Shepherd Junior High

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...

Thursday, April 17 @ 8 am Stallion Parents & Guardians - Save the Date for Pastries with Principal Benza This is an excellent opportunity for Shepherd parents to hear fro...

Considering Shepherd Junior High? Schedule a SCHOOL TOUR with Principal Benza to learn more and see first hand what makes Shepherd an A+ school of excellence! REQUEST A TOUR ...

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: ...

Attention 7th graders - Interested in joining NJHS next year? Now is the time to apply for the National Junior Honor Society for the 2025-2026 school year. If interested or for...

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 ...

Enjoy a whole new world! Tickets are on sale now for our magical school musical, Aladdin, Jr., with five performances to choose from - February 12, 13, 14, & 15. You will not...

There is no school December 20 - January 6 for Winter Break. Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays and a safe, fun Winter Break! We’ll see your students back in school...

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...

Thursday, September 26 @ 7 pm in the Auditorium You’re invited! Stallion band students have been working hard and invite you to come enjoy their fall concert! Students in the a...

Find out what's inside! English or Spanish We're showcasing the incredible things happening inside our schools every day. Whether it’s innovative programs, outstanding s...

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2, due to the Labor Day holiday. Have fun, be safe, and we’ll see you back in school on Tuesday, September 3.

Thursday, September 26, 8 – 9 AM – All parents & guardians are invited! Please join Principal Benza on the morning of September 26 for coffee, pastries, and conversation. Sign i...

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...