This week, we celebrate our incredible school Social Workers! 💙❤️ Their dedication, compassion, and support make a lasting impact on our students and families. Help us thank them for the many ways they help our school community thrive! #SchoolSocialWorkWeek #ThankYou
📣 Let's support our amazing teachers! 📣
We’re excited to share that TWO of our incredible Shawnee Heights teachers are competing in the America’s Favorite Teacher contest! 🏆👏 They need your votes to advance, and with only two days left—every vote counts!
🗳 Voting ends this Thursday, March 6th! Click the links below to vote for our outstanding educators:
🔹 Mrs. Ayers-Berry – https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/avery-2
🔹 Mr. Hampton – https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/russell-hampton
Show your support and help shine a spotlight on the dedication and passion our teachers bring to Shawnee Heights! 💙❤️ #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteForOurTeacher
Join us tonight, at 7:00 PM, at the SHHS for the Board of Education meeting. At 5:30 PM - the board will have a work session. The Live broadcast of the regular meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📢 Facilities Planning Update 🎥
Our Facilities Steering Committee has been hard at work evaluating district needs and exploring options for future improvements. In their final meeting, they toured Shawnee Heights Elementary, reviewed key facility priorities, and considered potential bond options.
🎬 Watch the update: https://youtu.be/OAD7Dy2y2Xg
Your support is key as we plan for the future of Shawnee Heights! 💙
🎉 Congratulations to Mitch Spade for receiving a Spotlight Award! 🎉
Mr. Spade is a Science Teacher at SHHS, and one of the special things he does is set the tone for freshmen with his energy and enthusiasm as a Link Crew sponsor, making their transition to high school fun and welcoming!
Beyond Link Crew, he teaches Physics and coaches JV soccer—always putting students first. We’re proud to recognize him with this well-deserved Spotlight Award! 👏
💡 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
After assessing the conditions, we plan to return to school tomorrow. The biggest concern remains the frigid morning temperatures, so please ensure your student is dressed warmly. If you believe the conditions are unsafe for your student to attend, you are welcome to keep them home - be sure to notify the school as you normally would. Thank you for your flexibility and support. Please stay safe and warm; we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
❄️ Another Snow Day! ❄️
Winter strikes again! Due to the weather conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Enjoy the extra day to sleep in, sip hot cocoa, and perfect your snowball-throwing skills. ☃️
Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️
Join us tonight, February 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Berryton Elementary library for the Board of Education meeting. Berryton will be presenting their site council report.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📢 Don't forget to check out our Community Opportunities page! 🌟
Right now, you’ll find:
✅ SCPR Youth Sports
✅ A Clinical Trial for Bearded Dragons🦎
✅ 2025 Youth Artist Awards 🎨
✅ FEMA Youth Preparedness Council
…and more! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SHCommOpp
#CommunityOpportunities
Due to the anticipated winter weather conditions, there will be no school for Shawnee Heights USD 450 tomorrow, February 12, 2025.
❄️ Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled for February 12th and 13th will be held virtually. Please watch for a message from your student's school or teacher with links to join your conference. If you are unable to attend virtually, please contact your teacher for alternative arrangements.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we will see students back at school on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. ⛄
📢 Parent/Teacher Conferences 📢
🗓 PreK-6th Grade: Tonight, February 11, 2025
🗓 7th-12th Grade: Tomorrow evening, February 12, 2025
🗓 All Grades: Thursday, February 13
💡 Reminder: No school for students February 13-18, 2025. Classes resume on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
We look forward to connecting with families and sharing student progress!
📢 The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved at Monday's Board meeting! 🎉
The Year-At-A-Glance document is now on our district and school websites under the Calendars section. We'll be working to add the dates to all our online calendars soon!
📅 Check it out here: https://5il.co/370px
#USD450 #SchoolCalendar #PlanAhead
🌟 School Counselor Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible school counselors who support, guide, and uplift our students every day. Whether they're helping with academic goals, personal challenges, or future plans, their impact is immeasurable. 💙
Join us in thanking our amazing school counselors for their dedication and the difference they make in our schools! Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏🎉
#SchoolCounselorAppreciationDay #ThankYouCounselors #WeAreShawneeHeights
Shawnee Heights Middle School Theater presents its spring production –The Tragicomedy of Julia Caesar. Performances are on Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February 8th, at 7:00 p.m. at the SHHS Auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase at the middle school doors in the mornings on students’ way into the school. Tickets are also available in the front office or at the door on performance nights. Both student and adult tickets are $3.00. Get yours today!
Join us for the Board of Education Meeting tonight, February 3, at 7:00 pm in the Shawnee Heights High School PD Room.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📰 The latest Shawnee Heights USD 450 Newsletter is here!
Inside, you’ll find:
✨ An update from Superintendent Meggers
🏗️ Facility update discussions
🌟 Spotlight Award recognition
❄️ Snow days update
📢 Parent communication tip
💙 Azura’s Community Impact Card
Read the full newsletter here: https://shawneeheightsusd450.edurooms.com/engage/shawnee-heights-usd-450/newsletters/district-news-issue-2-24-25
Thank you for staying informed and engaged with our district! #ShawneeHeightsUSD450 #TogetherWeThrive
Wrapping up our School Board Appreciation highlights is our Board President, Erica Price!
📖 Erica shares: "My favorite part of the district is our ability to come together in support of each other when a T-Bird family needs it most."
Thank you, Erica, for your dedication and compassion. Your commitment helps make Shawnee Heights a supportive community! ❤️🩵
#SchoolBoardAppreciation #ThankYouUSD450Board
As we near the end of our School Board Appreciation highlights, today we celebrate Vice President Sarah Sanders!
📖 Sarah says: "My favorite thing about Shawnee Heights is the sense of community. I love how our students, families, and staff start as a Buffalo, Panther, Mustang, or Thunderbolt and then grow into the T-Bird family."
Thank you, Sarah, for your leadership and commitment to Shawnee Heights! ❤️🩵
#SchoolBoardAppreciation #ThankYouUSD450Board
Continuing our School Board Appreciation highlights, today we have Kristy VanMetre!
📖 Kristy shares: "The biggest thing I like is that it's a family community."
Thank you, Kristy, for your leadership and for fostering the sense of family that makes Shawnee Heights shine! ❤️🩵
#SchoolBoardAppreciation #ThankYouUSD450Board
Next up in our School Board Appreciation Week is Lauren Tice Miller!
📖 Lauren shares: "My favorite thing about the district is that we offer dedicated time at the elementary level for art, music, and PE. These give our youngest students more opportunities to express themselves and to be active throughout the day all the while learning important skills that will stay with them for life."
Thank you, Lauren, for your thoughtful leadership and focus on the arts and activity for our students! ❤️🩵
#SchoolBoardAppreciation #ThankYouUSD450Board
