We will start serving grab and go lunches tomorrow, March 17, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Starlite Skate Rink, Eastgate, Tecumseh United Methodist Church and Shawnee Heights High School. Feeding sites are open to all students in all attendance areas.
Reminder: Board of Education meeting tomorrow, March 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
In order to increase space for social distancing the board meeting has been moved to the South Commons at the high school. the Tecumseh North Site Council presentation has been cancelled.
As of March 13, 2020, the Shawnee County Health Department has ordered all school districts in the county to suspend classroom & extracurricular activities. We have no decision on Boys and Girls Club programs at the moment and are awaiting guidance SCHD. We will keep you posted.
Last week the SHHS Choraliers sang in celebration of "Music in our Schools" month at the Capitol! The Choraliers were invited to sing by Kelly Knedler, Shawnee Heights alumnus and state chairman of Music Advocacy for the Kansas Music Educators Association.
Enjoy Spring Break!
Looking for something to start off your Spring Break? Take a trip to the Topeka Zoo for the "Count The Stripes" event, tomorrow, March 7th. Find out why completing the 2020 Census is important for our community. See details below:
Dr. Seuss week is being celebrated all over the district. Today older students at SHES are being showcased in a Dr. Seuss theater experience for the younger students.
National Youth Art month! Starting with Ms. Hayden's class at Tecumseh North, our artists learned about local artist Shelly Bedsaul. Colored pencils were layered to create a realistic image much like Bedsaul's work. Take a look at the process and a finished piece by Elise.
Dr. Stessman addressed high school students this morning on alcohol education.
Find the district newsletter at: https://www.usd450.net/community/district-newsletter
In this issue:
Board Update
National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day
Girls Who Code
A Visit From the Tooth Fairy
Reminder: Board of Education meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the PD room at the high school.
It's Social Work Week and we would like to thank our social workers for everything they do for our Shawnee Heights students and community.
Family Service and Guidance is offering a "Helping Your Child Conquer Anxiety" workshop, Thursday, March 12th. Find more information in the flyer below.
Congratulations to LeeAnn Skinner for winning first place in the NASAO (National Association of State Aviation Officials) art contest! She will be recognized during Aviation Day at the Capitol and her painting will go to nationals in Washington DC. Are you seeing this talent!?!👇
SHMS is presenting "Bestest Bedtime Stories" this Friday and Saturday! See details below:
Communities are stronger and schools are better when we all work together to support public education. Join us for Public Schools Week, Feb. 24-28, 2020. #PublicSchoolProud #PSW20 www.publicschoolproud.org
We know your little one is growing too fast but it may be time to register them for kindergarten! If your child will be turning 5 before August 31, 2020 it's time to register them for Kindergarten Round-Up. Call your school's office for more information. Not sure what school to call? Click here to check your attendance boundary: https://www.usd450.net/district/usd-450-boundary-map
Congratulations to all of our King and Queen of Courts candidates. Faith Childs, Allie Fulks, Jaycee Ginter, McKenna Orton, Patricia Jones, Drew Buchanan, Bryce Cook, Bronze Constantino, Colton Thompson, and Ryan Good. We hope everyone has fun and stays safe tonight!
Save the Date! Pre K - 6th graders and their families are invited to our first annual Elementary Wellness Night on April 16th from 6-8pm. See details below:
An amazing learning opportunity for our young leaders at the Junior League of Topeka Capital Impact conference. Speakers included Coach Parks, Mrs. Diederich (Seaman Middle school principal), Lindsey Labahn (Bajillion), and Mayor De La Isla.
