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

🎉 Check Out Our Community Opportunities Page! 🎉 Take advantage of the fun and exciting events happening in our area! Find discounted tickets to the Circus 🐘🎪, an upcoming Resource Fair 💼, and district-wide events. Head over to the News Section on any of our school websites to explore the latest opportunities for your family! https://www.usd450.net/article/868234 👏 #SHCommunity #CommuntyOpportunities #FunForAll

All K-6 USD 450 students are invited to participate in the SHHS Boys Soccer Elementary Night event! Advanced registration is not required, but helpful: https://forms.gle/kBHzHyBVtPyYAueb8 Cheer on the T-Birds as they face DeSoto on Tuesday, September 17th. The JV game starts at 4:30, and the Varsity game starts at 6:00. Students will receive: · Free game entry with a paid adult · Free goodie bag and team poster · Walk on the field with Varsity players during game introductions · Be there by 5:45 and meet at the North end of the field by the goodie bag table to line up with the players. We will have food trucks and a great crowd! Come back to Bettis Sports Center on Wednesday, September 18th, to train with the T-Birds at our first Mini Kicker Clinic! The clinic will be held from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm and is absolutely free to district students!

📅 This Sunday, September 8, 2024, is Physical Therapy Appreciation Day! 🎉 We want to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of Katrina Taggart, Physical Therapist, and Brooke Baker, Physical Therapy Assistant. Their dedication to helping our students heal and move is truly appreciated! 🙏💪 In honor of this day, Katrina and Brooke encourage us all to reflect on the amazing gift that has been given to us in the complexity of our bodies and the beauty of movement - from lifting our heads off our pillows in the morning to embracing our children, to literally moving through our days. So, this Sunday, let's celebrate by appreciating the beauty of movement and the essential role physical therapists play in our lives by taking a break from our screens, shooting a few baskets, swinging, or tossing a ball with a child or friend – not to improve, but to enjoy! 🏀🎈😊 Thank you, Katrina and Brooke, for all that you do! 👏💙 #PhysicalTherapyAppreciationDay #GratitudeInMotion #CelebrateMovement

🐾 Meet Bark Twain, Honorary Class Pet! 📚 We're thrilled to share that Bark Twain, a lovable pup from the Helping Hands Humane Society, was recently featured in The Wichita Eagle! 📰🐶✨ Thanks to the incredible Mrs. Bradshaw, a language arts teacher at Shawnee Heights High School, Bark Twain became an honorary "class pet" in her classroom! Mrs. Bradshaw says, "I'm fortunate to work in a district that prioritizes the student experience, and part of that is creating a 'home court advantage'—a space where students feel safe, valued, and respected, which is essential for their growth both academically and personally." Bark Twain had an unforgettable day with the students, enjoying belly rubs, lots of love, and a fun photo session—he even got his picture taken for the school yearbook! 🎓📸 Mrs. Bradshaw sponsored his adoption fee and set Bark Twain up with school-themed toys to make his future adoption extra special. 🧸🎒 Read more about Bark Twain and how to adopt in the article titled "Class pet named Bark Twain gets special treatment at Kansas school" by TJ Macias" The Wichita Eagle. https://amp.kansas.com/news/state/article291839380.html

*Registration is now OPEN* Join the SHHS Cheerleaders on the Sideline for the 1st qtr of the Varsity Football game Friday 9/20/24 Visit HeightsCheer.com for more information and to register. *Register by September 13th to guarantee your child's shirt size*

🌟 Long-Term Dedication at Shawnee Heights! 🌟 We're thrilled to see Cindy Hunter featured in the Topeka Capital-Journal! With 39 years of dedicated service, Cindy continues to make a profound impact as a speech pathologist at Berryton Elementary School. 🗣️ Cindy shares how the landscape of speech pathology and special education has evolved over the years, noting the increased support and reduced stigma that has made a huge difference for students and educators. Her passion for helping children grow emotionally and academically is truly inspiring. Cindy says it best: "Even if I'm not making as big a difference in their speech, I'm obviously making a difference in their emotional well-being, and that's what keeps me in it. Just the kids." 🎉 We're grateful for the incredible work Cindy does every day! Read the full article titled "Retire? These long-term employees at Topeka-area schools wouldn't dream of it" by Stacey Saldanha-Olson in the Topeka Capital-Journal. https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2024/08/30/longtime-employees-at-topeka-area-schools-wouldnt-dream-of-retirement/74918665007/ #ShawneeHeights #SpeechPathology #SpecialEducation #Dedication #TopekaCapitalJournal

