Welcome Back 2026-2027 Resources
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!
Back-to-School Resources and New Cell Phone Policy
Welcome Back, Shawnee Mission! A new school year is here, and our teachers and staff are getting ready to welcome every student as they step through our doors.
This year, we show how strong we are as One Shawnee Mission as we work Building Tomorrow Together.
View a message from Superintendent Dr. Michael Schumacher.
Here is a list of resources for families, with helpful information as students and families get ready for a successful start to the year.
Important Dates can be found on the District Calendar:
Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Classes begin and early dismissal for students in grades 1-6
Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Classes begin for grades 7 and 9
Thursday, Aug. 13 – Classes begin for grades 8 and 10-12
Friday, Aug. 14 – First day for Pre-K and Kindergarten
- ParentSquare The Shawnee Mission School District is excited to announce the district’s transition to ParentSquare as a unified communication platform, starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board of Education approved the adoption of ParentSquare on June 8, 2026, and this will serve as a replacement emergency and mass notification for Skylert/School Messenger. ParentSquare also is designed to streamline school communication under one umbrella to improve the user experience. This will be an important way for families and staff to receive emergency messaging as well as important announcements from the district and schools. Through a phased implementation, ParentSquare will provide a more streamlined communication experience for families. It will also support communication within the district in light of components of the recently passed Substitute for House Bill 2299. Staff and families will receive official district invites to ParentSquare from the district in early August.
For Families New to the District:
- Families new to the district can use the following link to enroll for the first time: Enrollment in Shawnee Mission School District
- If you do not know what school your child will attend, Use the school finder (enter address on the page)
Families Returing to the District:
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Families returning to the district are encouraged to fill out forms in Skyward: Complete the Online Verification Forms in your Skyward Family Access
Additional Resources to help your prepare for the school year:
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Complete the 'Consent for Disclosure' in Online Verification Forms in your Skyward Family Access to possibly waive/reduce district fees.
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Seek technology help or learn more about Instructional Technology
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Get information on before-and after-school care programs offered by Johnson County Parks and Recreation and YMCA
New Cell Phone Policy (Restrictions on Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices)
As required by state law, the Board of Education approved Board Policy JCDC: Restrictions on Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices.
Click here to view policy JCDC as adopted by the Board of Education.
For this reason, students are prohibited from using or accessing personal electronic communication devices during the school day while on district owned or operated property, except as expressly permitted by this policy or by law.
As defined by the policy: “personal electronic communication device” is any wireless electronic communication device that both provides for voice, text, or video communication between two or more parties, including, but not limited to, a mobile or cellular phone, tablet, computer, watch, wireless headphones or earbuds, text messaging device, or personal digital assistant; and is not owned or issued to students by the school district.”
The policy further outlines device storage, definitions, permitted exceptions, enforcement and disciplinary action, and administrative procedures and directors.
Student handbooks now reflect the language of this bell-to-bell personal electronic device policy, as approved by the Board. Click here to review the student handbook.