A+ School of Excellence Archive

From the moment you enter the office, it is evident that Shepherd Junior High is centered on creating a positive and enriching middle school experience for their students. There is a strong foundation of pride and family in every corner of the campus and with the students, staff, family, and the community. It is clear that there is a shared leadership at this school. A bond has been created of trust and common purpose.

The staff is united in their belief that students come first and that belief is evident in the instruction and support that they provide every day. The strong, respectful, and mutual relationships between students and the staff as well as between parents and the staff is a strong thread that runs through the school.

Students are offered a wide range of learning opportunities beyond the core classrooms that enrich and connect the students to Shepherd. Noteworthy are the arts and performing arts along with Teen Court. Students in art are reviving a community book mobile, students in show choir are performing at educational conferences, and students in Honors Social Studies are working in their community to positively affect the lives of their contemporary peers. Magic happens.