This year gave us plenty to remember, from the unexpected snow days to celebrating one of our own as a Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist. We have watched students excel in academics, the arts, and athletics. We recently celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2025; our Thunderbirds made us proud.

This year also marked a significant step forward in shaping the future of our district. We've been actively involved in long-term facility planning, holding important conversations with staff, families, and community members. These discussions are helping to shape a vision for the future of our schools, one that supports student learning, safety, and growth for years to come. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback; your voices are essential to this process and continue to guide our next steps.

With summer now in full swing, I hope you’re finding time to relax and enjoy time with loved ones. We’re already looking ahead to the next school year, filled with new opportunities and a continued commitment to student success.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our students, staff, and schools. Have a safe and fun-filled summer!

Sincerely,

Sheila Meggers
USD 450 Superintendent

Facility Study - Community Feedback

Over the past year, our district has been actively planning for the future of our school facilities, and now we want to hear from you.

We've created a video to walk you through what's been done so far, the key challenges we're working to address, and the options we're considering moving forward. Whether you've been part of the conversation from the beginning or this is your first time hearing about it, this video will get you up to speed.

If you have not completed our Facility Study Survey before, please feel free to complete the survey after watching the video

Facility Study Survey

We will keep the survey open until the end of the day on June 29, 2025. Your feedback will help inform our next steps. Thank you for being part of the process!

Enrollment Information

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on July 7, 2025. Parents and guardians will receive information via email on how to complete the returning enrollment process for their student. Go to the Enrollment Information page on our website to find helpful enrollment resources such as handbooks, supply lists, student fees, and more.

Assigned teachers and class schedules will be available to view in the Parent PowerSchool Portal by July 30, 2025, for Shawnee Heights Middle School and August 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm for all other schools.

Helpful Resources

25-26 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar

School Supply Lists

• Shawnee Heights Middle

  • 7th Grade

  • 8th Grade

• Shawnee Heights Elementary

• Berryton Elementary

• Tecumseh North Elementary

• Tecumseh South Elementary

Shawnee Heights High School does not have a school supply list. Teachers will let students know what they will need for their class during the first weeks of school.

Plan You Budget

• 25-26 Student Fees

• Meal Costs by Month

  • All Day PreK

  • Elementary Schools

  • Middle School

  • High School

• Payments for student fees and school meals can be made online through our RevTrak Payment Portal.

Handbooks

• Shawnee Heights High

• Shawnee Heights Middle

• Shawnee Heights Elementary

• Berryton Elementary

• Tecumseh North Elementary

• Tecumseh South Elementary

Keeping Kids Safe Online: Summer Tips for Parents

When school's out, screen time often goes up, and so does the risk of online threats. Below are links to KSDE's Insight Podcast where Commissioner Watson and KSDE's head school safety specialist, John Calvert, speak with safety experts from the Attorney General's office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, to explore how parents can help protect their children from online predators and other digital dangers during the summer months.

• Spotify: Keeping Kids Safe Online: Summer Tips for Parents - KSDE Insight Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

• Apple: Keeping Kids Safe Online: Summ… - KSDE Insight Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Free Summer Meals Are Back!

From June 2 to July 25, 2025, all Shawnee Heights USD 450 families are welcome to join us for free summer meals at Tecumseh North Elementary.

When: Monday-Friday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Tecumseh North Elementary
No meals on: June 19 & July 4
Who: Children ages 1–18
Note: Meals must be eaten on site.

Check out the menu on our website or app under the Dining section.

Dining Menu

Spotlight Award!

Our final Spotlight Award of the school year goes to Charles Walther, Social Studies teacher at Shawnee Heights Middle School! 

Mr. Walther has been a dedicated educator in our district for 29 years. Over nearly three decades, he's been a steady and respected leader within his building and across the district. He serves as the Social Studies Department Chair, coaches wrestling and football, and has taken on multiple roles with the Shawnee Heights Education Association (SHEA), including serving as lead negotiator for several years.

Families know him as a teacher who keeps them involved and informed, and his colleagues know him as someone who truly cares about his students, his colleagues' success, and the strength of our school community.

Spotlight Awards are presented throughout the year to staff members who go above and beyond. Visit our Spotlight Award page on our website to view past winners and to start nominating for the 2025-26 school year!