As we turn the calendar to May the end of the school year is quickly approaching. Understandably, people are tired (it has been a busy school year) but now is not the time to quit. Let's all finish the school year strong! For those needing some additional support to get class work done we still have after school tutoring available, see the schedule at the end of this message.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

We’re just a few weeks away from the Shepherd High School Spring Student Film Festival, and our filmmakers are hard at work bringing their stories to life! Please join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6PM in the Shepherd High School Auditorium as we premiere a collection of original short films created by students in our Film Review class.

These projects represent weeks of collaboration, adaptation, and creative problem-solving as students translated short stories into short films—from scriptwriting and directing to editing and final cuts.

Junior Testing Dates

Tuesday April 29th M-STEP Science

Thursday May 1st M-STEP Social Studies

As weather gets warmer, just a reminder about the student dress code, which is intended to maintain an environment that is conductive to learning.

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the 2025-26 FAFSA form is now available for students looking to secure financial aid in the 2025-25 Academic Year.

The FAFSA form connects students to various forms of Federal and State financial aid programs. The FAFSA is required for most State of Michigan financial aid programs, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship!

Students can complete the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

For additional information about the FAFSA, please visit our FAFSA resources page.

We're thrilled to re-announce the new app for Shepherd Bluejays! It's everything Shepherd Bluejays, in your pocket. Download the app for Android or iPhone.

1. Good school attendance is a habit every student should develop. Regular attendance is essential for each student to take advantage of their educational opportunities. If a child must be absent from school, one of the following is required:

   1. A phone call (989-828-6601) to the school on the day of the absence letting the school know why the student is absent and when the student is expected to return to school.

   2. Upon return to school, the student or parent/guardian must bring a note signed and dated by the parent/guardian with a specific reason for the absence.

   
   

   The student is responsible for making up any schoolwork missed due to their absence.

   Attendance is taken by teachers on the following basis: Secondary (MS/HS) - At the beginning of each scheduled class period.