
August 19, 2025
Mesa Public Schools is exploring the creation of Shepherd College Preparatory to meet growing demand for a small high school focused on college prep academics. The goal is to esta...

November 8, 2024
Mesa Public Schools is now recognizing an elementary and secondary spotlight school at the second board meeting of each month. Each school will highlight a student, certified staf...

June 19, 2024
Thank you for your interest in our school. We would love to show you around campus, highlighting the many things Shepherd has to offer! Our school tours will focus on Fall 2026...

August 13, 2025
Shepherd Open House & Curriculum Night - 6:00 PM - Parents and guardians are invited to Shepherd’s Open House. Enter through the front office doors and then head straigh...

July 30, 2025
School Begins Thursday @ 9:15 am Breakfast Service starts at 8:45 am School begins at 9:15 am We look forward to welcoming Stallions to campus for the sta...
July 18, 2025
Mesa Public Schools has updated its policy about when and how students can use personal devices like cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets during the school day. School day inclu...
July 16, 2025
Dear Mesa Public Schools community, As we gear up for a new school year, I’m filled with excitement and deep gratitude to serve as the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. I wa...
June 25, 2025
Mesa Public Schools has rolled out ParentSquare as our primary school-to-home communication tool. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to activate your account and download t...

May 19, 2025
WEB Registration form Dear Shepherd Stallion Parent/Guardian, We would like to warmly welcome you to the Shepherd Junior High Family! At the end of this upcoming summe...

April 21, 2025
Save the Date: April 25 - Dance Concert, 7 pm May 8 & 9 - Broadway Pops Choir Concert, 7 pm May 13 - Band Concert May 14 - Orchestra Concert May 15 - Stallion...
March 18, 2025
The SmartTag Parent App is now available for families of bus riders! This app allows you to keep track of your student’s bus-riding activity and receive SMART Alerts including: ...

February 5, 2025
Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members for an evening of excitement and exploration at its upcoming School Choice Fair. Whether you’re a parent, student or ...
October 30, 2024
Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has begun the process of selecting a new superintendent to succeed Dr. Andi Fourlis, who announced her retirement effective June 30, 2025, after a dist...
July 26, 2024
Mesa Public Schools is implementing a new protocol requiring all students to wear their school identification badge visibly at all times while on school grounds. This expectation ...

July 9, 2024
Our school offices are now open, and our friendly staff is ready to assist you for a smooth start to the 2024-25 school year. Please don't hesitate to call or stop by during the o...