Seaman High School Students Publish Research Journal

83 Seaman High School freshman students recently published a research journal featuring essays varying from cars to mental health to time travel. The essays are from the students’ “Genius Hour” projects where they chose a topic they wanted to learn more about and presented their research to peers and guests.

February Parent-Teacher Conferences

February parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled with your child’s seminar teacher for student-led conferences. This new opportunity assists our students in developing interpersonal and intrapersonal skills essential for post-secondary success. It is also an opportunity for us, the adults, to listen to their reflections on their school experience.

Scholarships

Click through to view a list of scholarships. Not all of them will be of interest to you. Please continue to check this website, as new scholarships will be added as we become aware of them. Scholarships are listed in chronological order.

Would you be interested in hosting a foreign exchange student?

Seaman High School Expanding Second Chance Breakfast

We'll be expanding our 2nd chance breakfast to the freshman area, beginning January 7.

Free ACT Test WorkKeys Assessment

New this school year, all Seaman High School juniors will be able to take the ACT test on February 20, 2019 and the WorkKeys assessment on February 21, 2019 during the school day--for free! Also, (this year only) seniors who have not taken the ACT yet may also take advantage of these free options.

Assistant Principal Lee Schmidt receives the KAHPERD Administrator Award

Congratulations to Assistant Principal Lee Schmidt for receiving the Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) Administrator Award for his support of physical education in school!

Senior Pictures for Yearbook

Senior portrait deadline is December 1st. Missing that deadline could result in being left out of the senior section of the yearbook.

Tips from the School Nurse

Cold and Flu season is upon us. It is important for children to attend school, but when a child is truly sick, they need to stay home to get well and prevent spreading illness to others. Please help us keep our students and staff healthy by reviewing the following illness prevention strategies.

Cole King named Commended Student

Cole King has been named a Commended Student in a 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

Luke Wiens named USD 345's Secondary Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Luke Wiens for being named our 2018 Secondary Teacher of the Year!

FAFSA Info

Seniors...Are you considering pursuing an education beyond high school? Want to maximize your options for paying for it? Then you need to complete the FAFSA.

Student Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications

This group will meet with the superintendent once a quarter. This is a great opportunity for students to share candid feedback about the direction & the future of our schools.

Free Athletic Passes

For students that have qualified for the free or reduced meal program, you can stop by the athletic office for an athletic pass.

Free Seaman Schools Fall Parent Classes

The following classes will be conducted via a combination of video presentation and group participation at the Mathes Early Learning Center. A workbook is included with registration at no cost. The curriculum is Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline.

Brad LeDuc named Outstanding Secondary Art Educator of the Year by the Kansas Art Education Association

Brad LeDuc of the Seaman School District has been named the Outstanding Secondary Art Educator of the Year 2018-2019. The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) will officially present the award at its fall conference on October 12th in Rock Springs, Kansas.

Seaman High School Educator Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Jennifer Whitley, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher with USD 345 Seaman, has been named the 2018

School Breakfast Information

Click here for information on school breakfast.

2018-19 Enrollment Info

2018-19 online enrollment in PowerSchool opens July 16. Click through for more information.

Schedule Changes

Click through for more information on 2018-29 schedule changes.

School Finance Bill Signed at Seaman High School

Governor Colyer signed Substitute for SB 423, the School Finance Bill, at Seaman High School, before visiting two other Kansas schools to sign ceremonial copies of the bill.

Severe Weather Season Info

Severe weather season is upon us and we would like to share with you our severe weather procedures.

Brooke Ralph, Seaman High School Instructional Coach, Receives International Recognition Award for ‘Making IT Happen’ in Educational Technology’

Brooke Ralph, Seaman High School Instructional Coach, was honored with the coveted Making IT Happen award for her contributions to the successful integration of technology in education.

Nathan McAlister nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award

The Harris History Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by James F. Harris and is awarded to one middle and high school teacher annually.

History Day students make Mrs. Sittenauer and Mr. McAlister quite proud!

Congratulations to the Seaman High School students who qualified for the National History Day competition...

Great things happening with our Forensic team...

Seaman HS Forensics had a great run at their District tournament this weekend!

AP HIstory students doing what they do best...

Mrs. Sitttenauer’s AP U.S. History class gave presentations to the patrons of the Combat Air Museum at their monthly luncheon.

