6th grade scientists are discussing different properties of minerals; one of the properties is fluorescence. Besides some minerals, the students soon realized that their clothing, hair, and teeth would show fluorescence under a black light.
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Sixth grade students recently read informational texts on the Alaskan Serum Run of 1925. They then worked in small groups to create news segments from the 1925 perspective on weather, sports, human interest, animal interest, health and traffic reports related to the event. Their creativity and collaborative spirits had a chance to shine!
Shawnee Schools will be in session following the two-hour delay today, Friday, February 21, 2025.
Shawnee Schools will be having a district-wide $1 hat day on Wednesday, February 19th to benefit a Shawnee family that lost their home in a fire. Students and staff can bring in $1 to wear a hat on this day. All proceeds will go directly to the family.
Our talented 6th - 8th grade vocalists have been rehearsing for their upcoming President's Day concert. Join us Wednesday, February 19th at 7 pm in Hugh Downs Auditorium.
Using the Energy Bike, sixth grade students pedal for power by transforming their mechanical energy into electrical energy!
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th Grade Quiz Bowl teams on outstanding performances in the Allen County Tournament! Fifth grade placed 3rd and sixth grade placed 1st. We are proud of our Shawnee Indians!
In honor of 10th grade student Emma Friemoth, Shawnee students and staff district-wide are invited to wear pink on Wednesday, February 12th. Please continue to pray for her family and friends during this time of loss.
LifeTouch will be at Shawnee Middle School on Wednesday, February 12th for Spring pictures. If you are interested in getting student pictures have your student get a picture form in the office. Also, Band and Choir as well as some other group pictures will be taken on this day.
As the Shawnee community grieves the loss of a student, we want students to have resources for support if they need it. These resources are available 24/7.
* Hopeline: 1-800-567-4673
* Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741
* Crisis Chat Website: crisistextline.org
Congratulations to our December & January Students of the Month who received the Shawnee Salute Award! The Shawnee Salute Award recognizes students who go above and beyond exemplifying our Indian Expectations.
Congratulations to the December/January staff members of the month: Miss Kopilchack, Miss O'Brien and Miss McKinney! They were nominated by colleagues for their outstanding contributions and efforts.
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SMS Staff and Students brought in canned foods for the West Ohio Food Bank!
1. 6th grade - 204 lbs
2. 5th grade - 144 lbs
3. 7th grade - 74 lbs
4. 8th grade - 54 lbs
Total food: 476 lbs
This week is National School Counseling Week! We want to take a moment to show appreciation for all of the hard work our school counselors do and the dedication that they show to our students each and every day. Thank you to our School Counselors Angie Rex, April Bidlack, Abby Wood, Erica Schmiedebusch, Matt Christoff, and Natalie Melson, as well as Student and Family Support Coordinator Stephanie Kiefer and Mental Health Coordinator, Leigh Kempton.
LifeTouch will be at Shawnee Middle School on Wednesday, February 12th for Spring pictures. If you are interested in getting student pictures have your student get a picture form in the office.
SMS: IT’S THE BATTLE OF THE CLASSES!! Shawnee Middle School Student Government is running a canned food drive. We asking all students to bring in their canned goods from Monday, January 27 through Friday, January 31st. There will be separate bins for your grade. The winning grade will earn a reward!
All 8th graders need to bring their red SHS Course of Studies Booklets to school tomorrow. Students will be receiving 9th grade course recommendations and working on four year plans over the next few school days.