- Merged Christian high school considered
- Future second school could be built in western Shawnee
- July 3, 2008
- If things go as planned, by the year 2012 high school students from Maranatha Academy, Whitefield Academy and Kansas City Christian, will be in one, larger building at the intersection of 135th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park.
- Board expected to approve bond
- July 3, 2008
- As she looks back on her year as president of the De Soto 232 Board of Education, Janine Gracy sees both setbacks and accomplishments.
- SMNW senior is runnerup in national competition
- July 2, 2008
- Julia Packham wasn’t supposed to be at Thursday’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
- Students have a blast at camp
- Musicians fine tune their skills at summer program
- July 2, 2008
- Vincent Jones struggled last year when he played the trumpet at Ray Marsh Elementary School in Shawnee.
- Students have a blast at summer band camp
- June 27, 2008
- Music floated through the halls of Hocker Grove Middle School Friday afternoon as 61 students from 21 Shawnee Mission elementary schools participated in the Summer Band Blast.
- Adventure Center aims to connect children with nature
- June 26, 2008
- The TimberRidge Adventure Center adjacent to Kill Creek Park south of De Soto has been open for about six years now, and business is good, said Bill McGowan, outdoor education manager for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.
- District rejoins state association
- June 25, 2008
- After a three-year absence from the organization, Shawnee Mission USD 512 is rejoining the Kansas Association of School Boards so it can have a say on controversial education issues like local option budgets.
- Johnson era to begin in district
- June 24, 2008
- Shawnee Mission’s new superintendent Gene Johnson was planning to retire from the school district this year, until he realized he had more work to do.
- Shawnee Mission North honor roll
- June 24, 2008
- Shawnee Mission North High School’s honor roll for the second semester of the 2007-2008 school year, as provided by the school.
- De Soto centralizes summer school classes
- June 17, 2008
- De Soto USD 232 is conducting summer school in its two newest buildings, Mill Creek Middle School and Horizon Elementary School, in an effort to provide a more central location and cut utility costs.
- Shawnee Mission Northwest honor roll
- June 17, 2008
- Shawnee Mission Northwest High School’s honor roll for the second semester of the 2007-2008 school year, as provided by the school.
- Revised graduation requirements approved
- June 10, 2008
- Following changes to state graduation requirements made in 2005, the Shawnee Mission USD 512 Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a revised policy for graduation requirements.
- De Soto teachers voting on offer
- June 10, 2008
- De Soto USD 232 teachers will receive an overall salary increase of 4.9 percent if the Board of Education and the De Soto Teacher’s Association both agree on a contract offer, said DTA president Nikki Leisten.
- Rooftop fire extinguished at SMNW
- June 10, 2008
- Two Shawnee fire crews responded about 7 p.m. Thursday after smoke was spotted coming from the roof of the Shawnee Mission Northwest High School gymnasium.
- Fire quickly doused at Northwest
- June 9, 2008
- Two Shawnee fire crews responded Thursday after smoke was spotted coming from the roof of the Shawnee Mission Northwest High School gymnasium at about 7 p.m.
Older Newer
Talking points
Where is your favorite spot to view fireworks July 4?
“Home, sweet home. We like spending it at grandma’s house.”
