Shepherd High School Weekly Update

Brief Message From the Principal

This week brings a shorter schedule for things as the community prepares for the Maple Syrup Festival. Please remind your students that even when they aren't at school they still are representatives of the community. With lots of guests in town this is a great chance to show off the amazing students we have here at SHS.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

The Baseball/Softball parking lot gate (off of 2nd Street) will be closed after school starts on Monday. Please plan arrival/dismissal accordingly.

Junior Testing Dates

Thursday April 24th ACT WorkKeys Makeups

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.

BlueJayWellnessCenter | CMDHD

BlueJay Wellness Center 238 S. Chippewa Street, Shepherd Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 989-567-9034 *Closed for Lunch, Please call ahead for Appointment Times BlueJay Wellness Center is a Child and Adolescent Health Center that promotes the health of children, adolescents, and their families by providing important primary, preventative, and early intervention health services.

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FAFSA is OPEN

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.

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Shepherd Public Schools' App (Apple and Android)

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.

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Attendance Information

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.