Elementary extreme dodgeball is tonight in the middle school gym. There will be a cakewalk and many amazing baskets to bid on!
Elementary extreme dodgeball is tonight in the middle school gym. There will be a cakewalk and many amazing baskets to bid on!
Middle school students planting potatoes in the greenhouse.
Mrs Werr working with Mrs Parman's Greenhouse class. They are busy getting ready for their spring plant sale.
Senior Spotlight: Phoenix Avery
Parent's Name: Dakota Avery and William Cook
What are your plans for next year?
Next year I plan to attend Trenton to pursue a career as a RPN.
What School Activities are you involved in?
At school I am involved in FFA.
What is your favorite High School Memory?
One of my favorite high school memories was my junior year in 8th hour when I called out Mrs. Wilcox for dyeing her hair to hide the gray and she lied to the whole class saying she did not. Later on she said I was right and that she did.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
My favorite class in high school I enjoy the most is AG Communications. We get to eat food most of the time and talk about all the gossip, which always makes the class more fun.
Who do you admire the most and why?
I admire Paige Hyde the most. Not only does she give good life advice, but also gives teeth whitening lessons. She's always willing to help and share what she knows, and she somehow makes everything fun while doing it. Whether it's talking about life, giving advice or showing little tips and tricks, she always makes it enjoyable. I appreciate how supportive and positive she is, and it's easy to look up to someone who wants to help others. Paige just has a way of making people feel comfortable and confident, and that's one of the things I admire most about her.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
The teacher who had the biggest influence on me was Mrs. Parman. Mrs. Parman soars to do her best and shows everyone respect. She is kind, patient, and always willing to help her students when they are struggling. She makes the classroom a positive place where everyone feels comfortable and supported. Mrs. Parman also encourages her students to work hard and believe in themselves. Because of her attitude and the way she treats others, she has made a big impact on me and has inspired me to try my best in school.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
One thing I will miss about South Shelby is seeing my friends everyday.
Parent's Name: Dakota Avery and William Cook
What are your plans for next year?
Next year I plan to attend Trenton to pursue a career as a RPN.
What School Activities are you involved in?
At school I am involved in FFA.
What is your favorite High School Memory?
One of my favorite high school memories was my junior year in 8th hour when I called out Mrs. Wilcox for dyeing her hair to hide the gray and she lied to the whole class saying she did not. Later on she said I was right and that she did.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
My favorite class in high school I enjoy the most is AG Communications. We get to eat food most of the time and talk about all the gossip, which always makes the class more fun.
Who do you admire the most and why?
I admire Paige Hyde the most. Not only does she give good life advice, but also gives teeth whitening lessons. She's always willing to help and share what she knows, and she somehow makes everything fun while doing it. Whether it's talking about life, giving advice or showing little tips and tricks, she always makes it enjoyable. I appreciate how supportive and positive she is, and it's easy to look up to someone who wants to help others. Paige just has a way of making people feel comfortable and confident, and that's one of the things I admire most about her.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
The teacher who had the biggest influence on me was Mrs. Parman. Mrs. Parman soars to do her best and shows everyone respect. She is kind, patient, and always willing to help her students when they are struggling. She makes the classroom a positive place where everyone feels comfortable and supported. Mrs. Parman also encourages her students to work hard and believe in themselves. Because of her attitude and the way she treats others, she has made a big impact on me and has inspired me to try my best in school.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
One thing I will miss about South Shelby is seeing my friends everyday.
South Shelby is pleased to announce our new MS/HS Band and Choir teacher, Joshua Ryan. Joshua will be graduating from Truman State in May with his Masters of Art in Music Education. We are excited to have Joshua on our team!
South Shelby High School welcomes Adam Gunterman as the new head coach of the South Shelby Lady Birds Basketball Program. Adam has been an assistant of the Lady Birds for the past 6 years. He is excited to take the helm to lead the Lady Birds into the future.
South Shelby is excited to announce Cason Wilt as our new High School Activities Director beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Cason recently earned his Masters in Educational Administration from Northwest Missouri State. Cason will be teaching online courses, as well as coaching middle school boys basketball and assisting with high school football. We are excited to welcome Cason back to South Shelby High School.
South Shelby High School would like to announce that our own Marylynn Van Houten will be transitioning from a Special Education Teacher to High School Business. She will also be handling the high school yearbook and the South Shelby FBLA chapter. We are excited to have Marylynn in her new role!
South Shelby Middle School welcomes Jacob Rich as the new SSMS Activities Director beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Jacob will continue his role teaching Math at SSHS while adding the SSMS AD duties.
South Shelby High School welcomes Stacy Utterback as our new High School Counselor beginning the 2026-2027 school year! Stacy recently earned her Masters in Arts of School Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. She has previously been the 7-12 Counselor for the Paris School District. We are excited to have Stacy on our team at South Shelby High School.
