North News April 7, 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

Building Mission, Commitments, and Goals

Our building mission, commitments, and goals are at the forefront of all that we do in our building. As we get further into the school year, we will provide updates on our data on our goals.

Instructions in Spanish

Calendar

April 7-11-KAP testing Math, 10th Graders

April 21, 2025-Professional Learning, No School PreK - 12

April 22,23,24, 2025-R&D Forum Open House receptions from 4-7:00pm at CAA

Message from Principal David Ewers

North Community,

We have entered crazy season! April and May are always so busy. It is important to stay focused on our goals during this time. Please help us push attendance and achievement with your student!

Schedule this week

We will run our normal bell schedule this week, as we have another full week of school!

Events this week

Everything is happening this week…welcome to Spring! All of our sports team (7) are in action, PTSA on Tuesday, the Senior Honors and Award on Wednesday, and Forensics on Thursday! Get out and support your Bison!

New Information

Upcoming Test Windows for the Kansas Assessment

March 31-April 4- ELA for all 10th graders

April 7-11- Math for all 10th graders

Please encourage your students to get a good night sleep, eat breakfast and lunch, and have their MacBook’s fully charged each day.

Be a yearbook angel and help donate a yearbook for a student in need. This year the yearbook company has a "donate" button -- so you don't have to donate a full book price ($50) but could donate another amount. Last year we had enough donations to help 25 students get a yearbook. If you would like to donate, head to [www.yearbookforever.com]www.yearbookforever.com and go to Shawnee Mission North. Click on donate – if you’re donating a yearbook, use the coupon code angel. Thanks to all who have done this in the past and to those who choose to donate this year.

News from Student Services

College Fair at Shawnee Mission West High School

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

Shawnee Mission West is so excited to host the Great Plains College Admission Counselors Association (GPACAC) College Fair here at Shawnee Mission West! It will be held on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We will have the participation of approximately 75 universities from Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri and many others. It's a great opportunity to research options for your future! This FREE event is open to any student from middle school through high school.

Interested in attending? Pre-register for the college fair! It's free, easy, and will save you time. Visit www.StriveFair.com to create your custom barcode. Show your code to the universities, who will scan it to send you more information about their institutions. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information about the universities you scanned with.

This year, our special session rooms will feature ex students and university representatives to discuss the following options for you and your students:

Session on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) with ex students of various HBCUs.

Session on HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions) with admissions representatives who will share information about various opportunities for our Latino communities.

Technical programs will be present to share different options for students.

Questions? Please contact Kim Urenda, SMW School Counselor, in kimurenda@smsd.org. We hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

Kim Urenda, Shawnee Mission West School Counselor

Queridos Estudiantes y Padres/Tutores,

¡Shawnee Mission West está muy emocionado de organizar la Feria Universitaria de la Asociación de Consejeros de Admisión Universitaria de Great Plains (GPACAC) aquí en Shawnee Mission West! Se llevará a cabo el martes 1 de abril de 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Contaremos con la participación de apróximadamente 75 universidades de Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri y muchas otras. ¡Es una gran oportunidad para investigar opciones para tu futuro! Este evento es GRATUITO está abierto paraa cualquier estudiante desde la escuela Middle School hasta la escuela High School.

¿Interesado en asistir? ¡Regístrate previamente para la feria universitaria! Es gratis, fácil y te ahorrará tiempo. Visita www.StriveFair.com para crear tu código de barras personalizado. Muestra tu código a las universidades, quienes lo escanearán para enviarte más información sobre sus instituciones. El día después de la feria, recibirás un informe con información sobre las universidades con las que escaneaste.

Este año, nuestras salas de sesiones especiales contarán con la participación de ex alumnos y representantes de universidades para discutir las siguientes opciones para ti y tus estudiantes:

Sesión sobre HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) con ex alumnos de varias HBCU.

Sesión sobre HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions) con representantes de admisiones que compartirán información sobre diversas oportunidades para nuestras comunidades latinas.

Programas técnicos estarán presentes para compartir diferentes opciones para los estudiantes.

