SMS Announcements
At the Middle School Regional Cross Country meet yesterday, both the boys and girls took 5th place in the large school division. All Regional honors went to Caleb Cahoon and Tavid Leonard on the boys team. Emily Johnson and Reagan Bellinger on the girls team.
On Shepherds all time top 25 best runners: Caleb Cahoon is now #2 with a time of 10:55 and Tavid Leonard is #20 with a time of 11:59. Congratulations on a great season.
Semper Fit is selling flag pins for $1. This will take place before soar and at lunch. Semper fit is selling through the 11th of November.
Your choices determine your future. Make choices today you’ll be proud of tomorrow! Real BlueJays take responsibility for their actions and set a positive example for others. Every smart, kind, and responsible choice you make helps shape the kind of future you want. Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.
But One more thing. Since Saturday night is the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy in East Lansing, everyone is encouraged to wear Maize and Blue tomorrow!
If you really need to, you can also wear Green. We’ll allow it.
But here’s the curveball… it’s also CMU Homecoming Weekend, so if you need to show your Maroon and Gold, that’s fair game too.
Hail and Go Blue!
At the Middle School Regional Cross Country meet yesterday, both the boys and girls took 5th place in the large school division. All Regional honors went to Caleb Cahoon and Tavid Leonard on the boys team. Emily Johnson and Reagan Bellinger on the girls team.
On Shepherds all time top 25 best runners: Caleb Cahoon is now #2 with a time of 10:55 and Tavid Leonard is #20 with a time of 11:59. Congratulations on a great season.
Semper Fit is selling flag pins for $1. This will take place before soar and at lunch. Semper fit is selling through the 11th of November.
Your choices determine your future. Make choices today you’ll be proud of tomorrow! Real BlueJays take responsibility for their actions and set a positive example for others. Every smart, kind, and responsible choice you make helps shape the kind of future you want. Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.
But One more thing. Since Saturday night is the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy in East Lansing, everyone is encouraged to wear Maize and Blue tomorrow!
If you really need to, you can also wear Green. We’ll allow it.
But here’s the curveball… it’s also CMU Homecoming Weekend, so if you need to show your Maroon and Gold, that’s fair game too.
Hail and Go Blue!
SMS Announcements
Cross Country from yesterday. Both the boys and girls teams earned 2nd place in the Jack Pine Conference.
Caleb Cahoon was the Conference champion. Tavid Leonard, Will Robb, Emily Johnson, and Reagan Bellinger earned 2nd Team all conference honors.
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in basketball and any middle school students interested in wrestling—please sign up in Final Forms and make sure you have a current physical on file.
Girls Basketball practice starts Monday, Oct. 20 from 3:15–5:15 in the Middle School Gym.
Official Practice for Wrestling starts next Monday, October 20th, after school in the elementary gym. Come be a part of a great tradition.
Picture retake day will be Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
Self-direction involves persistence — if something gets tough, keep trying instead of giving up. Every challenge is a chance to grow stronger and more confident in yourself. When you push through and stay focused, you’re showing Engagement and Leadership, two important parts of being R.E.A.L. Keep going — you’ve got this!
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
Girls Youth Basketball sign up is open. Sign up forms are in the office.
Make up / retake day is Tuesday, October 21, 2025 .
Youth boys basketball registration is now open for grades 3-6!
Any middle school athletes interested in doing wrestling this season, there will be a meeting at lunch on Thursday in the Media Center. Please get your lunch and go immediately to the media center as the meeting will only be during your lunch time. Looking forward to another great wrestling season
A reminder that Middle School Conferences will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, from 8–11 AM and 12–3 PM. Conferences will take place in teachers’ classrooms and are a great opportunity to check in on your child’s progress and learning. There is no school for students on Thursday or Friday. The Middle School office will remain open until 3 PM on Thursday and until Noon on Friday.
During conferences, please take a moment to visit our Lost and Found table. We have collected a large number of sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunchboxes waiting to be claimed.
School pictures have also arrived. You may pick them up in the office during conferences. Any remaining pictures will be sent home with students next week.
During conferences, please take a moment to visit our Lost and Found table. We have collected a large number of sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunchboxes waiting to be claimed.
School pictures have also arrived. You may pick them up in the office during conferences. Any remaining pictures will be sent home with students next week.
SMS Announcements
XC Results
At the Pumpkin Patch Invitational
Shepherd boys won the meet of schools
Girls came in 3rd.
Award winners for the boys were Caleb Cahoon, Tavid Leonard, Carter Watson, Will Robb, Wyatt WonseyWilson, and Chase Onstott.
Award winners for the girls were Emily Johnson, Reagan Bellinger, Grace Bennett, Sadie Cottle, Brooklyn Nethers, and Ellie Davis.
