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Are you interested in learning more about the Shawnee Mission School District Signature Programs? Middle and high school students and their families are invited to the annual Signature Program Open House, to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W. 71st Street.
Signature Programs provide unique opportunities for students in the areas of:
- Animation and Interactive Media
- Biotechnology
- Culinary Arts and Commercial Baking
- Engineering
- Health Science
- Sustainability & Urban Agriculture
- Project Blue Eagle (EMS, fire science, and law enforcement)
Those attending the open house will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, speak with instructors and current students, and learn about options for creating flexibility in high school schedules to allow time for enrollment in coursework.
In addition to the Signature Program Open House, students and their families can discover more about these opportunities at: https://www.smsd.org/academics/signature-programs.
The website includes short video introductions and information about each program. School counselors also serve as a tremendous resource in helping students develop a dynamic and individualized high school experience to help them explore their areas of interest.
We hope to have you join us on Thursday, January 16!
