03/30/2026
Last Friday, your legislators passed 88 bills in a single day — a record-breaking moment that will have real impacts on our schools and our kids. They could pass the K-12 education budget this week- the single most impactful bill on our schools!
Now is your chance to hear directly from the people making these decisions. Our community PTAs have invited your state legislators to meet with you in an informal and comfortable setting!
Join us tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/31) at 7:00 p.m. at Indian Woods Middle School for an important and engaging community event where legislators will walk us through which of these new laws affect our schools, our district, and our children.
This isn’t just a presentation — it’s a conversation. You’ll have plenty of informal time to ask questions, share your concerns, and speak one-on-one with your elected officials and other parents about what matters most to you.
Why you should come:
-Get clear, local insight on new legislation impacting our schools
-Hear from TWO candidates for governor ahead of next November’s election- Learn why the governor plays a critical role in school funding in Kansas
-Meet with both Democratic and Republican state senators
-Understand how the new cell phone bill, among others, could affect our students and district
-We’ll also hear from Jessica Hembree, South area SMSD board member and vice president, who will share what these changes could mean specifically for our district.
This is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to stay informed and make your voice heard.
Show up. Stay informed. Be part of the conversation.
We organized this meeting in partnership with Trailwood, John Diemer, Brookwood and Indian Woods PTAs. It would be great to get a big showing from parents - hope to see you there! 🙂
