North News October 6, 2025

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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

Staff Member 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 Erin Wright. Coach Wright is crushing it in teaching and coaching this year. She also pushes her students to be the best version of themselves!

• Students of the Week

  • Elite of North- Our award winner this week is Sarah Adams. Sarah is an honor student taking an incredibly rigorous course load (including Calculus BC as a sophomore!) and she is currently crushing it!

  
  

  • Heart of North- Our award winner this week is Desmond Hacker. Desmond was nominated for being one of the most caring kids in seminar and being so kind to peers and others in the school!

  
  

  • I am North- Our award winner this week is Edgar Ruiz. Edgar is involved in so many activities at our school, I actually lose count! He also serves as the Student Body President!

  
  

BUS REGISTRATION NEEDED Starting the week of September 29th , DS Bus Lines will implement roster checks to verify registered riders receiving transportation services. Starting October 13th , any student riders not yet registered for transportation, please note that parents will be contacted by the school to arrange alternative (parent provided) transportation. To register students for transportation, go to DS Bus Lines registration link: https://dsbuslinessm.revtrak.net. To reach DS Bus Lines call 913-384-1190. You can find SMSD transportation information @ www.smsd.org/families/transportation. Please sign up to receive late bus notifications: https://my.textcaster.com/asa/2795

SE NECESITA REGISTRO DE AUTOBÚS A partir del 29 de septiembre, DS Bus Lines implementará verificaciones de la lista para verificar que los pasajeros registrados reciben servicios de transporte. A partir del 13 de Octubre los estudiantes que aún no se hayan registrado para el transporte, tenga en cuenta que la escuela se comunicará con los padres para organizar un transporte alternativo (proporcionado por los padres). Para inscribir a los estudiantes para el transporte, vaya al enlace de inscripción de DS Bus Lines en: https://dsbuslinessm.revtrak.net. Para comunicarse con las líneas de autobús DS, llame al 913-384-1190. Puede encontrar información de transporte de SMSD en: www.smsd.org/families/transportation. Este es el enlace para la aplicación de text: https://my.textcaster.com/asa/2795

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

We will be completing the yearly vision screenings on October 27.

Our 10th graders will have their vision screened by our community partners the Lions club.

If you do not want your students screened you must contact Nurse Kelly prior to that date.

Results will be shared with parents if your student does not pass the screening.

Thank you again, for sharing your students with us!

Parent-Teacher Conferences – 1st Quarter

As we conclude the first quarter, Shawnee Mission North will offer two opportunities for families to connect with teachers regarding student progress.

1. Walk-In Conferences

• Date: Wednesday, October 15

• Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Format: Walk-in (no appointment necessary)

• Note: Please bring your student’s class schedule or be prepared to access it via Skyward.

2. Scheduled Conferences

• Date: Friday, October 17

• Time: 7:40 AM – 3:00 PM

• Format: By appointment only (10-minute time slots)

3. Student Services Educational Opportunities

• FAFSA Night w/ JCCC Financial Aid Staff

• When: October 15th 5:30-8pm

• Location: Cafeteria

• Sessions will be drop-in for questions and assistance as needed.

• Spanish interpreters available

• Postsecondary Information - English and Spanish options available

• Open to families of students in any grade level

• When: Begins at 6pm and will last approximately 30 minutes

• Location: TBD

We encourage all families to take advantage of these valuable opportunities to support their student’s academic success.

For Friday, parents will schedule conferences through Skyward. Directions on how to do this are included here.

Directions to Sign Up:

1. Log into your parent account in Skyward. https://skyward.smsd.org/

2. Click on “Conferences” on the left hand navigation

3. Click on “All Conferences”

4. Click on “Select a Time” for the class you would like to schedule a conference for

5. Find the time slot that works for you to have the conference and click “Select” and then “Save”

6. You will repeat this process for each teacher/class that you would like to schedule.

7. You will then receive an email receipt for each time slot you select for your student.

8. WebEx conferences can be scheduled by corresponding with your student’s teacher(s).

Purpose of Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Our conferences are designed to foster meaningful and constructive dialogue between parents, students, and teachers, with the shared goal of supporting each student’s success at Shawnee Mission North.

