January 20, 2022
Greetings SPS School Community. We continue to learn and grow as best we can through the challenges faced by COVID-19 - and most recently - other illnesses within our community.
One of the key things we have learned is that, when we have enough staffing and healthy students, in-person learning is best for our students. When we don’t have enough staffing, and students are plagued with a variety of illnesses as they are right now, it is not possible for us to conduct in-person learning.
As a constant review of our data and due to the continuation of reported cases of illnesses Influenza A, Strep Throat, Adenovirus, RSV, and COVID-19 Shepherd Public Schools will remain in virtual/distance learning at least through Tuesday, January 25th. As next week begins there will be a clearer picture of available staff and student wellness to gauge our soonest possible date to return to in-person learning.
All sports practices and games will return for Shepherd Public Schools next week, beginning Monday, January 24th.
Thank you for your attention to this message. Please let the central office know if you have any further questions. (989) 828-5520.