The Academy at Shawnee

🏈🔥 GAME DAY IS ALMOST HERE, GOLDEN EAGLES! 🦅💛

Get ready for Shawnee vs. Iroquois this Friday, August 21! 📅 Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at The Academy @ Shawnee. Let’s pack the stands and bring the GOLDEN EAGLE PRIDE! 💙💛

📍 Pickups: 41st St. or Herman St.
🚫 No cars will be allowed in the parking lot after halftime.
🎟️ No re-entry once you leave the stadium.
🚫 No backpacks/large bags, outside food or drinks, or prohibited items.
👨‍👩‍👧 Younger students must be accompanied by an adult.
🙌 Stay in designated spectator areas and show good sportsmanship!
📣 Follow directions from staff, security, and event personnel.

🚨 Please be sure to review all images attached for more detailed information regarding the game, game day rules and pick up information.

Let’s protect the nest, respect the game, and CHEER LOUD! 🦅🔥

🏈🦅 EAGLE TAILGATE IS HERE! 💙💛

The Academy @ Shawnee is kicking off the season with our FIRST HOME GAME! 🎉🔥

📅 Friday, August 21
🎉 Tailgate starts at 5:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7:00 PM

Come out for an evening of music, food, games, and tailgate fun as we celebrate the start of a NEW season and a NEW school year! 🙌🎶🍔

Bring your Eagle spirit and LET’S PACK THE STANDS! 🦅💙💛

Go Eagles! 🦅🏈💪

Golden Eagle Families,

Please review this expectations update from Principal McKnight & Principal Williams

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🦅💙💛 **EAGLE FANS & FAMILIES — PLEASE READ!**

As we get ready for another exciting season at The Academy at Shawnee, **PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ AND FOLLOW ALL GAME DAY RULES AND EXPECTATIONS.** These guidelines are in place to help keep our students, families, staff, athletes, and guests safe while allowing everyone to enjoy the game-day experience.

🚗 **REMINDER:** All student pickups should take place on **41st Street or Herman Street.** **No cars will be allowed into the parking lot after halftime.**

Let’s work together to **Protect the Nest, Respect the Game, and have a GREAT time and a GREAT season!** 🏈🔥

Golden Eagle Families,

Please review the following letter from Principal McKnight & Principal Williams regarding important school information.

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🎉 Please join us in extending a warm Golden Eagle welcome to The Academy @ Shawnee's new Upper Academy Principal, Mr. Ken Williams! 🦅💙💛

We are excited to welcome Mr. Williams and look forward to the leadership, passion, and dedication he will bring to our students, staff, and community. 🎊

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🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | JCPS has announced the appointment of five new principals:

🌟 Theresa Adkins — Medora Elementary School
🌟 Kaycelyn Day — Hazelwood Elementary School
🌟 Joshua Meredith — Wheeler Elementary School
🌟 Kim Stanton — Price Elementary School
🌟 Ken Williams — The Academy @ Shawnee

STORY: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059871

As we gear up for a dynamic new school year 🎓, we’re choosing to pause with purpose. Slowing down gives us space to breathe, reconnect, and refuel—so we can lead with clarity and confidence. Let’s recharge now and shine brighter all year long ✨.

At Academy@Shawnee, our administrators took time to reflect, reconnect, and recharge during our retreat at Jefferson Memorial Forest 🌲. Through team building and meaningful conversation, we strengthened the trust and collaboration that power our work 💪.

🎯 We also focused on leadership development—sharpening the skills that help us serve students and staff with intention. With strategic planning guiding our next steps, we’re moving forward aligned, energized, and ready to make an impact.

Reflection turns experience into wisdom. 💡

When we pause to prepare, we return with purpose—ready to lead, serve, and grow together ✨.

We can’t wait to bring this energy into every classroom and conversation 🎓. Here’s to the best year yet—let’s do this! 💪✨

✈️🛫 The Academy @ Shawnee is cleared for takeoff into an amazing school year! 💙💛

A huge thank you to Flight 502 for hosting our students, families, teachers, and administrators during this year's Open House at Bowman Field! It was a fantastic evening filled with excitement, connection, and a shared passion for aviation as we kicked off the new school year. 🌟

We're grateful for this incredible partnership and can't wait to see our future aviators soar to new heights this year! 🚀💙✈️

🎉 Today, we celebrated the retirement of Mr. Charles Buntyn after an incredible 27 years of service! 🎊💙💛

Thank you, Mr. Buntyn, for your unwavering dedication to the students, families, and Academy @ Shawnee community. Your compassion, wisdom, and commitment have made a lasting impact on countless lives. ❤️📚

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement! 👏 Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter. Enjoy every moment—you've certainly earned it! 🌟🎈