We are proud to congratulate our Superintendent, Sheila Meggers, on receiving the 2027 Ad Astra Emerging Leader Award from the Kansas School Superintendents' Association (KSSA)! 🏆
This award recognizes superintendents in their first four years of service who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, resilience, and a commitment to educational excellence.
Since joining Shawnee Heights, Mrs. Meggers has helped guide our district through significant milestones, including the passage of our 2025 bond and the development of a new strategic plan. Her dedication to our students, staff, and families, along with her vision for the future of Shawnee Heights, makes this recognition especially meaningful.
Congratulations, Mrs. Meggers! We are proud to have you leading our Shawnee Heights family! ❤️🩵
This award recognizes superintendents in their first four years of service who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, resilience, and a commitment to educational excellence.
Since joining Shawnee Heights, Mrs. Meggers has helped guide our district through significant milestones, including the passage of our 2025 bond and the development of a new strategic plan. Her dedication to our students, staff, and families, along with her vision for the future of Shawnee Heights, makes this recognition especially meaningful.
Congratulations, Mrs. Meggers! We are proud to have you leading our Shawnee Heights family! ❤️🩵
🚧 Building Our Future: Bond Projects Are Taking Shape! 🏗️
There's been a lot happening behind the scenes and on the ground as our bond projects continue moving forward across Shawnee Heights.
From planning and design to dirt work and construction, progress is happening throughout the district. While there's much more underway, we wanted to share a few highlights of what's happening right now.
🔴 Shawnee Heights High School: Dirt work continues in preparation for the new auxiliary gymnasium, while architects work on designs for additional renovations.
🔴 Shawnee Heights Middle School: Crews have poured the concrete slab for the new auxiliary gymnasium. Steel for both the middle school and high school gyms is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
🔴 Berryton Elementary: Dirt work has begun for the new addition.
🔴 Shawnee Heights Elementary: New turf is installed on the preschool playground, and students are already enjoying it! Planning also continues for the new office entrance, north-side improvements, and gym floor replacement.
These are just a few of the many improvements taking shape across our district. We're excited to continue sharing the progress as we work toward creating better spaces for our students, staff, and community.
❤️ Thank you, Shawnee Heights community, for making these improvements possible!
There's been a lot happening behind the scenes and on the ground as our bond projects continue moving forward across Shawnee Heights.
From planning and design to dirt work and construction, progress is happening throughout the district. While there's much more underway, we wanted to share a few highlights of what's happening right now.
🔴 Shawnee Heights High School: Dirt work continues in preparation for the new auxiliary gymnasium, while architects work on designs for additional renovations.
🔴 Shawnee Heights Middle School: Crews have poured the concrete slab for the new auxiliary gymnasium. Steel for both the middle school and high school gyms is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
🔴 Berryton Elementary: Dirt work has begun for the new addition.
🔴 Shawnee Heights Elementary: New turf is installed on the preschool playground, and students are already enjoying it! Planning also continues for the new office entrance, north-side improvements, and gym floor replacement.
These are just a few of the many improvements taking shape across our district. We're excited to continue sharing the progress as we work toward creating better spaces for our students, staff, and community.
❤️ Thank you, Shawnee Heights community, for making these improvements possible!
🇺🇸 Today is Election Day!
Your voice matters! We encourage all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. 🗳️ Make your voice heard. Get out and vote!
Find your polling place: https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView
Your voice matters! We encourage all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. 🗳️ Make your voice heard. Get out and vote!
Find your polling place: https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView
🚧 BIG THINGS ARE TAKING SHAPE AT SHAWNEE HEIGHTS! 🚧
We're breaking ground and celebrating the future of Shawnee Heights!
Join us on Tuesday, October 20, from 3:30-4:00 p.m. at Shawnee Heights Middle School for a special groundbreaking ceremony!
While we'll officially break ground on the new middle school addition, this celebration is about so much more! It's an opportunity to recognize the exciting facility improvements happening across our district and the investment in the future of our students, staff, and community.
We invite our entire T-Bird community to join us in celebrating this exciting milestone and all that's ahead for Shawnee Heights!
We're breaking ground and celebrating the future of Shawnee Heights!
