Shepherd Middle School

Attention Shepherd students! We have an opportunity for you to earn Purple Cord hours over the summer! Both 8th grade and incoming 7th grade can volunteer to help pack meal bags each week to earn Purple Cord credit. If interested or want more info, please contact Mrs McConnell @ 815-313-3337 or [email protected].

The ordering link is now open for next week! Place your orders by Tuesday at noon for Wednesday pickup. We've extended the pick up time starting next week!
https://forms.gle/LPXLxsxqSZrtXfkL7

As a reminder........THIS WEEK ONLY the pick up day is Thursday!

The ordering link for meal bags for next week is now open!
https://forms.gle/LPXLxsxqSZrtXfkL7
PLEASE NOTE: Next week, the distribution day will be Thursday, June 13th at Shepherd Middle School!
TENGA EN CUENTA: ¡La próxima semana, el día de distribución será el jueves 13 de junio en Shepherd Middle School!

Summer tryout information

2024-2025 Tryout Dates

In case you forgot.....

DON'T FORGET.......Today is meal pick up day from 10:30 to 1 pm at Shepherd Middle School. All you need to get your meal bags is your last name and the number of meals ordered. See you there!

Lockers emptied, hearts full.

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer!

7th grade students had a great time at Field Day this week!

OOPS! The original post stated pick up Tuesday, June 5th, but it is actually Wednesday, June 5th! Our first meal bag will include Italian Dunker, Corndog, Chicken Strips, Sloppy Joe and Breakfast for Lunch!

Summer is almost here and that means the kids are home all day! Feed them 2 meals a day at no cost by ordering meals using this link.
https://forms.gle/LPXLxsxqSZrtXfkL7
Place orders by noon on Tuesday for pick up Wednesday at Shepherd Middle School from 10:30-1pm.
Meals are available to all children ages 18 & under!
Sign up today!

Shepherd Band performed in the Memorial Day parade yesterday. Kyana B. and Micah S. presented bouquets for the memorial service. As always, the musical performance was outstanding and we are so proud of our students sharing their talents with the community.

Several Shepherd students visited Washington D.C. over Memorial Day weekend. We hope everyone had a great time and made lasting memories!

*The trip is school supported, but not school sponsored.

Thank you to the Ottawa Fire Department for making our 8th grade Egg Drop possible. We appreciate your support!

8th grade parents, there’s a great photo op at the Roxy!

OES will sponsor a summer meal program beginning the week of June 3rd. More info, including ordering instructions, will be posted next week.

IESA State Track Results:

Daisy R: 8th - Long Jump
Karsyn M: 3rd - High Jump
Savannah M: 2nd Place - Long Jump

Congratulations ladies!

Wishing our athletes the best of luck at the IESA State Track Meet!

Tryout information for Summer and Fall sports has been set. Check out the tryout schedules for the 2024-2025 school year here:

2024-2025 Tryout Dates

Congratulations to our April Champions of the Charter! Thank you for demonstrating respectful behavior; we are so proud of you!

Congratulations to our Track State qualifiers!

Savannah M: 100, 200, Long Jump, & 4x100
Karsyn M: High Jump & 4x100
Daisy R: Long Jump & 4x100
Kendall J: 4x100
Abby H: Alternate 4x100
Kinsley J: Alternate 4x100

This past weekend, four Shepherd students participated in the AATSP Regional Spanish Culture Contest at LaSalle-Peru High School. Congratulations to Ahida M. on her beautiful artwork, and congratulations to Amy B. and Brennen H. on taking 3rd place in Instrumental Music and to Angel M. for taking 2nd place in the Vocal Music category. Wonderful job!

Our Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser is tomorrow. Don't forget to tell them you're supporting Shepherd when you order!

Check out our May newsletter!

Shepherd Middle School is seeking a 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. Qualifications include a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Middle School Language Arts. If interested, please send a resumé, cover letter, and letters of recommendation to [email protected]

We're having a Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 from 12:00-6:00. If you want to support us, please let the server know you are there for Shepherd Middle School. The fundraiser applies to all orders, for all menu items.

May Lunch Menu
Please note that the last week's detailed menus will be posted a few days prior.

Mrs. Gaughan, our librarian, is hosting a spring book fair this week! Students will have the opportunity to make purchases through Friday, April 26.

In addition, parents have the option to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/shepherdmiddleschool4

Operation Snowball is a motivational club centered at Ottawa Township High School. We aim to provide a sense of community and preparedness for 7th and 8th grade students preparing to attend Ottawa High at our upcoming event on Sunday, April 28th! This event will be held in Kingman Gym at Ottawa High School and will feature guest speaker Ted Wiese. For more information see attached flyer. We hope your students can attend!