Shepherd Elementary Weekly Update

We wrapped our first full week of school and boy was it a busy one! Students had their first popcorn Friday thanks to PTO and are getting into the swing of things. We continue to work on school expectations daily. Have a great weekend!

Shepherd Elementary Staff

1. Call the attendance line at 989-828-6601

2. Select Option #3

3. Select Option #1 and include the student's name, teacher, specific reason for absence, and date they will return.

4. Upon return to school, turn in a note from the physician, dentist, or counselor if available.

Do not go south on 4th street and turn into the parking lot. Go to HS parking lot and join the line.
Have your student exit and enter the vehicle on the right side only
Staff can't buckle your student. You will need to pull ahead and park to buckle your student.
Have your PikMyKid app open or your pink car tag visible or you will have to come into the office

Drop-off Reminder

For SES Elementary pick-up and drop-off, please follow the blue arrows. Please do not drive south on 4th St. off to Wright Ave, instead use either 2nd or 3rd Street. Both of these streets will lead you to the appropriate location to access the pick-up/drop-off line. We will have staff waiting at the elementary loop to assist students entering and exiting your vehicle. Our top priority is student safety.

Let's GO GREEN! Any form that is RED needs to be completed! If you have not yet logged into FinalForms to update and to sign forms, please do so.

3 Hour Delay

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

-Lunch will be provided on 3 hour delays

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 12:00pm. We appreciate your flexibility as we prioritize student and staff safety while maximizing learning time.