Read our October District Newsletter.
In this issue:
🗳️ Get ready to vote! A reminder to vote and where to find ballot information.
🏫 Learn more about our bond. Join us at our last Town Hall Meeting and watch building highlight videos to learn more about the Shawnee Heights Bond.
💬 T-Bird Talks: School Safety Join the conversation at our upcoming community session.
📱 Introducing ParentSquare! A new, unified communication platform for families and staff.
💙 Celebrating the Power of Giving. See how our Foundation's Prize Parade and Breakfast make an impact.
🍎 Honoring Excellence. Meet our Teacher of the Year and Horizon Award recipients.
👉 Read the full newsletter here
Thank you for your continued commitment to Shawnee Heights!
🚧 2025 Bond Proposal – Tecumseh South Elementary 🚧
We’re continuing our series of short videos highlighting the proposed updates at each of our six schools. Today's feature: Tecumseh South Elementary.
🏫 Highlights include:
✔️ Additional classrooms, support services, and kitchen space
✔️ Restroom renovations and added staff restrooms
✔️ Renovated School Resource Officer/IT office
✔️ Separate parent and bus entry to improve traffic flow
✔️ Expanded parking
✔️ Playground upgrades with turf, shade, and accessible equipment
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/VvO_J1cj_O0
Our last highlight video on Shawnee Heights High School will be shared soon — stay tuned!
➡️ Learn more about the 2025 Shawnee Heights Bond at: www.usd450.net
🚧 2025 Bond Proposal – Tecumseh North Elementary 🚧
We’re continuing our series of short videos highlighting the proposed updates at each of our six schools. Today's feature: Tecumseh North Elementary.
🏫 Highlights include:
✔️ Basement renovations for orchestra, band, classrooms, and support services
✔️ New flooring in original classrooms
✔️ Expanded main office with added meeting spaces
✔️ PreK improvements
✔️ Gym floor and bleacher replacements
✔️ Relocation and improvements to the Panther’s Den
✔️ Playground upgrades with turf, shade, and accessible equipment
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/W83CkxLyFLY
More school highlight videos will be shared soon — stay tuned!
➡️ Learn more about the 2025 Shawnee Heights Bond at: www.usd450.net
🗓 7th-12th Grade: Tonight, October 21, 2025
🗓 PreK-6th Grade: Tomorrow evening, October 22, 2025
🗓 All Grades: Thursday, October 23, 2025
💡 Reminder: No school for students October 23-27, 2025. Classes resume on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
We look forward to connecting with families and sharing student progress!
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🚧 2025 Bond Proposal – Shawnee Heights Elementary 🚧
We’re continuing our series of short videos highlighting the proposed updates at each of our six schools. This week’s feature: Shawnee Heights Elementary.
🏫 Highlights include:
✔️ A new secure entrance
✔️ Renovated special education offices
✔️ Gym floor replacement
✔️ Improved drop-off/pick-up area with new canopy, sidewalks, and railings
✔️ Playground upgrades with turf, shade, and accessible equipment
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/k-TFBmuSMB0?si=HDKeImvzHLu3jRyJ
More school highlight videos will be shared soon — stay tuned!
➡️ Learn more about the 2025 Shawnee Heights Bond at: www.usd450.net
Let’s give a round of applause 👏 to the team that keeps Shawnee Heights rolling every single day! From early-morning routes to after-school drop-offs, our drivers, mechanics, and transportation staff go the extra mile to make sure students are transported to and from school safely. ☀️🌧️❄️
Pictured are just a few of our amazing Transportation Team members. We appreciate all of our transportation staff for keeping our district on the road to success! 🚍💙
#SchoolTransportationAppreciationDay #ThankYou #KeepOnRolling
Join us this evening for a community Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Meggers to learn more about the Shawnee Heights Bond on the November 4, 2025, ballot.
📅 Date: October 14, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Shawnee Heights Middle School (4335 SE Shawnee Heights Rd)
Can’t make it tonight? One more Town Hall Meeting is scheduled:
📅 October 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Shawnee Heights Elementary School
Details about the bond are available on our website: www.usd450.net
We hope to see you there!