Join us on Tuesday, October 20, from 3:30-4:00 p.m. at Shawnee Heights Middle School for a special groundbreaking ceremony!
While we'll officially break ground on the new middle school addition, this celebration is about so much more! It's an opportunity to recognize the exciting facility improvements happening across our district and the investment in the future of our students, staff, and community.
We invite our entire T-Bird community to join us in celebrating this exciting milestone and all that's ahead for Shawnee Heights!
Shop, eat, and support the SHHS Band!
Join the SHHS Band for their annual SHHS Band Craft Fair & Food Trucks this Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shawnee Heights High School!
Explore more than 80 indoor and outdoor vendor booths featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, unique finds, and more! Plus, grab a bite from one of the food trucks while you shop!
🎶 Don't miss a special band performance at 10:30 a.m.!
Come out, enjoy a fun day of shopping, and support our talented T-Birds!
Join the SHHS Band for their annual SHHS Band Craft Fair & Food Trucks this Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shawnee Heights High School!
Explore more than 80 indoor and outdoor vendor booths featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, unique finds, and more! Plus, grab a bite from one of the food trucks while you shop!
🎶 Don't miss a special band performance at 10:30 a.m.!
Come out, enjoy a fun day of shopping, and support our talented T-Birds!
🔥🚒 It’s Fire Safety Week!
Across Shawnee Heights, students are learning important lessons about fire safety and showing appreciation for the firefighters who help keep our community safe.
From a Fire Safety Poster Contest, where winners got a special ride to school in a fire truck, to middle school students delivering handwritten thank-you notes and cookies to Shawnee Heights Fire Stations, our students have had some memorable experiences this week. Students are also learning directly from local firefighters about fire prevention, staying safe, and what to do in an emergency.
A BIG thank you to our local firefighters for taking the time to educate our students, welcome them to the fire stations, and serve our community every day! ❤️🚒🔥
Across Shawnee Heights, students are learning important lessons about fire safety and showing appreciation for the firefighters who help keep our community safe.
From a Fire Safety Poster Contest, where winners got a special ride to school in a fire truck, to middle school students delivering handwritten thank-you notes and cookies to Shawnee Heights Fire Stations, our students have had some memorable experiences this week. Students are also learning directly from local firefighters about fire prevention, staying safe, and what to do in an emergency.
A BIG thank you to our local firefighters for taking the time to educate our students, welcome them to the fire stations, and serve our community every day! ❤️🚒🔥
🏆 Happy Athletic Coach Appreciation Day! 🏆
Today, we celebrate the coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to our student-athletes.
Our coaches teach far more than the game. They teach teamwork, perseverance, leadership, discipline, and what it means to be a T-Bird. We appreciate all they do to support our students, both on and off the field, court, course, track, mat, and beyond!
👏 Help us give a shoutout to our incredible Shawnee Heights coaches!
Today, we celebrate the coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to our student-athletes.
Our coaches teach far more than the game. They teach teamwork, perseverance, leadership, discipline, and what it means to be a T-Bird. We appreciate all they do to support our students, both on and off the field, court, course, track, mat, and beyond!
👏 Help us give a shoutout to our incredible Shawnee Heights coaches!
Happy Custodian & Maintenance Appreciation Day!
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible team members who keep Shawnee Heights clean, safe, welcoming, and running smoothly each day!
From unexpected repairs and event setups to everything in between, our custodial and maintenance teams are always working to take care of our schools and the people in them.
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and schools. We appreciate you!
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible team members who keep Shawnee Heights clean, safe, welcoming, and running smoothly each day!
From unexpected repairs and event setups to everything in between, our custodial and maintenance teams are always working to take care of our schools and the people in them.
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and schools. We appreciate you!
It was a great day of learning and collaboration across Shawnee Heights!
Our staff spent today connecting, growing, and preparing for the work ahead, with a little fun mixed in, too! Pictured are a few of our staff putting their skills to the test during the Brain Game! 🧠
We’re recharged and looking forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow!
Our staff spent today connecting, growing, and preparing for the work ahead, with a little fun mixed in, too! Pictured are a few of our staff putting their skills to the test during the Brain Game! 🧠
We’re recharged and looking forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow!
