There are two upcoming community information forums regarding the 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond Proposals.
6 p.m., March 11, at Horace Mann Elementary
6 p.m., March 13, at Will Rogers Elementary
These forums will give you the chance to hear community members' questions regarding the bond as well as give you the opportunity to ask your own. We hope you can make it! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Today is the last day to register to vote to be able to vote in the bond election on April 2nd! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Join us tonight at 6pm at Jefferson Elementary for a community information forum. This will be an opportunity for you to hear more details about the bond proposals, including how they are possible with no tax increase, as well as ask your own questions. We look forward to seeing you there! #ShawneeSTRONGER
We have THREE upcoming community information forums regarding the $0 tax increase 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond Proposals.
6 p.m., March 5, at Jefferson Elementary
6 p.m., March 11, at Horace Mann Elementary
6 p.m., March 13, at Will Rogers Elementary
These forums will give you the chance to hear community members' questions regarding the bond projects as well as give you the opportunity to ask your own. We hope you can make it! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Help create a healthier Pottawatomie County by participating in the 2024 Community Health Survey! Think of it as a community-wide “pulse check” to identify & address key health needs & issues for residents in our area. https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XK1sFkk9rTBWSO
At this time, phones are not working at our school sites. Students are safe, and district administration is able to communicate with schools. We will continue our school day as normal as possible.
Twenty-one past SPS Teachers of the Year joined us for the 50th year of TOY celebrations at our Excellence in Education Gala earlier this week. Thank you to these phenomenal educators for their service to Shawnee children and families! #ShawneeSTRONG #WolvesForever
Did you know Shawnee's bus drivers cover 1,150 miles every day to ensure our students travel to and from school safely? We appreciate our bus drivers and transportation department employees! #ShawneeSTRONG #NationalBusDriverAppreciationDay
Help us create a healthier Pottawatomie County for everyone by participating in the 2024 Community Health Survey! Think of it as a community-wide “pulse check” to identify and address key health needs & issues for ALL residents in our area. https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XK1sFkk9rTBWSO
Melisa King, science teacher at Jim Thorpe Academy, is the 2023-2024 Shawnee Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Congratulations, Mrs. King!
The next Title VI Indian Education Parent Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Building in the Board Conference Room at 326 N. Union St. Families of Native American students are encouraged to attend.
Shawnee community, join us at 6 p.m., Monday, February 12 for a special "State of the Schools" presentation at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC). Learn more about the status and future of Shawnee Public Schools.
Your SHS 2024 Spring Homecoming King and Queen are Jayson Hair and Bella Koepke. Congratulations to Jayson, Bella, and all the candidates for representing the best of Shawnee. Go Wolves!
Shawnee Transportation Director John Wiles was able to talk about our district's new electric buses with NPR. Wiles says electric buses have some benefits for students and their health. https://www.kcur.org/2024-01-26/electric-school-buses-midwest
The SHS Spring Homecoming ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m., January 25, at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC) gymnasium during the Shawnee Wrestling Duals. Wrestling duals begin at 5 p.m. Admission is $6. Children ages six and under are admitted free.
Due to potentially hazardous side roads, parking lots, and sidewalks, SPS will cancel classes and have a traditional snow day on Tuesday, January 23. Students will not need to complete any online work on Tuesday. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.
Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, SPS will have a traditional snow day with no classes on Monday, January 22. Students will not need to complete any online work on Monday. Thank you for your understanding as we act with safety in mind. Stay safe and warm.
The 2024 Community Health Survey is happening NOW! Don’t worry, this shouldn’t hurt a bit. The survey is an inclusive study conducted to understand health needs, barriers to service, and potential solutions. Take the survey here https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XK1sFkk9rTBWSO
The next Title VI Indian Parent Committee Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24 at the Board of Education Conference Room, 326 N. Union St.
Parents/guardians of Native American students are encouraged to attend.
Due to a water main break, Jefferson Elementary will not have school tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 17. All other school sites will be open for school as usual tomorrow. Repairs are expected to be completed tomorrow, and school will resume at Jefferson on Thursday, Jan. 18. We apologize for any inconvenience.