Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We are grateful for the Law Enforcement staff here at Shawnee Heights who work to keep us safe daily.
What a fantastic way to start second semester. This morning the Kansas Commissioner of Education, Dr. Watson, made a phone call to one of our Teachers, Heidi Jo Hayen, to announce that she is a 2023 Kansas Horizon Award Winner!
Watch the call 👉 https://youtu.be/Q8H7mlOqeSM
REMINDER! All classes resume tomorrow, January 5th 2023. We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful winter break.
Check out this article in the Cap-Journal, "Why a Shawnee Heights 1st grader is eating more broccoli and other New Year's resolutions" https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/education/2023/01/01/shawnee-heights-usd-450-students-share-new-years-resolutions/69758996007/
Winter Break starts tomorrow! No School December 22, 2022 - January 4, 2023. Classes Resume January 5, 2023. The District Office will be closed from December 22, 2022 - January 2, 2023. Stay safe and warm, and have a wonderful holiday!
What would it be like to have a new middle school? SHMS students imagined just that in their engineering class this semester. Students presented their research and floor designs for a middle school building during an open house last week.
Board of Education Meeting tonight, December 19th at 7:00 pm in the SHHS PD Room. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
We're hiring for the 2023-24 school year! Open positions include SHHS Spanish Teacher, SHHS Vocational Agriculture Teacher, and TNES English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher. Apply today at: https://www.usd450.net/page/employment
SHMS held their first I&I Ceremony to celebrate students' involvement in the JAG-K Program. JAG-K allows students to explore career opportunities and practice soft skills to prepare for post-secondary education, military service, or right into the workforce following graduation.
Congratulations to our first Spotlight Awardee, Sharon Covert!
Check out this article on Mrs. Covert and watch a video of her receiving the district's new Spotlight Award!
https://www.usd450.net/article/939456
Believe it or not, it's time for students to start thinking about their plans for the next school year! Mrs. Esquibel and Mr. West spoke to 7th-grade students about choosing courses to align with what they may want to study in high school and beyond.
SHOUT OUT to Sophomore Jac Carlson for passing the Microsoft Office Specialist Word & PowerPoint Certification! After a few more courses, he will be a CTE Pathway Completer in either Programming & Software Development or Web & Digital Communications.
December's Real World Parenting topic is "Eating Disorders." FSGC will host a Q&A session on Thursday, December 15, from 6:30 - 7:30p.m via Zoom. See the flyer below for more information and how to register.
This Friday, December 9th, from 12 pm-4 pm, the Topeka Habitat for Humanity will be distributing Warmer at Home Winterization Kits. The kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Topeka Habitat ReStore. See additional details in the flyer below.
Congratulations to TWO of our music educators for being awarded by NEKMEA! Ryan Masotto, SHHS Orchestra Teacher, was awarded the Outstanding Music Educator:YOUNG ORCHESTRA and David Wingerson, SHMS Band Teacher, was awarded the Outstanding Music Educator: MIDDLE LEVEL BAND Award!
Board of Education Meeting tonight, December 5th at 7:00 pm in the SHHS PD Room. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
Happy National Special Education Day! Thank you to our staff who teach and support students with special needs.
Tomorrow, December 1, 2022, is the last day for the Major Saver campaign!
Major Saver card purchases help benefit our Shawnee Heights Public Schools Foundation and the schools themselves. Funds raised by this fundraiser go right back into the schools!
Find an elementary student, download the app, or purchase your card online at www.majorsaver.com.
"Five Years in, Shawnee Heights High agriculture program isn't just growing. It's thriving." Check out this awesome article on our high school's FFA program! http://bit.ly/3UhJM4n
The Board had a blast learning about the partnership between Tecumseh South Elementary and the Kansas Children's Discovery Center. Tecumseh South hosted a Family Night last Monday that included activities provided by the Discovery Center!
