Isabella Bradburn received two major honors this past week. First, Isabella was honored as one of 50 Regional Academic All-Star Honorees by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities.

Additionally, Isabella was named as an honorable mention for the Governor's STEM team in the area of Science. This award recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated talent and accomplishments in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Congratulations Isabella! We are proud of all you continue to do with your time here at SHS!

Our theater department will be performing "Puffs" next week on May 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Please come check out all the hard work of our students in action.

Morgan Justus

Alyssa Matzke

Noah Moore

Kadence Burchett

DaMiah McDuffey

Ella Couch

Jackson Parker

Matt Morris

Simon Milligan

Gaige Harker

Olivia Bowman

Mila Martin

This is Mrs. Knopp’s 10th year of teaching special education at SHS and 15th year in education overall. She is a proud SHS grad and currently resides in Shelbyville with her husband and two kids. In their free time, her family enjoys traveling to new places, hiking and watching tv series together. One of the things Mrs. Knopp loves about Shelbyville High School is that the people of the building will unite and support each other during good times and rough times. This includes coming together for different causes throughout the year..

Fellow staff members, parents, and students stated the following about Mrs. Knopp:

• Mrs. Knopp is someone you can always count on to help in any situation. She is willing to help out her fellow staff members or students.

• Darah’s students are like ducklings that follow their leader. She does a great job of making them feel comfortable and showing them their gifts.

Make college goals a reality this SUMMER with FREE tuition & textbooks for high school students at Ivy Tech!

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• Get started on your college goals
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These free courses are available for high school students in grades 9-11 and 12th grade students who are graduating in Spring 2023.

Learn more and complete an interest form at

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AP testing is quickly approaching so mark your calendars! If you have a test in the morning, please arrive by 7:30 to the school. If your test is in the afternoon, you will need to eat first lunch then report to the testing room immediately. If you have two tests in one day, please bring your lunch so you can quickly eat before your second test. You will need two number 2 pencils (non-mechanical), a calculator if your test requires it, a small snack and water (optional), and please leave your backpack in your locker.

May 3rd - Star Wars

May 10th - Hawaiian Shirts

May 17th - Graduation Wear

May 24th - Bear Wear

Do you love to write? I mean, do you really love to write -- poetry, short stories, and other creative writing? If so, consider the SCS Summer Young Writers Camp for students grades 7-12. The writing camp is facilitated by Mr. Anspaugh, SMS library media specialist, and Mrs. McIntire, SMS language arts teacher, and will be June 12-23 from 9 AM to 12 PM. This is the 14th year for the writing camp, and this year's theme has a sci-fi, time machine twist to it -- Back to the Writing Camp 2 (Part 1 was back in 2015!). The camp meets Monday through Friday for two weeks culminating with the Writers' Celebration on the last Friday. The camp is $30, which includes all materials, snacks, T-shirt, and a field trip to the canal and Indianapolis Historical Society. Campers will write creative writing like poetry, fiction, and non-fiction pieces (no essays!), and have lots of fun doing it. Camp is limited to the first twenty-five students to register. If you are interested, but you are unable to attend both weeks or some days, we will send out what we do for the days you are gone. Please send any questions you may have to Mr. Anspaugh (jtanspaugh@shelbycs.org), and he will send you a registration form.

Stephenson Rife LLP is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for students entering their first year of a postsecondary institution, including trade school, 2-year degrees, and 4-year degrees, at the beginning of the next academic year. This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward dedication of two exemplary individuals who are deeply involved in the Shelby County community that surrounds them. Stephenson Rife believes in good citizenship and recognition for those who support their local communities through direct involvement, meaningful commitment and generosity of their time and efforts. Scholarship applicants must submit a detailed report of their community service efforts during their high school careers. The Stephenson Rife Scholarship is a $1000 award and will be awarded to two applicants. Apply online at https://www.indianapilaw.com.

The Shelby County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship is now open and ready for your submission! Two eligible seniors in the greater Shelby County area will earn $500 each for submitting complete application packets that include a brief essay about using your education to benefit the agricultural industry. Eligible seniors will be pursuing post-secondary education relating to agriculture, environmental and consumer sciences, or food and nutrition-specific business or education. Stop by the Counseling office front desk and request the Shelby County Cattlemen's Assoc. Scholarship application. Submit print copies of the completed application and supporting documents via U.S. Post Office no later than May 19, 2023.