We kindly ask that students attend conferences alongside their parents or guardians. If your student is unable to attend, please take time to speak with them beforehand to gather insight into their experience in each class. This will help ensure that your conversations with teachers are informed and productive.

Additional Support During Conferences

NJROTC and National Honor Society (NHS) members will be stationed throughout Shawnee Mission North to assist in guiding parents and visitors to the appropriate locations.

Spanish-speaking interpreters will be available on both days to support families as needed. If Spanish-speaking parents require assistance scheduling conferences through Skyward, please contact Viviana Sanmiguel at 913-993-6920 for support.

Thank you,

SMN Administration

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Spanish Version

Padres y Guardianes.

Conferencias de padres y profesores, del primer trimestre.

Al concluir el primer trimestre, Shawnee Mission North ofrecerá dos oportunidades para que las familias se conecten con los profesores con respecto al progreso de los estudiantes.

1. Conferencias sin cita previa

• Fecha: Miércoles, Octubre 15

• Hora: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Formato: Entre sin cita previa

• Nota: Por favor traiga el horario de clases de su estudiante o prepárese para acceder a través de Skyward.

2. Horarios de Conferencias

3. FAFSA Noche con/JCCC Personal Ayuda Financiera

Cuando: Octubre 15 a las 5:30-8:00 PM

De cualqui

Las sesiones serán sin cita previa para preguntas y asistencia según sea necesario

Interpretes de Español estarán disponibles

4. Información y Opciones serán disponibles en Inglés y Español

Abierto a familias de estudiantes en cualquier nivel de grado

Cuándo: Comienza a las 6 pm y tendrá una duración aproximada de 30 minuto

Ubicación: Por determinar

Alentamos a todas las familias para aprovechar estas valiosas oportunidades para apoyar el éxito académico de sus estudiantes.

Para el Viernes, los padres programan reuniones a través de Skyward. Las instrucciones para hacerlo se incluyen aquí.

Instrucciones para registrarse:

1. Inicie sesión en su cuenta de padre en Skyward. https://skyward.smsd.org/

2. Haga clic en ¨Conferencias¨en el panel de navegación de la izquierda.

3. Haga clic en ¨Todas las Conferencias¨

4. Haga clic en ¨Seleccionar una hora¨para la clase que desea programar una conferencia.

5. Encuentra el horario que te convenga para tener la conferencia y haz clic en ¨Seleccionar y luego Guardar¨

6. Repetirá este proceso para cada profesor/clase que quieras programar.

7. Luego recibirás un recibo por correo electrónico por cada espacio que selecciones para tu estudiante.

8. Las conferencias de WebEx se pueden programar comunicándose con cada profesor de su estudiante.

Propósito de las conferencias de padres, profesores y estudiantes

Nuestras conferencias están diseñadas para fomentar un diálogo significativo y constructivo entre padres, estudiantes y profesores, con el objetivo de compartir y apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante en Shawnee Mission North.

Solicitamos a los estudiantes que asistan a las reuniones junto con sus padres o profesores. Si su estudiante no puede asistir, por favor, tómese el tiempo para hablar con él para conocer su experiencia en cada clase. Esto ayudará a garantizar que sus conversaciones con los profesores sean informadas y productivas.

Apoyo adicional durante las conferencias

Los miembros de NJROTC y de la sociedad [HNS] estarán ubicados en todo Shawnee Mission North para ayudar a guiar a los padres y visitantes en la ubicación adecuada.

Habrá intérpretes disponibles ambos días para apoyar a las familias según sea necesario. Si los padres necesitan ayuda para programas a través de Skyward, por favor contacten a Viviana Sanmiguel al 913-993-6920 para obtener ayuda.

Gracias,

Administración SMN

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Spanish Version

Staff Conference Dinner

PTSA is providing dinner for the SM North Staff for conference night on Wednesday, October 14th and we need your help with donations of items and time. Please sign up to bring items on the SignUpGenius or give a monetary donation and we will do the shopping for you. Thank you for helping PTSA support our amazing North staff!

SignUpGenuis:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AFA92BA4FA7-58944089-copy

Monetary Donation Link:

https://smnorthptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/945113

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.

