Shawnee Heights Middle School -

Don't forget to come out and get lunch at the below locations. Also, our SONIC at 29th and Croco has graciously offered free lunch to students on Saturday, March 21st! See details below:

We will start serving grab and go lunches tomorrow, March 17, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Starlite Skate Rink, Eastgate, Tecumseh United Methodist Church and Shawnee Heights High School. Feeding sites are open to all students in all attendance areas.

As of March 13, 2020, the Shawnee County Health Department has ordered all school districts in the county to suspend classroom & extracurricular activities. We have no decision on Boys and Girls Club programs at the moment and are awaiting guidance SCHD. We will keep you posted.

There will be a 1-hour delay for Parent-Teacher Conferences today, Thursday, February 13, 2020. Scheduled meeting times will not change unless you are scheduled between 8:00-9:00 am. If you are schedule between 8:00-9:00 am, please call your school to reschedule your meeting.

We have made a schedule change to make up for 2 of the 3 snow days. Monday, April 13, 2020, is now a student attendance day and Friday, May 22, 2020, is now the last day of school. All school calendars now reflect this change.

The 8th Grade students are learning about the geologic time scale by creating timelines that proportionally represent the Earth’s history. Each centimeter is 10 million years!

Junior Achievement of Topeka has had a presence at SHMS for many years. Business professionals from the community come to the school and conduct activities with the seventh grade students to foster work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. Here, Mr. Schmidt’s students play board game to practice making good education and career choices.

Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled due to winter weather conditions tomorrow, Friday, January 17, 2020. Stay safe, stay warm and have a wonderful 4 day weekend.

Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2020 due to winter weather conditions and concerns about parking lots and sidewalks. Stay safe, stay warm and have a wonderful day.

Middle School Boys Basketball Tryout Schedule: Tuesday, December 17 7th Grade Tryouts Immediately after school (3:00-5:15) 8th Grade Tryouts (5:30-7:15) Wednesday, December 18 7th Grade Tryouts (5:30-7:15) 8th Grade Tryouts Immediately after school (3:00-5:15) Thursday, December 19 7th Grade Tryouts (5:30-7:15) 8th Grade Tryouts Immediately after school (3:00-5:15) Final cuts will be made on Thursday after both 7th and 8th practices. Friday, December 20 7th and 8th First full team practice (3:00-5:15) Students who have late practice may stay after school if they do not have a ride back to the school. Students should bring an after-school snack. An announcement during the school day will prompt students who stay with a waiting location.

Shawnee Heights USD 450 classes are cancelled due to winter weather conditions tomorrow, Monday, December 16, 2019. Stay safe, stay warm and have a wonderful day.

Donut forget that it’s Dollars for Donuts this morning at SHMS. Min donation of $1 buys a donut.

Dollars for Donuts this morning at SHMS. Students may purchase a donut for a minimum one dollar donation. Proceeds are used to help Shawnee Heights middle school families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Come out to the Family Fall Fest on November 16 from 10 am- 3pm. Enjoy a Chili Feed, Craft Fair and for the kids, inflatables, henna and balloons!

Sidewalks and roadways are a little slick this morning. Be careful on your way to school. Give yourself a little extra time and following distance. We are excited to see all of your costumes!

Among the high-quality teaching staff at SHMS is stand-out physical education teacher, coach, entrepreneur, minister and author Chad Parks. Coach Parks shared his journey as an author during the recent book festival at the Kansas State Capital. His book, Game Changing Moves, shares wisdom and life lessons acquired from athletics, hard work and building relationships. parksc@usd450.net

There is 7th grade home football and volleyball tonight Vs. Seaman. Start time will be 3:30. Come out and support your middle school athletes. https://www.usd450.net/calendar/shms-calendar

Students presented to district patrons in the culminating activity for the Big American History project about student rights. Students research SHMS handbook policy and compared it to surrounding districts. Groups of students advocated for changes to building policy to best meet their needs. No surprise, they want the right to have their phones at lunch!

FACS instructor Mrs. Ayers and her apprentice chefs prepare a delicious salsa.

This is National Suicide Prevention Week. SHMS encourages open and honest communications about mental health. If you or someone you know is suicidal or needs support, there is help available. Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to pick up on signs and get help. While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this week provides a time dedicated to come together with a collective passion and strength around a difficult topic. Each student placed this sticker on the inner cover of their handbook to serve as a reminder that it is brave to ask for help.