MSD OF SHAKAMAK

This week, we celebrate the people who make everything else possible.

From the big moments in the classroom to the quiet ones that never get seen, our teachers show up every day with care, commitment, and heart.

Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our students and our community.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Shakamak #OnceALakerAlwaysALaker

Our school leaders show up every day supporting students, guiding staff, and navigating the many challenges that come with leading a school.

From the great moments with students to the challenges that come with the job, their impact is felt in every classroom, every hallway, and every opportunity created for our students.

Please join us in thanking our administrators for the leadership they provide to our schools and community. We are grateful for all that you do.

A group of our students recently visited Indiana State University to explore the opportunity to participate in the StartEd Up West Central competition next year. This experience introduces students to the world of entrepreneurship. Students learn how to identify a problem, develop a solution, and bring it to life. (It reminds me of Shark Tank, for high schoolers.)

And yes, no trip is complete without a stop for some good food!

Excited to see where this group takes it next.

The Quiz Bowl team would like to thank all of the sponsors who helped to make their trip to Chicago possible.

We’re proud to share that Shakamak Jr/Sr High School has been recognized as a Top 10 school in Class 4 for the Indiana Academic Super Bowl! Great job representing Shakamak. We’re proud of you!

Great opportunities for our students this summer!

This is a reminder that the City of Jasonville will be shutting off water service today beginning at 3:00 PM due to a water main repair.

A boil order will remain in effect through Friday, May 1.

We encourage students and staff to bring drinking water from home if possible. The school will also have safe drinking water available for anyone who needs it.

MSD of Shakamak has delayed student dismissal due to the storm.

Join us for Senior Awards Night on May 22, 2026, as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Please note the new start time of 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

Say "hello" to even more in the Shakamak app!

Best of luck to Wyatt Zimmerman, Ryder Caddell, Colton Keller, and Jeramiah Kennett as they represent Shakamak at the State Small Engines Contest tomorrow. Opportunities like this reflect both the students’ hard work and the strong leadership of Ms. Kenna Slough. We’re proud of each of them and look forward to hearing how they do.

Please Sign up for our May Blood Drive! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8AE23A2F8C61-63725595-shakamak Donors will receive a hoodie for this donation!!!

Dear Shakamak Families,

The City of Jasonville will be repairing a water main on Tuesday, April 28 beginning at 3:00 PM. As a result, there will be a temporary water shutoff followed by a boil order in effect through Friday, May 1. During this time, regular tap water will not be available for drinking.

The school will provide access to safe drinking water as needed, and drinking fountains will not be in use. We encourage all students to bring a water bottle from home each day to help ensure they stay hydrated. Our team is working to maintain a safe and smooth school day despite these temporary conditions, and we will communicate any additional updates if needed.

Shakamak had two students invited to compete in the Individual Player National Quiz Bowl Tournament. On April 11th, Wade Boyd and Hart Buell traveled to Chicago to compete with 300 of the best Quiz Bowl individuals from across the country. This is the first time that Shakamak has had individuals compete at this level. All questions were from the collegiate level and they were asked 408 questions throughout the day.

We are very proud of their efforts and their representation of Shakamak. Wade finished 175th and Hart finished 253rd. Hart & Wade will return to Chicago next weekend with the rest of the Quiz Bowl Team to compete in the Small School National Quiz Bowl Tournament. For the next tournament, Shakamak is identified as a VSS (Very Small School) and yet we will be there competing with the other schools from across the United States.

Today, our high school and 6th grade students took an important step in building real-world skills through the Safe Sitter course!

Students who signed up participated in hands-on learning and were proud to earn their certificates upon completion. They gained valuable knowledge in adult and infant CPR, AED use, choking response, and essential childcare and caregiving skills.

A special thank you to Ashley White, RN from Greene County General Hospital, for leading this impactful training and sharing her expertise with our students.

We are also grateful to City Connects and Greene County General Hospital for partnering with us to provide this meaningful opportunity. Experiences like this help prepare our students to be confident, capable, and ready to care for others.

*** SAVE THE DATE *** Shakamak High School and Versiti Blood Centers will be partnering to host the final blood drive of the school year on Thursday, May 7th from 8:30am - 12:00pm. Sign ups will be posted in the next 2 weeks.

We are proud to share that the MSD of Shakamak School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with the Commendable Award as part of the 2025 Exemplary Governance Awards! This recognition reflects our board’s ongoing commitment to professional learning, strong governance, and continuous improvement in support of our students and community.

We also want to congratulate Board Member Braionna Barber, who earned an individual Commendable Award for her dedication to growth and leadership as a school board member. Thank you to our board for your service, leadership, and commitment to Shakamak students!