BOE meeting tonight, Sep 3, in the SHHS PD Room. The Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing starts at 6:45 PM, followed by the Budget Hearing at 6:50 PM and the Regular Board Meeting at 7:00 PM.Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda

After 36 years of helping to keep our food service running smoothly, Rusty Fulton has clocked out for the last time as our Food Service Warehouse Manager. Best wishes for a well-earned retirement! 🎉

🚨 Reminder: No school on Monday, September 2, 2024! Enjoy your long weekend! 🎉🕶️🌞 #RelaxAndRecharge

🎉 We made it through our first full week of school, and we couldn’t be happier to see all these smiling faces back in our halls! 🏫✨ Here’s to a great start and an even better school year ahead! #BackToSchool #SmilingFaces

Board of Education Meeting tonight, August 19, 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 Shawnee Heights High School Drama Club is excited to collaborate with the Lady Shakes Theatre Company on their upcoming production: The Good, The Bard, and The Ugly: A Comedy of Errors. The Performances are on August 16th and 17th at 7:30 pm. Make sure to come out early for the pre-show festival. A portion of the proceeds from the food trucks will be donated to the SHHS Drama Club. Tickets for the show are $12 for adults and $7 for students and are available online at https://ladyshakes.ludus.com or at the door. Under the guidance of Jeff Boyer, SHHS drama teacher and the director of the production, these incredible students are getting a hands-on, real-world experience. They built the set during their Drama Club Tech Camp, and they will be light and soundboard operators and backstage running crew during performances.

🎒✨ The big day is almost here! We're excited to welcome our PreK-9th grade students back to school tomorrow, August 13th! 🌟 📅 Remember: - 10th-12th start Wed, August 14th - ECSE start Thur, August 15th Get ready for a fantastic school year ahead! 🏫📚 #FirstDayOfSchool

🌟 We want to welcome our newest team members to the Shawnee Heights family! Each brings unique talents and experiences that will enrich our school community. 🎓🍎 Click the link to see our new T-Birds! https://youtu.be/TgkQaN2krtI #NewEmployees

We had a great time at our Welcome Back Convocation, where staff kicked off the new school year with excitement and positivity. It's great to see everyone back, and we're looking forward to a fantastic year ahead! 📸 Check out the group pictures of our Service Award recipients. Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and success! 🎓✏️✨ #WelcomeBack

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Shawnee Heights USD 450 has won the Topeka Capital Journal's 2024 Community's Choice Award for Best Public School! 🎉 This incredible honor is a testament to our dedicated students, staff, and families who make our district a vibrant and supportive community. Thank you for your votes and unwavering support! Together, we continue to strive for excellence in education every day. 🏫❤️ #CommunityChoiceAward #ItsAGreatDayToBeATbird #ExcellenceInEducation

📅✨ Only 1 week until the first day of school! 🎒📚 Teachers came back today, and we’re so excited to welcome our amazing students back for another fantastic year! Are you ready!?! Back-to-School Checklist: ✅ School Supplies Packed ✅ Schedule Reviewed ✅ Lunches Planned/Lunch Money Loaded ✅ Backpack Ready ✅ First-day Outfit Picked ✅ Shawnee Heights App Downloaded ✅ Excitement level: 100% 🍎 PreK - 9th Grade Start - August 13th 🍎 10th - 12th Grade Start - August 14th 🍎 Early Childhood Start - August 15th Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 🎉 #BackToSchool #USD450 #NewBeginnings

A Special Board Meeting will be held tonight, August 5, at 6:00 pm to discuss Board goals. The regular broadcasted meeting will start at 7:00 pm in the SHHS PD Room. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda

Our amazing new educators are off to a great start with Quantum Training and New Teacher Orientation! We are excited to see their incredible impact on our students this year. 📚🍎 #NewTeachers #BackToSchool

🚍 We're Hiring! 🚍 Shawnee Heights USD 450 is looking for dedicated School Bus Drivers and Substitute Teachers for the 24-25 school year! If you love working with kids and want a rewarding job, we want you on our team! 🌟 Bus Drivers: 💵 Starting at $20.02/hour (4-hour daily guarantee for 2 routes) 🏥 Paid medical insurance 👧👦 Bring your children to work with you 🎓 CDL training provided Substitute Teachers: 💵 $125/day 💵 $135/day for 10+ years of experience 💵 $230/day for long-term positions (starting on the 11th day) Interested? Apply today! 🔗 Bus Drivers: https://bit.ly/USD450BusDriver 🔗 Substitute Teachers: https://bit.ly/USD450Sub Join us and make a difference in our students' lives every day! 💙 #ShawneeHeights #USD450 #Hiring #SchoolBusDrivers #SubstituteTeachers #MakeADifference