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.)

As we prepare to flip the calendar to a new school week, our "Good Thing" this week is the Power of the Pivot. Sunday evenings can often feel like a countdown, but in our Capturing Kids’ Hearts culture, we view this transition as an opportunity to reset our "Relational Capacity" with one another.

Before the alarms go off tomorrow morning, I want to challenge every student and family member to identify one "Good Thing" from this weekend. It doesn't have to be a highlight reel—maybe it was a great nap, a solid conversation, or finally hitting "submit" on a tough assignment.

• The Action: Tonight at the dinner table (or in the car tomorrow morning), share that one "Good Thing" with each other.

• The Why: When we lead with the good, we bridge the gap between our home lives and our school community. It reminds us that we aren't just coming back to "work"—we’re coming back to people.

We can’t wait to hear your "Good Things" in the hallways tomorrow!

In Coding class, students used Sphero robots to see their coding come alive—literally rolling across the floor! Spheros help students understand coding by turning digital commands into real-world movement, making problem-solving hands-on, visual, and engaging. A special thank you to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe for the generous grant funding that made this opportunity possible for our students.

As students prepare to build their class schedule preferences for the 2026-27 school year, please talk to your student about future plans and what classes will be best for the preparation of that future. Counselors will begin the scheduling process with students the week of January 20, so have those conversations now!

Our newly formed BlueJay Esports teams started their season by winning 3 of 4 scrimmage matches.

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. 😉 )

The Ed Tanzini Scholarship is now live to the public! The application is available at www.gmcami.org or through the form below. The deadline is March 5th.

https://forms.gle/7p6FJXL6EA3FGyLe6

*these dates/times are subject to change.

As we wrap up this week's update, I want to leave you with a challenge regarding Intentionality.

In every classroom at our school, we have a Social Contract—a set of promises we made to one another about how we want to be treated. But a contract is just a piece of paper unless we choose to live it out in the "messy" moments of a busy week.

Your Challenge for the Week Ahead:

• For Students: Tomorrow morning, pick one word from your classroom’s Social Contract (like Respect, Encouragement, or Effort). Make it your personal mission to be the person who models that word for someone else before lunch.

• For Families: Ask your student this week, "Which part of the Social Contract was the hardest to follow today?" It’s a great way to talk about growth and character.

You have the power to decide the "vibe" of your week before you even step onto campus. Don't just show up—launch into the week with the intention to make someone else's day a little better.

See you in the morning. Let’s make it a great week!