Schools & education

SMSD receives $5,000 donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield
September 2, 2010
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City doesn’t just have a stake in health, the company has a stake in area education as well.
PTSA focuses on beauty of SM Northwest
September 1, 2010
Last year construction wrapped up at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. This year the ball is rolling to soften the school’s landscape.
Riverview students collect art supplies for Children’s Mercy
September 1, 2010
Aly Tennis’ favorite subject in school is art. The Riverview Elementary School fifth-grader is hoping her and her peers’ contribution to the school’s art supply drive allows other children to love art just as much.
JCCC Criminal Justice Day scheduled later this month
September 1, 2010
Johnson County Community College will play host to its annual Criminal Justice Day from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Commons Courtyard.
USD 232 bus invovled in morning accident, no injuries reported
August 31, 2010
A De Soto USD 232 school bus transporting students to Mill Creek Middle School was involved in a minor accident without reported injuries on Tuesday morning.
USD 512 to discuss boundary changes Sept. 13
August 27, 2010
In a measure to better efficiency in Shawnee Mission USD 512 the district is looking to make changes to facility and boundary lines.
Shawnee Mission Education Foundation schedules annual breakfast
August 26, 2010
The Shawnee Mission Education Foundation will celebrate the beginning of a new school year with its annual Fall Breakfast.
Monticello history kept alive with partnership
August 25, 2010
The Monticello Community Historical Society is trying to keep the area’s rich history alive, and the group’s newest initiative is in collaboration with De Soto USD 232.
Teacher’s innovative lessons earn grant
August 25, 2010
Brandi Leggett knows a thing or two about keeping students engaged in the classroom.
Riverview sponsors art drive for Children’s Mercy
August 23, 2010
Riverview Elementary School and PTA are sponsoring an art supply drive for Children’s Mercy Hospitals.
USD 512 Board of Education meeting agenda for Aug. 30
August 20, 2010
The Shawnee Mission USD 512 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the McEachen Adminstrative Center, 7235 Antioch
USD 232 adopts new tobacco policy
August 19, 2010
The schools in De Soto USD 232 were always tobacco free, but with a new policy in place the district is completely tobacco free.
Shawnee Mission, De Soto students beat state, national scores on ACT
11:51 a.m., August 18, 2010 Updated 03:09 p.m.
Students in Shawnee Mission USD 512 and De Soto USD 232 continue to score higher than their peers at the state and national levels when it came to the 2010 American College Test (ACT).
District starts fund for students in need
August 18, 2010
Ron Wimmer will leave a lasting legacy at De Soto USD 232, whether he intends to or not.
USD 232 convocation a tribute to interim leader
August 18, 2010
The school year is just starting, and with it De Soto USD 232 interim superintendent Ron Wimmer is already starting his goodbyes.

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