SSD Real World Learning

10/05/2026

Getting real with Warrior Radio on Public Radio Music Day!

Warrior Radio, the student-run internet radio station at Smithville High School, will celebrate the
seventh annual Public Radio Music Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, by dedicating the entire day to music
from local and regional artists. Make sure to listen in!

09/26/2026

09/16/2026

Calling all professionals! Join us for Smithville High School’s College & Career Day on Tuesday, October 20 (8:00 AM – 10:45 AM) to share your professional journey with our 9th–12th graders. Help our students explore different career paths, gain real-world insights, and discover future possibilities!

Register as a presenter here: https://forms.gle/soyzqDkuNrU4Nzor7

Real World Learning

07/17/2026

Congrats to Marleigh and a shout out to Dr. Simon for continuing to provide authentic real world leaning opportunities for our students.

Smithville High School senior Marleigh McDonald has been named the new host of The Local Show on Warrior Radio and will also serve as the station’s Student Station Manager for the 2026-27 school year. Congrats Marleigh!

The Local Show airs Sundays from 5-8pm Central Time, with encore broadcasts on Tuesday evenings. In addition to Warrior Radio, the program is also carried on Oak Grove Radio 98.5FM in Minneapolis,Kansas, and WRJE-LP 95.1FM in St. Joseph, Missouri.

05/22/2026

Fresh off the press: The May Real World Learning Newsletter!

Real World Learning

04/14/2026

Today is one of our favorite days of the year! Several of our upperclassmen will spend time at the middle school answering 8th graders' questions about all things high school. What a great way to ease the transition and allow our Seniors to reflect on their high school journey. So proud to be a Warrior!

04/06/2026

Thank you to our partners Newkirk Novak and Incite Design Studios for providing this authentic learning experience!

03/27/2026

Thank you to Kellie at Courier-Tribune for highlighting our students!
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SMITHVILLE — Business students from Smithville High School had a chance to pitch an entrepreneurial idea during the recent Green Tie Affair.

03/23/2026

So proud of Morgan and Dr. Simon. This is what happens when you allow students to be creative and provide the tools they need to be successful! Congrats!

Warrior Radio recently announced The Local Show with Morgan has been nominated for Best Local Radio Show in Kansas City Magazine’s Best of KC 2026. The nomination highlights the program’s growing impact in connecting listeners with the music and stories that make the Kansas City region unique, according to advisor Dr. Don Simon. To cast a vote for the student show, visit best-of-kc-2026-final-ballot--kansascitymag.contest.vote/city-life and scroll down “Best Local Radio Show” and vote for The Local Show with Morgan. www.mycouriertribune.com/warrior-radios-the-local-show-with-morgan-nominated-for-best-local-radio-show/

03/18/2026

So proud of our students! The Green Tie Affair gives our Intro to Business students the opportunity to be entrepreneurs and pitch their business ideas to industry leaders.