Integrity, Failure Lead to Success, Speak with Good Purpose, This is It, Commitment, Ownership, Flexibility, and Balance. Curriculum Director Mrs. Greer brought these 8 keys known as Quantum Learning to us in 2006 and they have been practiced in each of our schools since.
The ACT test registration deadline is this Friday, March 8, 2019. They are giving away a $40,000 scholarship to one lucky sophomore or junior! Go to http://bit.ly/ACTScholarshipGiveaway to learn more.
Congratulations to SHHS who competed at the Washburn University Leadership Challenge Event on Friday, March 1st and won the high school division! Each student on the winning team received a $500 scholarship to Washburn University if they wish to attend. Awesome work!
Congratulations to Lauren Fleischer for signing her letter of intent to compete in Soccer at Southwestern College!
Congratulations to Laura Hirsch for receiving the Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award from the Topeka Chapter of Kansas Society of Professional Engineers. We are grateful to have you as one of our teachers!
Can anyone else wait for spring break? The count down begins!
SHHS Care Closet will be open the 4th Saturday of each month from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.. If families are in need prior to the 4th Saturday of the month, please contact the counseling department. Dates have been added to the schools calendar. Thank you!
Congratulations to Sam Steuart, SHHS alumni, for being selected as a finalist for KU's Truman Scholarships. We're all rooting for you, Sam! http://bit.ly/2GUxmOK
Seniors, the counseling department has compiled a great list of college scholarships. Some of them have fast approaching deadlines. Take a look at don't miss out! http://bit.ly/2EbIRNT
School is closed today, Wednesday, February 20, 2019, due to winter weather conditions. Parent / teacher conferences will continue as scheduled. The ACT will be rescheduled Juniors in April.
The board approved revisions of the 2018-19 school calendar to make up days missed because of snow. We will now be in session on April 19th and the last day of school moved to May 23rd, for 7th grade and May 24th for PreK-6 and 8-11. Calendars are updated on our websites/app.
Shawnee Heights High School introduces agriculture program
https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190216/shawnee-heights-high-school-introduces-agriculture-program
Reminder: The SHHS basketball game against Basehor-Linwood Will be played tonight, Monday Feb. 18th at home. Game times will be the same. The senior night ceremony will be moved to tonight as well. Thank you!
Change of plans:
The Care Closet will be closed Feb. 16, 2019.
The middle school play Marry Poppins will be cancelled tonight, Feb. 15, 2019. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 the play has been moved to 2:00 p.m. at the HS auditorium. Thank you!
Shawnee Heights USD 450 is looking for people interested in being Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals. We pay Sub Teachers $100 per day and Sub Paras $10.44 per hour. If you are interested, please apply at https://shawneeheights.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=25
School is closed today, February 15, 2019 due to winter weather conditions. Be safe!
Congratulations to Sam Steuart for being nominated for KU's Truman Scholarship. Read more here: http://today.ku.edu/2019/02/11/ku-nominates-five-juniors-truman-scholarships
The Shawnee Heights High School Scholars Bowl brought home 4th place at the 5A state Scholars Bowl Championships. Congratulations!
The Alice Sabatini Gallery is celebrating Youth Art Month beginning today, February 11th - March 10th. Artwork from our students are featured in the gallery during this time. Family and friends can view the artwork during regular library hours. Don't miss it!
We received new student art work at the Central Office! Not all Central Office employees get to see the students every day, so it is very nice to see student work when they pass by.
