Shepherd High School Weekly Update

As a Capturing Kids Heart's school we start each class with a few minutes to share Good Things." (See the Launch at the end of this update.) I was out of the district for a couple of days this week. Knowing that the team of teachers, administrators, secretaries and staff are such a strong resource makes it so much easier to be away and not worry about things at school. I appreciate all of the efforts by these people - each and every day - to make our student's experience top notch.

If you need Parent Access to Schoology (our online learning platform) please reach out to the HS Office for your access code. With Parent Access you can see the day to day assignments, grades and progress in each of your student's classes. (When they say the don't have homework, you will already know the answer. 😉 )

If you, or your company, would like to be a part of this year's Shepherd High School Career Fair please scan the QR code below or contact the high school office.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are less than one week away from the Shepherd High School Student Film Festival! Please join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6PM in the Shepherd High School Auditorium for an evening celebrating the creativity and hard work of your Film Review students. Doors open at 5:30PM, and there will be a $3 suggested donation at the door.

This year’s festival will feature a red carpet theme, and students are encouraged to dress up for the occasion as we celebrate their premieres in true film-festival style. Parents and guests are welcome to join in the fun and dress up as well!

Our students have spent the semester adapting short stories into original short films, writing, directing, filming, and editing their own cinematic interpretations. The full lineup of student films will be announced next week.

We can’t wait to share their storytelling achievements with you and our school community. See the attached event poster for all the details. Feel free to share it with friends and family who’d like to attend!

Thank you for supporting our student filmmakers and the arts at Shepherd High School!

The Class of 2025 will be out doing a smaller scale version of Community Clean Up on November 14th. With road construction we did not want to send 500 student out but still want to give back to those in our neighborhood as best we can.

Let's GO GREEN! Any form that is RED needs to be completed!

https://shepherd-mi.finalforms.com/

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

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 12:00 pm.

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

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to enhance the Pathfinder Resources page with organized resources that will help students and their families review college information, find financial aid information, get a job, serve their community or country, assess their skills if unsure of their path, and explore opportunities to earn college credit or receive training in high school.

The Paying for College in Michigan website has been updated. This page is designed to help students, and their families learn about the resources available to them as Michigan residents. Some of the topics include:

• Types of Financial Aid
• Responsible Borrowing Resources
• Saving for College
• State Financial Aid Programs
• Federal Financial Aid Programs
• Scholarship and Student Loan Resources and more

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.

Cap and Gown packets went home with the Class of 2026 on 9/25. Orders are due 12/1/2025 or a late fee will be charged.

*these dates/times are subject to change.

Be on the lookout for how you can help someone. Check in on your friends and make new ones. And find ways to make someone’s day better.