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Please click on the link below to read the update from Superintendent about our return to face-to-face instruction. Return to Face-to-Face Letter READ MORE >
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Please click to see 2nd interview schedule for each candidate. Please click here to watch interviews virtually. READ MORE >
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On Friday, February 26, during a special meeting of the Shepherd Public School Board, Interim Superintendent McMillan submitted a resignation letter in order to stay in compliance with the current Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS). By accepting his resignation and then rehiring Mr. McMillan, he is able to continue as interim... READ MORE >
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Information here. This will take you to the notice where there is a link that will take you to the meeting. READ MORE >
The superintendent job posting is live and on the school's website under Employment. READ MORE >
Chuck Dumas will be conducting a virtual community forum on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Below is the link you will click on to join the meeting. Please spread the word. Thank you. Click here to join the meeting. READ MORE >
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You can join the meeting via this Zoom link. The meeting will begin at 7 PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. More information can be found here. READ MORE >
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Shepherd Public Schools will continue offering the free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger, during this district wide virtual learning time. Shepherd Food Service will continue with the meal pick up on Wednesday the 18th of November from 11 am until 1 pm. Plus on that day we will be offering delivered meals for those that are... READ MORE >
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NOTICE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING SHEPHERD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 258 WEST WRIGHT AVENUE SHEPHERD, MI 48883 WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 WHERE: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER 350 S. CHIPPEWA STREET, SHEPHERD MI TIME: 5:45 PM ... READ MORE >
N O T I C EOF THEREGULAR BOARDMEETING DATE OF MEETING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 PLACE OF MEETING: MS/HS MEDIA CENTER 350 S. CHIPPEWA STREET, SHEPHERD, MI HOUR OF MEETING: 7:00 P.M. TELEPHONE NUMBER OFPRINCIPAL OFFICE OFBOARD OF EDUCATION: (989) 828-5520 COMMITTEE... READ MORE >
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Dear BlueJay Families: Effective immediately, breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all children ages 0-18 and up to age 26 if receiving special education services!! We urge you to take advantage of these free meals while we are able to provide them. BlueJay Online and Shepherd face to face students: Lunch and breakfast will be available for pick-up at the... READ MORE >
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To prepare for the new school year, parents and guardians must fill out and sign our 1:1 device agreement form. By doing so, your child will receive a district provided Chromebook, bag, and charger. Shepherd High School students that have their Chromebook from last year will not receive another device. Please fill out the following form: Device Agreement The... READ MORE >
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Committee of the Whole Meeting Little Salt River Park Pavilion Monday, August 10, 2020 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >
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N O T I C E OF BOARD MEETING DATE OF MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 PLACE OF MEETING: LITTLE SALT RIVER PARK PAVILION 515 – 599 E WRIGHT AVE., SHEPHERD, MI HOUR OF MEETING: 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF EDUCATION: (989) 828-5520 BOARD MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:258 W. WRIGHT, SHEPHERD, MI 48883 BY: MICHAEL... READ MORE >
N O T I C E OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING DATE OF MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 PLACE OF MEETING: LITTLE SALT RIVER PARK PAVILION 515-599 E WRIGHT AVE, SHEPHERD, MI HOUR OF MEETING: 7:00 P.M. PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF BOARD... READ MORE >
Click here for more information on the special school board meeting to be held Monday, June 29, 2020. READ MORE >
The Shepherd Public Schools Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy. The term for this vacancy will expire with the next school election in November 2020. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest to the Board of Education c/o Shepherd Public Schools, Central Office, 258 W. Wright, P.O. Box 219, Shepherd, MI 48883 or by email to:... READ MORE >
To see details of the June of 2020 regular Board of Education meeting for Shepherd Public Schools, click here. READ MORE >
Click here to see the Facebook Live Townhall meeting that was held on June 10, 2020 discussing school for the fall of 2020. READ MORE >
Click here to see the posting for the Committee of the Whole meeting for the Shepherd Public Schools Board of Education. READ MORE >
Click here for more information about the mask giveaway to be held at Shepherd High School. READ MORE >
Click here to see details of the Shepherd Board of Education school board meeting for the month of May. The meeting will be held virtually. READ MORE >
For a Schools of Choice application, click here.To see the maximum number of students Shepherd Public Schools will accept during Schools of Choice by grade level, click here. READ MORE >
Click here to see the details of the May Committee of the Whole meeting for the Shepherd Board of Education. READ MORE >
Parents and or Guardians, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families' incomes may have changed. We are encouraging all families to go to www.lunchapp.com to fill out a new application if the income in the home has changed. Not only would a qualifying family receive their benefits for 30 calendar days into the next school year, but they will also be eligible for... READ MORE >
The continuation plan for Shepherd Public Schools has been approved and can be viewed by clicking here. READ MORE >
The autism team at Community Mental Health for Central Michigan recognizes that even the best of children might be exhibiting some challenging behaviors during this time of being cooped up at home day after day. We want to offer some tips and strategies, through interactive Zoom meetings, to help support parents of children with challenging behaviors. These... READ MORE >
If you are not currently receiving meals for your student, we are asking parents/guardians that would like to request meal delivery who have not already filled out the form to please fill out the form found here. The last day for meals will be June 2nd. The district will be providing eight days of meals on that day's delivery. You can find out more information... READ MORE >
Please click here for an update on the distance learning plan for Shepherd Public Schools. READ MORE >
Administrative Staff On April 13, 2020, the Shepherd Board of Education agreed to the recommendation from Superintendent Steve Brimmer to name Carrie Gauthier as the high school principal. Mr. Passalacqua left to become a superintendent in Beaverton right before school began in the fall of 2019 so Mrs. Gauthier was... READ MORE >
