Feel free to steal this idea from middle school teacher Alicia Johal.

Seriously? 250:1 is NOT ideal either!

The African Drum Assembly was AWESOME!! We learned about their culture and even a dance! Thanks Prairie PTA for this incredible cultural experience! Students and teachers loved it! Prairie Elementary

Students perform a sweet serenade for their teacher Linda Giacalone on the second day of playing ukuleles in music. #SharingTheLove Kristen Jones Prairie PTA

Ousley acknowledges negotiations and said she's glad there will be a neutral third party doing fact-finding. "I know this process has been very stressful for everyone" – Yes, Heather, especially the teachers whose salaries aren't keeping up with the cost of living.

Are we impressed by... 1. High test scores 2. Good grades 3. High GPA 4. Compliant behavior 5. Perfect attendance Or are we impressed by... 1. Creating outside the box 2. Communicating effectively 3. Sincerity 4. Integrity 5. Self-awareness

Student expectation committees....interesting.

Craziest game

Days like today make me incredibly proud to have voted for Governor Laura Kelly. Her measured, thoughtful leadership has saved lives in Kansas. #ksleg

Bub-bye.👋🏼

Alright, SMSD- let’s hear it for the SM Northwest Girls Basketball team! 🏀🧡🖤🐾 The Lady Cougars advance to State Semifinals this Friday. Visit this SMNW link for ticket info (Advance tickets only, available for a limited time!): smnwcougars.com/2021/03/10/lad… #SMSDStrong

STATE CHAMPS and Undefeated. Perfection 23-0 Lady Cougar BBall SM School District SMNW Office Eastern Kansas Sports Sunflower Smack Show

Way to go Lady Cougar BBall Tyler Stewart Coach Dunbar!!! Congratulations! Undefeated season and state champs!!! 1st in school history for basketball!!

New Story: PERFECTION: Lady Cougars Basketball Season smnwcougars.com/2021/03/13/per…

How about a little entertainment during dismissal? Shout out to @MustangMusic512 and the drum line for their performance today! SM School District

Spotted this 1st grader w/orange hair & then saw his name tag. Do you know Coach G SMNW Athletics he’s famous? “He’s my grandpa.” #futurecougar Mill Creek Elementary Mustangs SM School District

That’s our AD, leading by example. SMNW Athletics

Congratulations to THE LEGEND for being the KS Wrestling Coaches Association 2022 6-5A Girls Administrator of the Year ⁦Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association (KWCA)⁩ @smnwathletics SM School District SMNW Office ⁦KSHSAA⁩

Remember SMNW Students 6A volleyball Sub-State. First 50 SMNW students will have their ticket paid for. See Me Giacalone at the gate SMNW Office SMNW Volleyball

Dear Teacher, Your kids missed you. Not your classroom. Not your content. They missed you. You did that. No easy thing to be what kids need. But it’s less-hard when all they need is you (to be you). Let that be the lift you need tomorrow. Sincerely, Not-So-Secret Admirer