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The Fine Arts Department is excited to announce the regional award winners of the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7–12. This year, more than 2,200 artworks were submitted by teens across Eastern Kansas. Four hundred ninety creative teens from Eastern Kansas received regional honors, including Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, and American Visions & Voices nominations. Award recipients’ work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers. Liam Benz, “Me”, Drawing & Illustration, Gold Key Liam Benz, “In the Eye”, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key Lorelai Dickson, “Addiction is a Monster”, Drawing & Illustration, Honorable Mention Parker Easley, “Wasting Nature”, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key Paige Lindecrantz, “Poppi”, Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key Isabel McBeth, “Keep Creativity Alive”, Digital Art, Silver key Isabel McBeth, “skelechic”, Digital Art, Silver key Isabel McBeth, “HER (Idealized)”, Mixed Media, Honorable Mention Ilena Sommer, “Nuns”, Mixed Media, Silver Key The Eastern Kansas Scholastic Artwork Awards will be on exhibition at Mark Arts in Wichita, KS, at 1307 N. Rock Road from Friday, February 7 – Saturday, March 29. Galleries are open to the public 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. The opening reception will be held Friday, February 7, from 4 – 6 p.m. featuring live music. All are welcome! Scholarship and Award Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The ceremony will feature a keynote speaker, scholarship and cash award information, award recognition, and the College Open House.

🌟 Students of the Month 🌟 Join us in congratulating our Students of the Month: Remy Hossain, Tyler Johnson, Lex Joy, and Miles Coyne! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and positive representation of Shawnee Heights inspire us all. Keep shining bright! Thank you to Kristen Fisher with Countrywide Realty for supporting these outstanding students with yard signs and gift cards. ❤️ #SHHS #StudentsoftheMonth

Hey Parents, we need your help!! PTO will be providing pulled pork sandwiches and fixins for the SHHS Teachers & Staff luncheon Thursday, Feb 13th. We are asking parents to donate a variety of sides, salads, desserts, and drinks. Please use the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DACAC23A6FD0-53583723-teachers#/ Please drop off donation items to the main office between Wed. (12-Feb) by 3pm or Thu. (13-Feb) by 10am.

🎉 Congratulations to Brandon Partridge! 🎓 Brandon was recently awarded the YMCA Keeping Our Promise Scholarship, recognizing his commitment to excellence and community service. 🏆 As part of this honor, Brandon and his family received a one-year membership to the YMCA!

🏀🎉 Huge congratulations to KK Emmot for being selected as the Athlete Spotlight by Shelter Insurance! Your hard work and dedication shine on and off the court! Read more about why KK was selected here: https://ksvype.com/featured/shawnee-heights-kk-emmot-athlete-spotlight-presented-by-shelter-insurance-dave-tew/ 👏👏 Come cheer for the Shawnee Heights girls basketball team tonight at home! 🏟️ 📅 JV Game: 5:30 PM 📅 Varsity Game: 7:00 PM Let’s pack the stands and show our support! Go Thunderbirds! 💙❤️ #SHBasketball #ThunderbirdPride

It's almost time for Spring sports to begin! That includes: Baseball, Softball, Girls' Swim, Track & Field, Boys' Golf, Boys' Tennis, and Girls' Soccer. Practice will begin March 3rd. Please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the main office to begin practice!  If you are unsure, you can check in the office with Mrs. Shackelford. If you have not turned in a physical for spring sports, please make sure it is turned in by the end of day on Wednesday, February 19th!

🎉 Huge congratulations to the 2023-2024 Thunderbird Yearbook team! 🏆 Recognized by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association with the All-Kansas Award—one of only 23 yearbooks in the state to earn this honor, and just 3 in 5A! 📖✨ #AllKansasAward

Due to winter weather conditions, all Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled today, January 10, 2025. Please stay safe and stay warm.

The Annual Jr Thunderettes Dance Clinic and Performance is approaching!  Sign up your PreK-6th grade dancer TODAY!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-N0HEGhAKHWd-J-R2vsLcL8Ki9kAzigUdJOwo1EQMlJRkzg/viewform

Basketball games are a go for tonight at De Soto with normal start times. JV boys and girls at 4pm with girls and boys varsity to follow in main gym and c-team in the auxiliary gym.