“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

Attention Seniors & Senior Parents:

Hello all! I would like to direct your attention to a few

important dates that are coming up during your senior year.

On October 6th, I will be in the library throughout the whole

day to assist students on applying to colleges. If you have

already applied to a college by this date, all you have to do is

stop in and I will hand you a prize! If you have any questions

about the application process, make sure to come in and

ask!

October 6th-8th is Kansas Application Free Days. You can

apply to any college or University in Kansas on these days for

free! If you do not want to pay all of the applications fees, I

would definitely wait until these dates!

October 7th

will be the SMN College Fair. The fair will be in

the library from 9:45am-11am. There will be over 10 colleges

attending. Make sure to come to the fair if you are interested

in chatting with any of the college reps in the area.

October 15th

is our FAFSA night. The event will take place in

the library (or the cafeteria) from 5:30-8:00pm. There will be

representatives from JCCC’s financial aid office here to assist

all parents and students. If you have any questions about

filling out the FAFSA, I would highly recommend attending

with a personal device. Students and parents must have

their FSA IDs created before attending.

Parker McGowan

College & Career Advisor

parkermcgowan9@smsd.org

913-993-6943

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.

This weeks Activities

The varsity football team moved the ball up and down the field but couldn’t punch it in and eventually lost to the Ravens, 31-10; The Bison travel to SM South stadium this Friday, Oct. 10 to play SM Lancers in the annual Nut Cup game.

The varsity boys soccer team lost matches last week to LHS 3-2 and Mill Valley 4-0. They play matches at home this week versus SM Northwest and Olathe Northwest.

The varsity girls volleyball team traveled to Lawrence to participate in the Joann Wells Tournament:

• Lost to Blue Valley 13-25, 11-25

• Defeated Lincoln College Prep Academy 25-18, 25-18

• Lost to Lawrence High 16-25, 20-25

• Lost to Olathe Northwest 18-25, 10-25

*Congratulations to Talia Humfield who was named to the all-tournament team

The varsity girls lost their matches last week to SMNW and ONW. They play today at home vs Olathe North and Thursday vs Olathe South in our annual Pink Out Game. We will also recognize our SENIORS for their contributions to the program.

Girls Tennis Update:

On Monday, the Lady Bison took on Bishop Miege at North. The girls lost 4-8 in match play. Danika Bremenkamp, Lauren Trost and Katie Tucker got impressive wins in singles. MaKayla Padilla came up just short losing in a tie-breaker. Trost-Padilla won at #2 doubles.

On Tuesday, the Bison competed in the SMSD District tournament and finished 4th behind East, Northwest and South. 15 players competed and nearly all the singles player and double teams got at least 1 win with Morgan/Bremenkamp finishing 2-2 in a talented #1 doubles bracket.

On Wednesday, the Varsity traveled to South and picked up an 8-6 win in match competition. This was a huge victory for our program with wins at #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #9 singles and #1 and #2 doubles. On Thursday, the JV/Development team returned to South and also defeated the Raiders 14-10 with most girls getting at least one win. If you’re keeping track at home, that's 22-16 against South over two days.

Also, on Thursday, the Varsity (top 6) competed in the Sunflower League Tournament at College Boulevard Athletic Complex in Olathe. The Lady Bison finished 10th overall, which is the highest finish in recent history. Big props to Grace Morgan and Danika Bremenkamp on their run to a 9th place medal at #1 singles. They finished with 4 wins and only 1 loss on the day, losing only to the eventual champs from SMNW. MaKayla Padilla and Lauren Trost also picked up wins on the day. Katie Tucker and Malia Knight had a near miss, almost knocking off a good Gardner Edgerton team in the opening round.

Girls Golf

The varsity girls golf team competes today at St. Andrews in the final Sunflower League Tournament of the season. Sophomores Avery Given, Aniston Martz, Lydia Tracz and Junior Natalie Ringel will be leading the charge for the Bison golf team as they prepare for regionals next Tuesday at Heritage Park. The JV team concludes their season with Scramble format tournaments on Tuesday and Wednesday at Tomahawk Hills.

The Cross-Country varsity competed in the Chili Pepper Classic. For results check out milssplit.

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Hello 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 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

Join us for our next meeting Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria.

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

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