🎉 Congratulations to our 2026-27 Horizon Award winners! 🎉
This morning, we had the opportunity to surprise two outstanding Shawnee Heights educators in their classrooms!
🌟 Olivia O’Donnell, Special Education Teacher at Shawnee Heights High School, has been named our Secondary Horizon Award winner.
🌟 Taylor Hawkins, fifth-grade Teacher at Tecumseh South Elementary, has been named our Elementary Horizon Award winner.
The Horizon Award recognizes outstanding educators early in their teaching careers who are already making a meaningful difference for students. Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Hawkins were selected for the relationships they build, their dedication to students, their willingness to grow and take on new challenges, and the positive impact they have made in their school communities.
Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Hawkins will now represent Shawnee Heights as our nominees for the Kansas Horizon Award!
Please help us congratulate these two incredible educators! 👏
This morning, we had the opportunity to surprise two outstanding Shawnee Heights educators in their classrooms!
🌟 Olivia O’Donnell, Special Education Teacher at Shawnee Heights High School, has been named our Secondary Horizon Award winner.
🌟 Taylor Hawkins, fifth-grade Teacher at Tecumseh South Elementary, has been named our Elementary Horizon Award winner.
The Horizon Award recognizes outstanding educators early in their teaching careers who are already making a meaningful difference for students. Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Hawkins were selected for the relationships they build, their dedication to students, their willingness to grow and take on new challenges, and the positive impact they have made in their school communities.
Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Hawkins will now represent Shawnee Heights as our nominees for the Kansas Horizon Award!
Please help us congratulate these two incredible educators! 👏
💻 Today, on IT Appreciation Day, we’re proud to recognize our Shawnee Heights IT team!
Their work requires knowledge, patience, problem-solving, and a commitment to supporting students and staff across our district. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their time and dedication are deeply appreciated.
Thank you to our IT Team for all you do to support Shawnee Heights!
Their work requires knowledge, patience, problem-solving, and a commitment to supporting students and staff across our district. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their time and dedication are deeply appreciated.
Thank you to our IT Team for all you do to support Shawnee Heights!
📣 WE’RE HIRING PARAPROFESSIONALS!
Looking for a job where you can make a difference every day? Join the Shawnee Heights team!
We currently have multiple paraprofessional positions available at:
🏫 Shawnee Heights Elementary
🏫 Berryton Elementary
Our paras play an important role in supporting students, partnering with teachers, and helping create a positive learning environment.
If you’re ready to be part of a great school community, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 View openings and apply today: https://shawneeheights.schoolspring.com/
Come make a difference at Shawnee Heights!
Looking for a job where you can make a difference every day? Join the Shawnee Heights team!
We currently have multiple paraprofessional positions available at:
🏫 Shawnee Heights Elementary
🏫 Berryton Elementary
Our paras play an important role in supporting students, partnering with teachers, and helping create a positive learning environment.
If you’re ready to be part of a great school community, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 View openings and apply today: https://shawneeheights.schoolspring.com/
Come make a difference at Shawnee Heights!
👏 Today, we’re celebrating Physical Therapy Appreciation Day and the incredible physical therapist team who support our Shawnee Heights students!
Our PT team, Ms. Taggart and Ms. Baker, partner with students, families, and staff to build mobility, independence, and confidence, helping students participate more fully at school and beyond.
Their work is a great example of how our school community comes together to help every student thrive.
Thank you for making a difference across Shawnee Heights! ❤️ 🩵
Reminder! No school on Monday, September 7, 2026. We hope you have a fantastic weekend.
📸 Class Pictures - Shawnee Heights Staff style!
Each year at our Welcome Back Convocation, we celebrate the employees who have reached a special milestone in their service to Shawnee Heights. From 5 to 30 years, these “class pictures” represent a lot of time, talent, and dedication to our students, families, and community.
We also recognize our educators who have reached 25 years in the teaching profession — an incredible milestone worth celebrating!
Congratulations to our 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 year service award recipients, and to our 25-year educators. Thank you for the many ways you have made an impact throughout the years. 👏
Take a look through this year’s “classes” and help us celebrate them!
Each year at our Welcome Back Convocation, we celebrate the employees who have reached a special milestone in their service to Shawnee Heights. From 5 to 30 years, these “class pictures” represent a lot of time, talent, and dedication to our students, families, and community.
