Schools & education

Graduation includes inspirational messages about happiness, passion
May 18, 2012
As she made her way out of the Shawnee Mission North High School stadium, new graduate Briana Lavigne reflected on the end of high school.
Former MVHS coach says contract was terminated because of sex discrimination
May 17, 2012
A former Mill Valley High School volleyball coach has filed formal complaints against the De Soto school district alleging sex discrimination.
Art show gives students self-esteem boost
04:32 p.m., May 16, 2012 Updated 04:25 p.m.
While his learning disability can make school difficult at times, 11-year-old Jonathan Jackson said one thing he always enjoys is his art class.
Photos and video: SM North Class of 2012 graduation
Graduates encouraged to embrace change
May 16, 2012
Shawnee Mission North High School seniors were given an arsenal of advice Tuesday prior to receiving their high school diplomas — both from a former SM North student and from a current classmate.
The next chapter
Area graduates put focus on future
12:27 p.m., May 15, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Area high school seniors participating in graduations this week are closing one chapter of their lives and preparing to embark on the next — whatever that will be.
Two SMNW teachers to be honored at KU courtesy of former students
May 11, 2012
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School teachers Lindsay Kincaid and Joe Thimes will be among three teachers honored this weekend during Kansas University commencement ceremonies with the 2012 Wolfe Family Teaching Award.
SM Northwest senior receives Legacy scholarship
May 10, 2012
Jake Gipple of Shawnee recently received the Mizzou Alumni Legacy Scholarship and the Engineering Departmental Scholarship at the University of Missouri.
SM Northwest grad receives aerospace engineering degree
May 10, 2012
Lauren Peterson has graduated from the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering and a minor in mathematics.
De Soto board members on the fence about energy cost-savings plan
05:42 p.m., May 8, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
De Soto school board members aren’t on board just yet with a plan that could save the district about $4.4 million in utility costs over the next 10 years.
SMSD offering live stream, cable broadcast of graduation ceremonies
02:26 p.m., May 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
For those who can’t make it to upcoming high school graduation ceremonies in the area, Shawnee Mission school district has ways of bringing graduation to you.
SM Northwest student lands perfect ACT score after 3rd try
12:19 p.m., May 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Jack Rogers got a 34 out of a possible 36 points his first time taking the ACT college admissions exam.
SM Northwest graduate onstage in NYC musical
May 3, 2012
A Shawnee Mission Northwest High School graduate has once again taken the New York City stage with a role in “The City Club,” a 1930s-era blues and jazz musical.
Two from Shawnee initiated into national honor society
May 3, 2012
Kirsan Caswell and Bailey Reimer, both of Shawnee, were among 45 Kansas University students initiated in April into Mortar Board, a senior honor society.
SM Northwest graduate receives leadership award
May 3, 2012
Jill Torres, a senior studying natural science and biology at Park University, was honored in April with a Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Award.
Sweetheart sale supports teen battling cancer
01:49 p.m., May 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
If life had gone according to plan, 15-year-old Tabitha McCleary would now be close to finishing up her freshman year of high school at Shawnee Mission North.

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