For Immediate Release
For Immediate Release
Congratulations to our School Bus Drivers and Mr. Darron Shrum, bus mechanic, for having 16 out of 16 buses pass our annual inspection. This is a great accomplishment and a direct result of the time, care, and attention they put into their work each day.
Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids safe on the roads. We also want to thank the MSHP unit for taking the time to go through our buses in detail during the inspection process. We appreciate your support and commitment to student safety.
Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids safe on the roads. We also want to thank the MSHP unit for taking the time to go through our buses in detail during the inspection process. We appreciate your support and commitment to student safety.
Senior Spotlight: Corbin Martin
Parent's Name: Shyann Martin
What are your plans for next year?
Go to Ottawa University where I will major in pre-med while playing some more football.
What School Activities are you involved in?
Scholar-bowl and football
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Probably going as far as we did in football my junior year, not to mention the dog pile Thursdays.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed anatomy with Mr Hillard. Its so amazing to think about when I do or eat something, how my body reacts to it. I also really enjoyed chemistry my junior year Making ice cream, and just learning about how many molecules there are in something truly is fascinating.
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mother, she grew up poor, and raised me and my brother alone and yet found time to take me anywhere when I asked. During my football seasons while she was working and doing her schooling she would sacrificed her sleep for us, and that is something I'll never forget.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Every teacher I've met at South Shelby has had some sort of influence on me in sort of way some of my important ones are. Mr Hillard, I will not lie to you when I first was a freshmen I was deathly afraid of him I couldn't tell you if it was because he was bald, or if I thought he was bigger than me. But since I've known him Hes a great person. And it's truly a great teacher. Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. Mitchell really helped me love both government and science, I use to never really care about politics but Mr. Mitchell sure does make you get fired up about them. And Mrs. Stevenson made me really want to be a scientist, and experiment with elements and moles, it just doesn't pay well.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
Probably hearing hello big corb. all though its grown on me to the point of where it might just stay unless I get tiny, then it's little corb.
Parent's Name: Shyann Martin
What are your plans for next year?
Go to Ottawa University where I will major in pre-med while playing some more football.
What School Activities are you involved in?
Scholar-bowl and football
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Probably going as far as we did in football my junior year, not to mention the dog pile Thursdays.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed anatomy with Mr Hillard. Its so amazing to think about when I do or eat something, how my body reacts to it. I also really enjoyed chemistry my junior year Making ice cream, and just learning about how many molecules there are in something truly is fascinating.
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mother, she grew up poor, and raised me and my brother alone and yet found time to take me anywhere when I asked. During my football seasons while she was working and doing her schooling she would sacrificed her sleep for us, and that is something I'll never forget.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Every teacher I've met at South Shelby has had some sort of influence on me in sort of way some of my important ones are. Mr Hillard, I will not lie to you when I first was a freshmen I was deathly afraid of him I couldn't tell you if it was because he was bald, or if I thought he was bigger than me. But since I've known him Hes a great person. And it's truly a great teacher. Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. Mitchell really helped me love both government and science, I use to never really care about politics but Mr. Mitchell sure does make you get fired up about them. And Mrs. Stevenson made me really want to be a scientist, and experiment with elements and moles, it just doesn't pay well.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
Probably hearing hello big corb. all though its grown on me to the point of where it might just stay unless I get tiny, then it's little corb.
She learned all of her lowercase letters!
They passed their 1st 100 sight words!
Join us in congratulating Peyton Buckman and Jackson Conrad on being accepted into HYMAX Academy this summer! As 2 of the 100 current freshmen FFA members accepted into this 3 day academy, they'll learn how to communicate and advocate for the agriculture industry, develop their SAEs, and better themselves overall as FFA members!
Informal Geometry using pythagorean theorem to layout foundation for a shed.
Senior Spotlight: Divinity Beckley
Parent's Name: Jim and Diana Beckley
What are your plans for next year?
Attend Kansas city community collages mortician program
What is your favorite High School Memory?
going to school with my brother and riding to school with him every morning
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Mrs. Wilcox LAIII class
Who do you admire the most and why?
My older brother Vegas, he is always there to help and is honest and a good person. He had helped influence me as a person and encourages me to do my best
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Somebody is counting on you to do your best -Mrs. Wilcox
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
I will miss Mrs Stevenson college prep chemistry experiments, mostly the food labs
Parent's Name: Jim and Diana Beckley
What are your plans for next year?
Attend Kansas city community collages mortician program
What is your favorite High School Memory?
going to school with my brother and riding to school with him every morning
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Mrs. Wilcox LAIII class
Who do you admire the most and why?
My older brother Vegas, he is always there to help and is honest and a good person. He had helped influence me as a person and encourages me to do my best
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Somebody is counting on you to do your best -Mrs. Wilcox
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
I will miss Mrs Stevenson college prep chemistry experiments, mostly the food labs
