Newsmagazine for Shawnee Mission North High School

The Mission
Newsmagazine for Shawnee Mission North High School

The Mission
Newsmagazine for Shawnee Mission North High School

The Mission
Grace Altenhofen

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Superintendent Michael Fulton unveils the district's new strategic plan with the help of parent, teacher and student representatives from the steering committee.

District board meeting recap June 24

Grace Altenhofen, Guest Contributor
June 25, 2019

District special board meeting recap June 17

Grace Altenhofen, Guest Contributor
June 17, 2019
Superintendent Michael Fulton gave an update on the strategic plan at the May 29 Board of Education meeting.

District board meeting recap May 29

Grace Altenhofen, Guest Contributor
May 29, 2019

District board meeting recap May 13

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019

SM North adapts after CPR becomes required part of high school curriculum

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2019

District board meeting recap April 22

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2019
The City of Shawnee has released renderings of the proposed community center.

Shawnee residents voice concerns over plan for proposed community center

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2019
Junior Karen Rosales won Day Six of the SevenDays artwork competition.

Junior Karen Rosales wins SevenDays artwork button competition

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
SM North junior Citlalic Gomez and senior Savannah Denton earned silver medals at the state FCCLA competition.

Junior Citlalic Gomez to compete at annual FCCLA national competition

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2019

English teacher Natalie Johnson-Berry wins SMSD Secondary Teacher of the Year

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2019

District board meeting recap April 8

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
Smiling at students approaching the table, Zero Reasons Why representative Cindy Knudsen helps hold a banner-signing event at North during lunch April 3. “It’s been encouraging to see how many teens really care about this message," Knudsen said. "I’ve been so encouraged just to meet students at every single high school who actually want to help their peers.”

Zero Reasons Why campaign holds lunchtime event at North

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019

Unnamed incident at SM North leads to parent notification

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
Senior Katie Saesnick participates in the napkin folding competition at the annual Job Olympics event March 28.

Special education students earn awards at Job Olympics event

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2019

Sophomore Hananeel Morinville wins Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2019
Associate Superintendent for Organizational Support Rick Atha and Food Services Director Nancy Coughenour give a presentation on negative lunch account balances.

District board meeting recap March 25

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2019
Washington Post satirist David Jorgenson speaks to a crowd of students as part of the Career Seminar Series March 21.

Washington Post satirist David Jorgenson speaks at SM North

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2019

Clogged drain leads to flooding in English hallway

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019
SM North ROTC holds annual biscuits and gravy breakfast

SM North ROTC holds annual biscuits and gravy breakfast

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2019
SMSD Board of Education candidate Brian Koon (right) with his wife, who is an art teacher in SMSD, and two children, who attend Crestview Elementary.

Brian Koon announces run for SM North area board of education seat

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019

School canceled Feb. 27 due to ice on roads

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019

District board meeting recap Feb. 25

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019

ACT test for juniors rescheduled for April 2

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2019

School canceled Feb. 20 due to inclement weather

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019

“Isn’t It Romantic” Brings Fresh Take On Traditional Rom-Com Cliches

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019

School closed due to inclement weather Feb. 15

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2019
Anisha Jackson speaks during the public comments section of the board of education meeting Feb. 11.

Parents call on district to hire diversity officer, recruit more diverse staff

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019

District board meeting recap Feb. 11

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
From left to right: freshman Tim Velasquez, seniors Stone Hobbs, Cameron Finazzo, Grace Altenhofen and Johnny Dinh Phan.

SM North chess team places second at home tournament

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2019

School remains closed Feb. 8

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019

School canceled due to inclement weather Feb. 7

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2019

Deputy Superintendent Kenny Southwick announces retirement

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2019
District board meeting recap Jan. 31

District board meeting recap Jan. 31

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2019

School canceled due to cold temperatures Jan. 30

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2019

School canceled Jan. 23 due to inclement weather

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
Matchmaker results now up for sale

Matchmaker results now up for sale

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
District board meeting recap Jan. 14

District board meeting recap Jan. 14

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2019

‘On the Basis of Sex’ movie does justice to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2019

‘Boy Erased’ movie tackles sensitive subjects with grace and care

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2019

All SM North activities canceled due to weather Jan. 12

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2019
The SM North marching band prepares to perform in the Holiday Bowl parade in San Diego, California on Dec. 31.

SM North marching band performs at Holiday Bowl

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2019
Superintendent Fulton gives his remarks about strategic planning during the Dec. 17 board of education meeting.

