🌟 Our final Spotlight Award of the year goes to Mr. Charles Walther, Social Studies teacher at SHMS!
With 29 years of service, he’s a leader in the classroom, on the field, and across the district. He’s known for keeping families engaged and always putting students first. 👏 Congrats, Mr. Walther, and thank you for all you do!
Spotlight Awards are presented throughout the year to staff members who go above and beyond. Visit our Spotlight Award page at https://www.usd450.net/page/spotlight-award to view past winners and to start nominating for next school year!
#SpotlightAward
Shout-out to our amazing STUCO! 👏💙
These students stepped up as volunteers for Unified Field Day. They helped run games, cheer on participants, and make the day extra special for everyone involved. We’re so proud of their leadership, kindness, and school spirit!
🎉 Big congratulations to our JAG team for placing 2nd overall in the state at the JAG State Career Development Conference!
A special shoutout to Bijou Schmidt, Ashlyn Mattox, and Avary Domme for earning 1st place in the Business Poster Project! 🥇🖼️
Way to represent Shawnee Heights with pride and professionalism! 👏 #ThunderbirdProud #JAGSuccess
☀️ Summer fun starts now! Our 2025 Summer Camps are open for registration!
📲 Find details and sign up using the link below, or find the camps on the home page of your school's website under "News."
https://www.usd450.net/article/1556352
#ShawneeHeightsSummerCamps
🏃♂️🏀 Stormont Vail 2025–2026 Sports Physicals Day 🏐🏃♀️
Middle School Families: Mark your calendars!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park – 2660 SW 3rd St.
💵 Cost: $20 (Cash, Check, or Card accepted)
📌 Important Reminder:
Physicals for the 2025–2026 school year must be dated after May 1, 2025 to be valid.
👨👩👧 A parent/guardian must accompany the student.
📝 Helpful Tip: Complete the "History" section of the physical form beforehand to save time!
📄 Physical forms are available in the middle school office or can be printed here:
🔗 https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf
🏃♂️🏀 Stormont Vail Sports Physicals Day 🏐🏃♀️
Middle & High School Families: Mark your calendar! Stormont Vail is offering sports physicals for student-athletes on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 AM – 12 PM.
💵 Cash or Check is accepted.
📍 Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park, 2660 SW 3rd St. Topeka
Get ready for next season early!
After assessing the conditions, we plan to return to school tomorrow. The biggest concern remains the frigid morning temperatures, so please ensure your student is dressed warmly. If you believe the conditions are unsafe for your student to attend, you are welcome to keep them home - be sure to notify the school as you normally would. Thank you for your flexibility and support. Please stay safe and warm; we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
❄️ Another Snow Day! ❄️
Winter strikes again! Due to the weather conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Enjoy the extra day to sleep in, sip hot cocoa, and perfect your snowball-throwing skills. ☃️
Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️
Due to the anticipated winter weather conditions all Shawnee Heights USD 450 schools are cancelled tomorrow, February 12, 2025.
❄️ Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled for February 12th and 13th will be held virtually. Please watch for a message from your student's school or teacher with links to join your conference. If you are unable to attend virtually, please contact your teacher for alternative arrangements.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we will see students back at school on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. ⛄
Shawnee Heights Middle School Theater presents its spring production –The Tragicomedy of Julia Caesar. Performances are on Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February 8th, at 7:00 p.m. at the SHHS Auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase at the middle school doors in the mornings on students’ way into the school. Tickets are also available in the front office or at the door on performance nights. Both student and adult tickets are $3.00. Get yours today!
Support Our Teachers During Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up, and we need your help to make them a success!
The SHMS PTO is organizing meals for our hardworking teachers on February 13th, and we’re looking for food donations and volunteers to help make it happen.
Let’s show our appreciation for all they do! Please consider donating an item or signing up to volunteer.
📅 Items Due by February 13th:
🕘 Drop off donations to Mrs. Calovich in the front office before 9 AM on February 13th.
💙 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAF2EA1F94-54818602-shms#/
Thank you for your support!
📢 SHMS PTO & Red Robin Fundraiser! 🍔❤️
Join us Thursday, January 23rd at Red Robin and support our students! 🎉 20% of food sales will be donated back to SHMS.
📌 Show this flyer or mention the fundraiser to your server, and your sales will count! 🖥️ Online orders are valid too—just include our fundraiser in your order!
Thank you for your support! Let’s make a difference together!
Due to winter weather conditions, all Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled today, January 10, 2025. Please stay safe and stay warm.
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.
🎄 Spread Holiday Cheer at SHMS! 🎄
This holiday season, let’s celebrate our incredible SHMS staff for all they do! The SHMS PTO is organizing holiday goodies for our hardworking teachers during the last week of school, and we need your help to make it extra special.
🍪 How You Can Help:
✨ Donate delicious holiday treats
✨ Volunteer your time
📅 Sign Up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAF2EA1F94-53611987-holiday#/
🎁 Drop-Off Deadline:
Please deliver your items to the office no later than 4 PM on the day of your sign-up.
Let’s show our teachers how much we appreciate them! ❤️
🌟 RAISE SOME DOUGH! 🌟
Support Shawnee Heights Middle School while enjoying delicious eats at Panera Bread! 🥖🍲
📅 When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: 1421 SW Wanamaker Road
20% of sales will go to SHMS when you:
✅ **Dine in**
✅ **Use the drive-thru**
✅ **Pick up**
✅ **Order delivery**
💻 **Ordering online?** Enter promo code **FUND4U** at checkout to ensure your purchase supports our school.
Helping has never tasted so good! Thank you for helping our school! ❤️
SHMS Parent/Teacher Conference Meal Help
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAF2EA1F94-52027188-shms#/
Help Us Fuel Our Teachers!
Parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner, and we need your support to make them a success!
The SHMS PTO is looking for food donations and volunteers to help provide a couple of delicious meals for our hardworking teachers on October 24th.
Please donate items or sign up to volunteer.
Let's show our teachers some appreciation for all they do!
Items Due by October 24th: Please drop off donations to Mrs. Calovich in the front office before 9 AM on October 24th.
Thank you for your support!
Join us for a night of delicious food and fundraising! 🍽️💰
SHMS PTO's 10% Donation Night is happening on September 30th from 3 PM to 10 PM at Texas Roadhouse in Topeka.
Simply show your server this flyer when you dine-in or mention "SHMS" for online orders, and 10% of your total food purchase will be donated to our school!
Let's come together to support our students and enjoy a great meal. See you there!
#SHMS #PTO #Fundraiser #TexasRoadhouse #Topeka #Community
SHMS Parents, Lend a Hand! 📣
Want to support our amazing SHMS students? The PTO needs your help running concessions at school events! Your time volunteering will directly benefit our kids.
Let’s make a difference together! 💪 Check out the volunteer calendar and sign up today.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EA5AB22A3F49-51094841-shmiddle?useFullSite=true#/
Go Thunderbirds!
🚍 Join Our Team! Become a School Bus Driver!🚍
Have you ever thought about driving a school bus but are not sure what it takes? Come out and find out at our Bus Driver Job Fair! 🚌✨
📅 Date:Thursday, July 25th
🕘 Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Middle School Parking Lot (4335 SE Shawnee Height Rd)
What to expect:
- Test drive a school bus in a safe, supervised setting
- Ride along with our experienced drivers
- Learn about the requirements and benefits of being a bus driver
- Get answers to all your questions
Take the first step towards making a difference in our students' lives. We can't wait to meet you! 🌟
#ShawneeHeightsUSD450 #BusDriver #JoinOurTeam #JobFair #RecruitmentEvent
