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.) This week I celebrated my birthday and, just like last year, it was heartwarming to get all of the birthday wishes (and songs) from so many of our students and staff. It is the little things that make Shepherd so great.

Thank you to those who filled out the 2025-2026 Parent Perception survey. Your input helps us set goals and make improvements.

Tentative agenda items for class meetings: exam schedules, community service hours/graduation requirements, career fair, be N.I.C.E. and Xello. Seniors will also be discussing community clean up.

With the ongoing construction in town we have decided to postpone our Community Clean Up until Spring. If students are in need of community service hours they can reach out to the office - we have a few community members who have requested help with their leaves this fall.

We apologize for this inconvenience but with the construction we felt it was a safer option for our students to wait until spring. The senior class will be have a day in November to get out and do a smaller scale clean up (more information at your class meeting.)

If you, our our company, would like to be a part of this year's Shepherd High School Career Fair please contact the high school office.

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.

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.