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🌟 Shawnee Heights athletes! Get ready for next year at Cotton O’Neil’s Sports Physicals Day. 📅: May 4, 2024 ⏰: 8 AM-12 PM. Physicals for the 24/25 school year must be completed after May 1.

The SHHS Drama Department will present the classic Neil Simon comedy Rumors on April 25, 26, and 27 at 7 pm! When four couples show up to celebrate their friends’ 10th anniversary, they find the hosts either incapacitated or missing. The couples desperately try to keep rumors from spreading and trap themselves in a spiral of excuses and lies in the process. Tickets (available before the show) are only $5 and FREE for students with an activity pass. Don’t miss this fast-paced and funny farce! Cast List Chris Gorman…Fiona Stevenson Ken Gorman…Kaden Evans Claire Ganz…Scarlet Mink Lenny Ganz…Jaxon Schroeder Ernie Cusack…Connall Stevenson Cookie Cusack…Kallahan Mielenz Glenn Cooper…Finley Garretson Cassie Cooper…Elli Spencer Officer Welch…Colin Fitzpatrick Officer Pudney…Jaidyn Fountaine Understudies…Archie Reese, Wren Smith Stage Manager…Lakelyn Morris

There's time to sign up for 2024 Summer Drivers Ed! We have extented the sign-up deadline to April 24th. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT SHHS student that is at least 14 years of age and has completed 9th grade prior to the first day in the classroom OR live in the Shawnee Heights District. Forms are avalible in the High School main office, please see Mrs. Owens if you have any questions.

🌱🎉 **Mark Your Calendars!** 🎉🌱 We're just 3 weeks away from a very special day at Shawnee Heights! Join us for the grand opening of the Thunderbird Greenhouse on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm. 📍 **Location:** Behind the high school - Follow the signs on the south side of the building. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore the greenhouse and understand its role in enhancing our students' learning experiences. Take a guided tour of the greenhouse, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with our community. Plus, we'll have a special gift for each attendee while supplies last! Don't miss out - mark your calendar and join us for "Growth and Gatherings" this May Day! 🌿 We look forward to growing our future together! See you there! 🌿 Event page: https://fb.me/e/5iJHNSQvz

Reminder that today is the final day to be guaranteed a post prom shirt with your ticket purchase! Please see the following details on how to purchase! POST PROM TICKETS Who can attend: Juniors & Seniors. Sophomores may attend if they are a date of a Junior/Senior. Outside dates will be allowed if the outside date form has been completed in the office by the deadline. March 20 - April 9: Early Bird Option which guarantees you a t-shirt if you choose to get a t-shirt. April 10 – May 4: T-Shirt not guaranteed. Time: Post-Prom is at the school in from 11pm-2am. How to Buy: Tickets must be purchased from the Post-Prom committee via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shhs-post-prom-2024-tickets-862317915097 Questions, contact Lisa Devena at devenal@usd450.net

🎉 Shawnee Heights High School staff and students are invited to join us for Library Bingo during National Library Week (April 8th-14th). Participate in crafts, complete crossword puzzles, explore community resources, and, of course, read books! 🎨🧩🌍📖 Win prizes while supplies last. Get your Bingo card from Mrs. Holt or Ms. Bradshaw and let's celebrate! 📚🎁 #LibraryBingo #NationalLibraryWeek #SHHSReads

Heights on Display is TONIGHT from 5-8 pm. Food Trucks will be onsite, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SHHS Orchestra.

Congratulations to the following art students for having “Hero Doodles” selected for the Youth Art Exhibit. Artwork will be displayed at the NOTO Arts Center from April 5th-19th, with an opening reception tonight, April 5th, from 4-8 PM. Enjoy live music, art activities, and more. Kinley Cherry Alastair Donner Parker Easley Meggie Forshee-Smith Brooklyn Hummer Nora Jones Avery Kirwan Paige Lindergrantz Deseray Lipshin Isabel McBeth Levi Morris Ava Mortier Victoria Ortiz Ally Parks Hailey Roat Clara Sobba Ilena Sommer

🎉 Join us for an unforgettable Elementary Night 🌟 with the Girls Soccer Team on Tuesday, April 9th, at Bettis! ⚽ SH Elementary students get FREE entry with a paying adult and can walk on the field with the team! Kick-off for JV is at 4:30 PM followed by Varsity at 6:15 PM ⚽

Mark your calendars! Heights on Display is Monday, April 8th, from 5-8 pm. Food Trucks will be onsite, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SHHS Orchestra.

🎨 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

FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND PROM, THEY NEED TO SIGN-UP FOR THE VIP LIST & PAY FOR TICKETS Students may sign-up and buy tickets from April 15-April 26 during lunch and late start in the school Cafeteria. (Students who are off-campus or early graduates may email Ms. Coulter at coulterj@usd450.net to be put on the VIP list and/or purchase tickets electronically) Ticket Prices and Purchasing Purchases may be made via Cash or Electronically at the table. FREE for Shawnee Heights Seniors $20 for Juniors, 10th grade dates, & outside dates paying CASH $21 if paying ELECTRONICALLY (to cover processing fees) Tickets will not be sold to 9th graders this year.

It's time to sign up for 2024 Summer Drivers Ed! We have extented the sign-up deadline to April 12th. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT SHHS student that is at least 14 years of age and has completed 9th grade prior to the first day in the classroom OR live in the Shawnee Heights District. Forms are avalible in the High School main office, please see Mrs. Owens if you have any questions.

🎨 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

🌸 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

POST PROM TICKETS Who can attend: Juniors & Seniors. Sophomores may attend if they are a date of a Junior/Senior. Outside dates will be allowed if the outside date form has been completed in the office by the deadline. March 20 - April 9: Early Bird Option which guarantees you a t-shirt if you choose to get a t-shirt. April 10 – May 4: T-Shirt not guaranteed. Time: Post-Prom is at the school in from 11pm-2am. How to Buy: Tickets must be purchased from the Post-Prom committee via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shhs-post-prom-2024-tickets-862317915097 Questions, contact Lisa Devena at devenal@usd450.net

🐣 🌷 The SHHS Thunderettes are back with the Egg My Yard Fundraiser! 🎉 Let them sprinkle some Easter magic in your yard – register by March 24th! 📆 Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/EggMyYard24 🐰🥚 📩 Questions? Email thunderttesbooster@gmail.com #SHHSThunderettes

Congrats to the Shawnee Heights Bowling Teams! On Friday, the Boys Bowling team won the 2024 5A State Bowling Championship! As part of that championship, there were individual medalists: Caden Cochrane – 3rd Place Individual Trey Donath – 8th Place Individual Evan Jones – 9th Place Individual Henry Schattilly – 18th Place Individual Outside the top 20 at state were Donovan Davis and Kaden Evans. Reese Bell represented the Shawnee Heights girls as an individual and finished in 38th place in a field of 72 of the state's top bowlers in 5A. Photo Credit to TopSports.news, Rick Peterson, and KSHSAA Covered, Brent Maycock, and Scott Paske.

Shawnee Heights Thunderettes Tryout season is approaching! Welcoming ALL LEVELS OF DANCERS! Scan QR code for more team information and to register for tryouts. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O1vpuO5CT2H-4OpXB9MjEVwEKzRQIAPIPPtQFCO23sU/edit

Reminder: Tonight's Sub-State is KSHSAA sponsored. No passes allowed. $8 for adults and $6 for students. Cash only.