Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Shawnee, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It is one of five high schools operated by Shawnee Mission USD 512 school district. The school colors are orange, black, and white. The school population is approximately 1,850 students. The current principal is Lisa Gruman.
Shawnee Mission Northwest was founded in 1969 in order to help educate the increasing number of students due to the emerging population of Shawnee Mission. The school launched the International Baccalaureate program at the start of the 2008–2009 school year. Shawnee Mission Northwest is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Cougars".
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School was established in 1969 to help educate the increasing populations of Shawnee and Overland Park, Kansas. In 1998, a mural of evolution was painted near the science rooms in the school which created controversy throughout the school and the city. The mural depicted many things including DNA, cells, photosynthesis, and a four chambered heart. In addition to this, the mural also depicted in a series of walking figures, the evolution of man, from a hunched-over, hairy, apelike creature to the modern man. The mural offended many students and their parents and a large debate was held concerning whether to paint over the mural. In the end, the mural was left alone and remains today.[7]
Academicsedit
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School was designated a Blue Ribbon School in 2001.[8]
In 2001, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School was selected as a Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements. In 2008, Shawnee Mission Northwest launched the International Baccalaureate program for the 2008–2009 school year.
In 2005, social studies teacher Ron Poplau was named a Disney Teacher Award Honoree.[10]
Extracurricular activitiesedit
Athleticsedit
The Cougars compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the KSHSAA. Throughout its history, Shawnee Mission Northwest has won many state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics. Spanning from 1994 to 2007, the Northwest boys varsity cross-country team won the state title for fourteen consecutive years and nineteen years overall.[11]
The school newspaper is The Northwest Passage and the yearbook is The Lair. The Passage, Lair, and the journalism website have received national recognition at journalism conventions across the country, including awards like the Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Pacemaker awards from the National Scholastic Press Association.
^"School Search - Shawnee Mission Northwest HS". Kansas State High School Activities Association. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
^"Mural of Evolution Creates a Debate, Faculty will Discuss Concerns of Christian Students and Parents". Kansas City Star. Kansas City Star. 2010-02-16.
^Martin, Francine (April 26, 2009). . Kansas State High School Activities Association. Archived from the original on August 20, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2009.
^. Archived from the original (English) on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
External linksedit
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Shawnee Mission Northwest High School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Shawnee Kansas United States serving students in grades 9 12 It is one of five high schools operated by Shawnee Mission USD 512 school district The school colors are orange black and white The school population is approximately 1 850 students The current principal is Lisa Gruman Shawnee Mission Northwest High SchoolAddress12701 West 67th Street 1 Shawnee Kansas 66216United StatesCoordinates39 00 24 N 94 43 58 W 39 006637 N 94 732846 W 39 006637 94 732846InformationSchool typePublic High SchoolEstablished1969School districtShawnee Mission USD 512CEEB code172771 2 PrincipalLisa GrumanTeaching staff96 50 FTE 3 Grades9 12GendercoedEnrollment1 656 2018 19 3 Student to teacher ratio17 16 3 Campus typeSuburbanColor s Orange Black WhiteAthleticsClass 6A 4 District 2 5 Athletics conferenceSunflower 6 Team nameCougarsRivalShawnee Mission North High School Shawnee Mission East High SchoolNewspaperThe Northwest PassageYearbookThe LairCommunities servedShawnee MissionWebsitesmnorthwest smsd orgShawnee Mission Northwest was founded in 1969 in order to help educate the increasing number of students due to the emerging population of Shawnee Mission The school launched the International Baccalaureate program at the start of the 2008 2009 school year Shawnee Mission Northwest is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the Cougars Contents 1 History 2 Academics 2 1 Faculty 3 Extracurricular activities 3 1 Athletics 3 2 State championships 3 3 School newspaper and yearbook 4 Notable alumni 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editShawnee Mission Northwest High School was established in 1969 to help educate the increasing populations of Shawnee and Overland Park Kansas In 1998 a mural of evolution was painted