Shepherd Junior High

Mesa Public Schools is celebrating significant academic progress following the release of school letter grades from the Arizona Department of Education. This year, 33 district sch...

Annie is a 3 year old Golden Retriever. This will be her second year on Shepherd campus as one of the dogs participating in Mesa Public Schools Paws and Peers program. Annie spe...

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...

Dobson Community School Expo Explore schools, programs and opportunities - all in one place! Mesa Public Schools families are invited to the Dobson Community School Expo on ...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...