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The Musical is quickly approaching! Over 500 people have already reserved their seats so make sure you join the fun in this delightful retelling of the beloved holiday movie. When Buddy the Elf discovers he’s really a human, he sets out to find his dad in New York City. Can the syrupy sweetness of the North Pole mix with jaded bitterness of the Big Apple? Find out at Shawnee Heights High School on November 20, 21, and 22 at 7pm. Tickets are available online, click the button below to reserve your seat today! 

Cast List for Elf the Musical

Santa Claus…Kaden Evans

Buddy the Elf…Sean Stevenson

Walter Hobbs…Markell Rice

Emily Hobbs…Fiona Stevenson

Michael Hobbs...Jack Coulter (TS)

Jovie…Karly Kemper

Ensemble Roles

Mrs. Claus…Chloe Osborn

Elves… Nora Baldwin (BES), Cambria Fitzmorris (SHES), Arianna Gunn (TS), Paxton Isley (SHES), Talon Koops (BES), Elsa Kruggel (TS), Cadence Lee (SHES), Alivia Mullins (TS), Caleb New (TS), Grace Powell (SHES), Maria Reyes (TS), Kyndal Shively (BES), Laina Underwood (BES), Ana Vargas (BES), Kayson Zandevakili (SHES)   

Passersby/Macy’s Customers…Ashley Cox, Emilya Cruz, Elyse Morris, Payton Partridge, Laci VanFleet, Taylor White

Charlotte…Laci VanFleet

Greenway Employees – Mavvie Baruth, Journey Constantino, Brenna Durbin, Macy Durbin, Jill Goetz, Leah Peltier, Braxton Whitney 

Deb…Leia Farias

Mrs. Greenway…Alanna Burke

Chadwick…Bella Whitney

Matthews…Madeline Powell

Macy’s Employees... Rhylie Garst, Tanley Hale, Taylor Hanna, Annabelle Herrera, Kenzie Johnston, Gracelyn New, Chloe Osborn, Braxton Whitney 

Manager…Laura Sobba

Fake Santas…Mavvie Baruth, Journey Constantino, Macy Durbin, Rhylie Garst, Jill Goetz, Braxton Whitney 

Waitress…Leah Peltier

Athlete Reminder: Winter Sports start Monday, November 17, 2025! All athletes must have their physical turned into the office by Monday.

Congratulations to Reianna Vega for earning the Athlete Spotlight with KSVype! Her hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Read what KSVype wrote about Reianna in their "Shawnee Heights' Reianna Vega- Athlete Spotlight - Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance" article. 

Congratulations to Addison Gonzales for being named WIBW's Scholar Athlete of the Week! Her outstanding accomplishments both in the classroom and on the Volleyball court have earned her this recognition. As part of this honor, Addison is now eligible for a $2,500 grand prize scholarship to be awarded later this school year. Watch WIBW's segment on Addison here: Scholar Athlete of the Week: Addison Gonzales. 

If you know of a student being recognized outside the district and would like to share their achievement, please send the information to Tiffanie Kinsch at kinscht@usd450.net

Each year, the NEKMEA (Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association) hosts District Auditions. Students audition alongside numerous others across different school districts. Congratulations to the following students who made District Honor Band, Orchestra, and Choir!

Hannah Schlink

Layla Brost

Taylor Carabio

Gracelyn New

Will Gray

Henry Banman

Mara Grau James

Sam Garner

Addison Kemp

Adin Mushock

Ryan Johnson

Gavin Griffiths

Leah Peltier

Raegan Turvey

Ace Hart

Gabe Evans

Dayton Corbin

Bella Whitney

Rycardo Mariano

Clara Sobba

Sarah VanHouse

Kyla Fitzgerald

Kinna Sterbenz

Eva Austin

Milly Grube

Shelby Watson

Sophia Pittala

Adelaide Davis

Ruby Shrock

Shelby Showalter

Nerissa Kealy

Berkley Batman

Cordelia Blake

Noah Allen

Izzy White

Isabelle Hall

Henry Schattilly

Joey Garner

Brooklyn Hummer

Kinsley Fitzgerald

Taylor Hanna

Mavvie Baruth

Gretchen Morelington

Sierra Zoll

Macy Durbin

Markell Rice

Fiona Stevenson

Hunter Balsmeier

Sean Stevenson

Thank you to these students for all they do to represent Shawnee Heights:

Aubrey Lillibridge, Tessa Welcher, Autumn Klise, Dylan Bjorgaard, Logun Moore, Aleigh Hackler, Evan Manrose, and Maliyah Blackwell-Galvan

Here are some of the characteristics our Students of the Month are bringing to Shawnee Heights!

A big thank you to Kristin Fisher with Countrywide Realty for always supporting our students with a gift card, yard sign, and certificate!

Thank you to all of the students that nominated staff members for Staff of the Month!

Here is what students said about Mrs. Fleming-Smith:

Thank you to those helping to make this happen:

Adrianne Crenshaw - Creating & Designing the certificate!

Morgan & Cody Whitney with BHG Wostal Realty for donating gift cards and a traveling trophy!

Patrick and Karen Moore with Moore Home Team at Keller Williams Realty for donating gift cards!

Shawnee Heights High School will be offering tutoring for high school students on Wednesday mornings from 7-8am. Sign up here: Tutoring Sign Up.

Click the pic above and head to our apparel store to get your T-Bird gear!

Start your morning right at T-Bird Grounds, located in the south commons. The coffee shop is open Wednesday through Friday before the first bell and now accepts card and cash payments. They get busy—so swing by early to grab your drink and make it to class on time

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