A huge accomplishment for Jacob McGargill! He became the school's all-time wins leader at 187 with his win today in the semis of the John J. Harris Tournament. Congrats and keep the wins coming!

Big news for our Health Science program! In partnership with Green Hills AEA and six other SW Iowa districts, Shenandoah High School has received the Credentials to Careers Grant from the Iowa Department of Education!

This funding directly supports 20 of our CNA students by covering state testing fees, providing new scrubs, a CNA simulator program, and essential classroom supplies. We are so proud to provide these enhanced pathways for our students as they prepare for high-demand careers in our region. Congratulations to all the students involved!

Pictured from left to right

Front Row: Sara Portillo, Madi Berning, Jubilee Steng, Payton Taylor, Neveah Cooper, Jennifer Vo, Lilly Mather, Caroline Campbell, Megan Bosley, and Lyla Mather. Back Row: Susie Babe, Averie Cook, Lilly Wittmer, Calista Ford, Miani Wells, Lidia Gomez, and Alizee Pachecho Jimenez. Absent: Breanna Brown, Brynlee Cullin, and Jenna Kenagy. Photo Credit: Crystal Wittmer

Congrats to Bella Bradfield (FCCLA) and Ryan Lawrence (NHS) on being nominated and selected as the Shenandoah Extra-Curricular Students of the Month.

A collaboration of Shenandoah businesses have come together to create and sponsor this new award which has a selections criteria of: active participation, leadership, teamwork, attitude and school spirit, academic responsibilities, community involvement, and being nominated by a coach, advisor, or teacher before a committee selection. This award isn't just a recognition of talent but a a celebration of character, commitment, and contribution to the broader school community!

The winning student not only is recognized for their contributions but they also win $500 for the program(s) they are currently participating in when selected for the award.

Thank you to the award sponsors: Shenandoah Medical Center, Lawn World, United Group Insurance, State Farm-Lance Cornelius, County Line Design, Wild Rose Chevrolet, Lynn Furnace Heating and Cooling, Miller Building Supply, KMA, and ROCStop for putting this together and their financial support of our school district!

On January 24, Shenandoah Speech students traveled to Mt. Ayr to perform at the Iowa High School Speech Association’s District Large Group Contest.  The team competed with ten groups in six unique categories.  Results are as follows:

Earning 1 ratings and advancing to State contest in two weeks:

Ensemble Acting: The Drowning Girls (Annalise McIntosh, Hannah Teague)

Ensemble Acting: Wedding Belles (Lillian Autry, America Avalos-Ruiz, Nali Green, Rachel Hobbie, Sara Portillo)

Group Improvisation (Ethan Chapman, Michael Gearhart, Alison Stearns)

Group Improvisation (Jack Murren, Will Stevenson, Lucas Sun)

Radio Broadcasting: ROQS (Jack Murren, Alison Stearns)

Radio Broadcasting: TIME Radio: Hectic History (Ethan Chapman, Nora Martin, Dean Robbins, Will Stevenson)

Solo Mime: A Glass of Cold Water (Precious Verdonck)

Groups earning a 2 rating:

Radio Broadcasting: 83.5 The Rock (Sean Carper, Kai Dailey)

Musical Theatre: “Wait for Me” from Hadestown (Lillian Autry, Ali Hansen, Olivia Joy, Kaitlin Miller, Mikey Waite)

Readers Theatre: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors (Reagan Baker, Gretchen Jones, Olivia Joy, Kaitlin Miller, Taylor Nelson, Precious Verdonck, Mackenzie Ware)

Coaches loved seeing students having fun, putting their best foot forward, and supporting each other as teammates today.  Way to go Speech’ems!!  Incredibly proud of you all and how you represent each one of us!  Congratulations!

District Calendar 2026-2027

The School Board has approved the district calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. We thought you might appreciate having this information early, so we are providing a copy of the calendar for you to review and plan accordingly. Please note that August 24, 2026 will be the first day of school for all students. There will be a 2 hour early out dismissal on August 24th and August 25th. Please keep this date in mind as you plan your summer activities, events, and travels.

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