Trimester 2 is underway and so far so good! We also welcomed winter weather with our first snow day of the year. With winter weather and high school drivers please make sure you are leaving a little extra travel time.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

Each year we ask parents to complete a perception survey and once again we are at that point. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey linked below.

We will again make it clear that you are NOT allowed to cut the lunch line--even if you have a lunch meeting or other lunch obligation. Walk fast and get to the lunch line quicker; DO NOT cut the line.

The only time you can move up in the line is if a staff member physically comes down and escorts you to the front of the line for a specific reason.

We will continue to discipline students who disrespect their classmates by cutting them in the line.

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.

If you are need help getting a PowerSchool Parent Sign-in, please reach out to the High School office for help. A weekly check in on grades/progress will help to keep you student on track.

Students and families looking for help paying for college can attend an upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid. There are 5-6 dates available for those interested.

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-families/virtual-financial-aid-presentations

We have had a lot of phone calls made to cell phones with a full voicemail boxes. If you could take a few minutes and delete some of those messages it would be wonderful. When we call and can not reach anyone, or leave a message, it often leads to lots more phone calls in trying to track someone done for their student or with dead ends leaving your student needing to be in touch.

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.

If you plan to have your student riding a bus, you need to call Transportation (989 828-4539) to get them on the roster. For safety's sake we need to know the names of students riding.

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.