District board meeting recap Dec. 17

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
Tags placed on a Christmas tree in the learning commons show the kind of items needed for the Holiday Drive.

Holiday Drive underway to help residents of Mission

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
SM North chess team places third at tournament

SM North chess team places third at tournament

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2018
Maggie Cooper's piece entitled 'The Women Around Me' won second place at the annual PTA Reflections Contest.

SM North junior places second in PTA Reflections Contest

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2018
Whitney Davidson was one of 13 parents who raised concerns about the one-to-one digital initiative during the board of education meeting Nov. 26.

Parents voice concerns about technology during board of education meeting

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2018

District board meeting recap Nov. 26

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2018

SMSD cancels school for Nov. 26 due to inclement weather

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2018

District board meeting recap Nov. 12

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2018
This women's restroom in SM North was left propped open with a note signed by 'admin'.

Privacy is a right, even for high schoolers

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018

SM North to hold fundraising night at Culver’s Nov. 8

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018

SM North NJROTC places first at competition

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018

Spirit week to begin Nov. 5

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2018

Hunger Games canned food drive underway

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Senior Dylan Robertson was one of the students selected to participate in the 'Grim Reaper' simulation during Red Ribbon Week.

SM North holds ‘Grim Reaper’ simulation as part of Red Ribbon Week

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2018

District board meeting recap Oct. 22

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2018
Director of Food Services Nancy Coughenour speaks during the board of education meeting on Oct. 8.

District board meeting recap Oct. 8

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2018

Weapon found in car of SM North student

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018

Teachers deserve better

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2018
Superintendent Michael Fulton talks to students during a meet-and-greet at SM North Sept. 25. “It’s important to build community," Fulton said. "I think when you have a superintendent that’s coming in new to an area, it’s important for people to connect to that person.” photo by Oliver Fowler

Superintendent Fulton holds meet-and-greet at SM North

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2018

Mistake shorts September pay for several district teachers

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018

District board meeting recap Sept. 24

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018

Seminar passes available for Hispanic Heritage Program

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018

ACT prep class returning to SM North

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
Seniors register to vote

Seniors register to vote

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018

District board meeting recap Sept. 12

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2018
National Honor Society Induction

National Honor Society Induction

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2018

New Black Student Union

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018

District board meeting recap Aug. 27

Grace Altenhofen, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018
New girls varsity basketball coach

New girls varsity basketball coach

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
July 29, 2018

The fight for student journalists’ rights

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
May 15, 2018

New North administration announced for 2018-19 school year

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
May 3, 2018

ACLU sends letter to SMSD following alleged free speech violations

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
May 3, 2018
Paper in hand, future SM North Principal Jeremy Higgins talks to SM West counseling office receptionist Alba Gonzales. photo by Caitlyn Braxdale

SM West Associate Principal Jeremy Higgins to be North’s next principal

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
May 2, 2018

CDC warns of E. Coli outbreak linked to lettuce

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
April 16, 2018
ROTC Wins National Titles

ROTC Wins National Titles

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
April 11, 2018
Jack Denebeim is crowned Spring King by Principal David Tappan. photo courtesy of SMNPrincipals Twitter

Spring King and Queen

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
April 9, 2018
Principal Tappan to leave North

Principal Tappan to leave North

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
March 19, 2018
Student Press Conference with New Superintendent

Student Press Conference with New Superintendent

Grace Altenhofen and Angilo Allen
March 8, 2018

Victory for NJROTC

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
March 5, 2018
Student Body Elections

Student Body Elections

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
February 27, 2018
photo by Aaliyah Lee

Northman Winner 2018

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
February 12, 2018

Internet Outage on MacBooks

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
February 8, 2018

The End of Net Neutrality

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
January 30, 2018

Spring Conferences

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
January 29, 2018
Greeting classmates as they walk in, SM East students Ellie Van Gordon and Libby O’Connor hold messages of support and unity on the day of the WBC protest. photo by Elise Baker

Westboro Baptist Church to protest SM East

Grace Altenhofen, Writer
January 18, 2018
North participates in Kansas Youth and Government

North participates in Kansas Youth and Government

Grace Altenhofen
December 15, 2017
Bowling Fundraiser

Bowling Fundraiser

Grace Altenhofen
December 1, 2017
photo by Stephanie Whisler

Instructional Coach

Grace Altenhofen
November 30, 2017

Yearbook places first in Best of Show

Grace Altenhofen
November 27, 2017
Ruzich runs for governor

Ruzich runs for governor

Grace Altenhofen
November 2, 2017
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