We also recognize our educators who have reached 25 years in the teaching profession — an incredible milestone worth celebrating!
Congratulations to our 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 year service award recipients, and to our 25-year educators. Thank you for the many ways you have made an impact throughout the years. 👏
Take a look through this year’s “classes” and help us celebrate them!
Shawnee Heights is looking for bus drivers. This job could be a great fit for:
🚌 Retirees looking for a meaningful part-time job
🚌 Stay-at-home parents ready for something that works around the school day
🚌 Parents who love the option to bring their children to work
🚌 Anyone looking for a morning and/or afternoon schedule
🚌 Gap year or college students
🚌 Those wanting part-time hours
Why drive for Shawnee Heights?
🚌 $21.60/hour
🚌 4-hour daily guarantee for drivers assigned 2 routes
🚌 Paid medical insurance
🚌 CDL training provided
🚌 Bring your children to work
🚌 Additional daytime work opportunities may be available
Curious, but not sure if bus driving is for you? Come check it out!
Our Transportation team will be at Shawnee Heights Middle School on August 24th and 25th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Step onto a bus, get a feel for the driver’s seat, ask questions, and learn what the job is really like. No commitment required!
Help us get our T-Birds where they need to go! ❤️🩵
🔗 APPLY/LEARN MORE: https://shawneeheights.schoolspring.com/
🚌 Retirees looking for a meaningful part-time job
🚌 Stay-at-home parents ready for something that works around the school day
🚌 Parents who love the option to bring their children to work
🚌 Anyone looking for a morning and/or afternoon schedule
🚌 Gap year or college students
🚌 Those wanting part-time hours
Why drive for Shawnee Heights?
🚌 $21.60/hour
🚌 4-hour daily guarantee for drivers assigned 2 routes
🚌 Paid medical insurance
🚌 CDL training provided
🚌 Bring your children to work
🚌 Additional daytime work opportunities may be available
Curious, but not sure if bus driving is for you? Come check it out!
Our Transportation team will be at Shawnee Heights Middle School on August 24th and 25th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Step onto a bus, get a feel for the driver’s seat, ask questions, and learn what the job is really like. No commitment required!
Help us get our T-Birds where they need to go! ❤️🩵
🔗 APPLY/LEARN MORE: https://shawneeheights.schoolspring.com/
We're Hiring: Transportation Coordinator
Every school day starts and ends with transportation, and we're looking for someone to help keep it running smoothly.
Shawnee Heights USD 450 is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support our students, families, drivers, and schools by helping oversee daily transportation operations.
From coordinating routes and supporting drivers to helping ensure students arrive safely each day, this position plays an important role in our district's success.
Join a team that makes a difference for students every day.
Learn more and apply through our job opportunities page.
https://shawneeheights.schoolspring.com/
#ShawneeHeights #NowHiring #SchoolTransportation #JoinOurTeam
You're not too late, there's still time to sign up! Camps starting next week are:
⚽ Thunder Junior Soccer Camp
🏀 Youth Basketball Camp
🤖 SHMS VEX Robotics Summer Camp
Explore these camps and many more on ParentSquare:
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/82392176
It's Finance & Accounting Appreciation Day! From budgets and payroll to reports, purchases, and planning, our Finance & Accounting team plays a huge role in supporting students, staff, and schools year-round.
Thank you for the countless ways you help Shawnee Heights operate smoothly. We're grateful for the team that always keeps us balanced!
#FinanceAndAccountingAppreciationDay
Thank you for the countless ways you help Shawnee Heights operate smoothly. We're grateful for the team that always keeps us balanced!
#FinanceAndAccountingAppreciationDay
The Hall of Fame nominations will close on May 30, 2026.
The Shawnee Heights Foundation is proud to relaunch this tradition of honoring alumni and staff who have made a lasting impact on our school and community.
Do you know a T-Bird who deserves to be recognized? Now is the time to nominate them.
🗓 Deadline to submit: May 30, 2026
📣 Inductees announced mid-August
Help us celebrate the legacy, leadership, and excellence that make Shawnee Heights special.
Visit shawneeheightsfoundation.net to read more and submit your nomination today!