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The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

SMNW

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Watching intently, special education students listen in on a lesson about building connections Dec. 4, 2025.

The Balancing Act

Sofia Ball January 20, 2026

After the Kansas Legislature again failed to fund special education services statewide, the Shawnee Mission School District pulled $29 million from its general fund to cover costs.  A Kansas statute...

HAUNTED HOTSPOTS IN KC

Brynna Emler October 24, 2025

Kansas City has earned the moniker “The Haunted House Capital of the World” since the 1980s, having some of the longest standing and highest rated haunted houses in the country according to the VisitKC.com...

photo by sofia Ball

OFFLINE

Sarah Wellman and Genevieve Kidder October 14, 2025

At 9:05 a.m. on Sept. 16, senior Valentina Maslovoric sent out a message to the senior class GroupMe, reminding everyone to vote for the Homecoming court nominations by the end of the school day.  “I...

WHAT'S YOUR WHY?

WHAT’S YOUR WHY?

Genevieve Kidder September 17, 2025

  Back to school is arguably the busiest time of year for anyone in high school.  There are brand new classes to find, new friends to make, and a new sleep schedule to adjust to. The first...

LITTLE SAVERS

Sofia Ball September 17, 2025

On Aug. 21 at 1:29 p.m., the heavy duty black door to room J creaks open. Fluorescent lights flicker against the chipped, sage green wall paint. Plastic hangers spill over metal racks. Three Post...

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