¿Preguntas? Por favor, contacta a Kim Urenda, Consejera Escolar de SMW, en kimurenda@smsd.org. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Atentamente,

Kim Urenda
Consejera Escolar y Jefa de Departamento de Shawnee Mission

Para tu futuro! Este evento es GRATIS y está abierto para cualquier estudiante desde la escuela Middle School hasta la escuela High School.

Kim Urenda, Shawnee Mission West High School

Department Chair & School Counselor for students with last names F, G, H, I, J, K

(913) 993-7837

If you or someone you know is feeling unsafe or having thoughts of harming themselves or others, please utilize one of the following resources:

Call 988
Call the Johnson County Mental Health Emergency Services Line (913) 268-0156 (24 hour line)
Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

College Rep Visits – 2nd Semester Visits

College admissions representatives have started to schedule 2nd 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 below to sign up. Also, check periodically for any rep visits added throughout the semester https://forms.gle/zqhkab4i42B2Hu9n7 .

Any question contact Pam Morris 993-6930

North Basics- English

North Basics- Spanish

Post Secondary Planning- English

Post Secondary Planning- Spanish

Staff Member of the Week

Staff Member of the Week: Coach Grayless

Staff Member of the Week:

Our Staff Member of the week is Kemondre Taylor. Coach Taylor works so well with so many students and puts his heart and soul into his work. He helped lead a wonderful Black History Program last week! He also coaches Freshman basketball and Varsity baseball for the Bison!

Student of the Week

Student of the Week: Brooklynn Bonewits

Student of the Week:

Our Student of the Week is Maggie Bartlett. Maggie works incredibly hard for our school. Honestly, it’s probably easier to find an organization she’s NOT involved in! Congratulations, Maggie!

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Attendance

Attendance Reminder
“As a reminder: Please remember to contact the attendance hotline, (913) 993-6945, whenever your student is absent. Without a call, absences will be marked as unexcused, and multiple unexcused absences may lead to additional steps being taken to support your student’s attendance.

Additionally, after 10 absences, any further absences will need to be accompanied by documentation that aligns with the following reasons:

Personal illness. (Doctor/Dental/Medical appointments) The school may, with notice to the parent, require verification from a physician of absences due to reasons of health.
Serious illness or death of a member of the family.
Obligatory religious observances of the student’s own faith.
Emergency situation requiring immediate action.
Participation in a Kansas State High School Activities Association activity, a district-approved function, or a school-sponsored activity.

If documentation is not provided, the absence will be considered unexcused.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!”

Real World Learning

Real World Learning News

Please follow the RWL Upcoming Events Link for a list of opportunities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Real World Learning Counselor, Britt Sherer at BrittSherer@smsd.org

College 101: Planning for College in High School, April 10, 5-7p, Co-Lab

This event is designed to help high school students, and their families prepare for the transition to college. This session will cover essential topics, including earning college credits while in high school, selecting the right high school classes, college financial planning, understanding dual credit versus on-campus course offerings, and enhancing college readiness. Bring your questions and let our subject matter experts provide you with the answers and tools you need to reach your goals. Enter a drawing to win a $500 JCCC scholarship!

RSVP at https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/visit/event.html

Bison Athletics and Activities

Summer Camps 2025-2026

SM North Bison Summer Camp Schedule is posted on the athletic website: www.smnbison.com. We look forward to your participation. Soccer Boys Camp

25-26 Cheer squads

Varsity

AliYonna Funches

Allie Berrian

Amaya Thi

Arlie Baker

Autumn Brenneman

Bailey Hamilton

Briley Perry

Cyanne Oliver

Eva Colby

Karmen Blake

Kaylee Burgard

Marisol Valdez

Mattie Duncan

Payton Parrett

Samantha Reinhard

Sofia Hayes

Sophia Solis

JV

Aliyah Inzer

Ashley Wymer

Ashlynn Loomis-Beall

Ciera roe

JaeAnna Culp

Kendall Hervey

Le’Aysia Hickman Tanner

María Aguilar

Michaela Polzer

Michelle grazier

Quincy Arnold

Shelby Fellers

Sophia Vosburg

Bison Bounce Back Against The Ravens (April 4th)

Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison trailed by as many as four, but came back to defeat Olathe Northwest Varsity Ravens on Friday, 12-5.

