Shepherd Public Schools

D3 State Runner Up!

Congratulations to our girls cross country team! Division III state runner-up! Go Blue Jays!

Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams for claiming Jack Pine conference championships tonight! Proud to be a bluejay!

Tree Trunk or Treat HALLOWEEN EVENT Hosted by Odyssey MS/ HS Oct. 30, 2019; 4-6:30 p.m. at Odyssey MS/HS 3441 S. Wise Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-9473

Know of someone between the ages of 16 and 22 wanting to finish their HS Diploma? Odyssey's Extended Day Program might be the answer. The program operates Monday through Thursday 3:30PM - 8:30PM. We can be flexible to meet your needs! Call (989)773-9473 for more information.

Today's soccer match scheduled at Midland Calvary Baptist is canceled and will not be made up. Monday's soccer match versus Ithaca will now be played this Thursday at 7:00. We will honor the senior soccer players at 6:45 this Thursday prior to the match.

The boys soccer team begins state tournament action on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 at Hemlock versus Hemlock. Go Blue!

Mr. Brock, SMS Principal, Mr. Brimmer, SPS Superintendent, and Chief Sawyer all greeted the 6th grade students to orientation this morning. This is a great class of students who are merging at SMS from Winn and SES. There’s no better time than now to be a Blue Jay!!

Congratulations to the boys soccer team for their 8-0. victory over Chippewa Hills tonight. They are back in action Tuesday when they travel to Clare for a 7 o’clock contest. Go Blue!

Still in need of a physical for the upcoming school year? Sweetwater medical facility is offering two more opportunities to get a sports physical for an extremely reasonable price. They have partnered with Mitchell's Deli to offer a great package deal. Dates: Tuesday, July 30 and Tuesday, August 13 from 10am to 3pm. Call 989-828-4614 to schedule an appointment.

It is my pleasure to announce the Odyssey Graduating class of 2019! Our graduation ceremony will be held on May 30, 2019 at the SHS Auditorium at 6:00 PM. Feel free to join us after the ceremony for refreshments and an opportunity to congratulate our 19 outstanding graduates.

Senior Walk 2019- Go Jays!!

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 Shepherd Early College Graduates. Tonight's graduation is in conjunction with Mid Michigan College (MID). President Hammond (MID) spoke eloquently about our Early College program . She highlighted the strengths in our partnership. Congratulations to our graduates. #WeAreBLUEJAYStrong

Exciting time as we are in the last week of school for the Class of 2019. Senior Exams: Wed. (Hrs. 1, 3 & 5) Th. (Hrs. 2 & 4) Walk-out Friday, May 24 Donut Decision @ 8:25am Senior Walk @ 8:45am Grad Practice @ 9:15am Grad Pix by Lifetouch (optional) Senior Brunch @ 10:30am

The last day of school for the 2018-2019 school year will be Friday, June 7th. This is due to the state forgiving days that were declared a state of emergency by the Governor in January.

Important Dates for the 2019-2020 school year: 1st Day of School for students: August 26 Winter Break: Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 Spring Break: March 30 - April 3

Bus drivers needed. Call 989-828-4539

The Shepherd High School Band performed beautifully today at the MSBOA state band festival @ Bay City Central HS. Mrs. Gross and the HS Band were IMPRESSIVE! Once they finished performing, they were fortunate to get very specific & timely feedback from the Michigan State University Band Director David Thornton. #WeAreBLUEJAYStrong

Our Shepherd School Board and Superintendent volunteered this weekend making pancakes at the Maple Syrup Festival. Fun times by all as the weather was perfect!! Go Jays!!

Reminder: There is a half-day of school for students Monday, April 29. Dismissal will be at 11:00 a.m.