Congratulations to our very own Ann Wilhelm! She's the 2026 Jefferson's Topeka Teacher of the Year! #tbirdteachers
Congrats to Laura Sobba and Shelby Showalter!
Congratulations to Shawnee Heights pitcher, Brody Cooper, on hitting 100 Career Strike Outs!! #gobirds
Congratulations to Shannon Byrne, named KSNT’s April Teacher of the Month! 🎉
Ms. Byrne, a Language Arts teacher at SHHS, is known for the energy and impact she brings to her classroom, creating an engaging environment where students feel motivated to learn and grow.
Check out her full story here:
https://www.ksnt.com/teacher-of-the-month/april-teacher-of-the-month-shawnee-heights-high-schools-shannon-byrne/
#ShawneeHeightsProud
Ms. Byrne, a Language Arts teacher at SHHS, is known for the energy and impact she brings to her classroom, creating an engaging environment where students feel motivated to learn and grow.
Check out her full story here:
https://www.ksnt.com/teacher-of-the-month/april-teacher-of-the-month-shawnee-heights-high-schools-shannon-byrne/
#ShawneeHeightsProud
🏆 March/April Students of the Month 🏆
A huge shoutout to: Pavel Rodriguez, Kolby Kutscher, Nowlan Hurla, Ashley Cox, Layla Brost, Rico Chavez, Josiah Counts, and Cailyn Brees!
Here are some of the wonderful things being said about these students:
⭐ Nowlan is an absolute light of positivity in my classroom and our school!
📚 Pavel can easily be described as hard-working, helpful, and positive.
🎉 Josiah consistently supports and encourages his peers, helping create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
🥇 Ashley tries very hard at everything she does and never gives up!
👑 Layla is dependable to the core; she follows through on her commitments and can always be counted on to deliver.
💡 Rico exemplifies what it means to be a good student through his positive attitude, demeanor, and work ethic.
🌟 Cailyn has such original ideas and always puts her personal style into everything she does.
🎒 Kolby always comes to class prepared, engages in the content, and seems eager to learn!
Thank you to Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty. The yard signs, gift cards, and certificates are all donated by her to help recognize these amazing students!
A huge shoutout to: Pavel Rodriguez, Kolby Kutscher, Nowlan Hurla, Ashley Cox, Layla Brost, Rico Chavez, Josiah Counts, and Cailyn Brees!
Here are some of the wonderful things being said about these students:
⭐ Nowlan is an absolute light of positivity in my classroom and our school!
📚 Pavel can easily be described as hard-working, helpful, and positive.
🎉 Josiah consistently supports and encourages his peers, helping create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
🥇 Ashley tries very hard at everything she does and never gives up!
👑 Layla is dependable to the core; she follows through on her commitments and can always be counted on to deliver.
💡 Rico exemplifies what it means to be a good student through his positive attitude, demeanor, and work ethic.
🌟 Cailyn has such original ideas and always puts her personal style into everything she does.
🎒 Kolby always comes to class prepared, engages in the content, and seems eager to learn!
Thank you to Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty. The yard signs, gift cards, and certificates are all donated by her to help recognize these amazing students!
Congrats to our very own Mitch Spade who was honored today as the Kansas Region 2 Teacher of the Year Nominee! We are so proud and thankful for his hard work and dedication to SHHS staff, students and families!
Mark your calendars! Shawnee Heights FFA Plant Sale will take place April 25–26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Shawnee Heights Greenhouse.
If you are unable to attend but are still interested in purchasing plants, please contact Ms. Collins at collinsj@usd450.net to schedule an appointment.
If you are unable to attend but are still interested in purchasing plants, please contact Ms. Collins at collinsj@usd450.net to schedule an appointment.
Join us on Monday, April 13, from 5–8 pm at Shawnee Heights High School for an evening celebrating the incredible talents of our students.
✨ Walk through a gallery of student artwork
🎭 Enjoy live performances from the choir, band, and orchestra
🖌️ Explore displays from clubs and departments
🌮 Grab a bite from food trucks and support our orchestra boosters
There is so much to see, so come experience everything Heights has to offer!
✨ Walk through a gallery of student artwork
🎭 Enjoy live performances from the choir, band, and orchestra
🖌️ Explore displays from clubs and departments
🌮 Grab a bite from food trucks and support our orchestra boosters
There is so much to see, so come experience everything Heights has to offer!
Stormont Vail is hosting their annual Sports Physicals Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm.
The event is open to all middle and high school student-athletes, and the physical will be valid for the 26/27 sports season. Each physical will cost $20 by cash, check, or card. Student athletes do not have to be active patients at Stormont Vail or Cotton O'Neil.
Location: Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park
2660 SW 3rd St., Topeka
The event is open to all middle and high school student-athletes, and the physical will be valid for the 26/27 sports season. Each physical will cost $20 by cash, check, or card. Student athletes do not have to be active patients at Stormont Vail or Cotton O'Neil.
Location: Cotton O'Neil Kanza Park
2660 SW 3rd St., Topeka
Congrats to our girls basketball team on finishing 4th at state. Great season! #ladytbirds
Our traveling trophy is heading to the next Staff of the Month! Please help us congratulate Ms.Fernandez!