Volleyball Results Against Standish
8th grade volleyball results against Standish last night.
A team lost the match with scores of 15-25, 25-20 and 8-15.
B team lost the match with scores of 25-27, 25-23 and 7-15.
7th Grade
B team lost the match 25-20, 19-25, 12-15
A team won the match 25-20, 17-25, 16-14
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year OR any middle school student interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file.
Wrestling Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm.
Girls Basketball Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
XC Results
At the Pumpkin Patch Invitational
Shepherd boys won the meet of schools
Girls came in 3rd.
Award winners for the boys were Caleb Cahoon, Tavid Leonard, Carter Watson, Will Robb, Wyatt WonseyWilson, and Chase Onstott.
Award winners for the girls were Emily Johnson, Reagan Bellinger, Grace Bennett, Sadie Cottle, Brooklyn Nethers, and Ellie Davis.
Volleyball Results Against Standish
8th grade volleyball results against Standish last night.
A team lost the match with scores of 15-25, 25-20 and 8-15.
B team lost the match with scores of 25-27, 25-23 and 7-15.
7th Grade
B team lost the match 25-20, 19-25, 12-15
A team won the match 25-20, 17-25, 16-14
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year OR any middle school student interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file.
Wrestling Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm.
Girls Basketball Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
Do you have a veteran you would like to honor? Let us know!
SMS Announcements:
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year OR any middle school student interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file.
Wrestling Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm.
Girls Basketball Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
This week we’re focusing on self-direction; setting goals, managing ourselves, and following through without needing someone else to tell us what to do. When you show self-direction, you’re being Accountable , taking responsibility for your own actions and choices and Engaged, because you’re staying focused and following through. Whether you’re in the hallway, the cafeteria, or class, remember: being R.E.A.L. means owning your success.
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year OR any middle school student interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file.
Wrestling Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm.
Girls Basketball Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
This week we’re focusing on self-direction; setting goals, managing ourselves, and following through without needing someone else to tell us what to do. When you show self-direction, you’re being Accountable , taking responsibility for your own actions and choices and Engaged, because you’re staying focused and following through. Whether you’re in the hallway, the cafeteria, or class, remember: being R.E.A.L. means owning your success.
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.
SMS Announcements:
Volleyball: 7th Grade Game results against Beaverton
B team lost the match 19-25 and 10-25
A Team won the match 13-25, 27-26 and 15-8
8th grade volleyball results against Beaverton last night.
A team won the match with scores of 25-12 and 25-11.
B team won the match with scores of 25-19 and 27-26.
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year or any middle school student interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file.
Wrestling Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm.
Girls Basketball Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
Affirmations. This is something that I have been wanting to get started and Mrs. Goodspeed has done just that. For Avery Gregg: I appreciate your bright smile each morning and they way you are nice to others
BlueJays, here’s the plan for our pep rally today! During 5th Hour, you’ll report to class first. Leave your chromebooks and bags in your locker. Then, you’ll be released to the Middle School gym for a MS-only assembly. Once we are done, the band will swing by to lead us over to the HS gym, where we’ll join the Shepherd High School Homecoming Pep Assembly.
6th graders—think of it as a much bigger version of the assemblies you remember! And this year, we are going to bring the energy and do even better with our battle cries.
Since we won’t get a regular launch today, here it is: Homecoming is always a fun and exciting time. It’s on all of us to keep that spirit going in a positive and safe way. Tonight’s football game will be packed, and our community will be here in full force. Let’s make sure we show them—and each other—what it means to be R.E.A.L.: Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders.
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
Volleyball: 7th Grade Game results against Beaverton
B team lost the match 19-25 and 10-25
A Team won the match 13-25, 27-26 and 15-8
8th grade volleyball results against Beaverton last night.
A team won the match with scores of 25-12 and 25-11.
B team won the match with scores of 25-19 and 27-26.
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year or any middle school student interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file.
Wrestling Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm.
Girls Basketball Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
Affirmations. This is something that I have been wanting to get started and Mrs. Goodspeed has done just that. For Avery Gregg: I appreciate your bright smile each morning and they way you are nice to others
BlueJays, here’s the plan for our pep rally today! During 5th Hour, you’ll report to class first. Leave your chromebooks and bags in your locker. Then, you’ll be released to the Middle School gym for a MS-only assembly. Once we are done, the band will swing by to lead us over to the HS gym, where we’ll join the Shepherd High School Homecoming Pep Assembly.
6th graders—think of it as a much bigger version of the assemblies you remember! And this year, we are going to bring the energy and do even better with our battle cries.