Crews need additional time to clear snow, and some bus routes are not drivable. We want to prioritize everyone’s safety; therefore, classes are cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to ongoing winter weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm; we look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

Come to Chipotle (on 28th street) Tuesday, Dec 17 (or order ahead with the code below,) and have some good food before cheering on our boys basketball team as they take on Lansing! All for a good cause!

Please help us recognize our Sweet Teachers & Staff with a Dessert Bar on Wed., Dec. 18th! We are looking for donations of pre-portioned or individual servings of cookies, brownies, bars, candies, fudge, or your favorite holiday treats. Drop off between Mon. (Dec. 16th) by 3pm - Wed. (Dec. 18th) by 10am. We are asking for 2 dozen treats for each sign up which would allow us to have both a North and South set-up. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! The SHHS PTO https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DACAC23A6FD0-53583716-shhs#/

SHHS is excited to bring you Emma! A Pop Musical. Emma believes she is a superb matchmaker and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for her friend Harriet, but will Emma’s matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness? Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this show features hit songs, both classic and contemporary, from The Supremes to Katy Perry. Showing this week, November 21, 22, and 23 at 7 pm. Tickets available at https://our.show/emmaatshhs

🏈 Vote for Aiden Scott! Our quarterback is up for Capitol Journal's Athlete of the Week! Aiden was unstoppable in Friday's game, throwing for 387 yards and 6 touchdowns, leading us to a 69-30 victory. Voting ends Thursday at noon. Good luck, Aiden! https://bit.ly/3AjBCoa

Winter sports begins November 18th. Please make sure you have a sports physical on file in the main office. If you are unsure please check in with Mrs. Shackelford. If you have not turned in a physical for winter sports (basketball, bowling, wrestling, boys swim) please make sure it is turned in by noon on Wednesday, November 13th.

🎃🌽 Get Ready for a Spooky Night! 🌽🎃 Join the Shawnee Heights Orchestra and Drama Club on Friday, October 25th, from 6-10 PM at Shively Farms (5840 SE Croco Rd) for a Haunted Corn Maze! 👻 Not only will you get a fright in the maze, but you’ll also enjoy live music from the Steve Kile Band 🎶 and all the fun Shively Farms has to offer. ✨ Pro Tip: Bring a flashlight for added adventure! 🍿 Snacks & Drinks provided by Poppin’ Squeeze and Unique Treats! 🎟 Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Grab yours now ➡️  https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/shawnee-heights-high-school/66f4409b5eee320e3b2eea5a We can’t wait to see you there for a night of thrills and fun! 💀🌾 #HauntedCornMaze #ShawneeHeights #SteveKileBand #FallFun #SupportTheArts

Vote for AJ! We spotted another Shawnee Heights athlete, AJ Gallegos, up for Capitol Journal's Athlete of the Week.🏈 AJ scored two touchdowns and reached over 100 yards in Friday's game against Seaman! 💥 Voting ends tomorrow at noon! Good luck, AJ! https://bit.ly/3UcHXIW

🎃🚗 Join us for Trunk or Treat with Shawnee Heights FFA! 🎃🚗 📅 October 16th 🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM 📍 Shawnee Heights Middle School Come in costume or as you are and enjoy safe, family-friendly fun! Bring the whole family for an evening full of treats and Halloween cheer. 👻🍬 #TrunkOrTreat #ShawneeHeightsFFA #FamilyFun #HalloweenFun #CommunityEvent

🌟 Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🌟 For the past seven years, SHHS seniors have been getting a unique and meaningful experience at Topeka's LULAC Senior Center, thanks to the amazing Julie Coulter. This annual field trip is a favorite for both students and seniors, creating lasting connections and unforgettable memories. 💬❤️ We’re so proud of Ms. Coulter for showing our students that some of the best lessons come from the people and communities around them. #CommunityConnections #LifelongLearning #StrongerTogether https://www.wibw.com/2024/10/03/unique-field-trip-broadens-horizons-shhs-students/