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.)

It’s no secret that mid-February can feel like a long stretch of "the grind." But if you look closely, things are shifting. We are gaining nearly three minutes of sunlight every single day now. Our "Good Thing" this week is Perspective. In Capturing Kids’ Hearts, we know that what we focus on grows. If we focus on the gray skies, the winter feels long. If we focus on those extra minutes of light, we realize we are moving toward something brighter.

For Students: This week, I want you to look for the "sunlight" in your classes. Is it a project you’re finally clicking with? A friend who makes you laugh?

The Action: Share one thing you are looking forward to this spring with a teacher or a classmate tomorrow.

For Families: As the days get longer, it’s a great time to check in on the "Relational Capacity" at home.

The Action: During a car ride or at dinner, share one "bright spot" from your day. It doesn't have to be big—sometimes the best "Good Thing" is just a great cup of coffee or a green light when you're in a hurry.

The light is coming back, and so is our energy. Let’s use it!

SHS Students - please use the link below (also in your school email) to provide your insights into what a Portrait of a Graduate, from Shepherd High School, should include. We are accepting responses until school starts on Monday February 16, 2026.

Students in Coding Class brought their code to life using Micro:bits, turning lines of code into real actions on the board. Watching their programs work in real time made coding exciting, hands-on, and fun!

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 you prepare for school tomorrow, keep one number in mind: Four. We are in the fourth quarter of the trimester. In the world of sports, we call this the "Championship Quarter." This is the moment where we decide if we are going to coast or if we are going to kick it into high gear.

In our Social Contract, we committed to excellence and supporting one another. With thirty days left in this trimester, now is the time to ask yourself the "Check-In" questions:

1. Am I doing what I said I would do? (Checking those grades, turning in that late work).

2. How am I treating others? (When we are tired, we have to work harder to be kind).

Your Challenge: Don't wait for March to "reset." Start your finish tonight. Check your PowerSchool and Schoology accounts, pack your bag, and decide right now that you are going to own the last stretch of the trimester.

The days are getting longer, the finish line is getting closer, and you have everything you need to finish strong.

Go get it, BlueJays!