Powerful, students and staff leading professional learning SMNW Office #studentvoice #belonging #saysomethingprotocol SM School District #AllinSMSD

✨Happy Diwali! May this festival bring new beginnings, prosperity, and happiness into your homes. #OneShawneeMission #ALLinSMSD Graphic by: Mya Williams- senior at SM West

¡Feliz día de los muertos!🌼💀 To learn more about this celebration of our loved ones who have passed, check out: dayofthedead.holiday Graphics by: Mya Williams, senior at SM West Office

📌REMINDER: Join us on Thursday at the Center for Academic Achievement from 5-8 p.m. for an interview night for prospective teachers! This event gives candidates a chance to learn more about the SMSD and the benefits offered. #ALLinSMSD Register here: bit.ly/SMSDFallInterv…

Shoutout to SM West Office Affinity Groups & DECA student leaders for planning & hosting an incredible Culture Fair Lenexa Hills Elementary! 🎉 Hands-on activities, storytelling, & crafts brought cultures to life. Seeing students lead and inspire was truly powerful! #BuildingBelongingatSMSD

#WorldKindnessDay 💞

Beautiful celebration Cougars🧡 #BuildingBelongingatSMSD #CelebrateDiversity

Looking for a great read 📚to celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth? Check out these #ReadAcrossSMSD books that highlight Native voices and stories. Plus, hear a recent SM West Office graduate 🎓share about his culture and experiences! #BuildingBelongingSMSD #DiverseBooks

Honored to join SM North HS in welcoming Ruby Bridges to KS! A powerful day listening, learning, & experiencing living history! As we commemorate #RubyBridgesWalkToSchoolDay, we remember her brave steps, her courage that paved the way for generations & the importance of unity💛

Shout out to NW Youth Equity Stewards for hosting a school wide engagement activity during lunch to embrace the diversity of their school! ❄️”We are all like snowflakes. All different, all special” ❄️ #BuildingBelongingatSMSD #StudentVoice #CelebrateDiversity SMNW Office🧡

Kicked off my morning with the Hocker Grove MS DEIB team as they presented on strengths-based inclusive language! Inspiring to see teams in action, sharing learning with staff. ❤️🦅 #AllinSMSD #BuildingBelongingatSMSD

Hola! Bonjour! 你好! Jambo! Namaste! 🌍 A beautiful celebration Nieman Elementary Heritage Night—sharing family traditions and connecting through culture. 🌟 #BuildingBelongingatSMSD #AllInSMSD

Today was a perfect Friday treat, joining Mrs. Season’s amazing 2nd grade class! We had gingerbread fun—graphing and practicing adjectives with every delicious bite. Sweet learning moments to end the week! 🍪❤️ #BuildingBelongingatSMSD #2ndGradeAdventures Trailwood Elementary SM School District

Spreading holiday cheer at the CAA today! ✨ A Grinchy FriYAY spirit day paired perfectly with our traveling hot cocoa cart. 💚☕️Sweet treats, warm smiles, and festive vibes all around! #FriYAY #CAACultureClub SM School District

Loved watching Vanessa Hall & Kelly Bornheimer lead a powerful presentation on creating a safe and inclusive culture for our new SMSD team members! Excited to welcome our January new hires to #Team512! #BuildingBelongingatSMSD #YouBelongHere SMSD Human Resources Team Dr. Brittany Gonser

Shoutout Overland Park Elementary Belonging team for inviting YES students SM West Office for a panel discussion during their staff meeting! An incredible way to center student voices in professional development to better support all students! #StudentVoice SM School District #BuildingBelongingatSMSD

Joined Indian Hills this morning for their student-led professional learning meeting! 📝 It was inspiring to see students collaborate with teachers and administrators, sharing ideas and researching instructional strategies to plan for leading PD this spring! #StudentVoice SM School District

No school tomorrow ❄️ 🥶 (Monday January 6), Plan A; from Ms. Betsi’s PreK class at Roesland Elementary (I promise they are saying “No School tomorrow”) 😀! Stay safe and warm SM School District

Thanks to the amazing educators who joined our Day in the Life of Education event! Grateful for our panelists and SMSD Human Resources Team insights on careers, resumes, and confidence. Inspiring conversations! SMSD Women in Leadership Program #WomenInLeadership #FutureEducators

Feeling enlightened & inspired from the Indigenous Education Summit this week. A day full of learning, collaboration, and outstanding speakers. Grateful to all who made this impactful event possible. Committed to continuing to learn, grow, and advocate. #IndigenousEducation