The 65th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival will be here before we know it and preparations to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all is an ongoing effort.
As many of you are aware, BOGO Buddy Night (buy one get one free Thursday only) has grown to be an extremely popular and, therefore, overly crowded evening. The uptick in attendance has forced us to make some changes to aid in crowd control and to ensure the safety of all who attend.
In collaboration with Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, Shepherd Police Department, Shepherd Public Schools and Elliott‘s Amusements LLC, the following changes have been made:
● The BOGO offer, for Thursday, April 25, will be available to Shepherd Public Schools
students only. Must present coupon to redeem offer
● It’s not a requirement that the “Buddy” be a SPS student
● The website will no longer show the BOGO offer on Thursday
● No more than one coupon per student is allowed
● Coupons will be distributed to the following buildings the third week of April
○ Shepherd Elementary - Friday Folders
○ Winn Elementary - Friday Folders
○ Shepherd Middle School - SOAR classrooms
○ Shepherd High School - Office
○ Odyssey Middle/High School - Office

Mrs. Russell's 4th graders doing a Famous Person interview today; no better choice than our Chief of Police Luke Sawyer. He talked about how busy he is even now preparing for the Maple Syrup Festival. This community can be so grateful to have Chief Sawyer!!





There is a special board meeting/workshop scheduled for February 28 at 5:00 pm at SPS's Central Office.
Three all-star BlueJays doing outstanding work with materials caught using their talents and gifts today; Noah Judge, Kaleb Stevens and Dylan Collier.



Please see images for details on Shepherd and Winn Elementary Kindergarten Informational night.


Varsity Boys bowling at Regionals today in Bay City! Go Bluejays!!

Thanks to SES 5th grade teachers Gwen Fitzpatrick and Jennifer Mike's and their Student Council representatives for teaching the BoE about ALL they do to make their school the best it can be at Tuesday's meeting!!






The Girls ended up advancing two ladies to the State championships. Shai Curtiss 115 pounds finished 3rd, kerra White Pigeon 130 pounds finished 2nd. Time to get healthy and get after it for all the marbles!

Messed that up again!!! It IS with a "C!"
My apologies to Maddox Kline...not with a "c."
Yesterday in Kalkaska, two BlueJay wrestlers qualified to wrestle at Ford Field in the State Championships!! Congratulations to Freshman Micah Curtiss and Junior Maddox Kline!!

The Bond Investigation continues for Shepherd Public Schools. Tours of Shepherd High School, Shepherd Middle School and Odyssey Alternative Middle/High School took place this past week.
The next big event is set for Wednesday, February 21st. This gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the SMS/SHS Media Center.
ANYONE who considers themselves a "stakeholder" of Shepherd Public Schools is welcome to attend on the 21st of February. If you desire to come learn more about the potential for a "no-tax-rate increase" bond, you are more than welcome to come join us.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and please reach out to the Central Office at (989) 828-5520 if you have any questions.

Thanks to SMS PE teacher Jason Byrne and the Semper Fit class for their volunteer efforts in sap collecting today!!










The Varsity Pom team is hosting a free youth clinic on Saturday at SHS. Check out the graphic for details.

The cheerleading crowd is alive and well this evening in the SHS gymnasium!! Go BlueJays!!!









And now the Pom squad!!!










BlueJay Varsity against Harrison; BlueJay Strong!!










Junior Varsity basketball tonight versus Harrison! Go BlueJays!!!










Please visit our SPS District Facebook page if you might be interested in submitting a bid on the Driver's Education car that is for sale, the post has the pictures.
Drivers Education Car for Sale
2011 Ford Taurus Sedan
V6 engine
Mileage 190,000
Well maintained car, used for Drivers Education, a lot of highway miles and in town driving miles
Good tires
Dent in rear door on drivers side
Overall condition is good
Selling AS-IS
Can be viewed between 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call for an appointment 989-828-4539.
$1000.00 minimum bid
Sealed bids will be taken until February 23, 2024 at Central Office, 258 W. Wright Ave. Shepherd.
Shepherd Public Schools holds the right to accept/reject any and all bids.
Middle School and Varsity bringing home 🥇 place yesterday at Marion and today at Chippewa Hills.