We are working to accommodate parent/guardian requests for a Chromebook to use at home during the coronavirus closure. If you indicated that you do not have a computer at home on the previous survey, please visit https://forms.gle/gtB8DBPbF4ZZRN65A and complete the Chromebook request form. READ MORE >
We would like to gather information about our students’ ability to participate in online learning. We have posted a short survey and would like to encourage parents/guardians to take it. Please visit https://forms.gle/aFhNUALHi4Kc3XCx9 and complete the survey by 3 P.M. Thursday, April 2nd. This is very important to our planning efforts. We will use this... READ MORE >
Click here for an update regarding meals for students during the state-mandated school closure. READ MORE >
The Michigan Department of Education has created a site that lists free learning resources that students, parents, and educators can access. Please click here to access the website. READ MORE >
Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More. Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call... READ MORE >
Shepherd Public Schools will remain closed until at least April 13, 2020. READ MORE >
Here is an article that lists 20 free educational sites for students to use during the mandated shutdown. READ MORE >
This is a well-written article by Johns Hopkins that defines a number of the terms that we have been hearing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to view the article. READ MORE >
The regular school board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16th at 7:00 pm will be rescheduled to a date and time to be determined. READ MORE >
If you are interested in Shepherd Public Schools providing lunch to your children during the shutdown, please email food services at: tschafer@shepherdschools.net READ MORE >
Per orders from the State of Michigan, Shepherd Public Schools will be closed from Monday, March 16, 2020 until Monday, April 6, 2020. Click here to see more information regarding the closing. READ MORE >
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Click here to access the latest information from the Center for Disease Control as it relates to the coronovirus. READ MORE >
Click here to see information about how to register your child for kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. READ MORE >
We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 virus and consult with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Here are some documents that are informational:Question and Answer Sheet: Click hereGeneral Information: Click here READ MORE >
Click here to see important information about the census and how getting an accurate count impacts education. READ MORE >
Click here to read the latest update on the coronavirus from the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. READ MORE >
Click here to see the February Project Aware newsletter. READ MORE >
Click here for the latest episode of Bluejay Review featuring Jason Wolf and Shepherd Elementary School. READ MORE >
Click here for more information on the upcoming high school production of High School Musical. READ MORE >
Click here for more information about registering your child for kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. READ MORE >
If you know someone who wants to be part of the Maple Syrup Princess Pageant, there is still time!! There are questionnaires in the elementary and middle school offices. All you need to do is get a questionnaire based on your girl’s grade level and a cover page. Have them fill out the questionnaire and include their name, grade and email address on the cover page.... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Information Night will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. in the Shepherd Elementary gymnasium. If you have any questions please call 989-828-6601, ext. 2265. READ MORE >
Please take a few minutes and take our very short survey about the possibility of implementing a 3-hour delay instead of 2-hour delays. Click here to take the survey READ MORE >
We are currently welcoming new students! If you know of anyone that would benefit from Odyssey's Day Program OR Extended Day Program please send them our way. Have them call (989)773-9473 Have them email mevans@shepherdschools.net or dharvey@shepherdschools.net Have them stop in at 3441 S. Wise Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI Lets help the youth in our community succeed! READ MORE >
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Tree Trunk or TreatHALLOWEEN EVENTHosted by Odyssey MS/ HS Oct. 30, 2019; 4-6:30 p.m. at Odyssey MS/HS3441 S. Wise RoadMount Pleasant, MI 48858(989) 773-9473Activities for Pre K and Elementary Aged Kids: Trail Walk, Kids Games, CANDY, crafts and much more!!!New This Year: The Haunted Tail- A spookier experience for the kids (4-5:30pm Timid Time, 5:30-6:30pm Spooky... READ MORE >
Its that time of year again! Enrollment is open! If you know of anyone that would benefit from Odyssey's Day Program OR Extended Day Program please send them our way. Have them call (989)773-9473 Have them email mevans@shepherdschools.net Have them stop in at 3441 S. Wise Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI Lets help the youth in our community succeed! READ MORE >
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Food, Fun and Fundraising Help support projects at Shepherd Public Schools September 8th, 2019 Hosted by SVPD 12:00 - 3:00 PM Music, kids games, silent auction and so much more. ALL ARE WELCOME! Call 989-828-5720 for details READ MORE >
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Do You Want to Drive a Bus? Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a bus driver should attend this event on Monday June 10th at 10am. Lunch is provided, reserve your spot by calling 989.828.4539.More Information. READ MORE >
Shepherd Public Schools is seeking bids for Safety and Security Window Film and Dow 995 Attachment System for all exterior windows (including doors) the RFP can be found here. READ MORE >
The State of Michigan has granted school districts an additional four days of snow-day forgiveness due to the state of emergency that was declared at the end of January. As a result of the new legislation, the last day of school for students of Shepherd Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year will be Friday, June 7, 2019. The final day will be a full day of... READ MORE >
For the 2019-2020 school year, Shepherd Public Schools will be accepting the following number of students per grade level. If the number of students applying is greater than the number of available spots, we will do a random draw to determine who will be accepted. If your child is involved in the random draw, we will inform you of the results by mail. If you have... READ MORE >
Important Dates for 2019-2020 First Day of School For Students: August 26, 2019 Winter Break: December 23 - January 3 Spring Break: March 30 - April 3 READ MORE >
We have added a new app for smartphones to more easily keep updated with Shepherd Public Schools.IOS users, go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shepherd-bluejays/id1450387928?ls=1&mt=8Android users go to: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.shepherd READ MORE >
Dear Students and Parents, Due to the unusually high number of school cancellations we have had this year, Shepherd Public Schools is making changes to our school calendar to make up for some of our missed time. Please note these important changes: Friday, April 19, 2019 will be a half day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 29,... READ MORE >
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