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SM South News

the student news source of shawnee mission south

SM South News

the student news source of shawnee mission south

SM South News

On Monday May first, in Mrs. Doughertys 5th hour Jewelry and Sculpting class,  senior Taylor Smith work on her art project on the floor with the door open to prevent the fumes from the spray paint spreading around the classroom.
Art classes
Tommie Fisk, Photographer • May 10, 2023

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Filling silverware packets, Samuel Doran works at Chik-fil-A, his Post High jobsite.
Welcome to Post High
Greta Waller, Reporter • April 19, 2023

“Every Monday is a party, every week. The students come in and they’re so pumped up and excited to see their friends. Their energy, their kindness, their empathy is just so cool.” Lisa Primrose’s eyes lit up as she recounted the extraordinary qualities of her students. She is a teacher in SMSD’s Post High Program, which is housed at South and serves 18-21 year olds from across the district...

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When One Door Closes, Another Opens
When One Door Closes, Another Opens
Katie Hiebl, Reporter • May 22, 2019

What made you start diving? So, I was a gymnast before, (diving) and I got hurt pretty bad when I was in my freshman year of high school. My best friend was on the...

Its Never Too Late
It's Never Too Late
May 17, 2019
Q&A with Anna Burns
Q&A with Anna Burns
April 9, 2019
The Path Less Chosen
Annie Caswell, News Editor • May 2, 2022

For many, picking a college major is one of the most crucial decisions one can make. For some, a major might fall under medical or business, but what happens when a major takes place in a plane as a pilot or on the football field recording the action. For seniors Chloe Cox and Egan Kelly these majors are real possibilities. Starting sophomore year Kelly was approached by Coach Kanard asking if he...

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The Chill Factor
Annie Caswell, News Editor • February 23, 2022

While there’s no better feeling as a student than a snow day, for teachers it may not be the same case. Lesson planning is one of the most crucial parts of teaching, but snow days can make consistent learning difficult. While the pandemic has made it easier for teachers to adjust to a wrench thrown in plans, it can still be hard to get students to dial back into their school work. “When we have...

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