July 1 marks the start of the 2024-2025 school year in the Shawnee Mission School District. It also is officially the first day Dr. Michael Schumacher begins service as Superintendent of the Shawnee Mission School District.
See the video below for a message from Dr. Schumacher.
Dr. Schumacher shared that the dedication of all in the SMSD community-students, their families, educators, and the extended community, helped inspire the district’s theme for 2024-2025.
“I promise to be ALL IN, and I know you will be, too,” Schumacher added.
Being ALL IN means being willing to face challenges head-on and work together to overcome them, and it means working tirelessly to ensure that each student and staff member feels a sense of belonging. No matter where our students are on their journey- from entering their first day of Pre-K to taking their final classes before graduation- being ALL IN helps us meet them where they are so they can achieve their personal best.
“I hope you are able to take some precious time this summer for yourself, and for the ones you love,” Schumacher expressed. “I look forward to getting started with each and every one of you very soon. Until then, we are ONE Shawnee Mission and we are ALL IN!”