Since we won’t get a regular launch today, here it is: Homecoming is always a fun and exciting time. It’s on all of us to keep that spirit going in a positive and safe way. Tonight’s football game will be packed, and our community will be here in full force. Let’s make sure we show them—and each other—what it means to be R.E.A.L.: Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders.
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
SMS Announcements
All middle school students interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file . Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file. Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
NA Students: Mike, from Behavioral Health, will be here today during your lunch. Grab your food and come down to the NA Office.
BlueJays, today is Battle of the Ages! We have babies, the elderly and everyone in between.
Tomorrow is Blue & Gold Day. So show your school spirit! Before school and during lunch, Student Council will be selling Bahuna and BlueJay Homecoming stickers. Be sure to grab one and get ready for a big finish to Homecoming week!
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
All middle school students interested in participating in middle school wrestling this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file . Practices start Monday October 20th in the Elementary Gym from 3:15-5:30pm
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing middle school basketball this year please make sure you sign up in final forms and have a current physical on file. Practices start Monday October 20th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Middle School Gym.
NA Students: Mike, from Behavioral Health, will be here today during your lunch. Grab your food and come down to the NA Office.
BlueJays, today is Battle of the Ages! We have babies, the elderly and everyone in between.
Tomorrow is Blue & Gold Day. So show your school spirit! Before school and during lunch, Student Council will be selling Bahuna and BlueJay Homecoming stickers. Be sure to grab one and get ready for a big finish to Homecoming week!
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
If you are a Shepherd Band Alumni member and are interested in performing at Homecoming, be sure to sign up!
SMS Announcements
BlueJays, today we are Rhyming Without a Reason—whether you’re a cat in a hat, a spoon with a raccoon, or just rocking your own goofy rhyme, thanks for bringing the fun and creativity!
And don’t forget—tomorrow is the Battle of the Ages! Sixth graders, you’re the babies of the bunch. Seventh graders, you’ve joined the workforce as adults. Eighth graders, somehow you got old overnight—you’re now in your elderly stage of life. And staff… well, we’re dressing as you!
Let’s keep the spirit high, the outfits silly, and remember to be R.E.A.L.—Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders—through it all
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
BlueJays, today we are Rhyming Without a Reason—whether you’re a cat in a hat, a spoon with a raccoon, or just rocking your own goofy rhyme, thanks for bringing the fun and creativity!
And don’t forget—tomorrow is the Battle of the Ages! Sixth graders, you’re the babies of the bunch. Seventh graders, you’ve joined the workforce as adults. Eighth graders, somehow you got old overnight—you’re now in your elderly stage of life. And staff… well, we’re dressing as you!
Let’s keep the spirit high, the outfits silly, and remember to be R.E.A.L.—Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders—through it all
Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
SMS Announcements
BlueJays, today is Orange Shirt Day. This day began in Canada to honor the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in residential schools. At those schools, many children were not allowed to speak their language or practice their culture, and sadly, many never came home. Orange Shirt Day reminds us that every child matters—their voice, their culture, and their future. When we wear orange, we show respect and commit to building a community where all people are valued and included. Let’s live our R.E.A.L. expectations by showing respect, kindness, and leadership today.
BlueJays, tomorrow is Rhyme Without a Reason Day! Honestly, it’s a tad silly. I’m not totally sure what it means either. But here’s the idea: you can dress up as something that rhymes, either by yourself or with a friend, even if it doesn’t make sense together. Think Dr. Seuss-style fun—like
Fox socks
Cat hat
Duck Truck
Mouse House
Bear Chair
Book Cook
Bee Ski
Get creative, keep it school-appropriate, while showing off your rhyming style!
”Remember to be R.E.A.L.—Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders. Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
BlueJays, today is Orange Shirt Day. This day began in Canada to honor the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in residential schools. At those schools, many children were not allowed to speak their language or practice their culture, and sadly, many never came home. Orange Shirt Day reminds us that every child matters—their voice, their culture, and their future. When we wear orange, we show respect and commit to building a community where all people are valued and included. Let’s live our R.E.A.L. expectations by showing respect, kindness, and leadership today.
BlueJays, tomorrow is Rhyme Without a Reason Day! Honestly, it’s a tad silly. I’m not totally sure what it means either. But here’s the idea: you can dress up as something that rhymes, either by yourself or with a friend, even if it doesn’t make sense together. Think Dr. Seuss-style fun—like
Fox socks
Cat hat
Duck Truck
Mouse House
Bear Chair
Book Cook
Bee Ski
Get creative, keep it school-appropriate, while showing off your rhyming style!
”Remember to be R.E.A.L.—Respectful, Engaged, Accountable Leaders. Be R.E.A.L. every day. And always know, we’re glad you’re here.”
