Shawnee Public Schools

Coding teacher Krista Farris introduced three of her eighth-grade students in the new App Creator class at Shawnee Middle School, and they explained their projects to the Shawnee Board of Education, March 6. They are, from left, Amaya Townes, Duke Wright and Cooper Dunn. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Coding teacher Krista Farris introduced three of her eighth-grade students in the new App Creator class at Shawnee Middle School, and they explained their projects to the Shawnee Board of Education, March 6. They are, from left, Amaya Townes, Duke Wright and Cooper Dunn. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Recognizes Girls Swim Team, Wrestlers, Teachers

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Much of the regular Shawnee Board of Education meeting on March 6 was filled with the recognition of students and teachers. There was much to celebrate. Wrestling Coach Andrew Mc-Cune introduced the wrestlers who placed at regional and state competition.
Joshua Ruiz and Carson Hutchcraft, two Sequoyah Elementary third-grade students, tell about the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” before singing it at the Jan. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. They were led by Music Teacher Jana Stelzer. In recognition of Sequoyah Elementary, Principal Kim Paxson introduced fourth-grader Reece Turner who led the flag salute. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Joshua Ruiz and Carson Hutchcraft, two Sequoyah Elementary third-grade students, tell about the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” before singing it at the Jan. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. They were led by Music Teacher Jana Stelzer. In recognition of Sequoyah Elementary, Principal Kim Paxson introduced fourth-grader Reece Turner who led the flag salute. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Grace, Walker Announce Retirement At School Board Meeting

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Two familiar faces will be absent from the Shawnee Board of Education meetings after this school year. Both Superintendent Dr. April Grace and Office 1 Board Member Larry Walker announced their resignations during the Jan. 9 meeting.
The Jefferson Honor Choir, led by Teresa Swadley, perform for the Shawnee Board of Education at their meeting on Nov. 7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Jefferson Honor Choir, led by Teresa Swadley, perform for the Shawnee Board of Education at their meeting on Nov. 7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Grant to Pay $1.58 Million for Four Electric Buses

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Shawnee Public School Bus Fleet will eventually be welcoming four electric school buses. Estimated time of arrival is a year, and it is all made possible by a $1.58 million federal “Clean Air Grant.
Shawnee fourth-grader Aurora Hall leads the Flag Salute next to Horace Mann Principal Jennifer Epperley during the Oct. 3 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee fourth-grader Aurora Hall leads the Flag Salute next to Horace Mann Principal Jennifer Epperley during the Oct. 3 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Presented Redistricting Changes, Drop-Out, ACT Numbers

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Shawnee Board of Education wards have gone through redistricting, but you would have to look closely at the map to notice. During the Oct. 3 meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business Dr.
Jackie Noble, center, listens to her Shawnee Public Schools cohorts after being named the new Director of Elementary Education during the Shawnee Board of Education special meeting on June 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jackie Noble, center, listens to her Shawnee Public Schools cohorts after being named the new Director of Elementary Education during the Shawnee Board of Education special meeting on June 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jackie Noble Named Director Of Elementary Education

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 30, 2022
After an executive session to discuss personnel issues, the Shawnee Board of Education returned to the meeting room to vote.
New Shawnee Athletic Director Dax Leone speaks to the Shawnee Board of Education, after he and Assistant Athletic Director Julia Holland were introduced during the June 6 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

New Shawnee Athletic Director Dax Leone speaks to the Shawnee Board of Education, after he and Assistant Athletic Director Julia Holland were introduced during the June 6 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Some Shawnee Schools To Receive Copiers, Flooring and Roof

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
For the Shawnee Board of Education, there were several housekeeping items on the agenda before the end of the fiscal year, June 30. Plus, there were a few summer projects to discuss at the June 6 meeting.
The Shawnee Board of Education honored those school employees who are retiring this year at their May 2 meeting. Shown, front row from left, are John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman. The board members in the back row are Turner Bass, Larry Walker, Keith Sandlin, Clif Harden, April Stobbe, and Kristen Wilson. Those retirees not pictured are Donna Hibler, Patricia Koehler, Pamela Sparks, Vera Elrod, Norma Neely, Beverly Permetter and Pam Woods.

The Shawnee Board of Education honored those school employees who are retiring this year at their May 2 meeting. Shown, front row from left, are John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman. The board members in the back row are Turner Bass, Larry Walker, Keith Sandlin, Clif Harden, April Stobbe, and Kristen Wilson. Those retirees not pictured are Donna Hibler, Patricia Koehler, Pamela Sparks, Vera Elrod, Norma Neely, Beverly Permetter and Pam Woods.

Fourteen Retiring From SPS, New Athletic Director Hired

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Shawnee Public School retirees were given a reception at the administration building before the May 2 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Those retirees in attendance were John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman.
Will Rogers Elementary Principal Jackie Noble, far left, listens as Art Teacher Sidney Smith speaks. Art students Lainey Wilson and Riley Chamblin presented a large, 3D wolf painting, created as a fifth-grade collaboration, to the Shawnee Board of Education on Jan. 10 for School Board Recognition Month. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Will Rogers Elementary Principal Jackie Noble, far left, listens as Art Teacher Sidney Smith speaks. Art students Lainey Wilson and Riley Chamblin presented a large, 3D wolf painting, created as a fifth-grade collaboration, to the Shawnee Board of Education on Jan. 10 for School Board Recognition Month. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Students Celebrate School Board Recognition Month

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 13, 2022
A reception was held before the Jan. 10 Shawnee Board of Education meeting at the Shawnee Public Schools Central Office.