Open Enrollment
Shawnee Mission School District Open Enrollment For The 2025-2026 School Year
Overview
2025-26 Open Enrollment in the Shawnee Mission School District
In accordance with Kansas law (K.S.A. § 72-3123) and Board policy JBCD (Open Enrollment), non-resident students (students who reside in Kansas but not within the SMSD boundaries) may enroll in and attend an SMSD school, subject to capacity and meeting good standing requirements. On or before May 1 each year, the Board of Education determines capacity for each grade level in each school building of the District for the upcoming school year. Open Enrollment applications are accepted January 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025. Open Enrollment applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial on or before July 30, 2025.