New camps have been added to our summer camp list! ☀️
🏀 Youth Basketball Camp
🏐 Volleyball Camp
🤼 Youth Wrestling Camp
🎶 Choir Camp
Be sure to check these out along with all the other great camps and activities available this summer!
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Between graduation, promotions, field days, assemblies, retirement celebrations, school tours, and so many other end-of-year traditions, these last few weeks have been filled with unforgettable moments across our district.
As students head into summer break, we want to thank our staff, families, and community for another incredible year of learning, growth, and support for our students.
Stay safe, have fun, and have a wonderful summer, T-Birds! ☀️
Join us tonight, May 19, 2026, at 6:30 pm in the Shawnee Heights High School South Commons for our District's Retiree Celebration. The Board Meeting will start at 7:00 pm, where the Board of Education will recognize our retirees. The broadcast will start at 7:00 pm.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
We appreciate all you do for our students, staff, and families!
#SLPAppreciationDay
The Class of 2026 took a walk down memory lane this week as graduating seniors returned to their elementary schools for the annual Grad Walks tradition.
Seniors walked the halls of their former schools while current elementary students and staff lined the hallways to cheer them on and celebrate their accomplishments. The event continues to be a meaningful moment for both graduating seniors and younger students, who get a glimpse of what their own future can hold.
Find the complete photo album at: 2026 Grad Walks
Reminder: The 2026 Graduation Ceremony is this Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:00 am. Watch Live at: SHHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony
Students have been designing and testing straw rockets while learning how small adjustments can impact performance. From changing the weight to adjusting fin size and shape, students have been experimenting, testing, and making improvements along the way.
Tomorrow is the big launch day as they find out whose rocket will travel the farthest. Good luck to all of our future engineers and scientists! 👏
📣 Shawnee Heights USD 450 is hiring!
We are currently seeking a Director of Business & Finance to join our team and help support the financial operations that keep our schools running strong for students, staff, and families.
This leadership position plays an important role in budgeting, financial planning, and supporting the long-term success of our district. If you are passionate about public education and making an impact behind the scenes, we encourage you to apply.
Applications close May 25, 2026.
Learn more and apply at: https://shawneeheights.tedk12.com/hire
#NowHiring #EducationCareers #SchoolFinance #PublicEducation #ShawneeHeights #USD450
We are proud of all our students for their effort and for cheering each other on throughout the meet. Great job!!
Today marks an exciting milestone in our 2025 Bond project journey as work officially began on the playground at Berryton Elementary this morning!
While there has been a great deal of planning, design work, and preparation happening behind the scenes since the successful bond election last November, today is the first visible sign of progress our community can see in action.
We are incredibly grateful to our community for your support and investment in Shawnee Heights, and we look forward to sharing progress along the way. Learn more about the bond projects on our website: Bond Info 2025 https://www.usd450.net/o/shawnee-heights-district/page/facility-study-information
Now in its third year, Unified Field Day continues to focus on accessibility, inclusion, and making sure every student has the opportunity to participate, succeed, and feel valued. Throughout the day, students enjoyed activities designed with a wide range of accommodations and modifications, including adaptive equipment, sensory stations, adjusted-height basketball goals, larger volleyballs and soccer balls, and more.
Events like this take an incredible team effort, and we want to extend a huge thank-you to all the teachers, paras, staff members, volunteers, and organizers who helped make the day possible. Your dedication and commitment to our students helped create a day filled with joy for everyone involved.
From bandages and ice packs to managing medications and health plans, our Health Team helps to keep our students healthy and ready to learn.
Help us thank our Health Team for the compassion and care they bring to Shawnee Heights! ❤️🩵 #SchoolNurseAppreciationDay
This morning, our Admin team, Board of Education members, and Foundation members greeted staff and served cinnamon rolls as a small thank you for everything they do.
From building relationships with students to creating meaningful learning experiences, our teachers and staff show up each day with care, commitment, and dedication. We are grateful for the impact they make across our district and our community!
Join us tonight, May 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Shawnee Heights High School for the Board of Education meeting.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
Whether supporting students and staff or managing day-to-day operations, their impact is felt in every hallway and classroom across our district.
From early mornings to late nights, and yes, even the weekends, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, and staff. We appreciate all that you do, today and every day.
#ThankAPrincipal
Thank you for the countless ways you support our schools each day. We appreciate you!
#SchoolLunchHeroes
Organized by SHES teacher Dana Hill, students rotated through interactive sessions covering robotics, solar and renewable energy, circuits, coal generation, power delivery, and nuclear generation.
Thank you to Evergy's staff for helping our students have a POWERful learning experience that sparks curiosity!
Today is Administrative Professional Appreciation Day! They may have a few different titles, but we like to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly!
From welcoming families and supporting staff to keeping everything organized, their work makes a difference in every building.
Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and the care you bring to our schools. We appreciate you today and every day!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
This morning, students stepped into the role of teacher and gave staff a firsthand look at the engaging learning happening across classrooms. It was a great opportunity for teachers to see what students are learning in other classes while also being reminded of what it feels like to be a student again.
And yes, along the way, we heard a few students say, “Wait… is this what it’s like to be a teacher?!” 😄
A fun and meaningful way to learn from each other.
Join us tonight, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Shawnee Heights Elementary for the Board of Education meeting. SHES will be presenting their site council report.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
Reminder: No school on Friday, April 17, and Monday, April 20, 2026. We’ll see students back in class on Tuesday. Enjoy the weekend!