Schools & education

College-bound students leaving ‘bittersweet’ chapter behind
11:18 a.m., May 15, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
After arriving in America, Nigerian-born Chimsom Obi was first greeted with the smell of coffee permeating through the Atlanta airport.
Newsweek: SM Northwest among best in getting students ready for college
May 9, 2013
Shawnee Mission Northwest has yet again been recognized as one of the most college-ready schools in the country.
SM North, Mill Valley students named National Merit Scholars
May 9, 2013
Students from Shawnee Mission North and Mill Valley High School are winners of one of the most prestigious academic scholarships a high school student can receive.
Shawnee resident named to pharmacy honor society
May 9, 2013
Thuy Ha of Shawnee recently was inducted into the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Alpha Tau Chapter of the Rho Chi National Honor Society of Pharmacy.
De Soto district to offer free meals on wheels this summer
03:36 p.m., May 7, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
For the third summer in a row, the De Soto school district will offer free meals to area youths through its summer food service program — this time, via wheels.
Fashion show makes runway possibility ‘real’ for students
07:38 p.m., April 30, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Grace Gregory wants to become a lawyer some day — of that she is most definite. But if, for some reason, the whole law school thing doesn’t work out, the Shawnee Mission Northwest junior may have another interest to fall back on: fashion design.
St. James Academy students earn second place in Olympiad state championship
April 25, 2013
Last month the St. James Academy Science Olympiad team earned second place at the state championship in Wichita.
Trailridge teacher among several surprised with foundation grant
08:33 p.m., April 23, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
While dismissing students from lunch period Friday, Brandon May got a surprise.
Running program inspires self-confidence, healthy choices among girls
12:21 p.m., April 23, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
There weren’t too many lulls in the conversation recently in a bubbly and enthusiastic group of female students at Clear Creek Elementary.
New Project Wellness site offers support for parents
April 17, 2013
Resources for parents of children dealing with eating disorders, drug abuse or other challenges are now just a click away through the De Soto school district website.
Mill Valley, De Soto high schools to host fundraiser at Olathe Ford Saturday
April 15, 2013
Mill Valley and De Soto High Schools will partner with Olathe Ford for an April 20 fundraiser that will raise $20 for each school per test drive.
Students invited to apply for Becky NIcks Scholarship
10:39 p.m., April 9, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Old Shawnee Days Committee is offering a $1,000 Becky Nicks Scholarship to be awarded to a Shawnee high school junior or senior.
Newtown inspires new approach to defending students
10:55 a.m., April 9, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Ever since the 1999 Columbine High School shootings, area police departments and school districts have been collaborating on a small scale to evaluate safety measures in schools.
Mill Valley grad joins NSCS
April 4, 2013
Robert Weber III, a 2012 Mill Valley High School graduate, has accepted membership into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, or NSCS.
Student-led green efforts paying off at Bluejacket-Flint
08:17 p.m., April 2, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
rsday afternoon, Lucas Shivers’ classroom was high-energy and full of chatter as students worked together on a project.

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