Shepherd High School Weekly Update

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mom's and step-moms, grandmas, aunts and those that show up like moms. I hope you have had a wonderful day being celebrated and that you know just how important you are to all of us.

Seniors are down to single digit school days left and underclassmen are in the last push for the trimester. We have lots happening here at the high school in the next weeks so please keep an eye on the calendar and on messages from school.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

Starting on Monday (5/5) for the next two weeks, Wright Ave will be closed between Union Street and Chippewa. This will impact the before and after school traffic flow so please plan accordingly.

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.