Today, we celebrated two extraordinary educators, Ben Eckelberry and Karen Stockwell-Withers, at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2 Banquet. 🎉 Congratulations to Ben Eckelberry, 1st-grade teacher at Tecumseh North Elementary, for being named the Region 2 Elementary Finalist! 🌟 Mr. Eckelberry is one of eight finalists who will compete for the Kansas Teacher of the Year to be announced in September! 🏆🍎
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Ben Eckelberry at TOY
Ben Eckelberry at TOY
Ben Eckleberry and Karen Stockwell-Withers at TOY
Teacher of the Year
Karen Stockwell-Withers at TOY
Ben Eckelberry with Stacie Borjon & Stacy Bell
Teacher of the Year
📚 Catch up on the latest district developments, 👥 leadership updates, and 🎓 educational insights in our 3rd Quarter District Newsletter. 🌟 https://www.smore.com/n/6njr2u
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3rd Quarter District Newsletter - 2023-24 School Year
🚌 Join our team! 🚍 We're seeking School Bus Drivers to provide safe travels 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
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Bus Drivers Needed!
🎉 Update Alert! 🎉 Our roster of extraordinary teachers competing for America's Favorite Teacher just got bigger! Ms. Hill at Shawnee Heights Elementary, Ms. Deghand at Berryton Elementary, and Ms. Seel at Shawnee Heights Middle School are joining the ranks.✨ Every vote is a step closer to victory - let's make it count for them! 🗳️💖 👉 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 There are over 62,000 teachers in the competition. The winner gets $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and a feature in Readers Digest. Vote for one, or vote for all. You can vote on each day of the competition. The first cut will be made today, April 4th, at 9 pm. 💙 #ShawneeHeightsPride #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteNow
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America's Favorite Teacher Vote Now!
📚💫 It's School Librarian Day! Thank you for being our guardians of tales, mentors, and the guiding stars of our educational adventures. Your dedication lights the way for our literary journeys. 🌟 #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay
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School Librarian Appreciation Day
🌟Three of our very own superheroes have entered a competition to become America's Favorite Teacher! 📚✨ Mrs. Hobby at Shawnee Heights High School, Mr. Yulich at Tecumseh North Elementary, and Mrs. Wolferts at Tecumseh North Elementary. If you have experienced the positive impact of their dedication, now is the moment to show your support! 🏆 👉 Vote Mrs. Hobby: https://bit.ly/HobbyAFT 👉 Vote Mr. Yulich: https://bit.ly/YulichAFT 👉 Vote Mrs. Wolferts: https://bit.ly/WolfertsAFT There are over 62,000 teachers in the competition. The winner gets $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and a feature in Readers Digest. Vote for one, or vote for all. You can vote on each day of the competition. The first cut will be made tomorrow, April 4th, at 9 pm. 💙 #ShawneeHeightsPride #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteNow
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America's Favorite Teacher Vote Now!
🎉 It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Let's give a massive shoutout to the paras who improve our schools daily. Their dedication, support, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heroes our students need. 📚❤️ #ParaprofessionalAppreciation 👏
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Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
🎉 The 20th Annual Heights on Display 🏫 is happening this coming Monday, April 8, from 5-8 pm. This event is a spectacular opportunity for everyone to peek inside the school building and see the wonders of academics and extracurriculars in full swing. 📚🎨🎻 We've got an array of activities from musical performances 🎶 to visual art displays 🖼 to a captivating forensics showcase 🔍. Brimming with arts and crafts for sale 🛍 and club and classroom displays, it's an event you don't want to miss out on. Hungry? No time to make dinner? 🍽 Come indulge in the delicious food truck fare 🚚 and support our orchestra! 🎵 We hope to see you there! #HeightsOnDisplay #SchoolExtravaganza #SupportTheArts #FoodTruckFiesta #CommunityEngagement
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Heights on Display
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Karen Bramlage, a cherished former music teacher at BES, who dedicated 18 years to the district until 2020. Our deepest sympathies go to her family and friends. Her obit: https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/275894/Karen-Bramlage/Dove-KS
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Karen Bramlage
Board of Education Meeting tonight, April 1, at 7:00 pm at Shawnee Heights Middle School Library. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
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BOE Meeting
April celebrates the transformative power of Occupational Therapy! Big cheers to our OT team for guiding our students to shine. Their skill and care light up our schools every day. Happy #OccupationalTherapyMonth! 🙌👩‍⚕️📘
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Occupational Therapy Month
🌟 Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment is Here! 🌟 Is your child stepping into their big Kindergarten adventure this Fall? If they'll be 5 by August 31, 2024, now's the time to register! Ensure you're in the loop to attend the Kindergarten Visit. 📚✨Call today to secure their spot! 📞
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Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Information
🎨 Exciting News for Art Lovers! 🌟 SHHS has established the National Art Honor Society. This marks a monumental step in nurturing the talents of our students and fostering a community of young artists passionate about making their mark in the world of art. Meet our pioneering members and leaders: Katie Eller, President Lorelai Dickson, Vice President Bigitte Therooff, Secretary Isabel McBeth, Treasurer Paige Lindercratz, Actives Chair Cooper Brown Zoë Billau Ava Mortier Nora Jones Together, they're set to embark on a journey of artistic exploration, community engagement, and personal growth. #ArtEducation #NationalArtHonorSociety #StudentLeadership #CreativeMinds
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National Art Honor Society
🎨 Congratulations to Katie Eller from SHHS! Her piece, "Missing Sisters," earned a prestigious spot in the 2024 NAHS/NJAHS Juried Exhibition. With over 2,700 submissions nationwide, Katie's work stood out, making her the sole representative from Kansas in this elite virtual showcase. Check out the Virtual Gallery to explore more of the exhibition's captivating pieces. https://bit.ly/43Op5Ul 🖼️✨ But that's not all! Katie has also been awarded the 2024 Harry Hart Memorial Senior Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is a tribute to the legacy of Harry Hart, a beloved Kansas Art Education Association member. #GreatDayToBeATBird #ArtExcellence #ScholarshipWinner #KansasPride #ArtEducation
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Artwork by Katie Eller "Missing Sisters"
Harry Hart Scholarship Winners
🌸 SHHS Choraliers shined at the State Board of Ed. meeting this Spring Break! 🎶 Witness our choir's passion and talent in a historic performance at the capital. Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBZ8On6_eO4&t=14357s
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SHHS Choraliers
Thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement at the State JAG-K Career Development Conference! Our middle school stars, Avary, Ashlyn, and Makynzie, showcased their brilliance by securing 2nd place 🥈 in the Business Plan category. 🌟 #FutureLeaders #JAGKSuccess #EmpoweringYouth
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SHMS JAGK Winners
Don't forget to dive into our Community Opportunities page and explore all the community activities, events, and resources shared with the district for our families! Find an upcoming egg hunt, tax filing info, an FBI Teen Academy, and more. Check it out: https://bit.ly/494sUFP
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Community Opportunities
🏀Join us for an evening of entertainment at SHES' annual intramural basketball tournament on March 21st from 5:00 - 7:30pm! 🍔🌮 Food trucks will spice up the night, so leave the cooking to us! 💙 All proceeds support scholarships for Shawnee Heights seniors who attended SHES.🌟
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SHES Pettit Parking Lot Party
🚌 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
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School Bus Drivers Needed
Board of Education Meeting tonight, March 18, at 7:00 pm at Tecumseh North Elementary School. TNorth will be giving their Site Council report. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
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BOE Meeting