South Shelby Scholar Bowl takes on Centralia.
PreK Screening
South Shelby High School has some spots left for your 2025 Senior Recognition Ad! This is the perfect spot to congratulate your seniors for all their accomplishments, and give everyone a chance to see those baby pictures next to a senior photo!
To Order and Senior Ad: See the attached flyer with the link to build your Special Seniors Shout out for the Class of 25 section in the yearbook!
We also have Yearbooks available for sale still if you haven't ordered!
To Order a Yearbook: Print the attached Flyer and fill it out and turn it in with payment to the SSHS Office or order online!
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads?rcrdu=395
Elementary Upcoming Events 1-31-25
8th Grade Music classes tried food from Mozambique to finish out their Mozambican music unit.
6th graders working on their state capitals
8th graders work on a travel brochure project.
The SSMS Scholar Bowl team practices for their match against Centralia. The game is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the library.
Senior Spotlight: Carly Arp
Parent's Name:
Brenda and Todd Arp
What are your plans for next year?
College
What School Activities are you involved in?
Archery
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Going to Tournaments in Archery they were always so fun
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Science
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mom because she has the kindest heart in the world and I really hope I can be just like her
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Mrs, Stevenson because she always made class fun and always would help you if you needed it
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
The staff here they are all very welcoming and helpful
Senior Spotlight: Katelyn Baldwin
Parent's Name:
Jared & Brandi Baldwin
What are your plans for next year?
Go to MACC
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Meeting my friends and being able to be with them today.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Psychology and Ceramics
Who do you admire the most and why?
I admire good relationships because it will make you happy that you have people by your side.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Mr. Hillard. He made me want to work in the medical field because how cool the anatomy class was.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
Being able to hear what is going on about other people, even if I don't know them lol. I like the drama and tea.
7th-grade math students practice solving and graphing inequalities.
6th grade art perspective snowmen
6th grade students drop everything to read
7th grade ELA read inspirational articles about Jackie Robinson, Malala Yousafzai, Michael Jordan, and Martin Luther King, Jr. while continuing to work on comprehending nonfiction texts and summarizing what they've read.
First food lab of the semester in Mrs. Eleazarraraz's Foods class. Regional American Cuisine!
Drawing and Painting students having fun researching surrealist and fantasy artists! They will create a handscape drawing inspired by their findings, while blending creative and practical skills!
Senior Spotlight: Shelby Buckman
Parent's Name:
Mike and Kim Buckman
What are your plans for next year?
Attend Missouri State University and major in early childhood education.
What School Activities are you involved in?*
Varsity cheer, FFA, NHS, STUCCO, FBLA, and Environmental Club.
What is your favorite High School Memory?
Making All-American cheer.
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed Mrs. Mefford Ag class because I always had fun there and go to see my friends.
Who do you admire the most and why?
I admire my mom the most because she has never failed to give me advice and always supports me. She is a very selfless person and has taught me to be the same.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Ms. Hutcherson because she has inspired me to travel while I'm young and that I can do so while in education.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
Seeing all my friends.
Biology students practicing Punnett squares with a speed dating activity.
Senior Spotlight: Isaac Perez
Parent's Name:
Stephanie Foxall
What are your plans for next year?
my plans for next year are to go to a welding school.
What School Activities are you involved in?
I am in the Mactec program and I do welding
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
I enjoy welding the most.
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mother because she has shown me how to be strong and how to not let others affect me in a bad way. she is always there when I have a question or need something. my mother is a strong woman and she has done her best to show us that life can be fun and how life can throw you curve balls but you can always get back up on your feet if you don't give up.
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
Mr. Miller because he is very hard working and he shows us respect especially when we work hard and do what we are told. Mr. Miller has taught me more than just welding but about how life is going to be and what we should do to stay ahead and how to manage our money.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
My friends
Senior Spotlight: Ashlyn Schaefer
Parent's Name:
Dustin and Amanda Schaefer
What are your plans for next year?
Attend University of Missouri - Columbia and major in radiology/sonography. I will also possibly minor is business.
What School Activities are you involved in?
Varsity Football Cheer, FFA, FBLA, NHS, Environmental Club, Student Council, and The Flock.
What is your favorite High School Memory?
All 4 National FFA Conventions I attended, my sophomore season of Football Cheer, and making All American!
What class in High School do you/did you enjoy the most?
Any class in Mr. Hillard’s or Coach Wilts. They’re both just enjoyable teachers and are always fun!
Who do you admire the most and why?
My mom. She has been through many hard things and always made it through. She always made sure us kids had everything we could ever need. She is such a strong woman, and I love her more than she could ever know!
What teacher had the biggest influence on you and why?
This is a hard one because, all my teachers have made an influence on me. They all of have made me who I am today. I have learned important and valuable lessons from each and every one of them. And, I will cherish these lessons forever.
What is the one thing you will miss most about South Shelby?
One thing I will miss about South Shelby is being surrounded by familiar faces, and always knowing there will someone to listen. I will also miss being apart of all the activities I have been involved in.
