Shepherd High School Parent Update

As a Capturing Kids Heart's school we start each class with a few minutes to share Good Things." (See the Launch at the end of this update.) My Good Thing this week was our Building Leadership Team/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (BLT/MTSS) team meeting on Wednesday afternoon. It was a challenging three hours of discussing students, systems and ways in which we can better motivate and engage ALL of our students. More than any place else I have been, this is a building full of adults who care about and value students.

On Tuesday, we’ll welcome a special B#4 presentation from the B#4 Foundation, which focuses on supporting youth mental health and well-being.

Let's GO GREEN! Any form that is RED needs to be completed!

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As we prepare for the 25-26 school year, we want to inform families that Shepherd Public Schools will now implement 3-hour delays in place of 2-hour delays when appropriate.

Here’s how a 3-hour delay will work:

School Doors Open: 10:40 AM

Power Announcement Sent: 5:30 AM

If Conditions Worsen, School Would Be Canceled by: 8:00 AM

Please note:

Sub-varsity athletic events will be canceled on school closing days unless they are part of a combination game with a varsity team. We will begin making decisions about practices, games, and other school activities at 12:00 pm.

We appreciate your flexibility as we prioritize student and staff safety while maximizing learning time.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to enhance the Pathfinder Resources page with organized resources that will help students and their families review college information, find financial aid information, get a job, serve their community or country, assess their skills if unsure of their path, and explore opportunities to earn college credit or receive training in high school.

PA 57 of 2023 requires districts to provide all students in grades 6–12 with the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide, the district’s Title IX coordinator contact information, and the district policies on sexual assault and harassment. This information, for Shepherd Public Schools, is linked below.

*these dates/times are subject to change.

Be on the lookout for how you can help someone. Check in on your friends and make new ones. And find ways to make someone’s day better.