Jim Thorpe Academy

Shawnee Public Schools joined thousands of schools across the country in celebrating National Walk to School Day, with more than 1,400 students, parents, and volunteers taking par...

Shawnee Public Schools invites the community to come together for an evening of celebration and school pride at the district’s first-ever Pack the Stadium event, scheduled for Tue...

Shawnee Public Schools proudly celebrated Native heritage and traditions at its annual Jim Thorpe Night, held at Jim Thorpe Stadium, home of the Shawnee Wolves. The evening honore...

Jim Thorpe Academy marked an exciting milestone on the morning of September 16 with the ribbon cutting of its new Outdoor Classroom, funded by a generous $10,000 grant from Sovere...

Jim Thorpe Academy has been awarded an $8,500 Beyond Words grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support the restoration and expansion of its school library. The gr...

Wolves Families, I am honored to introduce myself as the new Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools. Over the summer, I’ve had the opportunity to begin settling into this incred...

Shawnee Public Schools has announced an update to its event safety policy, effective immediately for the 2025-2026 school year. The policy applies to all Shawnee Public Schools ev...

At Shawnee Public Schools, ensuring the safety of our students is our highest priority. We are excited to inform you that we will be implementing a new safety procedure for studen...

Shawnee Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Mike Dominguez as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent. His hiring was formally approved during the Shawnee ...

Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the implementation of a new Personal Electronic Device Policy, approved by the Shawnee Board of Education on June 30, 2025, designed to...

The Shawnee Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason James as the new Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools. The Board voted unanimously this mornin...

Shawnee Public Schools recently hosted a Tribal Consultation in partnership with Tecumseh Public Schools and McLoud Public Schools, bringing together Indian Education programs and...

Shawnee Public Schools recently hosted its annual Excellence in Education Gala, celebrating the dedication, passion, and service of its educators and community partners. This cele...

We are excited to share some great news! Shawnee Public Schools is enhancing how families stay connected with teachers and class information through an upgraded feature in our cus...

Shawnee Public Schools is proud to take part in United Acts of Kindness Day, demonstrating a strong commitment to kindness and community service. Across the district, students and...

Dear Shawnee Public Schools Families, Staff, and Community Members, As we begin the important process of selecting the next superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, the Shawnee ...

Shawnee Public Schools is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of our students who have earned a place on the Shawnee Public Schools Principal and Superintende...

Dear Shawnee Public Schools Staff & Families, As we move through flu season, we want to ensure our schools remain a healthy environment for all students and staff. To help prev...

Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the completion of a significant infrastructure upgrade: the installation of a new freezer for the district’s Child Nutrition program. T...

The following communication was sent to SPS families on January 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Dear Shawnee Public Schools Families, In light of the winter weather conditions, all distr...