Today, we conducted an emergency lockdown DRILL across the middle school and high school building, and we are pleased to share that everyone did a fantastic job.
Our priority is to keep all students and staff safe well-prepared for any emergency situation. We encourage you to take a moment this evening to have a conversation with your student about how the drill went and to discuss their specific procedures in the event of an actual lockdown.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.
Reminder No School this Friday!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. O'Rourke to our community and check out his statement below!
"Hi everyone! My name is Treagan O'Rourke and I am the new 7th grade social studies teacher! I am super excited to start and look forward to the upcoming school year!
Just so you can get to know me, I was born and raised in Fowler, Michigan. I graduated from Fowler High School in 2022, and decided to attend Central Michigan University to pursue a degree in teaching. I graduated this past May from CMU with my degree in 6-12 social studies.
Some things that I really enjoy are watching, playing, and coaching sports, being outdoors (especially on the water), and then spending quality times with my friends and family. I love to listen to music and to be active as well.
I think the biggest reason I am so excited to be a member of the Shepherd schools community is because of the community support. I know Shepherd is a wonderful community that backs the public school and I want to be a part of a school district that has such a great community. I have really enjoyed my time here so far, with the staff being super supportive and just overall amazing, and even the people I have met have been super kind as well.
I look forward to the rest of the school year here at Shepherd. I am so incredibly happy to be here and I look forward to continuing my educational journey here! Go Blue Jays!
- Mr. Treagan O'Rourke"
"Hi everyone! My name is Treagan O'Rourke and I am the new 7th grade social studies teacher! I am super excited to start and look forward to the upcoming school year!
Just so you can get to know me, I was born and raised in Fowler, Michigan. I graduated from Fowler High School in 2022, and decided to attend Central Michigan University to pursue a degree in teaching. I graduated this past May from CMU with my degree in 6-12 social studies.
Some things that I really enjoy are watching, playing, and coaching sports, being outdoors (especially on the water), and then spending quality times with my friends and family. I love to listen to music and to be active as well.
I think the biggest reason I am so excited to be a member of the Shepherd schools community is because of the community support. I know Shepherd is a wonderful community that backs the public school and I want to be a part of a school district that has such a great community. I have really enjoyed my time here so far, with the staff being super supportive and just overall amazing, and even the people I have met have been super kind as well.
I look forward to the rest of the school year here at Shepherd. I am so incredibly happy to be here and I look forward to continuing my educational journey here! Go Blue Jays!
- Mr. Treagan O'Rourke"
Picture day is September 16th and retake day is October 1st.
Attention all incoming 6th graders and parents! Please note the parent meeting in the High School Auditorium 11:30-11:50am while your 6th grader is at orientation on the 13th. See you there!
SMS: Final BlueJay Bulletin of 25/26 Have a safe and happy summer https://app.smore.com/n/8u4re
Hi SMS Families,
We have been reminding students here at school but please make a reminder at home for students to make sure they have their Chromebook, charger and bag in school tomorrow. They will be collected for the summer tomorrow.
Thank you!
SMS: Please check out the latest BlueJay Bulletin here. https://app.smore.com/n/3vg0s
Does your child need a sports physical for the 2026-2027 school year? The Blue Jay Wellness Center is a great option!
SMS: Please enjoy the latest bulletin here: https://app.smore.com/n/xk3m1
SMS: Please check out the latest bulletin here- https://app.smore.com/n/wu2cj
Our 8th grade students have worked hard this year researching and learning about veterans and family members from our community. To help honor these individuals, the students will be cleaning up their gravestones in the Salt River Cemetery and in the St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. We would love to have community members stop by to show their support as our students finish up this tremendous project!
SMS: Happy Mother's Day-Please check out the latest BlueJay Bulletin here--https://app.smore.com/n/27kd5
SMS: Please enjoy the latest bulletin here- https://app.smore.com/n/dzfsk
The Mock Rock sign-up deadline has been extended to Friday, May 8th. Please email your group and song information to Mrs. Byrne. Let’s rock!
The HS theatre class play, Murder at the Pie Auction, is this Thursday at 7:00pm in the auditorium. It is a $5 suggested donation and open seating. There is a live pie auction and a pie reception afterward. We hope to see you there!
Web Leaders: You will have a meeting in Mr. Roeds classroom on Friday during lunch
At the track meet yesterday Shepherd competed against Clare and Harrison.
The boys won against Clare 87.5 to 75.5
The boys won against Harrison 137 to 26
The girls lost to Clare 121 to 39
The girls won against Harrison 93.5 to 68.5
Good work!
8th Grade, Good Luck on your MStep this morning. Students with gym class this morning, you are meeting by the health room today. All students, the media center and area outside the gym are closed this morning because of testing.
Courage helps you start. Perseverance helps you finish.
That means today isn’t just about getting going—it’s about sticking with it all the way through. Starting something takes guts. Finishing it takes discipline.
So here’s your challenge, BlueJays: don’t just begin strong—finish strong.
When things get tough in class, in practice, or even with friendships, that’s your moment to show perseverance. Keep working. Keep trying. Keep moving forward.
The HS theatre class play, Murder at the Pie Auction, is this Thursday at 7:00pm in the auditorium. It is a $5 suggested donation and open seating. There is a live pie auction and a pie reception afterward. We hope to see you there!
Web Leaders: You will have a meeting in Mr. Roeds classroom on Friday during lunch
At the track meet yesterday Shepherd competed against Clare and Harrison.
The boys won against Clare 87.5 to 75.5
The boys won against Harrison 137 to 26
The girls lost to Clare 121 to 39
The girls won against Harrison 93.5 to 68.5
Good work!
8th Grade, Good Luck on your MStep this morning. Students with gym class this morning, you are meeting by the health room today. All students, the media center and area outside the gym are closed this morning because of testing.
Courage helps you start. Perseverance helps you finish.
That means today isn’t just about getting going—it’s about sticking with it all the way through. Starting something takes guts. Finishing it takes discipline.
So here’s your challenge, BlueJays: don’t just begin strong—finish strong.
When things get tough in class, in practice, or even with friendships, that’s your moment to show perseverance. Keep working. Keep trying. Keep moving forward.
SMS: Families, please check out the latest bulletin here. Reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Monday April 27. https://app.smore.com/n/dye8q
SMS: 6th grade families-Due to high water & trail closures at the Chippewa Nature Center, the 6th grade Salmon Release field trip will be postponed to a later date.
SMS: Please check out the latest BlueJay bulletin here - https://app.smore.com/n/47ads
The middle school students will be having a dance tomorrow night, April 17th, from 5:30 to 7:30. If any parents are interested in chaperoning, please contact the middle school office!
SMS: Please check out the latest BlueJay Bulletin here- https://app.smore.com/n/1pb3r