SENIORS 24-25
Please check this page regularly for updated information
regarding senior activities and Graduation.
HOMECOMING AT SME 2024Theme: GLOCO
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Location: Aux Gym (location change)
Tickets: $10 - For sale all week via:
- Physical tickets: Before/after school 3rd floor, main staircase
- Online: https://gofan.co/event/1704039?schoolId=KS18132
- Access code: Student ID number.
- Only one ticket can be purchased per ID number
- If students want to purchase tickets for their guest, they will need their guest’s ID number to add to the cart.
- Access code: Student ID number.
- At the door!
- Non-SME guests – guest forms are available in the office. You will need to purchase physical tickets.
Day of the Dance:
- Bring student ID’s
- Students will enter through south ramp, door 43
If you have any questions, please email chanelledieckmann@smsd.org.
Senior Graduation Class Meeting
SME Auditorium
Corresponding date: Tuesday, 10/22, 9:30am
INTERSTATE PHOTOGRAPHY will be taking all underclass & seniors RETAKE pictures AS WELL as the Senior Panoramic!
ORDERING SENIOR PICTURES FROM INTERSTATEhttps://inter-state.com/myordercode to request a link with the students' photos; just enter the information requested
https://inter-state.com/support for any trouble or to live chat/request a call back from a customer service representative
LANCER SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE 09/13/2024
- Hour 1 7:40AM - 8:42AM
- Hour 3 8:47AM - 9:48AM
- Hour 5 9:53AM - 10:55AM
- Hour 7 11:00AM -12:00PM
- Lunch 12:05PM- 12:30PM
SME LANCER DAY PARADE INFO
- Parade Lineup at 12:30 P.M. in the parking lot
- Parade will start at 1:00 P.M.
- Parade Route is from the South Parking Lot >North on Mission Road>to the Village for the Pep Rally
- Students riding a bus will be given plenty of time to return to catch the normal bus schedule
- Lancer Day Football game is at 7 P.M. at SMS Stadium (vs. Topeka Seaman HS)
SENIOR PICTURES WILL BE SEPTEMBER 06, 2024
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS -
Senior Pictures through Interstate will be in the COMMONS AREA at SME from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Come early or make the time during your 1, 3, or 5th Hour to get this accomplished!
All pictures will be a part of your SENIOR YEARBOOK so don't miss out!
Questions?
Please reach out to the SME MAIN OFFICE 913-993-6603
or
INTERSTATE PHOTOGRAPHY
Marissa Conkling | Office Assistant
Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co.
9042 Parkhill St, Lenexa KS 66215
913-745-6700
2025 SENIOR AD CONTRACTS
******************************1st DEADLINE for ads is September 16, 2024*********************************
PLEASE FIND Senior Ad Contracts on the website, as well as the link to purchase ads online.
If your student is wanting to submit their ad via paper, they will need to print out this contract and include it with their photos when brought to the main office bookkeeping with their check.
Here is the link to the website to purchase ads online.
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SENIORS LAST DAY - Senior Breakfast - Yearbook Day -May , 2025
YEARBOOK DAY Grades 9-11
Released for Yearbook Distribution
Shawnee Mission East Commencement May 20th, 2025
Gates Open at 5:00 P.M. with Programs
Shawnee Mission North High School Football Field Arena (unlimited guests)
In the case of inclement weather the ceremony will be in the North Fieldhouse (5 Tickets per student) will be given to each student on Senior Day) May , 2025
Golf Cart Shuttle to the fields will be available if needed at North.
HAPPY GRADUATION EVE!
GRADUATION IS 7 PM - MONDAY MAY 20th at SM NORTH STADIUM
7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS 66202
You must arrive by 6:00 P.M. and report to the SMN Auditorium. Carpooling is best, but if driving, please park in the WEST LOT - CLOSEST TO THE AUDITORIUM DOORS.
DO NOT PARK in the circle drive, which is reserved for district guests. Please do not be late! Procession to the field will begin from the auditorium at 6:40 PM SHARP (no exceptions).
Please remember your cap, gown, tassel, and any cords you have received from clubs/organizations. (Honor cords will be distributed in the auditorium). If you did not pick your cap and gown up ______May __ , 2025, we will have them in the auditorium. Once you find your row for line-up, you will receive a "READER CARD" with your name as it will be read. You are welcome to edit it by hand if you want your name to be read differently. DON'T LOSE IT. You will take it with you to your seat on the field and to the stage!
PARENTS AND GUESTS
Parking
Please see the attached map. Green areas are open parking. NOTE: the front circle will be used for district guests so parking will be limited in that location. However, side streets may actually be closer to the field and all gates to the field will be open!
Inclement Weather
In the event of bad weather, graduation ceremonies will be held inside the SM NORTH Fieldhouse. Please watch your email for communications letting you know specifically where SME GRADUATION commencement will be. If ceremonies are moved inside, seating will be limited, and tickets will be required. Graduates each received 5 tickets at graduation rehearsal on May , 2025. Please check with the office if tickets have not been picked up.
Alternate Viewing
For those unable to attend the actual ceremony, the Shawnee Mission School District will record the SME graduation ceremony. Viewing options can be found in SME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and here:
2025 Graduation Live-Streaming Links and Channel Info
This is also posted on SMSD website: https://www.smsd.org/academics/graduation
Shawnee Mission East @ SMN Stadium: May 20, 7pm
https://youtube.com/live/K7cFSKzPmfA?feature=share
Special Needs Seating for Graduation Ceremony
Ground level seating is provided on both the East and West sides of the stadium field for visitors who need special accommodations. This is open, limited seating and seats are not assigned. Graduation Hosts will be available to assist visits with golf cards to these seats and will gladly see that they arrive and depart safely.
Grad Photos
Grad Images, the official photographer for graduation, will be taking photos of graduates as they cross the stage. You will receive an email with proofs within two weeks after graduation.
Diplomas
Diplomas will NOT be distributed at the ceremony. Diplomas can be picked up at EAST, beginning May 21st, 2024 between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM in the office. Seniors who have outstanding balances or fines will NOT receive their diplomas until settled. Please check with the bookkeeper, Joan Burnett, joanburnett@smsd.org
SENIORS – Join us for the AFTER GRADUATION PARTY
Join us for your 2024 Senior After Grad Party on Monday May 20th, 2024 immediately following graduation ceremonies at the SME MAIN GYM 8:30-12 Midnight. Please know that if you do not come directly from graduation, you will not be admitted. If you leave you will not be admitted. Student ID will be required. PTSA will be providing dinner, games, various entertainment, and raffle items.
We will end with a group picture and the school song. It will be an AMAZING night.
Please monitor your email carefully in the case of last-minute changes or announcements, as well as the senior webpage.
Please CONTACT D’Ann Woodward dannwoodward@smsd.org or our front office with additional questions you may have.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
We look forward to CELEBRATING OUR SME 2025 SENIOR CLASS!
GRADUATION DAY 2025 North Football Stadium
(In the case of inclement weather ceremonies will be in the North Fieldhouse)
Shawnee Mission East Commencement May 20th, 2025 - Gates Open at 5:00 P.M. with Programs
Shawnee Mission North High School Football Field Arena (unlimited guests)
In the case of inclement weather the ceremony will be in the North Fieldhouse (5 Tickets per student) will be given to each student on Senior Day)
Golf Cart Shuttle to the fields will be available in specific areas of Parking Lot if needed at North.
More details to follow!
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AFTER GRADUATION PARTY DETAILS! PLEASE READ :) |
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Dear Senior Parents,
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Dear Senior Parents,
THE AFTER-GRAD PARTY IS JUST ABOUT HERE!
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