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35th Celebration
Choir Presentation
Close Up Trip
Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.
Socktober Sock Drive!
Spooktacular 2021
Alligator from Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Tancer Arts in Education Award by Act One
Presented to Mrs. Tidwell by Shoshana Tancer & Mac Perlich of Act One
Stop, Drop & Read!
National Board Certified Teacher
Congratulations Mrs. Lewis!
Thank you for your Athletic ECA contributions!
31,104 Meals Packed - Feeding 85 Kids for a Year!
FMSC Field Trip
Kudos to Mr. Johnson!
Silver Apple award recipient December 2020
Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose!
Forte Men's Choir
Mrs. Vale gets Pied
PBIS Reward
Jammin' with the Band
Chillin' With Principal Benza at Lunch!
Prep Orchestra
CA Performance Tour - 1st Place
Diamondback MVT
Taryn Tidwell
STEAM & College Night - Aviation
35th Celebration
Close Up Trip
Socktober Sock Drive!
Spooktacular 2021
Tancer Arts in Education Award by Act One
Stop, Drop & Read!
National Board Certified Teacher
Thank you for your Athletic ECA contributions!
31,104 Meals Packed - Feeding 85 Kids for a Year!
Kudos to Mr. Johnson!
Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose!
Mrs. Vale gets Pied
Jammin' with the Band
Chillin' With Principal Benza at Lunch!
Prep Orchestra
CA Performance Tour - 1st Place
Diamondback MVT
STEAM & College Night - Aviation
Shepherd News
Summer Academy @ Shepherd JH
Posted by Coleen Townsend
on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2:59 PM (MST)
May 31 –
June 23, 8:45 – 12:45, Monday - Thursday
Save the date for
Shepherd Summer Academy. It's FREE & you can expect
lots of fun classes to take like STEAM, Cooking, PE, Ancient Cultures &
some awesome reading classes. To sign up contact Kayanne Andersen
480-472-1809 or kandersen@mpsaz.org
May 31 – June 23, 8:45 – 12:45, Monday - Thursday
Save the date for Shepherd Summer Academy. It's FREE & you can expect lots of fun classes to take like STEAM, Cooking, PE, Ancient Cultures & some awesome reading classes. To sign up contact Kayanne Andersen 480-472-1809 or kandersen@mpsaz.org
Enrolling NOW for the 2022-2023 school year!
Posted by Coleen Townsend
on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11:52 AM (MST)
Calling all Stallions! Fall 2022 enrollment is under way thru the parent portal. Select Shepherd Junior High whether we are your home school or you would like to open enroll - application form no longer needed. Be sure to save your spot now for fall 2022!
Calling all Stallions! Fall 2022 enrollment is under way thru the parent portal. Select Shepherd Junior High whether we are your home school or you would like to open enroll - application form no longer needed. Be sure to save your spot now for fall 2022!


A+ School of Excellence Back to Back Award Recipient 2016, 2013, & 1995
Spotlight on Performing Arts
Shepherd Teachers of Excellence
Mrs. Tidwell “Tancer Arts in Education Award” winner!
Taryn Tidwell, Shepherd’s Choir and Musical Theatre teacher, is the inaugural winner of the Tancer Award by Act One! Mrs. Tidwell is a powerful and passionate voice across the state for the importance and impact the arts have on the overall learning and social emotional well-being of students. Her mission as an educator is to provide meaningful and memorable musical experiences and opportunities to students in order to empower them to gain confidence, create lasting friendships, and become active members in their future ensembles, careers, and communities
Mrs. Lewis, National Board Certified Teacher
We could not be more proud of Shepherd’s own Mrs. Lewis who recently earned her National Board Certification. National Board Certification is a rigorous process and is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Our hats are off to you, Mrs. Lewis!
Mr. Nicolas Johnson, Silver Apple Award Recipient
Mr. Johnson was recently presented with the Silver Apple award from Javier Soto of 3 TV. It's only fitting that the award ceremony took place over Webex as Mr. Johnson is one of our fabulous remote teachers. The segment aired on 3 TV December 29th during the morning show. Mr. Johnson, who was nominated by his student Katelynn Downin, could not be more deserving!
Mrs. Tidwell, Top 5 Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Tidwell, Top 5 Teacher of the Year & Ambassador of Excellence October 2019 At this past week’s Teacher of the Year awards luncheon, Mrs. Tidwell was honored among her peers as a Top 5 finisher for Teacher of the Year and an Ambassador for Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mesa Public Schools Superintendence, and other state dignitaries were all in attendance for this HUGE honor. Congratulations to Mrs. Tidwell!
STEAM @ Shepherd

School of Excellence 2019-2020, 2018-2019,2017-18, 2016-17 Civic Engagement School of Excellence Award Recipient
News
Shepherd Recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
$30,000 Milestone Award for lifetime donations to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
Shepherd Engineering Design and Modeling Showcase Their Adaptive Designs to Special Needs Students
The Introduction to Engineering Design and Modeling class capped off the first semester Dec. 2 by demonstrating the projects they created to the special education classes at Shepherd Junior High School in Mesa.
The A+ School of Excellence™ 2016 & 2013
This school assessment program celebrates outstanding schools and brings to light the positive stories and successes happening in public schools every day.
Arizona Civic Engagement Award 2015 & 2016
This program recognizes Arizona schools that promote a culture of civic learning, engagement and appreciation of democratic processes, liberties, and responsibilities.
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