Olathe Northwest Varsity Ravens got on the board in the top of the first inning after Alex Uhl doubled down the left field line, Cash Christiansen walked, Evan Cates grounded out, and Olathe Northwest Varsity Ravens scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run.

Olathe Northwest Varsity Ravens added one run in the second after Uhl singled down the right field line.

Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Cash Messenger on the sixth pitch of the at-bat that drove in three.

Logan McConehey stepped on the bump first for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and five runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking four. Brady Braswell began the game for Olathe Northwest Varsity Ravens. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and five runs (two earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking six. Xavier Walters threw two innings of zero-run ball for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison in relief. The hurler gave up one hit, striking out two and walking none.

Lincoln Bell, Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison’s number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Messenger and Bell each drove in two runs for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison. Drew Voyles led Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison with four walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 11 walks for the game. Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Voyles had the most chances in the field with six.

Bison Drop another Close one against the Hawks (April 3rd)

Despite leading by as many as four runs, Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison fell to Olathe East Varsity Hawks 5-4 on Thursday.

Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison was right in it until Olathe East Varsity Hawks singled in the sixth inning.

Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison got on the board in the top of the second inning after Lucas Saunders singled to center field, Lincoln Bell singled down the right field line, and Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison scored one run in the top of the third on a solo home run to left field by Haiden Peterson.

Grant Pollak singled to left field, which helped Olathe East Varsity Hawks tie the game at four in the bottom of the fifth.

Cash Messenger led things off on the hill for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison. The pitcher allowed six hits and five runs (one earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out nine and walking five. Brett Liezert opened the game for Olathe East Varsity Hawks. The hurler surrendered five hits and four runs over five and one-third innings, striking out nine and walking two.

Bell, Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison’s number nine hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Peterson, Saunders, and Bell each drove in one run for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison.

Bison Drop a close one against Olathe West (April 1st)

Olathe West Varsity Owls opened the scoring in the bottom of the second thanks to two singles. Olathe West Varsity Owls first got on the board when Carter Taldo singled, scoring one run.

Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring six runs on five hits to take the lead, 6-2. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.

Olathe West Varsity Owls tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a triple by Jordan Posgai, and a home run to left field by Luke Sahrmann.

Olathe West Varsity Owls took the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Roy Roseman singled to right field, and Micah McGavran doubled to right field, each scoring one run.

Cale Fossett opened the game for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison. The starter gave up 11 hits and eight runs (six earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two. Ty Miller started on the mound for Olathe West Varsity Owls. The righty surrendered seven hits and six runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking three.

Drew Voyles and Haiden Peterson were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison while hitting back-to-back. Voyles, Chris Moreno, and Cash Messenger each drove in one run for Shawnee Mission North Varsity Bison.

Olathe West Varsity Owls piled up 11 hits in the game. Sahrmann, the number seven hitter for Olathe West Varsity Owls, led the way with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-3 on the day. Posgai, McGavran, and Roseman each collected multiple hits for Olathe West Varsity Owls.

Boy’s Tennis; On a rather windy day, the Bison Boy’s Tennis took on SM West in Varsity and JV matches. Varsity lost to West in team play 4-5, while the JV won 7-5. In Varsity singles both #1 Cohen Woller and #2 Bryson McConeghey defeated their West opponent 8-0. In doubles Woller/McConeghey (8-2) and Sammy Shriver/Dean Owens (8-4) won. Freshman Max Perchellet played well at #3 singles, but lost in a tie breaker.

On the JV side wins came from Isaac Fisher (#1), Nathan Silva (#2), Braeden Shanahan #5 and Vicente Najar (#6) in singles. In doubles Isaac Hanna/Manny Suarez (#2), Shanahan /Najar (#3) and Silva/Jonathon Najar (#4) all took home wins.