We loved meeting some of our future SHS Wolves and their families Monday night at the PAAC! If you were unable to attend the Incoming 9th Grader Night, check out this presentation or contact Counselor Courtney Lewellen at clewellen@shawnee.k12.ok.us for more information. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3704/SHS/4082463/Incoming_Freshman_NIght_Presentation_.pdf
Only 4 short weeks until we go to the polls for the 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond! This will help us invest in our current and future students! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Our Wolf Extravaganza with our incoming freshmen Monday morning was a huge hit! We hope to see parents tonight at 6 p.m. in the PAAC Auditorium for our Incoming Freshmen Parent Information Night. #WolvesUp #ShawneeSTRONG
Join us tonight at 6pm at Horace Mann Elementary for a community information forum. This will be an opportunity for you to hear more details about the bond proposals, including how they are possible with no tax increase, as well as ask your own questions. We look forward to seeing you there! #ShawneeSTRONGER
There are two upcoming community information forums regarding the 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond Proposals.
6 p.m., March 11, at Horace Mann Elementary
6 p.m., March 13, at Will Rogers Elementary
These forums will give you the chance to hear community members' questions regarding the bond as well as give you the opportunity to ask your own. We hope you can make it! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Today is the last day to register to vote to be able to vote in the bond election on April 2nd! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Join us tonight at 6pm at Jefferson Elementary for a community information forum. This will be an opportunity for you to hear more details about the bond proposals, including how they are possible with no tax increase, as well as ask your own questions. We look forward to seeing you there! #ShawneeSTRONGER
We have THREE upcoming community information forums regarding the $0 tax increase 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond Proposals.
6 p.m., March 5, at Jefferson Elementary
6 p.m., March 11, at Horace Mann Elementary
6 p.m., March 13, at Will Rogers Elementary
These forums will give you the chance to hear community members' questions regarding the bond projects as well as give you the opportunity to ask your own. We hope you can make it! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Help create a healthier Pottawatomie County by participating in the 2024 Community Health Survey! Think of it as a community-wide “pulse check” to identify & address key health needs & issues for residents in our area. https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XK1sFkk9rTBWSO
At this time, phones are not working at our school sites. Students are safe, and district administration is able to communicate with schools. We will continue our school day as normal as possible.
Twenty-one past SPS Teachers of the Year joined us for the 50th year of TOY celebrations at our Excellence in Education Gala earlier this week. Thank you to these phenomenal educators for their service to Shawnee children and families! #ShawneeSTRONG #WolvesForever
Did you know Shawnee's bus drivers cover 1,150 miles every day to ensure our students travel to and from school safely? We appreciate our bus drivers and transportation department employees! #ShawneeSTRONG #NationalBusDriverAppreciationDay
Help us create a healthier Pottawatomie County for everyone by participating in the 2024 Community Health Survey! Think of it as a community-wide “pulse check” to identify and address key health needs & issues for ALL residents in our area. https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XK1sFkk9rTBWSO
Melisa King, science teacher at Jim Thorpe Academy, is the 2023-2024 Shawnee Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Congratulations, Mrs. King!
The next Title VI Indian Education Parent Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Building in the Board Conference Room at 326 N. Union St. Families of Native American students are encouraged to attend.
Shawnee community, join us at 6 p.m., Monday, February 12 for a special "State of the Schools" presentation at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC). Learn more about the status and future of Shawnee Public Schools.
Your SHS 2024 Spring Homecoming King and Queen are Jayson Hair and Bella Koepke. Congratulations to Jayson, Bella, and all the candidates for representing the best of Shawnee. Go Wolves!
Shawnee Transportation Director John Wiles was able to talk about our district's new electric buses with NPR. Wiles says electric buses have some benefits for students and their health. https://www.kcur.org/2024-01-26/electric-school-buses-midwest
The SHS Spring Homecoming ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m., January 25, at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) gymnasium during the Shawnee Wrestling Duals. Wrestling duals begin at 5 p.m. Admission is $6. Children ages six and under are admitted free.
Due to potentially hazardous side roads, parking lots, and sidewalks, SPS will cancel classes and have a traditional snow day on Tuesday, January 23. Students will not need to complete any online work on Tuesday. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.