Communications

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The Communications Department is committed to providing up-to-date information through our website, social media, local media outlets, and our magazine. We share stories to spotlight our terrific students, teachers, staff and events in our school district. Community members are always invited to share school stories that highlight excellence and continuous innovation.

Contact the Communications Department via email at adcommun@smsd.org or call​ (913) 993-6447.

Social Media

Stay up-to-the-minute on school district stories and news by liking or following the Shawnee Mission School District on a variety of platforms. Follow the Shawnee Mission School District on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

SMTV

SMTV provides members of the community and beyond a look at Shawnee Mission schools through original programming and the broadcasts of Encounters: Shawnee Mission, graduations, sports events, and historic broadcasts of Categories.

You may find the SMTV original programming as follows:

Cablecast for Apple
Cablecast for Android

  • Spectrum channel 2 and 18
  • Everfast TV channel 18

These channels provide programs that highlight the students and staff of the Shawnee Mission School District and information about upcoming events.

View Shawnee Mission programs.

Contact

David A. Smith
Chief Communications Officer
Freedom of Information Officer
913-993-6447

In accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), please complete and return the following document: Request for Access to Public Records

Inside Shawnee Mission School District is the district magazine published online and delivered directly to mailboxes throughout Shawnee Mission three times a year.

This valuable resource includes information about district events, news, successes, and partnership opportunities, along with featuring news and updates from our superintendent in each issue.

Enjoy the Fall 2025 Inside Edition

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Support the Shawnee Mission School District by Sponsoring an Ad


Running an ad for your business or organization is a tremendous way to show your support of local schools. Your ad will reach more than 110,000 households in Shawnee Mission.

To purchase a sponsorship ad in the magazine, please e-mail our office at adcommun@smsd.org for more information.