🏆 February Students of the Month 🏆
Congrats to: Ben Crabtree, Will Wasson, Ivy Mink, Abigail Lee, Bijou Schmidt, Kason Bowman, Miles Hadley, and Boston Valdivia
We are excited to celebrate another group of students showing what it takes to be a Student of the Month! Here’s examples of what was said about these students:
✏️ He is an incredible student that always gives his best effort!
🚀 He acts as a leader in his classes and is a great role model for other students.
📚 She has a strong sense of internal motivation
❤️ She always takes initiative and offers to help others when needed.
🎯 She comes to class everyday prepared to work and consistently gives her best effort
🎉 He is a vibe that makes everyone around him relax and smile.
🤝 He stayed after class to help a classmate clean up a spill.
🌟 He enters the classroom each day with a positive attitude!
⭐ Thank you to Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty. The yard signs, gift cards, and certificates are all donated by her to help recognize our students of the month!
Congrats to: Ben Crabtree, Will Wasson, Ivy Mink, Abigail Lee, Bijou Schmidt, Kason Bowman, Miles Hadley, and Boston Valdivia
We are excited to celebrate another group of students showing what it takes to be a Student of the Month! Here’s examples of what was said about these students:
✏️ He is an incredible student that always gives his best effort!
🚀 He acts as a leader in his classes and is a great role model for other students.
📚 She has a strong sense of internal motivation
❤️ She always takes initiative and offers to help others when needed.
🎯 She comes to class everyday prepared to work and consistently gives her best effort
🎉 He is a vibe that makes everyone around him relax and smile.
🤝 He stayed after class to help a classmate clean up a spill.
🌟 He enters the classroom each day with a positive attitude!
⭐ Thank you to Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty. The yard signs, gift cards, and certificates are all donated by her to help recognize our students of the month!
Girls basketball wins with a 61-47 victory! They play on Friday, March 13, at 3:30 pm at Koch Arena in Wichita. All tickets are $10. We hope to see everyone there cheering on our Lady TBirds!
https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/6373
https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/6373
Congratulations to our girls basketball team on earning a trip to the state tournament. Our Lady Thunderbirds are ranked #3 and take on Basehor-Linwood Wednesday, March 11 at KCKCC at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each. We hope to see you there! #gobirds
Congratulations to our boys basketball team on earning a trip to the state tournament. Come on out to support them on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 pm in Koch Arena in Wichita as they take on Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Tickets are $10 each. #gobirds
🏀🔥 Congratulations to Imani McGlory on scoring her 1,000th high school career point in Saturday's victory over Pittsburg! #TbirdPride #1000PointClub
🎶 All-State Musicians Representing Shawnee Heights 🎶
Four of our talented students performed in Wichita this week for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) Convention!
Layla Brost, Sam Garner, Fiona Stevenson, and Sierra Zoll were selected by audition to participate in various Band and Choir All-State ensembles. This honor recognizes outstanding musical achievement across Kansas.
They are joined by Shawnee Heights music educators and students exploring future careers in music education as part of the convention.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Shawnee Heights among the best young musicians in the state. 🎼👏
Four of our talented students performed in Wichita this week for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) Convention!
Layla Brost, Sam Garner, Fiona Stevenson, and Sierra Zoll were selected by audition to participate in various Band and Choir All-State ensembles. This honor recognizes outstanding musical achievement across Kansas.
They are joined by Shawnee Heights music educators and students exploring future careers in music education as part of the convention.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Shawnee Heights among the best young musicians in the state. 🎼👏
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🚨 Staff of the Month 🚨
🏀🔥 Congratulations to KK Emmot and Pearmella Carter on each scoring their 1,000th high school career point in last night’s basketball game! #TbirdPride #1000PointClub
🌟 January Students of the Month! 🌟
A huge congrats to Alexa Domme, Osmar Gomez-Bartolon, Charles Osborne, Payton Bond, Isabelle Hall, Jace Taylor, Saul Ortiz and Vanessa Salas-Acosta!!
What did staff have to say about these students? Here's a few examples:
🤝 She always has a positive and helpful attitude.
😂 He has a great sense of humor!
🌟He shows respect to his teachers along with his peers.
📚She is always engaged in class and gives her best effort.
🔬She is a dedicated student and an excellent lab partner!
🫶He is always willing to help others!
😎 He makes class more fun with his infectious optimism.
💙 She is super compassionate and empathetic towards her peers!
📣 We couldn't do this without the support of Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty! The yard signs, gift cards, and certificates that these students receive are due to her thoughtful donations. Thank you for helping us recognize our Students of the Month!
A huge congrats to Alexa Domme, Osmar Gomez-Bartolon, Charles Osborne, Payton Bond, Isabelle Hall, Jace Taylor, Saul Ortiz and Vanessa Salas-Acosta!!
What did staff have to say about these students? Here's a few examples:
🤝 She always has a positive and helpful attitude.
😂 He has a great sense of humor!
🌟He shows respect to his teachers along with his peers.
📚She is always engaged in class and gives her best effort.
🔬She is a dedicated student and an excellent lab partner!
🫶He is always willing to help others!
😎 He makes class more fun with his infectious optimism.
💙 She is super compassionate and empathetic towards her peers!
📣 We couldn't do this without the support of Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty! The yard signs, gift cards, and certificates that these students receive are due to her thoughtful donations. Thank you for helping us recognize our Students of the Month!
