Biking isn’t just a hobby for Mr. Gatewood, it’s a seasonal adventure that peaks when the weather gets warmer, giving him the opportunity to explore new or familiar parts of the city. “Well, biking...

“Here we go, Raiders, here we go!” Those and other cheers are heard by the Shawnee Mission South football team as they prepare to run out onto the field each game. The chants come from the SMS student...

From the animals to the ecosystems to the wildlife, the SMESL, or “Shawnee Mission Educational Science Laboratory”, has  served as a natural classroom, playing a vital role in connecting students...

While most high school students are just waking up at 6 a.m., sophomore Addie Edmunds and freshman Ella Klein are already at school, devoting their time and effort to the Shawnee Mission South Pacesetters...

New ELA teacher William Griffin became interested in teaching English because he likes stories – both telling them and learning from them. “I have been a big reader and writer, just someone who...

J Kim is in his first year teaching math at South and his second year teaching overall. Although he is enjoying his new career, being an educator was not his first plan. He originally planned to study...

Laughter echoes through classrooms as students collaborate on their projects or assignments. Their happiness turns into a routine, making their school days go from ordinary to remarkable. In these rooms,...

On multiple sites, including Babel and Rosetta Stone, they say that about 320 million people can fluently speak French. The French club teaches many different subjects from foods and cuisines to cultural...

Art contests are an opportunity for students to not only build confidence, but also have financial benefits. “We do one every year at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, which is nice because it's...