Shepard Middle School - District 109

A huge Shepard shoutout to our state wrestlers, Drew and Mateo!🤼‍♂️✨ Congratulations on such a successful season, boys! Extra special shoutout to Drew, who placed second in state! 🥳🏆

📚✨ Support Bernie’s Book Drive! ✨📚
Do you have books collecting dust? Give them a new life by donating to Bernie’s Book Drive! Your gently used books for children aged birth to 6th grade can inspire young minds and bring the joy of reading to children who need it most.

💙 When to Donate?
March 17-31

📍 Where to Donate?
Drop off your books in the Shepard foyer or outside of the Learning Commons in marked donation bins.

💙 Every book donated is a chance to change a child’s future. Let’s fill young hands with books and young minds with possibilities! 📚✨

Mark your calendars--the Shepard Book Fair is coming next month! More details coming soon...

A HUGE thank you to everybody who came out last night to pack the place🏀🔥 It's always incredible to see this community come together for a fun and great cause!

Pack the Place is today!🏀🚓✨

We look forward to seeing you tonight at 5:00 p.m. for our 3rd annual Pack the Place! Watch the Shepard 8th grade basketball team take on the Deerfield police and fire departments! Tickets are $5 at the door, and concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to the 100 Club of Illinois💙 We'll see you tonight to pack the place🏀🥳

We are 1 WEEK AWAY from our exciting Pack the Place event!🏀✨ Join us on Feb. 5 at 5:00 p.m. to pack the place and support families of first responders. Tickets are $5 at the door, and all proceeds go to the 100 Club of Illinois. We'll see you there!🤩

We are less than 2 weeks away from Shepard Pack the Place Basketball Charity Event! Deerfield Police Officers and Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Department members will take the court against Shepard Middle School - District 109 basketball teams on February 5th at 5pm.

Come cheer on your favorite team while supporting families of first responders. Tickets are $5 (or $3 if purchased ahead of time at Shepard) and all proceeds will benefit the 100 Club of Illinois. The 100 Club of Illinois provides resources, financial support, and more to both the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and active duty first responders.

We hope to see you there!

We’re seeking participants to lead interactive sessions at our Culture Fair on Friday, May 16, 2025. This event will allow you to showcase something meaningful from your cultural or religious background, such as a traditional dance, craft, ritual, or clothing. Let’s give students a hands-on experience with the richness of our world’s cultures!ures!

📝 Sign Up by January 31st: ⬇️ https://forms.gle/UD5hBFbmL5qRjGrH6

Let’s work together to create an unforgettable celebration of culture, empathy, and pride.✨

Hard work, determination, and Spartan strength were on full display at last night's meet!🏅🤼‍♂️

Our core 2 class is up! Get motivated this morning with our brave speakers 🙌👏

Shepard Talks 2025 Core 2

Today’s the day for our annual Shepard Talks! Check out words from the wise this morning with our core 1 group!
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Shepard Talks Core 1

Our Baking Club had a terrific fall! It's not too late to get involved for the spring. Join us Tuesdays after school in the cafeteria!