🎉 Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
We’re sending a big THANK YOU to our incredible paras who make a difference in our schools every single day. From academic support to emotional encouragement, you help our students shine. 🌟
Pictured here are just a few of our incredible team members — we are grateful for all of our Paras across the district. 🌟
Drop a 💬 below to show your appreciation, or give a shout-out to a Para who deserves some extra love today! #ThankYouParas
🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨
Our Community Opportunity page is full of events and programs for students and families — from college and career fairs to concerts and summer camps! Find out about👮♂️ Shawnee Co. Sheriff's Youth Academy 2025, 🎶 The Driver Era performance at K-State, and more!
📲 Check it out on your school’s website under the News Section “Community Opportunity” and stay in the loop! https://bit.ly/SHCommOpp
It's Occupational Therapy Appreciation Day! 💙 This team's care, creativity, and support help our students grow in confidence and independence every day. #OTAppreciationDay
We were honored to welcome the KTOY team on Friday! 🎉 It was a great opportunity to highlight the work happening in our schools and the power of passionate educators across Kansas. We appreciate the chance to show why we’re so proud of Shawnee Heights! 🍎📚 #KTOY
📰 Read the latest Shawnee Heights USD 450 newsletter here: https://shawneeheightsusd450.edurooms.com/engage/shawnee-heights-usd-450/newsletters/district-newsletter-24-25-school-year-issue3
In our third issue of the 2024-25 district newsletter, you will find:
📬 A message from Superintendent Meggers.
❄️ Calendar adjustment for snow days.
🔄 Updated student transfer procedures.
🌟 Our latest Spotlight Award recipient.
🏫 A facilities study update.
✈️ A Shawnee Heights student’s spring break adventure in Europe.
Exciting news! One of our Teachers made it to the next round! Avery Ayers-Berry is currently in 8th place in her group for America’s Favorite Teacher. This places her in the TOP 25K. Let's help her climb even higher, she'll need to be in the Top 5 in her group to move on! Show your support and help a Kansas teacher be recognized. Vote daily to keep Avery in the running! This round of voting ends Thursday, March 27th! Vote here: https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/avery-2
Join us tonight, March 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Tecumseh North Elementary for the Board of Education meeting. Tecumseh North will be presenting their site council report.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📢 Reminder: There is no school for students starting tomorrow, March 14th – March 21st for Spring Break! 🌸☀️ Enjoy the break, and we’ll see students back on Monday, March 24, 2025!
This week, we celebrate our incredible school Social Workers! 💙❤️ Their dedication, compassion, and support make a lasting impact on our students and families. Help us thank them for the many ways they help our school community thrive! #SchoolSocialWorkWeek #ThankYou
📣 Let's support our amazing teachers! 📣
We’re excited to share that TWO of our incredible Shawnee Heights teachers are competing in the America’s Favorite Teacher contest! 🏆👏 They need your votes to advance, and with only two days left—every vote counts!
🗳 Voting ends this Thursday, March 6th! Click the links below to vote for our outstanding educators:
🔹 Mrs. Ayers-Berry – https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/avery-2
🔹 Mr. Hampton – https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/russell-hampton
Show your support and help shine a spotlight on the dedication and passion our teachers bring to Shawnee Heights! 💙❤️ #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteForOurTeacher
Join us tonight, at 7:00 PM, at the SHHS for the Board of Education meeting. At 5:30 PM - the board will have a work session. The Live broadcast of the regular meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📢 Facilities Planning Update 🎥
Our Facilities Steering Committee has been hard at work evaluating district needs and exploring options for future improvements. In their final meeting, they toured Shawnee Heights Elementary, reviewed key facility priorities, and considered potential bond options.
🎬 Watch the update: https://youtu.be/OAD7Dy2y2Xg
Your support is key as we plan for the future of Shawnee Heights! 💙
🎉 Congratulations to Mitch Spade for receiving a Spotlight Award! 🎉
Mr. Spade is a Science Teacher at SHHS, and one of the special things he does is set the tone for freshmen with his energy and enthusiasm as a Link Crew sponsor, making their transition to high school fun and welcoming!
Beyond Link Crew, he teaches Physics and coaches JV soccer—always putting students first. We’re proud to recognize him with this well-deserved Spotlight Award! 👏
💡 Want to recognize a Shawnee Heights staff member who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for a Spotlight Award through our USD 450 Spotlight Award Nomination Form https://bit.ly/USD450Spotlight – we’re all about celebrating those who make a difference! 🌠
#ShawneeHeightsProud #SpotlightAward #ItsAGreatDayToBeATbird
After assessing the conditions, we plan to return to school tomorrow. The biggest concern remains the frigid morning temperatures, so please ensure your student is dressed warmly. If you believe the conditions are unsafe for your student to attend, you are welcome to keep them home - be sure to notify the school as you normally would. Thank you for your flexibility and support. Please stay safe and warm; we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
❄️ Another Snow Day! ❄️
Winter strikes again! Due to the weather conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Enjoy the extra day to sleep in, sip hot cocoa, and perfect your snowball-throwing skills. ☃️
Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️
Join us tonight, February 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Berryton Elementary library for the Board of Education meeting. Berryton will be presenting their site council report.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📢 Don't forget to check out our Community Opportunities page! 🌟
Right now, you’ll find:
✅ SCPR Youth Sports
✅ A Clinical Trial for Bearded Dragons🦎
✅ 2025 Youth Artist Awards 🎨
✅ FEMA Youth Preparedness Council
…and more! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SHCommOpp
#CommunityOpportunities
Due to the anticipated winter weather conditions, there will be no school for Shawnee Heights USD 450 tomorrow, February 12, 2025.
❄️ Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled for February 12th and 13th will be held virtually. Please watch for a message from your student's school or teacher with links to join your conference. If you are unable to attend virtually, please contact your teacher for alternative arrangements.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we will see students back at school on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. ⛄
📢 Parent/Teacher Conferences 📢
🗓 PreK-6th Grade: Tonight, February 11, 2025
🗓 7th-12th Grade: Tomorrow evening, February 12, 2025
🗓 All Grades: Thursday, February 13
💡 Reminder: No school for students February 13-18, 2025. Classes resume on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
We look forward to connecting with families and sharing student progress!
📢 The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved at Monday's Board meeting! 🎉
The Year-At-A-Glance document is now on our district and school websites under the Calendars section. We'll be working to add the dates to all our online calendars soon!
📅 Check it out here: https://5il.co/370px
#USD450 #SchoolCalendar #PlanAhead
