"Terri is so helpful. She always takes time to stop and help me whenever I need assistance. Terri is always smiling and you can tell she cares about Shepherd and the students. Terri makes a great difference at Shepherd Primary!"

"Michelle is always willing and ready to do whatever is needed for our staff and students to be successful with technology. From customer service to replacing the tiniest of parts inside a Chromebook to doing whatever is asked of her, Michelle embodies everything an Anchor Award recipient should be."

"Mrs. Gaia is the most adaptable, fun-loving, hard-working teacher. This is her first year to teach. She teaches 2nd grade here at the Primary. She is wonderful, kind, and supportive, and makes the lessons fun, which encourages her students to try harder."

CONGRATULATIONS to the January Anchor Award Recipients:

Michelle Perkins (SISD Technology)

Gwen Gaia (SPS)

Terri Taylor (SPS)

Be sure to stop by the clinic, at Shepherd Middle School, to welcome the newest member of our family. Billie Smith is the new Clinic Aide. She joins us from Cleveland ISD where she has been in the clinic for the past 8 years. We are blessed to have her join us and to bring to us her knowledge and passion in the clinic. Ms. Smith also brings with her to SMS, her 8th grade son, Travis.

Please welcome with open hearts, Ms. Smith.

Shepherd Primary School Positive Office Referral!

SMS Cadet Commander Zoey Green and Cadet First Sergeant Dakota Carrier welcoming our newest cadets to the team.

Always growing

Forever focused

Always moving forward

Mark Pittman obtained the industry recognized OSHA 30 certification. Thank you Mrs. Courvelle for facilitating this certification that will open doors for SHS graduates.

SIS students love being able to be in charge of 'Good Things' in their classroom. Students begin each class sharing one good thing that has happened to them each day!

Dawna Tibbetts was nominated by Mrs. Lewis for showing kindness. She wrote an affirmation letter to another student. She encouraged the other student and showed compassion.

Katelynn Trahan was nominated by Mrs. Lewis for showing kindness. She wrote an affirmation letter to another student. She showed kindness by being friendly and compassionate.

Mauricio Paredes Hernandez was nominated by Mrs. Crannie for being helpful. He goes out of his way to help other students and his teachers. He is an example to everyone at SIS!

Echo Olive was nominated by Ms. Reynolds for showing responsibility. She is always on task and finishes all of her work. She is always doing what she is supposed to be doing.

Abigail Gamez was nominated by Ms. Hershiser for showing kindness. She is so sweet to everyone. She is willing to help her classmates with anything they need. Abigail always has a smile on her face!

Alexia Gonzalez-Garcia was nominated by Mrs. Bossier for being self-directed. She is always on task and has what she needs. She exemplifies self-direct behavior and always meets behavioral expectations.

Analia Gomez was nominated by Mrs. Crannie for being self-directed. She always monitors herself and helps others do the right thing. She demonstrates the definition of leadership and excellence in everything she does.

Alexis Gilbert obtained the industry recognized OSHA 30 certification. Thank you Mrs. Courvelle for facilitating this certification that will open doors for SHS graduates.

Yarisvel Castro received a challenge coin from Command Sergeant Major Pena for recruitment. The challenge coin is a reward for good work, and also allows cadets to challenge another to verify if they have their coin. If not, the cadet without their coin owes the other a tasty sweet beverage of their choice.

Congratulations!

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself."

-Unknown

Presenting the CNA Class of 2022-2023! These students are proudly led by Sarah Dean, RN

Thank you Staff Sergeant Von Kamp for stopping by and speaking to the Shepherd Middle School cadets on Wednesday. Staff Von Kamp is a native of Shepherd and is currently serving in the US Air Force.

Check out what we are doing!

Shepherd Middle School 8th grade Boys Basketball brought home 2nd place in the New Waverly Tournament this past weekend.

Congratulations boys,

we are proud of you!

Congratulations to the Shepherd boys powerlifting team for placing 3rd at the Trinity Powerlifting Meet this past weekend. Several of the younger powerlifting girls had a successful first meet. Several placed in their weight category as listed :

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SAVE THE DATE. MAKE THE PLAN. BUY YOUR TICKET!!

SJC Local Area Go-Texan Committee will hold their annual dinner/auction event on Saturday, Feb. 11th @ Coldspring Shelter (225 State Hwy 150, Coldspring). Doors open at 7 pm. Your $100.00 ticket includes dinner for 2. Also a chance to win 1 of 3 grand prizes which include a Polaris Ranger or shotgun. (Taxes are the responsibility of the winner.) Winner will be announced the same night & you need not be present to win.

ONLY 300 tickets will be sold!

Let me (Tony Goodman- kgoodman@shepherdisd.net) or any SJC Committee member know when you are ready to purchase your tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at Peoples State Bank (Shepherd & Coldspring) or First State Bank Shepherd.

Don’t miss out. Get your ticket and join us!