🦃🍂Thanksgiving break begins! No school tomorrow, Wed, Nov 27, 2024, through Fri, Nov 29, 2024. We're thankful for our amazing Shawnee Heights family. Enjoy your break, recharge, and have some pie! 🥧 We'll see you back at school on Mon, Dec 2, 2024. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
🎉 Today is Substitute Appreciation Day, and we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who step in to ensure learning never skips a beat!
Our substitutes are flexible, dedicated, and essential to our schools' success. We couldn't do it without them! 🏫💙
Here are just a few of our fantastic substitutes in action, and be sure to #ThankASub for everything they do to support our students and staff. 👏
#SubstituteAppreciationDay #TeamShawneeHeights
📢 We're Hiring! Join Team Shawnee Heights!
We're hiring for the following positions:
🧑🏫 Spanish Teacher
📚 6th Grade Teacher
🤝 Paraprofessional
🧹 Night Custodian
🍎 Substitute Teacher
🚌 School Bus Driver
🚨 ...and more! Explore all available opportunities and apply today: https://bit.ly/USD450Jobs
Be a part of a supportive, dynamic team where you can make a difference every day. 💙 #TeamShawneeHeights #WeAreHiring
🎉 Huge congratulations to Mrs. Laurie Crimmins! 🎉
Today, the Kansas School Counseling Association recognized Mrs. Crimmins as a finalist for Kansas Counselor of the Year.
Her dedication to our students and the impact she makes in our community are nothing short of incredible. 🥳
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Crimmins and her well-deserved recognition. We are so proud to have her as part of the T-Bird family!
#CounselorOfTheYearFinalist #TbirdPride #ItsAGreatDayToBeATBird
Join us tonight, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Tecumseh South Elementary Library for the Board of Education meeting. Tecumseh South will be presenting their site council report.
A work session will begin at 5:30 PM for the Board to continue discussing facility needs. At 6:30 PM, Tecumseh South will give a tour of their Mustang Ranch. The live broadcast will begin at 7:00 PM with the start of the regular Board of Education meeting.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🚨 The Shawnee Heights Public Schools Foundation Major Saver Fundraiser is LIVE! 🚨
From November 13th to December 3rd, help your student raise funds for Shawnee Heights schools by sharing their digital fundraiser link with friends and family.
Major Saver cards are DIGITAL this year! Powered by MoneyDolly, digital cards are $15 and once purchases are live on your phone—so you'll never miss a deal.
Don't have an elementary student? No problem! Connect with a Shawnee Heights family to purchase your Major Saver card and support programs that benefit students across our district.
Let’s make this our best year yet! 💙 #MajorSaver #USD450
🇺🇸 Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. From parades to creative classroom activities, our schools took time over the past few days to recognize and celebrate the heroes who have served our country.
To all veterans in our community and beyond—thank you for your dedication and courage. We are forever grateful. #VeteransDay #USD450Cares
🎉 It's National School Psychologist Appreciation Week! 🎉
This week, we're giving a big shoutout to our amazing school psychologists who work tirelessly to support our students' mental health and well-being. Their dedication helps create a safe, positive environment where every student can thrive. 🌟
Join us in thanking our school psychologists for the incredible work they do every day!
#SchoolPsychWeek #ThankYou
🌟 Congratulations to Pam Hook for receiving the first Spotlight Award of the school year! 🎉 Pam’s positivity and dedication have made a huge impact, especially with efforts in recruiting bus drivers to support our district.
We’re grateful for Pam and all she brings to the Shawnee Heights family! ❤️ Help us congratulate Pam in the comments 👇 and let us know who else inspires you in our schools!
💡 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
Board of Education Meeting tonight, November 4, at 7:00 pm in the Shawnee Heights High School PD Room. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📰 The First Quarter Newsletter for the 2024-2025 school year is here! Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Superintendent Reflections
💸 Major Saver Fundraiser
🔒 Security Communication
📊 2024-2025 Budget Info
🌟 Horizon Award Nominees
🏆 Teacher of the Year Nominees
📢 Communication Survey Results
Read the 2024-2025 First Quarter Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/7bjc4
Thank you for staying connected as we celebrate our achievements and keep you informed! #ShawneeHeightsUSD450 #TogetherWeThrive
🌟 Happy Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the amazing work of our instructional coaches! 🙌 Their dedication to supporting our teachers and enhancing student learning makes a huge impact every day. From fostering growth to sharing best practices, we are so grateful for all they do!
