Final Day of School Remains Unchanged

In the wake of a record number of inclement weather days, administrators were left puzzled about how to address the situation and students left worrying that the school year might be extended.

In Kansas, a school year can be defined as 186 school days (181 for seniors), or 1,116 hours (1,086 for seniors). The days and hours are counted when the school is operational and instructing students. Shawnee Mission administrators found that by removing late starts and early dismissals from the schedule, all schools and students would be able to meet the state mandated minimum.

Students can rest assured that even with six snow days during the year, summer break will begin right on time.