The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) has a podcast called Shawnee Mission Mic’d Up, which is a great way to learn about the district’s programs, updates, and accomplishments. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Michael Schumacher, superintendent, and Dr. Brittany Gonser, director of professional learning.
Recent Episodes
Some of the most listened to episodes from the 2025-2026 school year include Episode 19 – Beyond the Bylines, Episode 17 – The Strategy Behind Technology in the Classroom, Episode 16 – Funding SMSD: The Bond Explained, Episode 9 – Sports Are For Everyone, and Episode 8 – Poppins is Droppin’.
Shawnee Mission School District is the third largest school district in Kansas, serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in 34 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, and several educational centers. The district’s objective is that each student will have a personalized learning plan that will prepare them for college and careers, with the interpersonal skills they need for life success.
To stay up-to-date on all of the news highlighting students and staff members in the Shawnee Mission School District, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube, or watch for stories posted under “recent news” on www.smsd.org.
Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.
