supervision available to supervise students between 2:40 and 5:30 p.m.

During the game:

• The gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
• SMN students have free admission with their student ID. Student ticket prices for visiting students or SMN students without a student ID are $5.
• All spectators will enter on the Northeast side of the stadium at the main entrance.
• Patrons who park on the west side of the building will still need to enter at the main ticket entrance.
• Backpacks will not be allowed in the stadium for security purposes.
• Backpacks brought to the game will be subject to search and/or stored in a secure location.
• Park in designated parking spots; cars parked illegally will be asked to move for safety purposes.
• All spectators must be seated or moving towards seating areas. Persons congregating in open areas will be asked to move to stadium seating
• Students must remain in the spectator section of the stands; students must also remain on their respective sideline/designated section to ensure a positive environment.

After the game:

• Spectators are asked to leave the stadium through the same gate.
• Please drive carefully in the parking lot.
• Please report any suspicious behavior to SMN administration or security.

Hello Friends of Shawnee Mission North!

Join us on Monday, Sept 15 at 6:30pm in the SMN Learning Commons for the All-Activities Booster Club meeting. Come meet other members of the North community and learn about upcoming events.

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 someone 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!

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.

RENEW or PURCHASE your $15
SMN All-Activities Booster Club Membership for 2025-26
(receive a FREE t-shirt while supplies last)

and SHOP for North Gear 24/7 at our online store…

https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/

Want to meet other members of the SMN Community? BE A VOLUNTEER!

We need 6 volunteers to assist with selling spirit wear at the varsity home football games listed below. Shifts are 5:30-7:15 pm and 7:15-9pm.

Click on the sign-up link below for more info...

Friday, Sept. 12 -

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-58450971-help

Friday, Sept. 26

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-58451239-help

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Homcoming Parade/Block Party 5-6:15pm & 6:15-7:45pm

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-58451489-homecoming

Friday, Oct. 3 Homecoming Football Game

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA62FABF58-58451631-help

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

• The Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) and the All-School Booster Club are great ways for parents and guardians to get involved with our school!

• Join PTSA by clicking on this link!

• Join Booster Club by clicking on this link!

• All proceeds raised by both organizations directly benefit SMN students!

https://shawnee-mission-north-booster-club.square.site/

SMN PTSA (Parents Teachers and Student Association) is excited to kick off the school year and dive into everything that makes North such a special place! Did you know our PTSA does so much behind the scenes to support our kids, staff, and families? The only way we can keep building and growing is with everyone pitching in, even small contributions make a BIG difference.

Here are just a few things PTSA makes possible:

•Senior scholarships

•Cappuccino Days

•Gingerbread House Event

•BROC (Bison Reaching Out to the Community) awards

•Staff appreciation breakfasts & conference dinners

•Supplies, grants & so much more!

We’d love for you to join our PTSA family and be part of the big picture! Together, we can give our kids, staff, and community everything they deserve.

Join us for our first meeting this Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00pm in the Learning Commons.

Follow this link to join PTSA: https://smnorthptsa.givebacks.com/shop

Find more information about PTSA at North: https://smnorth.smsd.org/families/pta