Board of Education Meeting tonight, April 15, at 7:00 pm at Shawnee Heights Elementary School. SHES will be giving their Site Council report.
Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
Don't forget to check out our Community Opportunities page and explore all the community activities, events, and resources shared with the district for our families! There are youth football, STEM camps & Ag Adventure opportunities. Check it out: https://bit.ly/494sUFP
🌱🎉 **Mark Your Calendars!** 🎉🌱
We're just 3 weeks away from a very special day at Shawnee Heights! Join us for the grand opening of the Thunderbird Greenhouse on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm.
📍 **Location:** Behind the high school - Follow the signs on the south side of the building.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the greenhouse and understand its role in enhancing our students' learning experiences. Take a guided tour of the greenhouse, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with our community. Plus, we'll have a special gift for each attendee while supplies last!
Don't miss out - mark your calendar and join us for "Growth and Gatherings" this May Day!
🌿 We look forward to growing our future together! See you there! 🌿
Event page: https://fb.me/e/5iJHNSQvz
Thanks to all who volunteered and presented for Future U! 8th graders explored Reality U, heard from career speakers, and gained insights on transitions and financial planning through engaging mock scenarios. Your involvement made this experience invaluable for our students!
🌒✨ Students had a blast experiencing the solar eclipse today! All eyes (with eclipse glasses) were on the sky, watching in awe and gaining a live lesson in astronomy. 🌟🔭
Today, we celebrated two extraordinary educators, Ben Eckelberry and Karen Stockwell-Withers, at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2 Banquet. 🎉 Congratulations to Ben Eckelberry, 1st-grade teacher at Tecumseh North Elementary, for being named the Region 2 Elementary Finalist! 🌟 Mr. Eckelberry is one of eight finalists who will compete for the Kansas Teacher of the Year to be announced in September! 🏆🍎
📚 Catch up on the latest district developments, 👥 leadership updates, and 🎓 educational insights in our 3rd Quarter District Newsletter. 🌟 https://www.smore.com/n/6njr2u
🚌 Join our team! 🚍 We're seeking School Bus Drivers to provide safe travels 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
🎉 Update Alert! 🎉 Our roster of extraordinary teachers competing for America's Favorite Teacher just got bigger! Ms. Hill at Shawnee Heights Elementary, Ms. Deghand at Berryton Elementary, and Ms. Seel at Shawnee Heights Middle School are joining the ranks.✨ Every vote is a step closer to victory - let's make it count for them! 🗳️💖
👉 Vote Mrs. Seel: https://bit.ly/SeelAFT
👉 Vote Mrs. Hill: https://bit.ly/HillAFT
👉 Vote Mrs. Deghand: https://bit.ly/DeghandAFT
👉 Vote Mrs. Hobby: https://bit.ly/HobbyAFT
👉 Vote Mr. Yulich: https://bit.ly/YulichAFT
👉 Vote Mrs. Wolferts: https://bit.ly/WolfertsAFT
There are over 62,000 teachers in the competition. The winner gets $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and a feature in Readers Digest.
Vote for one, or vote for all. You can vote on each day of the competition. The first cut will be made today, April 4th, at 9 pm. 💙
#ShawneeHeightsPride #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteNow
📚💫 It's School Librarian Day! Thank you for being our guardians of tales, mentors, and the guiding stars of our educational adventures. Your dedication lights the way for our literary journeys. 🌟 #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay
🌟Three of our very own superheroes have entered a competition to become America's Favorite Teacher! 📚✨ Mrs. Hobby at Shawnee Heights High School, Mr. Yulich at Tecumseh North Elementary, and Mrs. Wolferts at Tecumseh North Elementary. If you have experienced the positive impact of their dedication, now is the moment to show your support! 🏆
👉 Vote Mrs. Hobby: https://bit.ly/HobbyAFT
👉 Vote Mr. Yulich: https://bit.ly/YulichAFT
👉 Vote Mrs. Wolferts: https://bit.ly/WolfertsAFT
There are over 62,000 teachers in the competition. The winner gets $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and a feature in Readers Digest.
Vote for one, or vote for all. You can vote on each day of the competition. The first cut will be made tomorrow, April 4th, at 9 pm. 💙 #ShawneeHeightsPride #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteNow
🎉 It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Let's give a massive shoutout to the paras who improve our schools daily. Their dedication, support, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heroes our students need. 📚❤️
#ParaprofessionalAppreciation 👏
🎉 The 20th Annual Heights on Display 🏫 is happening this coming Monday, April 8, from 5-8 pm. This event is a spectacular opportunity for everyone to peek inside the school building and see the wonders of academics and extracurriculars in full swing. 📚🎨🎻 We've got an array of activities from musical performances 🎶 to visual art displays 🖼 to a captivating forensics showcase 🔍. Brimming with arts and crafts for sale 🛍 and club and classroom displays, it's an event you don't want to miss out on.
Hungry? No time to make dinner? 🍽 Come indulge in the delicious food truck fare 🚚 and support our orchestra! 🎵 We hope to see you there!
#HeightsOnDisplay #SchoolExtravaganza #SupportTheArts #FoodTruckFiesta #CommunityEngagement
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Karen Bramlage, a cherished former music teacher at BES, who dedicated 18 years to the district until 2020. Our deepest sympathies go to her family and friends. Her obit: https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/275894/Karen-Bramlage/Dove-KS
April celebrates the transformative power of Occupational Therapy! Big cheers to our OT team for guiding our students to shine. Their skill and care light up our schools every day. Happy #OccupationalTherapyMonth! 🙌👩⚕️📘
Board of Education Meeting tonight, April 1, at 7:00 pm at Shawnee Heights Middle School Library. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🌟 Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment is Here! 🌟
Is your child stepping into their big Kindergarten adventure this Fall? If they'll be 5 by August 31, 2024, now's the time to register! Ensure you're in the loop to attend the Kindergarten Visit. 📚✨Call today to secure their spot! 📞
🎨 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
