Athletics

Athletics at IHMS

The mission of middle school athletics in The Shawnee Mission School District is to provide inclusive and robust experiences for all students that support and develop the middle level learner.

The philosophy of The Shawnee Mission School District Middle School athletic programs is to:

To expose students to a wide variety of social situations which will enable them to develop the positive qualities of sportsmanship, cooperation, loyalty, leadership, and self-discipline.
To develop concepts of goal attainment through hard work and rigorous self-discipline, and to provide a vehicle for the development of an interest in curricular and extra-curricular school programs at the middle school level.
To stimulate a desire to maintain high scholastic standards.
To develop athletic skills and abilities to their fullest potential, and an appreciation for athletics and competition.
To strive for excellence that will foster winning teams within the bounds of good sportsmanship.
To provide a rallying point for the student body through which it may develop school spirit.