Students in Mrs. Gevedon’s 6th grade Social Studies classes have been learning about the Paleolithic Age. Students studied how people of this prehistoric time period survived, including their use of stone tools and weapons, the development of simple huts, and their need to migrate in order to hunt and gather food for group members. They also studied aspects of cave art. Students virtually explored cave paintings dating back over 25,000 years and identified the most common topics of cave paintings, which included hunted animals and handprints. They then used this knowledge to create their own representations of cave art while in a simulated cave in the classroom.
Today, Preble Shawnee hosted the 30th Annual Preble County Spirit Day. Varsity did a clean sweep placing 1st in Dance, Game Day, and Cheer. The Middle School Cheerleaders took home 1st place in Cheer and 2nd in Game Day. The Elementary won 1st in Game Day. Our Senior boys stole the show and brought home 1st place. It's a great day to be an ARROW! We are so proud of our cheerleaders and Loud Crowd!!! Thank you to the fans for coming out and supporting them today!
Today, the Middle School held the Annual Spelling Bee. After 26 rounds, we had our winner! Congratulations to all participants! Thank you to Mrs. Gina Back for all of her work in organizing the event. The winners are listed below:
1st Place: Paxton Brewer (6th grade)
2nd Place: Olivia Wicks (5th grade)
3rd Place: Abby Leach (5th grade)
4th Place: Tandyn Turner (5th grade)
Our top two finalists will compete in the Preble County Spelling Bee on January 18th! Good luck to Paxton and Olivia!
Yesterday was a great day at the Middle School!!! The Houses competed in the Annual 'Reindeer Games' and the staff had their annual ornament exchange!
On Tuesday, our 6th grade students participated in their annual Christmas Bingo! The students and staff had a great time!
This past week in 8th grade science students researched and built volcanoes. They were able to present and then erupt the volcano when finished. The students were creative with their designs and presentations.
On Friday, December 15th, the 8th graders participated in a program called ID Project. This innovative program goes beyond traditional education, emphasizing the importance of understanding, acceptance, and unity among students. ID project is designed to break down barriers and encourage students to get to know one another on a deeper level. Through a series of interactive games/activities/groupwork, the program aims to foster a sense of community while celebrating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within the student body. This not only helps build empathy but also allows students to appreciate what their classmates brings to their school community.
A cornerstone of the ID Project is its commitment to inclusivity. The program actively addresses issues of bias, prejudice, and stereotypes, providing students with the tools to challenge and overcome these barriers. By promoting open dialogue and understanding, the ID Project empowers students to create an environment where everyone feels accepted and valued.
The 8th graders walked away from yesterday’s activity with a deeper understanding of one another. They learned that they had a lot more in common than what they realized. Likewise, they learned the importance of respecting one another’s differences.
The Preble Shawnee Band Program presented their annual winter concert, "Holiday Extravaganza." Under the direction of Mr. Fogle, each band played a selection of songs that demonstrated their talent and hard work. We are extremely proud of all of our musicians. Thank you to those who came out to support our students.
The 5th graders got festive with oil pastels in art class! Students were encouraged to draw big, and use oil pastel techniques that allowed colors to blend together and create beautiful turkey feathers! We are grateful for our creative students!
What a wonderful night of holiday classics at the MS/HS Christmas Choir Concert this evening! Under the direction of Miss Mutter, each choir sang a selection of holiday tunes. It was a great showcase of the talent of our students and their Director. We would like to send a heartfelt thanks to those who came out to support our students.
Students in 8th grade Science recently studied the effects of earthquakes. To experiment students were asked to build a 5 story tower, within a certain budget that could survive an earthquake and hold weight. Mrs. Garison is super proud of all the students and their hard work! She shared that the students were surprised with their results as well!
Winter Band Concert at HS December 8 at 5:00 pm.
Miss Edens' 7th grade classes attended a field trip to Cincinnati to watch the Cyclones take on the Fort Wayne Komets. Educational standards were integrated into the game during pre-game and both intermissions. For many of our students, this was their first time attending a hockey game! A good time was had by all!
It was a fun day at the Middle School! Happy Halloween! 🎃
Our bus drivers are the best! Happy Halloween! 🎃
Our students in Mrs. Gevedon’s sixth grade Social Studies classes have been learning about topographic maps and their real world applications. Students experienced an augmented reality sandbox, which allowed students to create different geographic formations while computer software and sensor identified elevation changes in the sand. Contour lines projected by the program allowed students to identify rapid and gentle elevation changes.
Students also built Play-Doh mountains which they cross-sectioned into layers. These layers were then traced to create a topographic map of their landform. Students used the contour lines they created to identify steep and gradual elevation changes of their mountains.
Finally, one activity allowed students explore part of our school grounds. Using topographic maps of the school property, students were able to connect the elevation changes on their maps with what they were seeing in the real world.
A special thanks to Coyle SWPPP Professionals for the use of the AR Sandbox and for providing topographic maps of the school grounds.
Our Marching Band did an outstanding job performing in Bicentennial Park at the Black Walnut Festival! They are under the direction of Mr. Brennan Fogle and Assistant Band Director, Mr. Alex Martin. Make sure that you stop by their bake sale if you're at the Festival!
If you're at the Black Walnut Festival, don't forget to check out the Art Exhibit. We have artwork from our Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The display is located at Preble Shawnee Elementary from 12-4 today and tomorrow. Come out and see the amazing talent of our students!
If you're at the Black Walnut Festival, don't forget to check out the Art Exhibit. We have artwork from our Elementary, Middle School, and High School. The display is located at Preble Shawnee Elementary from 12-4 today and tomorrow. Come out and see the amazing talent of our students!
Our 6th grade students in Mrs. South's Science class have been busy learning the difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks with candles and Epsom salt and through observing the rocks at the playground.
