SHHS JAG-K program received a 5 of 5 Award for meeting or exceeding performance measures in graduation rate, successful outcomes, employment, post-secondary enrollment and job placement!
We are proud to have Margaret Wiley, Kerry Kapfer, Ingrid Garrison, and Vikki Noonan as part of the SHHS Hall of Fame. Read more about the 2019 Hall of Fame inductees here: http://bit.ly/2mmCK4d
It was a fantastic weekend celebrating our Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees. Our district nominees were Tiffany Sloan and Quinci Packard, we couldn't be more proud of them! Also, Cassandra Geis a SHHS grad and former SH teacher Karen DiLeonardo were among the nominees.
Remember no school tomorrow, September 16, 2019. Teachers, this day is all for you! 🤗👩🏫
Great News! Some of our 4th grade students will have artwork on display at Westridge Mall from September 14 until October 14, 2019. They will be shown in the window of the former Gap on the lower level below the food court. Check out the amazing work!
Over 1800 pounds of food was donated to Harvesters at the Jamboree on August 30th. That is 1,888 meals for families in the greater Topeka area. Thank you to the Shawnee Heights, Seaman, Highland Park, and Washburn Rural community who helped, you are appreciated!
Middle School students studied their rights in relation to the student handbook. After doing some research on other school handbooks they came up with great suggestions on how the handbook could be improved.
Don't forget there is no school on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. Have a fantastic long weekend!
The finishing touches are being done to our football field! SHHS will be hosting Seaman, Highland Park, and Washburn Rural tomorrow, Friday August 30th starting at 6:30 p.m. for our first football jamboree. Admission is one non-perishable food item.
It was Club Fair day! This event is a great opportunity for students to get involved in an activity they are interested in.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2018-2019 KSHSAA 5A State Competitions. The Board of Education recognized these students during last nights board meeting.
Now that the school year has begun, help spread the word to keep our kids safe: STOP ON RED, KIDS AHEAD!
Off they go to their first day of school! Show us your first day of school pic.
The teachers are back including Mr. Balint who has been with the district for 35 years! We can't wait to see all the students on their first day of school tomorrow, Tuesday August 13, 2019.
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it,” Santana Holbert said. “You can!” Wise words from a SHHS sophomore. Read "From Passion to Profit | Santana Balloons" in this TK Magazine article: http://bit.ly/33iUyy3
Are you ready? School starts in exactly one week! Tuesday, August 13th is the first day of school for ALL students this year. The middle and high schools are open if your student would like to get familiar with the building before next week. See you soon!
Teachers participated in 3 days of PBL 101 Training through the Buck Institute this week. They learned how to design project based learning experiences for students in order to help prepare them to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Who is ready to start their back to school shopping? Check out the new HS booster club online store and save 25% off your order! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kansas/tecumseh/shawnee-heights-high-school
The Kansas Supreme Court Law Library will have on display the Magna Carta traveling exhibit from July 15 through July 31,2019 at 301 SW 10th Ave, Topeka KS. This exhibit is open to anyone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more at: https://youtu.be/Ymt7SE27wcY
We are in need of individuals who would be willing to help impact student lives when the regular classroom teacher is absent. There is more than one way to qualify as a substitute teacher. You qualify if you hold a Kansas teaching license, have a college degree, or have at least 60 college credit hours. Substitute teachers are paid $100 per day. For more information on substitute teaching at USD 450 or to submit an application, go to https://usd450staff.usd450.net/resources/substitute-teaching. We look forward to making you a part of the Shawnee Heights Family!
