Dear Shepard Families,

We have some exciting updates and opportunities to get involved as we head toward spring!

Calling All 6th Graders!  Night Life is fast approaching 

Friday, May 1 from 7:00–8:30 PM 

Wear your favorite team jersey  or Shepard spirit wear  !

Enjoy a night of games, music, fun, and treats.

Deadline to register: Thursday, April 30. 

Interested in volunteering at Night Life?  Sign up here!

Click on the image below to purchase tickets for Night Life!

The PTSO is organizing a variety of activities to celebrate the end of the school year and honor our graduating students. 

• A Graduation Gift from the PTSO: Flannel PJ pants with the DHS logo, deadline for size information is May 1.
• Graduation Yard Sign: Available for purchase on the PTSO site and delivered directly to your home. Deadline to purchase is May 1.
• A Family Reception: Join the Shepard Class of 2026 for desserts and refreshments immediately following graduation. Deadline to register is May 15. 

We look forward to creating lasting memories for our graduates and their families! 

As always, please email us with any questions at shepardptso@gmail.com.

Click on the images below to purchase lawn signs, reception ticket, and PJs! 

• Interested in providing a treat for the staff appreciation BBQ on Thursday, May 7?  Please sign up here to bring a store bought or homemade baked goods. 

• The 6th grade Social Studies team is looking for volunteers to help with Reality 101 on Thursday, May 21. This is a fun activity designed to teach students the importance of making smart financial decisions as they “live” for one month as if they are 25 years old and make choices about housing, transportation, budgeting, and more.

No experience is necessary! You can sign up for either time slot. 

Thank you for your support! Sign up HERE!

Help us show appreciation for our incredible teachers and staff as we wrap up the school year. 

How It Works:

• Donations are collected for a shared gift fund (suggested minimum $50 per student), 100% of it is divided equally among all teachers and staff.
• The staff will receive care with their monetary gift and a list of contributing students.
• Participation is completely voluntary.

Deadline to contribute: May 15 on the PTSO website.

• Thank you to our Spring Book Fair volunteers, we truly couldn’t have done it without you  . Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped create a fun and memorable experience for our students, and we are so grateful for your support.
• Thank you as well to everyone who contributed drinks and desserts for the conference meal. The staff shared how they felt so appreciated this way.  
• The PTSO also provided a delicious lunch for our teachers and staff ahead of conferences. The teachers shared their gratitude on this Thank You Padlet

The PTSO purchased several new games for the lunchroom giving kids more opportunities to relax, connect, and enjoy their time together. 

The PTSO along with the Walden & Kipling PTOs helped fund the composer clinic held by Katie O’Hara LaBrie for our band and orchestra students.  

We are truly are stronger together , and our school community thrives because of the time and talents our families share. 

The PTSO is always looking for volunteers to help support events, programs, and initiatives throughout the year.

Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we would love to have you be part of the PTSO. 

Interested in volunteering for the 2026–2027 school year? Email us at shepardptso@gmail.com

April 24         April PTSO Meeting in Learning Commons

April 29         Deerfield Parent Network - Panel at DHS

May 1           6th Grade Nightlife Event

May 4-8        Staff Appreciation Week

May 13         Community Fair 

May 21         Reality 101

May 22         PTSO Meeting in Learning Commons

June 2          Shepard Class of 2026 Graduation @ DHS

Questions, please email shepardptso@gmail.com. 

The 2025-2026 PTSO Executive Board 

Co President: Angie Butera 

Co President: Sarah Lee  

Treasurer: Lisa Schwartz 

Secretary: Melanie D’Angelo