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Shawnee Public Schools Honored with Top Awards at Oklahoma Library Association Conference
Shawnee Public Schools (SPS) proudly announces that four of its outstanding educators have received top honors at the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Awards. The prestigious recognition highlights SPS’s commitment to innovation, technology integration, and student-centered learning.
Shawnee High School Hosts Wolf Extravaganza to Welcome Future Students
Shawnee High School recently hosted the Wolf Extravaganza, an event designed to introduce 8th graders from across the community to the many opportunities available at SHS. During the school day, 300 8th-grade students from local schools visited the high school, where they heard from representatives about various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities. That evening, parents were invited to learn more about what SHS has to offer their students. READ MORE.
Update your SPS App today!
The Shawnee Public Schools app has gotten an update, and Rooms is easier to navigate. Check out the below video to see what's in the update!
Need help navigating Rooms? Rooms Support can be found on our website!
Shawnee High School’s SAGE Program Explores Conservation and Zoo Design at OKC Zoo
Shawnee High School's SAGE program visited the Oklahoma City Zoo to take part in their educational courses. SAGE, which stands for Shawnee Advanced Gifted Education, promotes opportunities in leadership, academics, and the arts.
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Shawnee High School Presents Mamma Mia!
Shawnee High School Drama shared an incredible performance of Mamma Mia! with our community. The performances ran from March 13-15 and were a hit!
A huge thank you to Sovereign Bank Oklahoma for their generous donation to support the Shawnee High School Drama program and the set design of Mamma Mia!
A special shoutout to Art by LeAnne Henry Wright for her incredible work on the set design!
Congratulations Shawnee Swim - 4peat State Champions!
The Shawnee Public Schools Lady Wolves swim team has once again proven their dominance in the pool, securing their fourth consecutive OSSAA 5A State Championship title. The championship meet took place at the Jenks Aquatic Center on Tuesday, February 25th, where the Lady Wolves showcased their strength, determination, and teamwork to continue their historic winning streak.
Read the full story here.
Will Rogers Sweeps Basketball Intramurals
Last week, the district hosted its intramural basketball tournament, where students showcased their skills and teamwork on the court. Will Rogers Elementary had a standout performance, sweeping the tournament by winning both the boys' and girls' championships. Read more about Shawnee's intramural program here.
Read Across America!
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child!" – Dr. Seuss
Our students had a blast celebrating Read Across America! From silly hats to storytime adventures, the joy of reading was everywhere.
A huge thank you to our amazing community members who took the time to share their love of books with our students.
Leadership Shawnee Visits Shawnee Public Schools for Education Day
We were honored to host Shawnee Forward, Inc.’s Leadership Shawnee as part of their Education Day! These community leaders had the opportunity to tour our district, hear from our principals, and even catch some action on the court with our intramural basketball games.
Investing in our schools means investing in the future of Shawnee, and we’re grateful for the chance to share the amazing work happening every day in SPS. Thank you, Leadership Shawnee, for spending the morning with us!
Committee Work
Interested in serving on a district committee? A list of committees is below, with the contact information for the head of the committee!
District Capital Improvement Committee: Ron Stearns
District Academic Committee: Dr. Teresa Wilkerson
District Safe and Healthy Schools Committee: Dr. Teresa Wilkerson
District Finance Committee: Tristan Wyatt
Calendar Committee: Dr. Teresa Wilkerson
Athletic Committee: Dr. Teresa Wilkerson
PD Committee: Jackie Noble
Native American Parent Committee: Graham Primeaux
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