🎓 Thinking About College? 🎓
Check out the upcoming college visits in February! This is a great chance to learn about different schools, programs, and campus life.
📍 Sign up in the Counseling Center (Room 101)! Don’t miss out!
The Annual Jr. Thunderettes Dance Clinic and Performance is approaching, and it's not too late to sign up! All Shawnee Heights USD 450 Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade students are invited to come dance with the Shawnee Heights Dance Teams at their Annual Jr. Thunderettes Clinic and Performance.
Clinic Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Performance Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Arrive at 6:15pm.
For more information and to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-N0HEGhAKHWd-J-R2vsLcL8Ki9kAzigUdJOwo1EQMlJRkzg/viewform
Questions? Contact Coach Roberta Freeman at freemanr@usd450.net
The Fine Arts Department is excited to announce the regional award winners of the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7–12. This year, more than 2,200 artworks were submitted by teens across Eastern Kansas. Four hundred ninety creative teens from Eastern Kansas received regional honors, including Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, and American Visions & Voices nominations. Award recipients’ work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers.
Liam Benz, “Me”, Drawing & Illustration, Gold Key
Liam Benz, “In the Eye”, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key
Lorelai Dickson, “Addiction is a Monster”, Drawing & Illustration, Honorable Mention
Parker Easley, “Wasting Nature”, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key
Paige Lindecrantz, “Poppi”, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key
Isabel McBeth, “Keep Creativity Alive”, Digital Art, Silver key
Isabel McBeth, “skelechic”, Digital Art, Silver key
Isabel McBeth, “HER (Idealized)”, Mixed Media, Honorable Mention
Ilena Sommer, “Nuns”, Mixed Media, Silver Key
The Eastern Kansas Scholastic Artwork Awards will be on exhibition at Mark Arts in Wichita, KS, at 1307 N. Rock Road from Friday, February 7 – Saturday, March 29. Galleries are open to the public 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. The opening reception will be held Friday, February 7, from 4 – 6 p.m. featuring live music. All are welcome!
Scholarship and Award Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The ceremony will feature a keynote speaker, scholarship and cash award information, award recognition, and the College Open House.
🌟 Students of the Month 🌟
Join us in congratulating our Students of the Month: Remy Hossain, Tyler Johnson, Lex Joy, and Miles Coyne! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and positive representation of Shawnee Heights inspire us all. Keep shining bright!
Thank you to Kristen Fisher with Countrywide Realty for supporting these outstanding students with yard signs and gift cards. ❤️
#SHHS #StudentsoftheMonth
Hey Parents, we need your help!!
PTO will be providing pulled pork sandwiches and fixins for the SHHS Teachers & Staff luncheon Thursday, Feb 13th. We are asking parents to donate a variety of sides, salads, desserts, and drinks. Please use the link below to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DACAC23A6FD0-53583723-teachers#/
Please drop off donation items to the main office between Wed. (12-Feb) by 3pm or Thu. (13-Feb) by 10am.
🎉 Congratulations to Brandon Partridge! 🎓 Brandon was recently awarded the YMCA Keeping Our Promise Scholarship, recognizing his commitment to excellence and community service. 🏆 As part of this honor, Brandon and his family received a one-year membership to the YMCA!
🏀🎉 Huge congratulations to KK Emmot for being selected as the Athlete Spotlight by Shelter Insurance! Your hard work and dedication shine on and off the court! Read more about why KK was selected here: https://ksvype.com/featured/shawnee-heights-kk-emmot-athlete-spotlight-presented-by-shelter-insurance-dave-tew/ 👏👏
Come cheer for the Shawnee Heights girls basketball team tonight at home! 🏟️
📅 JV Game: 5:30 PM
📅 Varsity Game: 7:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our support! Go Thunderbirds! 💙❤️ #SHBasketball #ThunderbirdPride
It's almost time for Spring sports to begin! That includes: Baseball, Softball, Girls' Swim, Track & Field, Boys' Golf, Boys' Tennis, and Girls' Soccer. Practice will begin March 3rd. Please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the main office to begin practice! If you are unsure, you can check in the office with Mrs. Shackelford. If you have not turned in a physical for spring sports, please make sure it is turned in by the end of day on Wednesday, February 19th!
🎉 Huge congratulations to the 2023-2024 Thunderbird Yearbook team! 🏆 Recognized by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association with the All-Kansas Award—one of only 23 yearbooks in the state to earn this honor, and just 3 in 5A! 📖✨ #AllKansasAward
Due to winter weather conditions, all Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled today, January 10, 2025. Please stay safe and stay warm.
The Annual Jr Thunderettes Dance Clinic and Performance is approaching! Sign up your PreK-6th grade dancer TODAY!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-N0HEGhAKHWd-J-R2vsLcL8Ki9kAzigUdJOwo1EQMlJRkzg/viewform
Basketball games are a go for tonight at De Soto with normal start times. JV boys and girls at 4pm with girls and boys varsity to follow in main gym and c-team in the auxiliary gym.
Crews need additional time to clear snow, and some bus routes are not drivable. We want to prioritize everyone’s safety; therefore, classes are cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to ongoing winter weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm; we look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.
Come to Chipotle (on 28th street) Tuesday, Dec 17 (or order ahead with the code below,) and have some good food before cheering on our boys basketball team as they take on Lansing! All for a good cause!
Please help us recognize our Sweet Teachers & Staff with a Dessert Bar on Wed., Dec. 18th! We are looking for donations of pre-portioned or individual servings of cookies, brownies, bars, candies, fudge, or your favorite holiday treats. Drop off between Mon. (Dec. 16th) by 3pm - Wed. (Dec. 18th) by 10am. We are asking for 2 dozen treats for each sign up which would allow us to have both a North and South set-up. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
The SHHS PTO
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DACAC23A6FD0-53583716-shhs#/
SHHS is excited to bring you Emma! A Pop Musical.
Emma believes she is a superb matchmaker and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for her friend Harriet, but will Emma’s matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness? Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this show features hit songs, both classic and contemporary, from The Supremes to Katy Perry.
Showing this week, November 21, 22, and 23 at 7 pm.
Tickets available at https://our.show/emmaatshhs
🏈 Vote for Aiden Scott! Our quarterback is up for Capitol Journal's Athlete of the Week! Aiden was unstoppable in Friday's game, throwing for 387 yards and 6 touchdowns, leading us to a 69-30 victory. Voting ends Thursday at noon. Good luck, Aiden! https://bit.ly/3AjBCoa
Winter sports begins November 18th. Please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the main office. If you are unsure please check in with Mrs. Shackelford. If you have not turned in a physical for winter sports (basketball, bowling, wrestling, boys swim) please make sure it is turned in by noon on Wednesday, November 13th.
🎃🌽 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
Vote for AJ! We spotted another Shawnee Heights athlete, AJ Gallegos, up for Capitol Journal's Athlete of the Week.🏈 AJ scored two touchdowns and reached over 100 yards in Friday's game against Seaman! 💥 Voting ends tomorrow at noon! Good luck, AJ! https://bit.ly/3UcHXIW