Planning to go out for high school sports??...Plan ahead!

Cotton O'Neil to offer High school sports physicals...click above for more information.

Seaman’s 2018 Summer Food Service Program

USD 345’s summer lunch program will be at a new location this year due to maintenance work at Logan Elementary. We will be serving lunch out of Northern Hills Elementary School.

Out-of-District Transfer Requests

If you are requesting attendance of a school outside of your student’s residence boundary, you will need to fill out an application for transfer.

Congratulations...

to the Seaman FBLA Chapter in an outstanding showing at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

SHS Business department newsletter...

Click here to read the latest updates, and keep in the 'know' from our fantastic business department here at Seaman High School.

Recap from the SHS Robotics club

Model United Nations update

Stacy Wall, Freshman Math Teacher, Awarded Statewide Grant

Ms. Stacy Wall, 9th grade mathematics teacher at Seaman High School, USD 345, Topeka, was recently awarded a $500 Teacher Scholarship by the Kansas Association of American Educators (KANAAE), a non-union professional educators’ association serving Kansas educators.

2018 Kansas Horizon Award Nominees Announced

Andrea Marshbank named one of two outstanding first-year teachers at USD 345.

Seaman Middle and High School Kickoff with FUTP 60

This year, Seaman Middle School (SMS) and Seaman High School (SHS) became Fuel Up to Play 60 schools.

Public Notice Concerning Inclement Weather

Superintendent of Seaman Schools, Dr. Steve Noble, makes the final decision regarding snow days. Click here for more information on school cancellations due to winter weather.

Seaman High School Receives 2017 Active Schools National Award

SHS honored for outstanding efforts in creating an active school environment.

Teacher Jennifer Whitley Receives Top Award

Jennifer Whitley is the 2017 Lamplighter Award Recipient from the Topeka Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA form is the first step toward getting federal aid for college or technical school.

Seaman High School receives Kansans Can Best Practice Award

Seaman High School received the Kansans Can Best Practice Award from the Kansas Department of Education for increasing breakfast participation.

Seaman High School Freshman Center Recognized with Award at National Education Conference

During an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 10th annual Focus on Freshmen conference, Seaman High School was awarded a Bronze medal in front of several hundred educators from across the country.

Laws for Teen Driving

Now that driver's ed is over, don't forget the laws for teen driving.

SHS Art Squad is on the move

The newly formed SHS Art Squad is bringing art lessons to K-6 students.

Vikings United

Vikings United is a new program at Seaman High School that originated from Special Olympics and was implemented with the goal of increasing interactions and participation between special education students and the general student population.

Civic Engagement - 2016 Volunteering & Donations

Over 381 staff members & 2,401 students raised more than $15,500, thousands of pounds of food and volunteered countless hours in 2016.

Lockdown - Evacuation - Shelter: What does this mean?

Seaman USD #345 takes proactive measures to protect the safety of all our students and staff members. In the case of an emergency, Seaman USD #345 staff members will protect and shelter your children until they are reunited with you. This information has been prepared to provide you with important instructions should there be an emergency at your child’s school.

Parents: Register to View Your Child’s Schoology Activity

This year, Seaman Schools introduced a new learning management system called Schoology at all grade levels. Teachers and students have been using this digital learning management tool since August to organize content, engage students and now we’re ready to connect to families.

Taking tech into their own hands

PLTW: Computer Science Principles is a new course at SHS, taught by Sheila Mumford, that aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration among students.

What is this I keep hearing about Schoology?

With the beginning of the school year came the integration of Schoology as our district-wide learning management system

A closer look at BULLYING prevention in our schools

Counselors, principals, and teachers work hard to identify and prevent bullying in our schools using a curriculum called Second Step Bullying Prevention

Robotics club

Robotics club looking to grow more teams, more events....

Read all about it!

Look for the SHS Clipper in the Topeka Capital-Journal

Got Grit?

Students get gritty in English

Installing Applications On Your MacBooks

Directions to install applications needed for Friday, August 19th

1:1 Q & A Forum

We’ll discuss common questions and have great discussion about this exciting new endeavor designed to help our students succeed in a global economy.

SHS One of the Top Schools at National Forensics Tournament

SHS competed against nearly 3,000 competitors representing over 500 schools from all 50 states

1:1 Digital Learning Info

Important information for next year’s 1:1 Digital Learning initiative