Let’s give a big THANK YOU to our Instructional Coaches for their guidance, collaboration, and inspiration. 🎉👏
(Pictured L-R: Jodie Medina, Wendy Lunsford-Baruth, Beth Baldwin, Sheila Lewis, Shannon O'Connor, Stacie Westermann)
#InstructionalCoachAppreciationDay #ThankYou #TeachingExcellence
✨ Lights, Camera, Action! Our halls were packed with so many fun costumes today. 🧙♀️🦸♂️🧛♀️ Don't forget—no school for students tomorrow, November 1, 2024. Our teachers will be busy with a little "learning magic" of their own. ✨📚
Have a safe Halloween night, enjoy the day off, and an extra helping of Halloween candy! 🍬
🎓✨ Our SHHS students had the opportunity to attend Washburn University's Health Professions Day! Senior Ady Gonzales even walked away with a $1,000 scholarship! 💰👏
https://www.wibw.com/2024/10/17/health-professions-day-gives-students-look-washburn-programs/
In addition, our school counselors took students to Washburn Tech's Open House to explore even more career pathways. We're excited to continue providing students with hands-on learning experiences like these in the future!
With healthcare making up 1 in 8 jobs in Kansas, we're proud to help our students discover the opportunities close to home.
#SHHSThunderbirds #FutureHealthPros #WashburnUniversity #WashburnTech #CareerExploration #HealthCareCareers
Visit our Community Opportunities page, availabe on the home page of every district and school website. Check out another 👻 Trick-or-Treat event, 🐴 4-H Enrollment Information, and 🚔 Sheriff Brian Hill presents The K-9 Games! https://bit.ly/494sUFP
🌟 Building character and creativity! 🌟
At Shawnee Heights, all our schools work with the 8 Keys of Excellence, a character education program that helps guide our students toward a positive future filled with confidence, teamwork, leadership, and life principles.
This month, second graders at Tecumseh North embraced the key of "Failure Leads to Success" with a fun challenge—building the tallest paper tower using only paper! 📄✨ No glue, no tape, no staples.
There were some topples, but every misstep taught them valuable lessons about perseverance and success. We're so proud of their creativity and determination! 👏✨
The 8 Keys of Excellence: Integrity, Failure Leads to Success, Speak with Good Purpose, This is It, Commitment, Ownership, Flexibility, and Balance. 💪
We love seeing our students live out the 8 Keys each day!
#8KeysofExcellence #FailureLeadsToSuccess #TecumsehNorthElementary #CharacterEducation #Teamwork #GrowthMindset
🚍 Happy School Transportation Appreciation Day! 🚍
Today, we celebrate the amazing drivers, mechanics, and transportation staff who go the extra mile to ensure our students arrive safely every day. Rain, snow, or shine, their dedication makes all the difference!
Let's show them some love in the comments or with a smile when you see them! 💙💛
Thank you to our incredible transportation team for all you do! 👏👏👏
🎥 Watch our Transporation Appreciation Day dedication video: https://youtu.be/7ZpfxGB1ytY
#SchoolTransportationAppreciationDay #ThankYou
🗓️ Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up! 🗓️
Make sure to mark your calendars and meet with your student’s teachers to stay connected on their progress!
📅 Conference Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 22: 4-8 PM (Grades 7-12)
Wednesday, Oct. 23: 4-8 PM (PreK-6)
Thursday, Oct. 24: All Day (PreK-12)
📌 No School on Thursday, Oct. 24th & Friday, Oct. 25th!
We look forward to seeing you at conferences! 😊 #ParentTeacherConferences
🎃🌽 Get Ready for a Spooky Night! 🌽🎃
Join the Shawnee Heights Orchestra and Drama Club on Friday, October 25th, from 6-10 PM at Shively Farms (5840 SE Croco Rd) for a Haunted Corn Maze! 👻
Not only will you get a fright in the maze, but you’ll also enjoy live music from the Steve Kile Band 🎶 and all the fun Shively Farms has to offer.
✨ Pro Tip: Bring a flashlight for added adventure!
🍿 Snacks & Drinks provided by Poppin’ Squeeze and Unique Treats!
🎟 Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Grab yours now ➡️ https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/shawnee-heights-high-school/66f4409b5eee320e3b2eea5a
We can’t wait to see you there for a night of thrills and fun! 💀🌾 #HauntedCornMaze #ShawneeHeights #SteveKileBand #FallFun #SupportTheArts
🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚸 Let's work together to keep our students safe. Remember always to stop when you see the stop sign extended on a school bus—whether you're behind or approaching from the opposite direction. 🛑 Check out the graphic below to know exactly when to stop.
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BusStopSafety #SafeKidsSafeCommunity
