Hey Shawnee Heights! Want to help a student attend the Junior/Senior prom? We are asking for money to help with prom expenses. All money we raise means that we can keep ticket prices as low as possible so everyone can attend prom.
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Renaissance Leadership Team had students write shout outs to staff members. Be on the lookout for more to come!
Mr. Maendele’s AVID class had the opportunity to volunteer at Helping Hands Humane Society. The students organized donations, helped socialize a couple dogs, and made enrichment treats for the animals. #givingback
🎗️🔔 ELI BLAKE IS CANCER FREE! 🔔🎗️
Today, we celebrated Shawnee Heights freshman Eli Blake, who is officially CANCER FREE after 2½ years of cancer treatments! Eli has shown incredible strength, courage, and determination throughout his journey. Surrounded by his family, friends, and classmates, Eli got to ring the bell to celebrate this amazing milestone! ❤️💙 The entire Thunderbird family is so proud of you, Eli, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate this special moment with you and your family!
RENSday lunch marshmallow tossing competition. We had some pretty competitive and talented kids take on the challenge...and they had a little fun while they were doing it.
A hard fought loss ended our soccer season in the first round of state. Proud of our Thunderbird soccer team. ⚽️
🏆 Classified Staff of the Month 🏆
Mr. Hubert was nominated for Classified Staff of the Month!
🙌 He consistently demonstrates creativity, compassion, and a positive attitude in everything he does!
🤍 His love for working with students I evident in the relationships he builds and the effort he puts into helping them succeed.
⭐ He approaches challenges with a willingness to think outside of the box and is always ready to step up, lend a hand, and do what is best for the greater good of our school.
💯 His positive attitude and team-first mindset makes him a valuable asset to our staff!
Mr. Hubert was nominated for Classified Staff of the Month!
🙌 He consistently demonstrates creativity, compassion, and a positive attitude in everything he does!
🤍 His love for working with students I evident in the relationships he builds and the effort he puts into helping them succeed.
⭐ He approaches challenges with a willingness to think outside of the box and is always ready to step up, lend a hand, and do what is best for the greater good of our school.
💯 His positive attitude and team-first mindset makes him a valuable asset to our staff!
The Shawnee Heights High School Marching Thunderbirds earned the following honors at the Neewollah Parade and Band Festival:
- Grand Champion First Runner-Up (2nd Place) in the marching band competition.
- Superior Ratings from adjudicators for their competitive marching show, “Infectious.”
- Outstanding Drum Majors in Their Class: Taylor Carabio, Kendal Fluke, and Jillian Goetz.
Congratulations to all 127 members of the Marching Thunderbirds on a successful performance and an outstanding representation of Shawnee Heights USD 450!
Press highlight photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nLihK9xoDFR7ZrU29CIyn832ekaNVtzh?usp=sharing
Full photo coverage from Jennifer Goetz photography services:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RNu6Fk0HLGDXLpwZKRIrBFfTFug96dzq?usp=drive_link
- Grand Champion First Runner-Up (2nd Place) in the marching band competition.
- Superior Ratings from adjudicators for their competitive marching show, “Infectious.”
- Outstanding Drum Majors in Their Class: Taylor Carabio, Kendal Fluke, and Jillian Goetz.
Congratulations to all 127 members of the Marching Thunderbirds on a successful performance and an outstanding representation of Shawnee Heights USD 450!
Press highlight photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nLihK9xoDFR7ZrU29CIyn832ekaNVtzh?usp=sharing
Full photo coverage from Jennifer Goetz photography services:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RNu6Fk0HLGDXLpwZKRIrBFfTFug96dzq?usp=drive_link
🏆 Certified Staff of the Month 🏆
Mr. Simons was nominated by students for Staff of the Month! Here’s what they are saying about him:
👏 He creates an environment of trust and positivity.
⚽️ He’s a great coach who knows how to push you to work hard while keeping things fun.
🌟 He is understanding and is never short to lend a helping hand.
💯 He's extremely positive and is always so excited to teach!
Sponsored by the Renaissance Leadership Team
Mr. Simons was nominated by students for Staff of the Month! Here’s what they are saying about him:
👏 He creates an environment of trust and positivity.
⚽️ He’s a great coach who knows how to push you to work hard while keeping things fun.
🌟 He is understanding and is never short to lend a helping hand.
💯 He's extremely positive and is always so excited to teach!
Sponsored by the Renaissance Leadership Team
Heights defeats Turner 1-0 to win a regional championship! The T-Birds will be back in action Monday for the state quarterfinals. Location and time TBA. ⚽️ #tbirdpride
We were able to recognize our Students of the Month during our RENSday lunch!!
These students have been putting in the work and making our school a better place! We are proud of each of you and all that you do! Keep up the great work!
🎉 Congrats to: Brody Dittman, Masen Schwerdt, Jadie O’Brien, Wyatt Lindecrantz, Charley Murray, Parker Ulrich, Daphne Desch, and Luciano Rivera 🎉
📣 Thank you to Azura Credit Union for supporting our students with gift cards! It is very much appreciated by our students.
📣 Thank you to Kristin Fisher for the yard signs that show off our students!
Congrats to both Unified Basketball Teams as they came home with 3rd place finishes in their tournament! Way to go SHHS Unified! Thanks to all the coaches, parents and supporters! #everykidcanplay
Senior Andrew Schulte qualified for the 5A state meet at the Aquinas Substate, running a Personal Record 17:09 to finish 13th in the race. Congratulations to him and all the runners on a great season!
10 FFA Members left bright and early Wednesday morning to head to the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. This morning they’re attending Opening Session at Lucas Oil Stadium and later will attend the shopping mall and expo.
Rensday lunchtime high-five competition
Today we had Sara Jean with Oh My Goodies LLC share her story and inspiration with Mrs. Morrison’s 4th hour Culinary Essentials class. She inspired our students with not only her creativity in the art of cake design but also her cause to give back.
The students have now been tasked with the job of creating a cake for one of our own T-Bird staff members. Stay turned for the reveal.
The students have now been tasked with the job of creating a cake for one of our own T-Bird staff members. Stay turned for the reveal.
Internet shortages couldn't get our classes down yesterday! Since our current project is digital, we made a "hard pivot" and spent our time building camaraderie and boosting class morale through teambuilding games! Students learned the fun of "Farkle", an old school dice game that is part luck, part strategy. Thank goodness for silent foam dice!
Our juniors and seniors got to participate in our career fair today to visit with a variety of vendors. A huge thanks to Sara Gillespie and her crew for all of their work on this!
Congrats to Lauryn Valdivia for qualifying to play in 5A State in Hesston! #tbirdpride
🏆 Classified Staff of the Month 🏆
Mr. Anderson was nominated for Classified Staff of the Month!
⭐ His positive impact is felt here and beyond the walls of Shawnee Heights!
📣 There isn’t a time I walk by Mr.Anderson in the hallway and he doesn’t say hello.
💯 Everyone is able to rely on him and he’s always wiling to help anyone that asks for support.
💙 Mr.Anderson knows students by name and takes time to listen and talk with them.
Sponsored by the Renaissance Leadership Team
Mr. Anderson was nominated for Classified Staff of the Month!
⭐ His positive impact is felt here and beyond the walls of Shawnee Heights!
📣 There isn’t a time I walk by Mr.Anderson in the hallway and he doesn’t say hello.
💯 Everyone is able to rely on him and he’s always wiling to help anyone that asks for support.
💙 Mr.Anderson knows students by name and takes time to listen and talk with them.
Sponsored by the Renaissance Leadership Team