Shepherd Middle School

Announcements: Wednesday, April 2... Any current 8th grader interested in playing Hockey next year (Co-op with MPHS) there will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd, at Mt. Pleasant High School. They will meet in room 111 and begin at 7pm. Anyone interested in volunteering at the Maple Syrup Festival with making or serving pancakes, there is a sign-up sheet in the MS Office. BlueJay Renaissance Drawing winners for today are: 6th Grade: Chase Onstott, Hayden Coty, Aubrey Harvey 7th Grade: Cameron Haag, Hudson Parker, Quinn Takalo 8th Grade: Cash Thompson, Hailee Moeggenborg, Rylee Guild These students can come down to the office during SOAR to pick from the prize cart. During SOAR today all students are to work on their Math IXL Recommended Skills.

Announcements: Monday, March 31... Just a reminder that Energy Drinks are not allowed. If you have an energy drink can or bottle, it will be confiscated. Any current 8th grader interested in playing Hockey (co-op with MPHS) next year there will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd, at Mt. Pleasant High School. They will meet in room 111 and begin at 7pm. During SOAR today all classes will do their SecondStep Lesson 18

Announcements: Friday, March 21... Beginning when we return from Spring Break (3/31) energy drinks will not be allowed in the building between 7:40am and 3pm. If you have any energy drink cans or containers, it will be confiscated. We will be having BlueJay Renaissance Rally’s in the gym this afternoon by grade level that all students will attend. 6th Grade will be during 4th hour 7th grade will be during 5th hour 8th grade will be during 6th hour Students are to go to their classroom for that class period for attendance before being released to the Rally. Students who qualified for a ticket MUST have their ticket with them in order to participate win prizes. During each of the grade level Rally’s the other 2 grade levels will continue with their regular class schedule. During SOAR teachers will be passing out BlueJay Renaissance tickets to students who qualified and then we will be going out to lockers to do a locker cleanout.

Announcements: Thursday, March 20... Beginning when we return from Spring Break (3/31) energy drinks will not be allowed in the building between 7:40am and 3pm. If you have any energy drink cans or containers, it will be confiscated. During SOAR today students will check their grades in Powerschool and email parents. Then it will be Silent Reading for the remainder of the class period.

Announcements: Wednesday, March 19... The Native American Office will be closed this morning until 10:30am. Beginning when we return from Spring Break (3/31) energy drinks will not be allowed in the building between 7:40am and 3pm. If you have any energy drink cans or containers, it will be confiscated. During SOAR today all all students are to work on their Math IXL Recommended Skills

Announcements: Tuesday, March 18... The Middle School Track & Field parent meeting is tonight (3/18) at 5pm in the cafeteria. Beginning when we return from Spring Break (3/31) energy drinks will not be allowed in the building between 7:40am and 3pm. If you have any energy drink cans or containers, it will be confiscated. During SOAR today all all students are to work on their ELA IXL Recommended Skills

Announcements: Monday, March 17... Middle School Track & Field practice officially begins after school today (3/17) and will meet in the cafeteria. Those who need to change clothes are to use the MS Gym locker rooms, but you cannot leave anything in the locker room when you go to practice. Restrooms are not to be used to change your clothes for practice. All forms in Final Forms must be completed in order to participate in practice. There will also be a parent meeting on Tuesday (3/18) at 5pm in the cafeteria. Beginning when we return from Spring Break (3/31) energy drinks will not be allowed in the building between 7:40am and 3pm. If you have any energy drink cans or containers, it will be confiscated. During SOAR today all classes will be doing SecondSteps Lesson 17

Announcements: Thursday, March 13... Middle School Track & Field practice officially begins on Monday (3/17). Athletes signed-up must have all of their forms completed on Final Forms in order to practice. There is a parent meeting on Tuesday (3/18) at 5pm in the cafeteria. The Shepherd Elementary PTO is once again looking for volunteers. This time for the Boys Bash, which will be tomorrow evening (3/14) at the Elementary. They are in need of volunteers for set-up, to run games, and for clean-up. We have a sign-up sheet in the MS Office for those interested in volunteering. Students who are 13 years old or older and interested in making some spending money umpiring Little Baseball or Softball games this summer a sign up is in the Middle School Office. If interested in umpiring this summer but aren't sure you're ready there are 2 free clinics being offered. This Saturday March 15th at Alma High School at 1pm and then April 12th at the Freeland Little League Complex at 6pm. Contact Mr. Harkrader (rharkrader@shepherdschools.net) in the Athletic Office if you have any questions. During SOAR all students will check their grades in PowerSchool and then email parents. Then students will silent read for the remainder of the class period.

