🎨 Exciting News for Art Lovers! 🌟 SHHS has established the National Art Honor Society. This marks a monumental step in nurturing the talents of our students and fostering a community of young artists passionate about making their mark in the world of art.
Meet our pioneering members and leaders:
Katie Eller, President
Lorelai Dickson, Vice President
Bigitte Therooff, Secretary
Isabel McBeth, Treasurer
Paige Lindercratz, Actives Chair
Cooper Brown
Zoë Billau
Ava Mortier
Nora Jones
Together, they're set to embark on a journey of artistic exploration, community engagement, and personal growth.
#ArtEducation #NationalArtHonorSociety #StudentLeadership #CreativeMinds
🎨 Congratulations to Katie Eller from SHHS! Her piece, "Missing Sisters," earned a prestigious spot in the 2024 NAHS/NJAHS Juried Exhibition. With over 2,700 submissions nationwide, Katie's work stood out, making her the sole representative from Kansas in this elite virtual showcase.
Check out the Virtual Gallery to explore more of the exhibition's captivating pieces. https://bit.ly/43Op5Ul 🖼️✨
But that's not all! Katie has also been awarded the 2024 Harry Hart Memorial Senior Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is a tribute to the legacy of Harry Hart, a beloved Kansas Art Education Association member.
#GreatDayToBeATBird #ArtExcellence #ScholarshipWinner #KansasPride #ArtEducation
Thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement at the State JAG-K Career Development Conference! Our middle school stars, Avary, Ashlyn, and Makynzie, showcased their brilliance by securing 2nd place 🥈 in the Business Plan category. 🌟 #FutureLeaders #JAGKSuccess #EmpoweringYouth
🌸 SHHS Choraliers shined at the State Board of Ed. meeting this Spring Break! 🎶 Witness our choir's passion and talent in a historic performance at the capital. Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBZ8On6_eO4&t=14357s
Don't forget to dive into our Community Opportunities page and explore all the community activities, events, and resources shared with the district for our families! Find an upcoming egg hunt, tax filing info, an FBI Teen Academy, and more. Check it out: https://bit.ly/494sUFP
🏀Join us for an evening of entertainment at SHES' annual intramural basketball tournament on March 21st from 5:00 - 7:30pm! 🍔🌮 Food trucks will spice up the night, so leave the cooking to us! 💙 All proceeds support scholarships for Shawnee Heights seniors who attended SHES.🌟
🚌 Join our team! 🚍 We're hiring School Bus Drivers to ensure safe journeys for our students! 📞 Call 785-379-5820 or apply online at https://bit.ly/USD450BusDriver. Make a difference in a child's day! 🎒 #NowHiring #SchoolBusDriver #JoinOurTeam #ApplyNow
Board of Education Meeting tonight, March 18, at 7:00 pm at Tecumseh North Elementary School. TNorth will be giving their Site Council report. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🍎✨ Calling all passionate educators! 📚👩🏫 We're on the lookout for substitute teachers to join our team! If you love inspiring minds, creating positive learning experiences, and embracing flexibility, we want YOU! 🌟 Apply today: https://bit.ly/USD450Sub #HiringNow
🎉🌟 THANK YOU SHAWNEE HEIGHTS FAMILY! 🌟🎉 🙌 Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the amazing staff, students, and families, of Shawnee Heights, the Foundation raised over $11,000 with their Major Saver Discount Card Fundraiser! 💙🌟 50% of the sales go right back to the schools! 📚🏫
This morning was extra special as the Foundation had the pleasure of delivering those checks to each of our elementary schools. 🎊✉️ Your hard work and dedication have directly contributed to enhancing educational experiences for our students. 🙏📝 🌟
💙 Thank you for your support! 🚀👏
🎉 Reminder: No school tomorrow, March 8th! 📚 The excitement doesn't end there – No School next week, March 11th - 15th; it's Spring Break! 🌸 Time to recharge, relax, and make some memories! 🌞 #NoSchool #SpringBreak #RestAndRecharge
🐣 🌷 The SHHS Thunderettes are back with the Egg My Yard Fundraiser! 🎉 Let them sprinkle some Easter magic in your yard – register by March 24th! 📆 Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/EggMyYard24 🐰🥚 📩 Questions? Email thunderttesbooster@gmail.com #SHHSThunderettes
🌟 It's National School Social Worker Week! Let's give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible school social workers! 🙌 Their dedication, compassion, and support make our school community stronger. Thank you for making a positive impact every day! 🌟 #SSWWeek #ThankYou
📚 Honored to have Dr. Watson, Commissioner of Ed, visit Shawnee Heights Elementary today for Read Across America Week. He brought the magic of reading to Ms. Befort's class as they continued their lesson of comparing and contrasting different fairy tales. 🌟📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica
🏀Join us for an evening of entertainment at SHES' annual intramural basketball tournament on March 21st from 5:00 - 7:30pm! 🍔🌮 Food trucks will spice up the night, so leave the cooking to us! 💙 All proceeds support scholarships for Shawnee Heights seniors who attended SHES.🌟
Congrats to the Shawnee Heights Bowling Teams!
On Friday, the Boys Bowling team won the 2024 5A State Bowling Championship!
As part of that championship, there were individual medalists:
Caden Cochrane – 3rd Place Individual
Trey Donath – 8th Place Individual
Evan Jones – 9th Place Individual
Henry Schattilly – 18th Place Individual
Outside the top 20 at state were Donovan Davis and Kaden Evans.
Reese Bell represented the Shawnee Heights girls as an individual and finished in 38th place in a field of 72 of the state's top bowlers in 5A.
Photo Credit to TopSports.news, Rick Peterson, and KSHSAA Covered, Brent Maycock, and Scott Paske.
Board of Education Meeting tonight, March 4, at 7:00 pm at the Shawnee Heights Middle School library. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🚌 Join our team! 🚍 We're hiring School Bus Drivers to ensure safe journeys for our students! 📞 Call 785-379-5820 or apply online at https://bit.ly/USD450BusDriver. Make a difference in a child's day! 🎒 #NowHiring #SchoolBusDriver #JoinOurTeam #ApplyNow
Celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Join the Kansas Youth Art Month exhibit at Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, showcasing exceptional artwork from all Kansas schools. Open Feb 27 - Mar 23. Congrats to Kyrsten Babbitt and Levi Morris for representing Shawnee Heights! 🎨 #YAM
A Special BOE meeting is tonight, Feb 19, at 6:00pm. The Board will discuss selection of the Superintendent position for USD 450.
This meeting will be conducted in executive session and will not be broadcast. Stay tuned for an update of the Board's choice following the meeting!
