Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 - Preparing Students of Today for the Opportunity of Tomorrow

More flyers have been added to our Community Opportunities page! Check out all the summer opportunities and resources shared with the district for our families at https://bit.ly/494sUFP

Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎 Today, we celebrate our amazing food service team, who nourish our students daily. Your dedication fills more than plates—it fills hearts! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the grand opening of the Thunderbird Greenhouse yesterday! Your support makes all the difference. We’re thrilled to start this new chapter of growth and learning together. 🌿💚 #ThunderbirdGreenhouse #CommunityGrowth

🌷 Happy May Day! 🌷 Today's the day - the grand opening of our Thunderbird Greenhouse at 3:00 PM! Follow the traffic signs on the south side of the HS. We're set up inside in case of rain. Can't wait to see you there! #ThunderbirdGreenhouse #MayDayCelebration 🎉🌿

Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the dedication and leadership of our principals. Their commitment to educational excellence and nurturing supportive environments is vital to our success. Thank you for all that you do! #PrincipalAppreciationDay

🌟 Congratulations to Jeff Boyer, SHHS Drama Teacher, honored by the Kansas Association of Veteran Teachers! With 24 years in education, Jeff’s dedication continues to inspire our community. Thank you, Jeff, for shaping our future leaders! 🍎 #EducationExcellence #VeteranTeacher

🎉 Follow this link to find the upcoming retirement parties for our remarkable retirees! Invites will be added to this page as they are shared. Join us in celebrating our retirees. https://www.usd450.net/article/1072627

🚌 Join our team! 🚍 We're hiring School Bus Drivers to ensure safe journeys for our students! 📞 Call 785-379-5820 or apply online at https://bit.ly/USD450BusDriver. Make a difference in a child's day! 🎒 #NowHiring #SchoolBusDriver #JoinOurTeam #ApplyNow

🎭 Dive into a magical evening with Berryton Elementary Drama Club as they present "The Little Mermaid Jr." 🧜‍♀️ Join us under the sea on May 2nd or 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Berryton Gym. Tickets are $3 at the door. Don't miss this enchanting performance! #BerrytonDrama

🌿🔨 **One Week to Go!** 🔨🌿 We can't wait to unveil the Thunderbird Greenhouse on May 1 at 3 PM next week! Take a sneak peek at these photos of the greenhouse under construction. 🚧🌱 Join us to see the finished product and celebrate our new space for growth and learning. 🎉

Happy Admin Assistant Professionals Day to our stellar admin assistant team! Your dedication and hard work keep our schools running smoothly. Thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families. You are truly appreciated! 🌟

🚨 Reminder: No school for students tomorrow, April 19, 2024, and no school for students or teachers on Monday, April 22, 2024. Enjoy your long weekend! 🌟

🌟 It's National Volunteer Week! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to all our school volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping enrich our students' lives. Your selfless contributions make Shawnee Heights a vibrant and nurturing community. #VolunteerAppreciation 💙

The SHHS Drama Department will present the classic Neil Simon comedy Rumors on April 25, 26, and 27 at 7 pm! When four couples show up to celebrate their friends’ 10th anniversary, they find the hosts either incapacitated or missing. The couples desperately try to keep rumors from spreading and trap themselves in a spiral of excuses and lies in the process. Tickets (available before the show) are only $5 and FREE for students with an activity pass. Don’t miss this fast-paced and funny farce! Cast List Chris Gorman…Fiona Stevenson Ken Gorman…Kaden Evans Claire Ganz…Scarlet Mink Lenny Ganz…Jaxon Schroeder Ernie Cusack…Connall Stevenson Cookie Cusack…Kallahan Mielenz Glenn Cooper…Finley Garretson Cassie Cooper…Elli Spencer Officer Welch…Colin Fitzpatrick Officer Pudney…Jaidyn Fountaine Understudies…Archie Reese, Wren Smith Stage Manager…Lakelyn Morris

🎉 They are all still in the running for America's Favorite Teacher! ✨ The next cut will be April 18th - so vote now! 🗳️💖 👉 Vote Mrs. Seel: https://bit.ly/SeelAFT 👉 Vote Mrs. Hill: https://bit.ly/HillAFT 👉 Vote Mrs. Deghand: https://bit.ly/DeghandAFT 👉 Vote Mrs. Hobby: https://bit.ly/HobbyAFT 👉 Vote Mr. Yulich: https://bit.ly/YulichAFT 👉 Vote Mrs. Wolferts: https://bit.ly/WolfertsAFT Vote for one, or vote for all. You can vote on each day of the competition. 💙 #ShawneeHeightsPride #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteNow

Board of Education Meeting tonight, April 15, at 7:00 pm at Shawnee Heights Elementary School. SHES will be giving their Site Council report. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda

Don't forget to check out our Community Opportunities page and explore all the community activities, events, and resources shared with the district for our families! There are youth football, STEM camps & Ag Adventure opportunities. Check it out: https://bit.ly/494sUFP

🌱🎉 **Mark Your Calendars!** 🎉🌱 We're just 3 weeks away from a very special day at Shawnee Heights! Join us for the grand opening of the Thunderbird Greenhouse on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm. 📍 **Location:** Behind the high school - Follow the signs on the south side of the building. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the greenhouse and understand its role in enhancing our students' learning experiences. Take a guided tour of the greenhouse, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with our community. Plus, we'll have a special gift for each attendee while supplies last! Don't miss out - mark your calendar and join us for "Growth and Gatherings" this May Day! 🌿 We look forward to growing our future together! See you there! 🌿 Event page: https://fb.me/e/5iJHNSQvz

Thanks to all who volunteered and presented for Future U! 8th graders explored Reality U, heard from career speakers, and gained insights on transitions and financial planning through engaging mock scenarios. Your involvement made this experience invaluable for our students!

🌒✨ Students had a blast experiencing the solar eclipse today! All eyes (with eclipse glasses) were on the sky, watching in awe and gaining a live lesson in astronomy. 🌟🔭