near the science rooms in the school which created controversy throughout the school and the city The mural depicted many things including DNA cells photosynthesis and a four chambered heart In addition to this the mural also depicted in a series of walking figures the evolution of man from a hunched over hairy apelike creature to the modern man The mural offended many students and their parents and a large debate was held concerning whether to paint over the mural In the end the mural was left alone and remains today 7 Academics edit nbsp Shawnee Mission Northwest High School was designated a Blue Ribbon School in 2001 8 In 2001 Shawnee Mission Northwest High School was selected as a Blue Ribbon School The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements In 2008 Shawnee Mission Northwest launched the International Baccalaureate program for the 2008 2009 school year Faculty edit In 2004 history teacher Dan Fullerton was named the 2004 Kansas Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Kansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution 9 In 2005 social studies teacher Ron Poplau was named a Disney Teacher Award Honoree 10 Extracurricular activities editAthletics edit The Cougars compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A school the largest classification in Kansas according to the KSHSAA Throughout its history Shawnee Mission Northwest has won many state championships in various sports Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I Division II and Division III athletics Spanning from 1994 to 2007 the Northwest boys varsity cross country team won the state title for fourteen consecutive years and nineteen years overall 11 State championships edit State Championships 12 Season Sport Number of Championships YearFall Football 1 1981Gymnastics Girls 8 1985 1986 1993 1995 1996 2000 2001 2010Volleyball 1 1988Soccer Boys 4 1990 1993 1998 1999Cross Country Boys 20 1977 1982 1989 1990 1992 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2012Cross Country Girls 13 1980 1981 1990 1991 1992 1994 1995 1998 2000 2001 2003 2005 2011Spring Golf Boys 2 1985 1989Golf Girls 2 1998 1999Track amp Field Boys 3 2002 2011 2012Tennis Boys 1 1997 2002Baseball 3 1990 1991 1993Softball 6 1976 1994 1997 2000 2002 2003Total 65School newspaper and yearbook edit The school newspaper is The Northwest Passage and the yearbook is The Lair The Passage Lair and the journalism website have received national recognition at journalism conventions across the country including awards like the Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Pacemaker awards from the National Scholastic Press Association Notable alumni edit1976 graduate Craig Bolerjack sport commentator 1978 graduate Willie Fritz Head Football Coach Tulane University 1988 graduate Sean Wheelock sports commentator 1997 graduate Holly Lou Teeter United States District Judge 2000 graduate Ryan Lilja former American football guard for the Kansas State Wildcats in college then professionally for Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts 2004 graduate Kyle Vogt founder of Justin tv and founder and current CEO of Cruise Automation 2004 graduate Mike Rivera former linebacker for the Kansas Jayhawks played professionally for five National Football League teams 2004 graduate Ryan Torain former running back for the Arizona State Sun Devils played professionally for three National Football League teams 2008 graduate Alex Carder former quarterback for the Western Michigan Broncos plays professionally for the Portland Thunder in the Arena Football LeagueSee also edit nbsp Education portal nbsp Schools portal nbsp Kansas portalList of high schools in Kansas List of unified school districts in KansasOther high schools in Shawnee Mission USD 512 school districtShawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland ParkReferences edit GNIS entry for Shawnee Mission Northwest High School USGS November 16 2006 High School CEEB Code Search a b c Shawnee Mission Northwest High National Center for Education Statistics Retrieved May 9 2020 KSHSAA School Classification List KSHSAA School District List Archived 2010 09 23 at the Wayback Machine School Search Shawnee Mission Northwest HS Kansas State High School Activities Association Retrieved 27 July 2011 Mural of Evolution Creates a Debate Faculty will Discuss Concerns of Christian Students and Parents Kansas City Star Kansas City Star 2010 02 16 Blue Ribbon Schools English Retrieved 2019 03 20 NW Teacher Receives State Honor Kansas City Star Kansas City Star 2010 02 16 Ronald Poplau Shawnee Mission Northwest School Shawnee KS PDF Martin Francine April 26 2009 KSHSAA Cross Country Kansas State High School Activities Association Archived from the original on August 20 2003 Retrieved April 26 2009 State Records amp State Champions Archived from the original English on 2009 04 21 Retrieved 2010 02 05 External links editOfficial website USD 512 School District Boundary Map KDOT Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shawnee Mission Northwest High School amp oldid 1158525439, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