Announcements: Wednesday, March 12... Middle School Track & Field practice officially begins on Monday (3/17). Athletes signed-up must have all of their forms completed on Final Forms in order to practice. There is a parent meeting on Tuesday (3/18) at 5pm in the cafeteria. The Shepherd Elementary PTO is once again looking for volunteers. This time for the Boys Bash, which will be this Friday (3/14) at the Elementary. They are in need of volunteers for set-up, to run games, and for clean-up. We have a sign-up sheet in the MS Office for those interested in volunteering. During SOAR all students will work on their Math IXL Recommended Skills

Announcements: Tuesday, March 11... Lunch Op for B Lunch will be in Mr. TerBurgh’s Room today. 6th-8th Graders can sign-up for Middle School Track and Field is outside Mrs. Gimmey’s room (318). Pick-up information when you sign-in. Today (3/11) is your last day to sign up. All Final Forms must be completed, including an athletic physical, before you can begin practice. First practice is on Monday, March 17, and there will be a parent meeting on March 18 at 5pm in the cafeteria. The Shepherd Elementary PTO is once again looking for volunteers. This time for the Boys Bash, which will be this Friday (3/14) at the Elementary. They are in need of volunteers for set-up, to run games, and for clean-up. We have a sign-up sheet in the MS Office for those interested in volunteering. During SOAR all students will work on their ELA IXL Recommended Skills.

Announcements: Friday, March 7... Today (3/7) is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. . 6th-8th Graders can sign-up for Middle School Track and Field is outside Mrs. Gimmey’s room (318). Pick-up information when you sign-in. Last day to sign-up is next Friday, March 14. All Final Forms must be completed, including an athletic physical, before you can begin practice. First practice is on Monday, March 17, and there will be a parent meeting on March 18 at 5pm in the cafeteria. During SOAR today it’s Finish or Free Friday.

Announcements: Thursday, March 6... Tomorrow (3/7) is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. All Schedule Change Request Forms must be submitted to Mrs. Cahoon in the Counseling Office by 3pm today (3/6). During SOAR all students are to check their grades in PowerSchool and email their parents. Then it is Silent Reading for the remainder of the class period.

Announcements: Wednesday, March 5... Friday (3/7) is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Schedule Change Request Forms will be on the table outside the counseling office, and must be signed by a parent before being submitted and submitted by 3pm tomorrow (3/6). Not all requests can or will be approved. There will be no Art Club today. The next meeting will be March 19. 6th-8th Graders can sign-up for Middle School Track and Field is outside Mrs. Gimmey’s room (318). Pick-up information when you sign-in. All Final Forms must be completed, including an athletic physical, before you can begin practice. First practice is on Monday, March 17, and there will be a parent meeting on March 18 at 5pm in the cafeteria. Student Council is putting on a Spring Fling Activity Night this afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm in the Middle School Gym. Cost of admission is $5 and will include music, games and prizes. There will also be food and drinks, including pizza, available for purchase. During this event, all school rules and expectations still apply, including dress code, with a few exceptions. Hats may be worn, and cell phones are permitted. Once at the event, students are not allowed to leave the school and then return. Once you exit the building you are done for the evening. During SOAR today students are to work on their Math IXL Recommended Skills.

Announcements: Monday, March 3... Friday (3/7) is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Schedule Changes for 3rd Trimester can be made beginning today. Schedule Change Request Forms will be on the table outside the counseling office, and must be signed by a parent before being submitted. Your reason for making a request to change your schedule must be valid, and not every requests will be granted. Reason for changing ones schedule include; A mistake on your current schedule Need to switch an elective class All request must be submitted to Mrs. Cahoon in the Counseling Office by 3pm on Thursday (3/6). Student Council is putting on a Spring Fling Activity Night on Wednesday (3/5) from 3:30-5:30pm in the Middle School Gym. Cost of admission is $5 and will include music, games and prizes. There will also be food and drinks available, including pizza. Sign up for MS Track & Field is outside Mrs. Gimmey's room. 6th -8th grade students may join. Pick up information when you sign up. Students and parents will need to have final forms completed prior to the first day of practice on March 17th. This will include an athletic physical if you have not participated in a school sport this year. There will be a parent meeting on March 18th at 5:00pm in the MS/HS cafeteria. There will be no Art Club this Wednesday. The next meeting will be March 19. During SOAR all classes are to do SecondSteps Lesson 17

Announcements: Friday, February 28... Next Friday, March 7th is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Schedule Changes for 3rd Trimester can be requested beginning on next Monday (3/3). Schedule Change Request Forms will be on the table outside the counseling office, and must be signed by a parent before being submitted. This will be no Art Club this next Wednesday. The next meeting will be March 19. Little League Registration is open until Feb 28th. This include: Middle School Softball and Juniors Baseball Sign up at: www.shepherdsummerball.com During SOAR today it’s Finish or Free Friday.

