Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 - Preparing Students of Today for the Opportunity of Tomorrow

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!

📢 Friendly Reminder! 📆 Next week, students have 3 days off from school: 🚫 Monday, Feb 19 - No School for Staff and Students 🚫 Thursday, Feb 22 - No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences) 🚫 Friday, Feb 23 - No School for Staff and Students 🤝 Don't forget about Parent/Teacher Conferences happening throughout the week, from Feb 20th to 22nd. Reach out to your school if you haven't scheduled your conference yet! 🗓️✨ #SchoolUpdates #ParentTeacherConferences

🚌 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, February 12, at 7:00 pm at Berryton Elementary School. Berryton will be giving their Site Council report. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda

📚 Reminder: No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024! 🗓️ This is a professional development day for our staff. 🌟 Enjoy the long weekend and come back refreshed on Tuesday! 🍎 #ProfessionalDevelopment #LongWeekend

🌟 Celebrating National School Counseling Appreciation Week! Our dedicated counselors make a profound impact, shaping student experiences beyond academics. Let's take a moment to express gratitude for their unwavering support and positive influence. Thank you! 🎉 #NSCW24

👑 Don't miss the epic drama! 🎭 Shawnee Heights Middle School presents "Game of Tiaras" on Feb 9th & 10th at SHHS Auditorium. 🤯 $3.00 tickets available at SHMS office or the door. Brace yourself for a hilarious fusion of Game of Thrones and Shakespearean tragedy! 🎟️ #SHMSDrama

🌟 Huge THANK YOU to our amazing community and the incredible AZURA Credit Union! 🌟Every purchase made with a Shawnee Heights Community Impact Card means 5 cents donated to us. In 2023, AZURA's generosity totaled $7,333.60! 🎉 Learn more at AzuraCU.com/thunderbird #Community

Exciting opportunity at Shawnee Heights Elementary! 🍎✨ We're looking for a dynamic 6th-grade teacher to join our team starting February 26, 2024. 📚💫 Ready to make a difference? Apply today at https://bit.ly/3HGFZKc ! 🌟 #Education #JobOpportunity #JoinUsNow

Special Board of Education Meeting tonight, Jan 25, at 7:00 pm in the SHMS Library. KASB will present the Superintendent Characteristic survey and focus group results. The meeting will not be broadcast. All are welcome to join in person. Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda

🎉 It's School Board Appreciation Month! 🏫 Huge shoutout to our dedicated Board Members for their tireless commitment to our district. Thank you for your passion and hard work! 👏 #SchoolBoardAppreciation #Gratitude 📚

Board of Education Meeting tonight, January 22, at 7:00 pm at the Shawnee Heights High School Auditorium. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda

🌟Don't forget to check our Community Opportunity page! New Utility information and Application Assistance Workshops have been added. Visit 👉 https://www.usd450.net/article/868234 #Community

🎓 Calling all Shawnee Heights Seniors! 🎓 The SHPSF has just updated their scholarships and are ready for you to apply! 🌟 Visit www.shawneeheightsfoundation.net and click on Scholarships to explore the incredible opportunities waiting for you. 🚀

Quick reminder! KASB, in partnership with our district, is running a short online survey. Share your thoughts on the qualities you'd like to see in a new superintendent. It takes about five minutes and closes on January 19, 2024. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/USD450SS

🌨️ Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled tomorrow, January 16, 2024, due to the extremely cold temperatures and deteriorating travel conditions. Stay safe, stay warm, and have a fantastic day! ❄️

Congratulations to these Shawnee Heights Elementary students for being winners of the LTD 2024 Essay Competition! In the 3rd-4th grade category - Cambria (1st place), Kayden (2nd place), Annastyn (3rd place). In the 5th-6th grade category - Lillya (3rd place).

🎉 Congrats to Loralai Dickson for securing 1st place in the 11-12th category of the 2024 MLK Art Competition! 🏆🎨 The recognition occurred this morning at the New Mount Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, where Loralai's outstanding artistic achievements were celebrated. 🌟👏

🗞 Dive into the latest updates and highlights in our 2nd Quarter District Newsletter. 🌐 Check it out here: https://www.smore.com/xewf0 #DistrictNews 🎉

📢 Friendly reminder: No school on Monday, January 15th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy the long weekend! 🌟 #MLKDay