Progress

Career Technical Education (CTE) and STEM have been important areas of focus for the Shenandoah Community School District. It has been a Board goal to expand these programs and initiatives. Additionally, the staff has invested a lot of time and talent into further developing this work.

The Technology Committee spent the better part of the first semester focusing on writing learning standards for each grade level. They also formed recommendations for purchasing updated technology using ESSER II and III Funds. The Board approved purchasing the new devices for students and staff.  It is a larger purchase, but it is exciting to see the devices start to arrive and begin to plan for full-scale implementation.  

The Shenandoah City Council gave a nod of approval towards the latest development in the District's CTE department.  The District will be taking ownership of a house that is currently owned by the City of Shenandoah pending the hearing set on February 8th.  Once the District takes ownership the house will be taken down to the studs, renovated to a reasonable living standard, and sold at an affordable price upon completion. Two students, Zac Foster and Gracie Hopkins, who are seniors in the program, will lead this project. They are working with a staff team and formal advisory committee to guide and direct the project. 

Photo Courtesy of Mike Peterson, KMA

Mrs. Allensworth, the High School Principal, recently resigned effective the end of the school year. Her leadership at the High School will be missed. The District has been widely advertising the position and is currently screening applicants. A survey was sent to the High School staff, parents of the students in grades 8-12, and other stakeholders to ask for input. It is anticipated that the position will be filled by mid-February. You can also participate in the survey here.