Shepherd Junior High

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome students back for another exciting year at Mesa Public Schools! As you enjoy the final weeks of summer...

Orientation Registration form Dear Shepherd Stallion Parent/Guardian, We would like to warmly welcome you to the Shepherd Community with an invitation to join us for our N...

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...

School tour sign up form Thank you for your interest in Shepherd! Whether you would like more information about our college prep high school program or our outstanding junior h...

Schools Just Got Healthier! Effective the 2026-27 school year, Arizona has a brand-new law called the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01). This law requires higher...

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board has approved two new high school options that will expand school choice and provide families additional options within the district beginnin...

Mesa Public Schools is thrilled to welcome new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! As we uphold our Promise to prepare every student for success in college, career...

The Mesa Public Schools (MPS) Governing Board has approved several exciting opportunities to expand school choice for our high school students and provide parents options in our p...

Fall Break is October 6-13! Have fun, be safe and we'll see you back in school on October 14t!

Mesa Public Schools invites parents, staff, and all interested community members to an informational meeting about the district's budget. The MPS Budget Community Meeting is an ...

Save the date for our fall performing arts concerts! Band Concert - September 25 Orchestra Concert - September 30 Choir Concert - October 2 Clear bag policy will be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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 ...

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...