Senior Spotlight: Leighton Perrigo
Parent's Name: Tiffany Parrish and Blaine Perrigo
What are your plans for next year?
Next year I plan to major in Finance Corporate & Investments at MIssouri State University.
What is your favorite High School Memory?
My favorite High School memory was when I got 99% on the Algebra 2 Final.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
The class I enjoyed most was Algebra 2. I loved the concepts and I really started to learn how math worked. Algebra 2 is the class that sparked my vision to become a financial analyst.
Who do you admire the most and why?
I admire my dad the most because he has always pushed me to do good in school and outside of school pushes me to do my best at all times.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
The teacher that had the biggest influence on me was Mr. Hillard. Although his tests were always challenging he always had a fun and bubbly personality. He was always enjoyable to be around. He made me appreciate the small things more after all those tests.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
The people and the friends I've made along the way.
Parent's Name: Tiffany Parrish and Blaine Perrigo
What are your plans for next year?
Next year I plan to major in Finance Corporate & Investments at MIssouri State University.
What is your favorite High School Memory?
My favorite High School memory was when I got 99% on the Algebra 2 Final.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
The class I enjoyed most was Algebra 2. I loved the concepts and I really started to learn how math worked. Algebra 2 is the class that sparked my vision to become a financial analyst.
Who do you admire the most and why?
I admire my dad the most because he has always pushed me to do good in school and outside of school pushes me to do my best at all times.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
The teacher that had the biggest influence on me was Mr. Hillard. Although his tests were always challenging he always had a fun and bubbly personality. He was always enjoyable to be around. He made me appreciate the small things more after all those tests.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
The people and the friends I've made along the way.
Congratulations to Shelby Rickerson for earning second place in the cake decorating category at the 2026 FCCLA State Leadership Conference!
The South Shelby at Brookfield baseball game on Monday March 23rd has been canceled.
Elementary art students have been studying the illustrations of Dr. Seuss and Dav Pilky. They used the style of these artist to create a drawing of their own.
Physical Science students doing a Balloon Rocket lab to demonstrate Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.
Congratulations to Colt and Peyson!
Congratulations Hannah and Gracynn!
No extra-curricular activities at South Shelby this afternoon and evening, due to road conditions.
Senior Spotlight: Colt Schmitz
Parent's Name: Dustin Schmitz and Barbara Morrow
What are your plans for next year?
Attend Hannibal La Grange for golf
What School Activities are you involved in?
Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, FFA, and BBQ Club
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Getting All State honors and second place in state as a team last year in golf.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Chemistry because Mrs Stevenson taught very well to where I could understand everything.
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mom because she pushes me to be the best all the time.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Coach Parman because he has always believed in me in everything that I have done.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
Sports and all my friends
Parent's Name: Dustin Schmitz and Barbara Morrow
What are your plans for next year?
Attend Hannibal La Grange for golf
What School Activities are you involved in?
Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, FFA, and BBQ Club
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Getting All State honors and second place in state as a team last year in golf.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Chemistry because Mrs Stevenson taught very well to where I could understand everything.
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mom because she pushes me to be the best all the time.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Coach Parman because he has always believed in me in everything that I have done.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
Sports and all my friends
The South Shelby Elementary kindergarten screening scheduled for Monday, March 16th will be postponed due to winter weather conditions.
These young ladies are representing South Shelby at the 2026 FCCLA State Leadership Conference!
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!