🗳️ Tomorrow, October 14th, is the last day to register to vote or update your registration before the November 4th election.
Make sure your voice is heard — registering only takes a few minutes!
👉 Register or update here: https://vote.gov/register/kansas
#VoteReady #YourVoiceMatters
Join us in celebrating Mitchell Spade, Physics Teacher at Shawnee Heights High School, and LesLee Nelson, 1st-grade Teacher at Tecumseh South Elementary! These outstanding educators inspire students, build community, and embody the heart of Shawnee Heights. ❤️
Best of luck to both as they move forward in the Kansas Teacher of the Year selection process! 🍎✨
#ShawneeHeightsProud #TOY
🚧 2025 Bond Proposal – Berryton Elementary 🚧
We’re continuing our series of short videos highlighting the proposed updates at each of our six schools. This week’s feature: Berryton Elementary.
🏫 Highlights include:
✔️ Renovated classrooms and offices
✔️ Additional classroom space to support learning needs
✔️ Restroom renovations and cafeteria expansion
✔️ Expanded parking and improved drop-off/pick-up areas
✔️ Playground improvements with turf, shade, and accessible equipment
🎥 Watch Here
More school highlight videos will be shared soon — stay tuned!
➡️ Learn more about the 2025 Shawnee Heights Bond at: www.usd450.net
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
Today, we celebrate the coaches who guide, motivate, and inspire our student-athletes, both on and off the field. From early morning practices to late-night games, their dedication helps our T-Birds grow in skill, teamwork, and character.
💙 Thank you, coaches, for the countless hours you pour into our students and programs.
#CoachAppreciation #TBirdPride
We’re grateful for the incredible team that keeps our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly. From early mornings to late nights, they work so our students and staff can shine.
💙 Thank you to our custodians and maintenance staff for your dedication and hard work!
📸 Here are just a few of the hardworking members of our custodian and maintenance team in action!
#ThankYou
🗓✨ Mark your calendars! ✨🗓
From student showcases to community fun, you won’t want to miss these upcoming events:
💻 Girl Code
🤼 Thunderbird Wrestling Club Parent Night
🎶 SHHS Band Craft Fair & Food Trucks
👻 SHHS Orchestra Haunted Corn Maze
🎃 FFA Trunk or Treat
Check out all the details on our Community Opportunities page and join us in supporting our students and community. ❤️💙
👉 https://bit.ly/SHCommOpp
🚧 2025 Bond Proposal – Shawnee Heights Middle School 🚧
We’re sharing a series of short videos highlighting the proposed updates at each of our six schools. First up: Shawnee Heights Middle School.
🏫 Highlights include:
✔️ A new 6th grade addition to ease crowding in elementary schools
✔️ Renovated classrooms, science labs, and program spaces
✔️ An auxiliary gym
✔️ Parking and traffic improvements
🎥 Watch Here
More videos for each school will be posted soon — stay tuned!
➡️ Learn more about the 2025 Shawnee Heights Bond at: www.usd450.net
Join us this evening for a community Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Meggers to learn more about the Shawnee Heights Bond on the November 4, 2025, ballot.
📅 Date: September 29, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Berryton Elementary School - Cafeteria (2921 SE 69th Street, Berryton, KS)
Can’t make it tonight? Two more Town Hall Meetings are scheduled:
📅 October 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Shawnee Heights Middle School
📅 October 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Shawnee Heights Elementary School
Details about the bond are available on our website: www.usd450.net
We hope to see you there!
Reminder: No school for students on Monday, September 29, 2025. This is a professional development day for our staff. We hope you have a fantastic weekend!
🍳 The Shawnee Heights Public Schools Foundation will host its Annual Foundation Breakfast on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. in the Shawnee Heights High School commons.
This special event showcases the incredible ways Foundation support helps Shawnee Heights educators bring new ideas to life, sparking creativity, inspiring curiosity, and enhancing learning for our students. 🌟
📌 Registration is open now! The deadline to reserve your seat is October 6, 2025.
👉 https://givebutter.com/2025FoundationBreakfast
