Shepherd Middle BlueJay Bulletin

May 31, 2026
From the Principal's Desk:
We are down to the final days of the school year, and our focus is on finishing strong. It has been a busy and memorable week at Shepherd Middle School.
Our WEB Leaders enjoyed a trip to the waterpark, celebrating a year of leadership and service to our school community. Our regular season track athletes wrapped up their final meets, with only the Megastar Meet remaining on the schedule. We are proud of the effort shown by our student-athletes this season.
We also closed out the week with a Mock Rock performance for the ages. The energy, creativity, and enthusiasm on display made for a great event. Our ears are still ringing! You can find a few photos from Mock Rock below, and we will share even more highlights in our final BlueJay Bulletin of the school year coming out next week.
As we enter the last days of the school year, we encourage students to stay focused, finish assignments, and continue demonstrating the positive character and leadership that have made this a great year at Shepherd Middle School.
Upcoming Dates
June 4 - Last Day of School- Half Day
August 12 - 9th Grade Orientation
August 13 - 6th Grade Orientation
August 20 - First Day of School
Mock Rock
BlueJays of the Week
Veteran Banners
The veteran banners have been completed! Great job to Alexis Grove and the team of 8th grade students who stepped up to help her. A huge thank you to Mr. TerBurgh for helping coordinate the project and to E & S Graphics for helping bring the vision to life!
Recess Fun
Counselor's Corner
Thank you to all of our students and families who participated in Mental Health Awareness Week! Throughout the week, students had opportunities to reflect on the many ways we can support our mental health—from staying active and connected with others to practicing gratitude and making time for activities we enjoy. We appreciate the support of our families in reinforcing these important messages and helping students build healthy habits both at school and at home. Please enjoy some of the pictures from our events throughout the week!
Freshman Orientation
BlueJay Wellness Center
School Medication Letter
Summer Learning Opportunities
GRASP
The Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program is a great way to keep skills sharp over the summer. This program is for students who have completed grades K-8 and want structured review activities over the summer to help retain the math and reading skills learned during the school year. Students will earn a certificate if they complete at least seven lessons with 70% accuracy. For more information, please check out graspsummer.org.
Food Pantry Opportunities
25/26 School Calendar
PA 57 of 2023
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.
Contact Us
Email: sps_sms_office@shepherdschools.net
Phone: (989) 828-6605