Shawnee Heights High School

September 17, 2025

We’re excited to kick off our first high school newsletter! With so many great events and activities happening, we want to keep you in the loop. Our front office will share short updates every two weeks. You can always find the latest newsletters in the “News” section of our high school website: shhs.usd450.net

FAFSA Information Night

Attention Senior Parents! We are hosting a FAFSA Informational Night on September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm. What to expect:

  • 15-20-minute presentation about types of financial aid, why to fill out the FAFSA, and other tips

  • 5-10 minutes allotted for QandA

  • At end of session, financial aid advisor will assist students/parents with creating their FSA ID so that it is ready to be used when they complete their FAFSA in October

  • Please bring a device to work from!

25-26 Homecoming: Once upon a Hoco!

Homecoming Spirit Week

Celebrate Homecoming Week September 29 - October 3, 2025!

  • Monday (no school) - Sleeping Beauty

  • Tuesday - Heroes vs Villains

  • Wednesday - Pink Princess/Prince

  • Thursday - Disney Throwback

  • Friday - Class Colors

Parade Route

Parade Route

Parade, Game, and Dance

Homecoming Parade is on October 3, 2025, starting at 1:30pm. Shawnee Heights Road will be closed from 1:20pm until the end of the parade.

Homecoming Football Game is October 3, 2025. TBirds vs. DeSoto Starts at 7:00pm

Homecoming Dance will be held on October 4, 2025, from 7:00 to 10:00pm. No admittance after 8:15pm. This is a semi-formal event!

2026 Junior & Senior Prom Fundraiser

The 2026 Junior and Senior Prom Fundraiser kicks off today and will run through October. Our goal is to raise $4,000 to help make this year’s prom a night to remember.

Funds raised will support venue rental, DJ, photographer, food, and drinks, and most importantly, will provide free admission for seniors and low-cost tickets for juniors.

This year’s theme is Galactic Gala; with your help, we can make memories that are out of this world!

Donate Here: 2026 Junior & Senior Prom Fundraiser

Share with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends. Every credit (big or small) brings us closer to reaching hyperspace and making this prom a stellar success. Thank you!

SHHS Boys Soccer Elementary Night

USD 450 Elementary Students! Come join the SHHS Boys Soccer Team on Thursday, September 18, 2025! Students can walk onto the field during the Varsity intros. Food trucks will be available from 4:30 to 9:00.

Free Youth Clinic

No need to sign up! Join our Free Youth Soccer Clinic on September 24, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00pm. This event is open to all district students K-8 free of charge.

Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights!

Our next two football games are away but even if you can't make it to the games, you can still show your support by wearing the spirit theme!

Sept 19th at Basehor

  • Spirit theme: Camo

Sept 26th at Leavenworth

  • Spirit theme: Red Out

Mascot Shop

Our school-wide online apparel store is now live! To help kick off the year, we are including discount codes valid until October 10, 2025. Click image above to be directed to the store and enter SCHOOLSPIRIT10 at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order plus free shipping or use BACKTOSCHOOL20 for $20 off orders $75 or more!

Reminders:

  • September 29, 2025 - No School for Students

  • September 29, 2025 - 2025 Bond Info Town Hall Meeting at Berryton Elementary School.

College Visits:

The Counseling Center has arranged for colleges to visit each month, giving our students a chance to learn about the opportunities each school offers. Here’s who’s coming the rest of September:

  • September 22 @ 1:00pm - Pitt State University

  • September 24 @ 8:00am - Washburn Tech

  • September 26 @ 1:30pm - Johns Hospkins University

If your student is interested, sign up in the Counseling Center!

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Community Opportunities

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The Totem

The Totem

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