Pastries with the Principal is Friday, April 19th, 8-9 am, in the Shepherd library. We hope you will join us for conversation and cinnamon rolls.
Q4 sports pictures are scheduled for Monday. Be sure your athletes come to school with their uniforms, gear & winning smile!
Monday & Tuesday, April 15 & 16, are the last days for state testing with the AASA Math exams. Make ups will be April 22-26. Thank you for your support!
Venezia's Restrant Day - Today, March 28, 4-9 pm - McKellips/Higley
Dine in or carry out from Venezia’s this Thursday and PTO will earn 10% from sales IF you present the flyer or mention “Pizza Night” when ordering. Use promo code “Pizza Night” for online orders. SEE YOU THERE! Flyer
No School on Friday for the Spring Holiday. Have fun, be safe and we'll see you back in school on Monday, April 1st.
Friday is "Wear Green" Spirit Day - Be sure to come to school in GREEN! Spirit Points will apply for our year long 7th grade vs. 8th grade Spirit Point competition.
Get ready to say cheese on Thursday, March 14, for Spring Picture Day! No money is needed at this time, ordering information will be sent home with proofs.
Friday , March 15, is 2:00 pm extra early release. Please plan accordingly.
Barro's Restaurant Day, Tuesday, Feb 27, ALL Day, Power & McDowell.
Enjoy a delicious meal at Barro’s on Tuesday and support AVID Club! Present the flyer or mention Shepherd AVID Club when you order and they will earn 20% from any Dine-in or Take-out order. Thank you for your support!
Yearbook orders are due March 1st! Purchase before school in the Shepherd bookstore or online through webpay for just $35. Yearbooks will not be sold after March 1st as we will be placing our print order at that time.
Panda Express restaurant day is Thrusday, February 15th. Order online or through the app at ANY Panda Express, enter the code 921044 in the Fundraiser Code box and Shepherd PTO will receive 28% of the sales. Thank you for your support!
Come see the "tale as old as time" this week as Shepherd's Musical Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Performances will be February 14 - 17 and ticket prices are $10 advance purchase or $12 at the door. Visit https://stallions-onstage-boosters-102634.square.site/ for tickets. Hope to see you there!
PASTRIES WITH PRINCIPAL BENZA - 2/2/24, 8 AM
Parents and Guardians - You are invited to join Ms. Benza in the Media Center on Friday morning for pasties and conversation. The folks from Red Mountain High School will be joining us to answer any questions you may have about their programs of study and registration. You can also look forward to freshly baked pastries and some hot coffee!
Q3 Sports
XC @ Stapley - Jan 31, 3:15 pm;
7th Flag Football & Volleyball HOME vs Summit - Feb 1, 5 pm;
8th Flag Football & Volleybal @ Summit - Feb 1, 5 pm
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th. Enjoy a fun and safe day off and we’ll see you back in school on Tuesday!
Happy Holidays from Shepherd Junior High! Winter break is December 22 - January 8, with 2nd semester beginning on Tuesday, January 9th. The office will open at 8:15 am that day. We wish you a wonderful holiday break!
PASTRIES with PRINCIPAL BENZA - Friday, December 8, 8-9 AM, Media Center
Parents & Guardians, please join Principal Benza this Friday morning for coffee, pastries, and conversation. We hope to see you there!
CHICK-fil-A Fundraiser - Tuesday, December 5, 3-7 pm, Power & McKellips Location
Eat Mor Chikin this Tuesday for the AVID Club Chick-fil-A restaurant fundraiser. Plan to enjoy a delicious meal at Chick-fil-A anytime, 3-7 PM, and help support this excellent program.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS-
Mobile App Orders - Choose Carry-out, Dine-in, or Drive-thru. Click "Yes, I'd like to support" Type “AVID23”
In Person Orders - Guest must mention “Shepherd Jr. High” when ordering with a Team Member.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT – December 5 at 7 PM
Join us this Tuesday evening in the Auditorium for the Orchestra concert. The concert is FREE of charge and everyone is welcome to attend, however, students in the audience must attend with a parent or guardian. We hope to see you there!
Clear Bag Policy Event
Hello Stallion Community,
Tomorrow evening is our BIG annual STEAM Spooktacular and we hope you are planning to come! With so many spooktacular exhibits to explore, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family and everybody is invited!
Look for EXHIBITS from AZ Science Center, Liberty Wildlife, Phoenix Herpetological Society, Apache Jct. Rock & Gem Club, Mesa Fire Department & many more. In fact, we have close to 40 exhibits for you to enjoy!
Enjoy PERFORMANCES from Shepherd Teen Court, Musical Theatre, Band, Choir, Orchestra & Dance. Performances will be in the GYM this year for you to enjoy.
Come Hungry - Wellzy’s Woodfired Pizza and Soda Rush will be out on the basketball courts!
Remember the MPS Clear Bag Protocol is in effect. Learn more here.
Please note: this is a family event and students should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
