October is Bullying Prevention Month. On Wednesday, October 16th, Shawnee Local Schools will be observing Unity Day as a district. Students and staff are invited to wear orange to support kindness, acceptance and inclusion. All clothing must be school appropriate!
Shawnee Schools will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday, August 28.
There is a scheduled 2-hour delay for students WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 for teacher in-service.
We would like to take a moment to recognize the school counselors who work so hard to help our students succeed. National School Counseling Week is the perfect time to acknowledge all of the work that these counselors put into our school district. This year's American School Counselor Association theme is "Standards-Based, Student Focused" and it's the perfect description of the mindset that our counselors carry each day.
Thank you to our school counselors: Mrs. Rex, Mrs. Bidlack, Ms. Wood, Mrs. Schmiedebusch, Mr. Christoff, Mrs. Melson, as well as our Student and Family Support Coordinator Stephanie Kiefer. Please take the time this week to thank your school counselor for all that they do!
There is a scheduled 2-hour delay for students WEDNESDAY, January 24, 2024 for teacher in-service.
Shawnee Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, December 20th for Winter break. High School and Middle School will release at 12:55 pm. Maplewood and Elmwood will release at 2 pm. School resumes Wednesday, January 3rd.
Maplewood School's inaugural Turkey Trot took place at SHS stadium on November 9. The event was a part of the school's commitment to the Daily Mile routine, aiming to encourage daily activity among students. All students participated, and the inclusive event invited parents and the wider community. Following the run, INEOS generously provided snacks, and the Kona Ice truck offered refreshing treats for the young participants, creating a fun and active community experience.
Shawnee Schools will dismiss early on Tuesday, November 21st for Thanksgiving break.
High School and Middle School will release at 12:55 pm. Maplewood and Elmwood will release at 2 pm.
School resumes Monday, November 27th.
K-8th grades will not have school Friday, November 10th due to Parent Teacher Conferences. High School is in session.
Our Volleyball team also earned a spot in the Regional Semi-Final! Their match will be played at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 2 at Lexington High School, 103 Clever Ln., Lexington. Due to the late start and considerable travel time, Shawnee Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule Friday, November 3, 2023.
Your community is proud of your accomplishments! Go Tribe!
Our Girls Soccer team has earned a spot in the Regional Semi-Final! Their match will be played at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 31st at Tiffin Columbian High School, 300 S. Monroe St., Tiffin. Due to the late start and considerable travel time, Shawnee Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Your community is proud of your accomplishments! Go Tribe!
Day number four of our district-wide Red Ribbon Week was “put a lid on drugs”. Students were allowed to wear hats and they were asked to bring in canned food for the West Ohio Food Bank. Our students donated over 1,300 canned food items between the four buildings. When weighed at the food bank, it totaled 1,348 pounds of food! Pictured is staff from the West Ohio Food Bank with our Mental Health Coordinator Leigh Kempton. High School Principal Dylan Dronberger helped Mrs. Kempton with loading up and taking the food. Thanks to the generosity of our students and families, two vehicles were needed to transport the donations. We would like to say a huge thank you to our Shawnee families! This was a true testament to the amazing students and families we have in our district.
There is a scheduled 2-hour delay for students WEDNESDAY, October 25, 2023 for teacher in-service.
We won! Shawnee Local Schools will receive two $5,000 grants through the $1M+ @OSLN STEM Classroom Grant Program, funded by @Battelle https://osln.org/how-we-help/classroom-opportunities/classroom-grant-program/fall-2023-classroom-grant-awards/. Congratulations to the Technology Department!
Unity Day is Wed., Oct. 18, 2023! Wear and share orange to show you are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay. For ideas to get involved, visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Shawnee Schools received a Champion of Kindness certificate and 10 boxes of food, totaling over 2,000 meals through the OSU Extension SNAP-ED program. If you are a Shawnee family who would benefit from a food box, email Leigh Kempton: leighk@limashawnee.com
Maplewood is searching for an excellent Intervention Specialist! Please share and help us find someone to join the Tribe!
We know that many parents like to celebrate birthdays and other occasions with special treats. We encourage parents to celebrate with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, themed erasers, or other trinkets, rather than food. Any food sent in to share with students should be pre-packaged and contain an ingredient label. Please give these items to your child’s teacher for distribution.
Maplewood - Drop off of students is not until 8:40 am
Thank you
Due to temperatures, there will be an early dismissal for students tomorrow, Thursday, August 24 AND Friday, August 25. Middle and High School students will dismiss at 12:53 pm. Elmwood and Maplewood will dismiss at 2 pm. High school students with late arrival need to check the high school webpage for their arrival time.