Announcements: Thursday, February, 27... Results of the Boys Basketball games last night versus Sacred Heart The 7th grade team won The 8th grade team lost Good luck to our 7th & 8th grade band as they travel to Bay City Western today to compete in the Districts Band Festival. All 7th & 8th grade band members will go to the band room at the beginning of 3rd hour today, as they will rehearse together, then all going to B Lunch together before loading up on the bus to head to Festival at 1pm. There is no Drumline practice after school today. Student Council is putting on a Spring Fling Activity Night on Wednesday (3/5) from 3-5pm here at the Middle School. There will be music, games and prizes during this event. Cost is $5 to get into the event and there will be snacks and drinks sold at concessions. This event is casual, not formal. Come dressed as you would during the school day. The event is a lock-in, meaning once you leave the event, you are Volunteer Opportunity: The Shepherd Elementary PTO is putting on their annual Girls Gala this Friday (2/28). Their are in need of volunteers to help during three shifts throughout that evening; (3-7pm for set-up, 7-9pm to run games, 9pm for clean-up) If you are interested in volunteering, their is a sign-up sheet in the Middle School Office Friday, March 7th is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Schedule changes for 3rd Trimester can be requested beginning on Monday (3/3). These Schedule Change Forms will be on the table outside the counseling office, and must be signed by a parent before being submitted. Little League Registration is open until Feb 28th. This include: Middle School Softball and Juniors Baseball Sign up at: www.shepherdsummerball.com During SOAR today all students are to check their grades in PowerSchool and then email parents. Then it is Silent Reading time for the rest of the class period.

Announcements: Wednesday, February 26... Good luck to the boys basketball team as they are at home tonight, for their last game of the 2025 season, versus the Fighting Irish of Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy. First game begins at 5:00pm and tickets are $5. Concessions will be available. Friday, March 7th is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Volunteer Opportunity: The Shepherd Elementary PTO is putting on their annual Girls Gala this Friday (2/28). They are in need of volunteers to help during three shifts throughout that evening. (3-7pm set-up, 7-9pm games & 9pm clean-up) If you are interested in volunteering, their is a sign-up sheet in the Middle School Office Schedule Changes for 3rd Trimester can be requested beginning on next Monday (3/3). Schedule change request forms will be on the table outside the counseling office. These forms must be signed by a parent before being submitted. Little League Registration is open until Feb 28th. This include: Middle School Softball and Juniors Baseball Sign up at: www.shepherdsummerball.com During SOAR today all students will be doing their Math IXL Recommended Skills

Announcements: Tuesday, February 25... Results of the boys basketball games versus Standish-Sterling last night The 7th grade team lost The 8th grade team won The teams are at home tomorrow night versus Sacred Heart for their last game of the season. Volunteer Opportunity: The Shepherd Elementary PTO is putting on their annual Girls Gala this Friday (2/28). Their are in need of volunteers to help during three shifts throughout that evening; 3-7pm for set-up 7-9pm to run games 9pm for clean-up If you are interested in volunteering, their is a sign-up sheet in the Middle School Office Friday, March 7th is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Schedule Changes for 3rd Trimester can be requested beginning on next Monday (3/3). Students can only request changes if there is an issue with your current schedule or you need to change an elective. Students cannot make requests for classes to be specific class periods; you get what is available. Beginning next week, schedule change request forms will be on the table outside the counseling office. These forms must be signed by a parent before being submitted. Little League Registration is open until Feb 28th. This include: Middle School Softball and Juniors Baseball Sign up at: www.shepherdsummerball.com During SOAR today all students will be doing their ELA IXL Recommended Skills

Announcements: Monday, February 24... Good luck to the boys basketball teams as they travel to Standish-Sterling tonight to take on the Panthers. Players are dismissed at 2:45 and the bus leaves at 2:55 this afternoon. 7th & 8th grade band students will meet in the band room at the beginning of 3rd hour today, and will be with together for a Band Clinic through lunch and 5th hour today. This is in preparation for Band Festival on Thursday. Band students, remember that it will be your responsibility to get the work you will be missing from your 3rd, 4th & 5th hour teachers. Volunteer Opportunity: The Shepherd Elementary PTO is putting on their annual Girls Gala this Friday (2/28).Their are in need of volunteers to help during three shifts throughout that evening; 3-7pm for set-up 7-9pm to run games 9pm for clean-up If you are interested in volunteering, their is a sign-up sheet in the Middle School Office Friday, March 7th is the last day of the 2nd Trimester. Schedule Changes for 3rd Trimester can be requested beginning next Monday (3/3). Students can only request changes if there is an issue with your current schedule or you need to change an elective. Students cannot make requests for classes to be specific class periods; you get what is available. Beginning next week, schedule change request forms will be on the table outside the counseling office. These forms must be signed by a parent before being submitted. Little League Registration is open until Feb 28th. This include: Middle School Softball and Juniors Baseball Sign up at: www.shepherdsummerball.com During SOAR today all classes will be working on lesson 16 of SecondSteps.

Announcements: Thursday, February 20... Results of the Boys Basketball games last night versus Beaverton Beavers; The 7th grade team won 41-10 The 8th grade team won 55-23 Tonight the basketball teams travel to Harrison to take on the Hornets. The bus leaves at 3:45pm. Little League Registration is open until Feb 28th. This include: Middle School Softball and Juniors Baseball Sign up at: www.shepherdsummerball.com Today during SOAR students are to check their grades in PowerSchool and then email parents. When that has been completed, there is Silent Reading for the remainder of the class period.