Shepherd High School Parent 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.) My Good Thing this week was just how great it was to have the energy of students and teachers back in the building.

The first two days of the 2025-2026 school year went well. Make sure to get a good night's rest because we have four school days this next week. As I told students in our first day video announcements - Be on the lookout for how you can help someone. Check in on friends and make new ones. And find ways to make someone's day better.

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.

GUYS & DOLLS PHOTOGRAPHY

School Picture F.A.Q.’s

There is no form to fill out or money exchanged on picture day. You will get to see your student’s picture online with background choices before you order it-YAY!! Approx.1-2 weeks AFTER picture day you will receive an email from orderschoolpix.com with a link to your student’s picture

*Please note ordering works best on a desktop or laptop computer*

If you do not receive an email:

1. check your spam and your promotions tab within your email

2. If it is not there go to www.guysanddolls.orderschoolpix.com

a) Select your school or organization

b) Enter your student’s ID number for the password

c) Enter your email address

To order pictures select BUY PRINTS. Please note there are separate tabs at the top of the screen for packages, single prints and photo products If you order by the stated deadline you will not pay shipping unless you choose to have the package shipped to your home

If you order after the deadline prices increase, you will be charged shipping and the package will be shipped to your home address.

After the picture order deadline all packages will be printed and delivered to your school or organization.

Any other questions contact Guys and Dolls Photography of Mt. Pleasant

989-772-2167 or guysdollsphotography@gmail.com

As we wrap up the first week of school, I want to take a moment to reflect on the power of "Good Things."

In our classrooms, a simple practice we use to start each day or class period is to share a "Good Thing." This isn't just a feel-good exercise. It's a fundamental part of building an environment of trust and positivity. It reminds us that even on the toughest days, there is something to be grateful for, something to celebrate, and something to connect us.

This week, I challenge each of you—parents and students—to take a moment to share your "Good Thing." It doesn't have to be monumental. Maybe it's a great grade on a test, a conversation with a friend, a moment of laughter at the dinner table, or even just a beautiful sunset.

Sharing a "Good Thing" is an act of courage and vulnerability. It's a way of saying, "I see the good in my life," and by doing so, you give others permission to do the same.

What's your "Good Thing" from this week? Consider sharing it with a family member, a friend, or a teacher. Let's create a ripple effect of positivity that extends far beyond our school walls.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

*these dates/times are subject to change.