Our SHHS baseball team is playing in the state championship game tomorrow! Come cheer on the Thunderbirds at 10 am in Wichita tomorrow! #gobirds
Congrats to Blake Coffman for his 8th place finish in javelin at state!
Congrats to all of our state track qualifiers! Great job to those that competed today and good luck tomorrow! #gobirds
The rain pushed us back to games today. Hope to see you in Wichita at 2:30 pm. #gobirds
Baseball 5/28
Shawnee Heights BP 2:00-2:40
St James BP 2:45-3:25
4:15 start time.
Our SHHS baseball team is moving on to the semi-finals at state. Come out to show your support on Thursday at 3:30 pm at Wichita State Eck Stadium! #gobirds
Our Baseball Team has made it through Round 1 of State, and parents are planning a send-off today as the team heads to Wichita! 🔥
Fans are invited to gather at the high school today, May 27, 2026, at 12:30pm to help cheer on the T-Birds before they hit the road!
Fans are invited to gather at the high school today, May 27, 2026, at 12:30pm to help cheer on the T-Birds before they hit the road!
🎓 Scholarship Night was an incredible evening celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of graduating seniors!
We are so proud of the students who were recognized with scholarships as they prepare for the next step in their journey. Thank you to the Shawnee Heights Public Schools Foundation, scholarship donors, families, and community members who continue to support and invest in our students' futures.
Check out the photo album from Scholarship Night! 📸
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2A1qB6qNwtgazQw17
We are so proud of the students who were recognized with scholarships as they prepare for the next step in their journey. Thank you to the Shawnee Heights Public Schools Foundation, scholarship donors, families, and community members who continue to support and invest in our students' futures.
Check out the photo album from Scholarship Night! 📸
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2A1qB6qNwtgazQw17
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!