The Shelbyville Kiwanis Club Scholarship is now open and ready for your submission! One eligible senior with plans to attend an Indiana college or university will earn $750 for submitting a completed application packet that includes a brief essay, two letters of recommendation, a letter of acceptance, and an official transcript. Recipients are selected based on citizenship, character, and financial need. Stop by the Counseling office front desk and request the Shelbyville Kiwanis Club Scholarship application. Mail your completed application and supporting documents on or before Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

SHS will be offering after school tutoring on Wednesdays and Thursdays. After School tutoring will begin on Wednesday, September 7th in the Media Center. Sign up sheets will be readily available in students' homerooms or by downloading the pdf below. Transportation will be provided if students return the sign in sheet by Tuesday, September 6th or 24 hours before attending tutoring sessions. If you would like to sign your student up, fill out the linked form and return it to Mrs. Higgins in the front office.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14cKhgFm3YIVEp8fJeE6JMlqPjuGPVcaTmpIFN4wNaV0/edit?usp=sharing

Where: Media Center

When: Wednesdays from 3:05 to 4:05

Thursdays from 3:35 to 4:35

Location: SHS media Center

Over the past two years, lunches were free; however, this school year families will be

expected to pay for student lunches once again. Student lunch prices are outlined below. Breakfast will continue to be free for all students. We encourage all parents and guardians to fill out the free and reduced lunch form to ensure that if you qualify, you will receive lunch and/or textbook/school fee assistance.

http://shelbyvillecentral.schoollunchapp.com/

Each month, we will be accepting nominations from students, parents, community members, and staff for the teacher/staff member of the month. Any certified staff member is eligible for nomination. Please use this form to help honor those that you feel are worthy of this celebration!

We hope you consider becoming a partner with Shelbyville Central Education Foundation by funding some unique programs for our students’ school. All donations are tax-deductible and will provide our students with the resources to be successful now and in the future. Please visit shelbycs.org and look for the foundation page, there you will find the Golden Opportunities page. On this page you can browse all the projects that are in need of funding. Here is a direct link to that page. https://foundation.shelbycs.org/

Thank you for your continued support.

A fundraiser for native trees, a tree planting event and a tree give-away will take place on Saturday, April 29th at Blue River Memorial Park. Check in for the 2nd Annual Tree Trot 5K will begin at 7AM under the pavilion near the central concession stand. The Annual Tree Give-away will begin at 8:30 AM near the splash pad. From 9AM to 1 PM, Shelby County Master Gardeners will host the Spring Garden Sale and Show at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. The Spring Garden Sale and show will have vendors for plants, décor and tools, guest speakers and free children’s activities. In one morning, you can run a 5K or just donate to the Native Tree Walk, get some free trees, purchase some plants, hear some great speakers and practice your planting skills at the Native Tree Walk.

SHS Senior Beau Kenkel will host the 2nd Annual Tree Trot 5K. He is continuing the fundraiser started by Stefanie Howard last year. The 5K will benefit the Native Tree Walk at the park. Early registration costs $30 and will end Monday. Following the 5K, volunteers will plant 10 additional trees at the Native Tree Walk.

For more information on the 5K Tree Trot, or to pre-register go to http://getmeregistered.com/TreeTrot5k.

The City of Shelbyville Stormwater Utility and Shelbyville High School Earth Club will host the tree give-away. The event will be held at Blue River Memorial Park (775 Lee Blvd.) on Saturday, April 29th from 8:30 AM until we run out of trees. Please note that we have moved the give-away from the fairgrounds to the park this year to coordinate with the 5K Tree Trot. Shelby County Recycling District will still hold a Clean Shelby Day Event at the Fairgrounds on May 13th.

The 1000 tree seedlings come from the Department of Natural Resources Vallonia State Nursery. This year, we will offer Red pine, Virginia Pine, Red Oak, Tulip, Bald Cypress, Chestnut Oak, Shagbark Hickory, buttonbush, Silky Dogwood and Black Chokeberry. We try to vary our selection from year to year. The evergreens and redbuds always go first.

The tree give-away and Native Tree Walk would not be possible if not for all of our partners and volunteers. Over 15,700 tree seedlings have been distributed and over 120 native trees planted thanks to the Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District, Shelbyville High School Earth Club, City of Shelbyville Stormwater Utility, local tree advocate Kris Schwickrath, Gary Nolley and the Blue River Cross Country Course, the Shelby County Recycling District, Shelbyville Parks and Recreation, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

For more information on the give-away or to volunteer to help, please contact Derrick Byers dbyers@cityofshelbyvillein.com, 317.364.4990.

Daily Schedule

Elementary: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Secondary (SMS and SHS): 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday Early Release Day:

Elementary: 2:00 p.m.

Secondary (SMS and SHS): 3:00 p.m.

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