We hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season! Remember, there is no school December 23, 2021 through January 5, 2022 due Winter Break. Classes will resume on January 6, 2022. Find the Year-At-A-Glance Calendar at: https://www.usd450.net/calendar/year-at-a-glance
Watching our SHHS students read Santa letters to our elementary students warms our hearts!
BOE Meeting tonight, December 20th at 7:00 pm in the SHHS South Commons. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
A reception will be held at 6:30 for Renae Hansen to honor her for her service on the Board of Education.
Join us to honor Renae Hansen for her service on the Shawnee Heights USD 450 Board of Education on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:30pm. The reception will be held in the Shawnee Heights High School - South Commons. The Board meeting will follow.
Great News! Power has been restored at Tecumseh North Elementary School. School will resume as normal tomorrow, December 17, 2021. Thank you for your patience and flexibility throughout this time.
At this time, power has not been restored to Tecumseh North Elementary School. If power is not restored by 5:45AM on December 17, 2021, we will need to cancel classes for Tecumseh North students. In addition, Tecumseh North Staff will have a collaboration/Professional Development day. We will update everyone by 6:00AM on December 17, 2021, on whether classes can resume for the day.
During last night’s storm, we had several district buildings lose power. Power has been restored to all buildings except Tecumseh North Elementary. Due to the power outage in that building, there will be no school for Tecumseh North students today, December 16, 2021. All other schools will be in session.
KSNT came out to film our SHHS Chorliers, Orchestra, and Band students for a Holiday Special! They plan to premier their Holiday special on December 25, 2021 at 11:00am - on FOX 43. That will be 27.2 over air, or channel 6 on Cox. Tune in and watch our students shine!
The Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program helps with rental assistance for families struggling due to COVID-19. Follow this link to find out more information about this program and how to apply: https://shhs.usd450.net/o/shawnee-heights-high-school/article/603850
Olive J. Ubel was a former educator at SHMS teaching Home Economic and Art . Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time. Mrs. Ubel's obituary can be found at: https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/207662/Olive-Ubel/Topeka-KS
FSGC is hosting a free presentation via Zoom on "A Parent's Survival Guide: The Middle School Years" on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Sign up at: https://FSGCmiddle.eventbrite.com
Board of Education Meeting tonight, December 6, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the SHHS Auditorium. Join us or watch at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShawneeHeightsUSD450
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
SHMS will host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on December 11, 2021 at 1:00pm. This clinic will include vaccinations for ages 5 and up. Please follow the link for more for information and to pre-register: https://bit.ly/SHVaccClinic
Last week, 4th graders at TNorth participated in a live mock simulation of the Electoral College. After students cast their votes, they watched and tracked as the votes were counted and reported. As they waited, they experienced election commercials and poll interviews.
Last Bonus Day! Students who turn in 2 additional card sales on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 will earn a Rocket Slinger.
Last day to purchase a Card is December 2nd. Thank you to all who participated!
Phyllis P. Evans was a former educator at SHES and helped to start our district's elementary gifted program. Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this difficult time. Find her obituary at: https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/207039/Phyllis-Evans/Topeka-KS
Another Bonus Day! Students who turn in 3 additional card sales on Monday, November 29, 2021 will earn a Fast Food Squishy!
21 great local offers for only $15
Looking to purchase? Reach out to a USD 450 student or visit www.majorsaver.com.
It's Native American Heritage Day! Students learned about Native American culture this month. Silkey, Gosseck & Fleischer's students researched tribe's location, traditional clothing, housing, and more! Students at the HS attended the Native American Leadership Symposium at KU.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Students, don't forget to ask your family if they would like a Major Saver Card!
21 great local offers for only $15
Looking to purchase? Reach out to a USD 450 student or visit www.majorsaver.com.
