Toby Ruder

We are so proud of our #SMSDRookieoftheYear, Mr. Ewing! @theSMSD @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @Mrs_Collier_6 @BrittanyGonser

What a week at @IHKnights! 6th graders explored electives & learned about enrollment, 7th grade Math tackled compared functions, FACs made Orange Julius, Art started Name Graffiti projects, & SS celebrated #KansasDay by creating state mottos! #IHMSRecap #AllinSMsD @theSMSD

Mrs. Ferguson helped 7th grade ELA classes discover their book genre personalities with a fun quiz. 📚 Find each genre description on display in the IHMS library. Book recommendations for each genre can also be found. @IHKnights #ALLinSMSD @theSMSD

Congrats to Aaron & Amelia for being the Artists of the Week! #AllinSMSD @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @KelleyRCapper @TobyRuder @JenniferGorniak @IHMS_MrsBiggs

A big thank you to all the students who participated in the IHMS Spelling Bee! Congrats to our Champion, Eleanor, and runner-up, Sawyer! 🏆📚 #SpellingBee #AllinSMSD @theSMSD @KelleyRCapper @TobyRuder @JenniferGorniak @IHMS_MrsBiggs

On Jan 18th, SEEK students showed off their creativity at the #FutureCity Regional Competition! They designed a floating city & developed key skills in teamwork & problem-solving. Great job to the Indian Hills team! #AllinSMSD #STEM #Teamwork #Innovation @theSMSD @KelleyRCapper

Wishing more @IHKnights chose @TobyRuder & @JenniferGorniak BUT it was a pretty fun way to celebrate our students meeting our MAP growth goal! #AllinSMSD #SchoolCulture @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @IHMS_MrsBiggs

Our halls were buzzing with excitement during our underground Spirit Week! Our teachers showed up in style and spirit. 💪✨ A big thank-you to everyone who participated and made this week unforgettable. @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @IHKnights

Happy Holidays from @IHKnights staff! Enjoy your Winter Break and see you all in 2025! #AllinSMSD #OneShawneeMission @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @TobyRuder @JenniferGorniak @IHMS_MrsBiggs

The learning never stops! Our Students showcased their mystery box meals in Foods, their inventions in Robotics, tested chemical reactions through student designed cars, and Orchestra & Band excelled at their Winter performances. #AllinSMSD

Congrats to George & Birdie for being the Artists of the Week! #AllinSMSD @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @KelleyRCapper @TobyRuder @JenniferGorniak

A packed week at Hills! Egg crashes, machine fairs, hovercrafts, reaction cars, and a cozy animation party—so much creativity and fun in our classrooms! @thesmsdhr @theSMSD @IHKnights #ALLinSMSD

Fun team to watch. They played with great effort and enthusiasm. 10-0 is impressive!

Nothing but net for Francie! Proud of @IHKnights and @IWMSWolves for helping make this moment happen! #AllinSMSD #OneShawneeMission @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @TobyRuder @JenniferGorniak

It was flannel day (aka Mike Torkelson Day)! #AllinSMSD #SchoolCulture #SecretSpiritWeek @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @IHKnights @TobyRuder @JenniferGorniak

Student Led Professional Learning (SLPL) group - meeting #2! Next steps are research, planning, and preparation for presenting in the spring! #curriculum #instruction #professionallearning #studentvoice #ProfessionalDevelopment @theSMSD @IHKnights @IHMS_MrsBiggs @KelleyRCapper

2nd hour Robotics brought Worlds of Fun to Indian Hills. Thanks to Mr. Miesner for providing these opportunities for students to shine. Our students are stars! @IHKnights #ALLinSMSD @KelleyRCapper @JenniferGorniak @worldsoffun

Future engineers in the making! Students in Mr. Miesner's Robotics class showcased their creativity by designing, building, and displaying incredible automatic machines. #allinSMSD @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @indianhillsknights

Newton would be proud! Students in Mr. White's science class tested their hovercraft today, proving that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. #allinsmsd @IHKnights @theSMSD @thesmsdhr

Great job to #IHMSKnights Orchestra! You all did an amazing job. #AllinSMSD @theSMSD @thesmsdhr @IHMS_MrsBiggs @JenniferGorniak @TobyRuder