
Vote for AJ! We spotted another Shawnee Heights athlete, AJ Gallegos, up for Capitol Journal's Athlete of the Week.๐ AJ scored two touchdowns and reached over 100 yards in Friday's game against Seaman! ๐ฅ Voting ends tomorrow at noon! Good luck, AJ! https://bit.ly/3UcHXIW


๐๐ Join us for Trunk or Treat with Shawnee Heights FFA! ๐๐
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October 16th
๐ 6:00 - 7:00 PM
๐ 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. ๐ป๐ฌ
#TrunkOrTreat #ShawneeHeightsFFA #FamilyFun #HalloweenFun #CommunityEvent


๐ Learning Beyond the Classroom! ๐
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. ๐ฌโค๏ธ
Weโre 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/


๐ Don't forget! ๐
Our Career Fair is happening today from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM! Seniors and Juniors are exploring career opportunities now. Then itโs your turn, communityโcome network with local businesses and discover new career pathways. ๐ผ
#CareerFair #CommunityEvent


๐ The Totem is back online! ๐
Head over to the News Section on the home page of the SHHS website (https://shhs.usd450.net/) to catch up on the latest student publications. ๐โจ
And donโt miss the feature of our National Art Honor Society (NAHS) members who are painting a mural for the National Honor Society (NHS) in the south wing hall! ๐จ๐๏ธ The mural, designed by senior Brigitte Theroff, celebrates the diverse talents of our SHHS students. ๐ชโจ
#TotemIsBack #SHHSPride #StudentCreativity

๐ Join Us at the Shawnee Heights Career Fair! ๐
Our juniors and seniors will explore career opportunities during their school day, and now we're inviting the community to be part of the action! Stop by SHHS on October 3rd from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM to meet local businesses, network, and discover exciting career pathways.
This is a great chance to connect with professionals and learn about opportunities in our area. We hope to see you there! ๐ผ๐ฉโ๐ผ๐จโ๐ง
#CareerFair #CommunityEvent #ShawneeHeights #FutureReady


Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming King and Queen - Lilly Hogan and Christian Stroud!


๐ What a fun Homecoming Parade! It was great to see so much school spirit and community support! ๐
Good luck to our football team tonight! ๐ And best of luck to all the Homecoming candidatesโtonight's your night! ๐
We hope you have an amazing time at the dance tomorrow! ๐๐บ
#SHHSHomecoming #GoodLuck #SchoolSpirit #GoThunderbirds

๐จโจ Join our High School Art Students at the Aaron Douglas Art Fair on September 28th from 10 AM - 5 PM at 12th & Lane, Topeka, KS! ๐จโจ
๐๏ธ Free Entry
๐ผ๏ธ Students will have artwork, greeting cards, and jewelry available for purchase.
๐จ Plus, get a $5 Henna Design from our talented students!
Support local art and our amazing students at this fun, community-driven event. See you there!
#AaronDouglasArtFair #SupportLocalArtists #ShawneeHeightsStudents #TopekaEvents


๐ Introducing your 2024 Homecoming Candidates! ๐ Best of luck to each candidate as we count down to Homecoming. ๐โค๏ธ
๐ Be sure to check the link for all Homecoming details! https://shhs.usd450.net/o/shawnee-heights-high-school/article/1756857
#Homecoming2024 #GoThunderbirds


Vote for Mason! Another chance to vote for a Shawnee Heights Athlete for the Capital-Journal's Athlete of the Week. Mason had four goals in our win over Piper last Thursday. Voting ends this Thursday at noon. Good luck, Mason! https://bit.ly/3ZukwOK


๐ Why Apply? ๐
The first step toward your future is to apply! Whether you're considering a certificate program or a two-year or a four-year degree, applying to college opens doors to new opportunities, skills, and experiences. ๐
โจ Seniors - Mark Your Calendars! - The Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024! During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of theย Kansas Independent College Association. ๐ผ
Check out this 10 Steps to Applying resource for students: https://5il.co/2x6t4
#WhyApply #ApplyKS #CollegeBound #FutureReady




Vote for Christian!ย Sophomore Christian Labrador has been nominated for the Capital-Journal's Athlete of the Week. Christian scored two touchdowns in our win over Topeka West on Friday. Voting ends Thursday at noon. Good Luck, Christian! https://bit.ly/3ZpTvf8


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:
ยท Free game entry with a paid adult
ยท Free goodie bag and team poster
ยท Walk on the field with Varsity players during game introductions
ยท 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!


*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*


Hey T-Birds, this year is off to a great start!
Homecoming is just around the corner, and we've got some exciting news about this year's dance! Homecoming spirit week starts Monday September 23rd, leading up to our big football game against Leavenworth, Friday September 27th, when we'll crown this year's King and Queen. However, we have now moved our Homecoming dance to Saturday September 28th! Get all dressed up (it's semi-formal) and come dance the night away. We are excited for this first dance of the year and we hope to see you all there!


Seniors watched the sunrise together on the football field this morning, kicking off their final year with a moment of reflection and camaraderie. Here's to making every sunrise count this school year, Class of 2025! ๐
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2025 #AGreatDayToBeATbird


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.


Join us tonight for SHHS Open House! Walk your classes, meet your teachers, and grab your MacBook! We'll have four amazing food trucks, so your parents get a break from the kitchen! We are so excited for another great school year! We'll see you at the high school tonight!
Bobby's Food Co.
Dj's Diner
Emma's Pupusas & Mexican Food
Over the Top Sandwiches
It's a great day to be a T-Bird!


Sports Physicals for Fall sports (Football, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Cross Country) need to be turned into Mrs. Hogan in the main office no later than August 16th, 2024! The main office is open 7am-3pm. First day of Fall sports practices/tryouts is August 19th, 2024.