Welcome Back, Shepard Middle School!
Hello Shepard Families,
The PTSO is thrilled to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we're excited to have you as part of the Shepard community. We've been busy over the summer planning events and programs to make this a great year for our students and families!
🌐 PTSO WEBSITE LAUNCHES TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 12:00 PM
Visit www.shepardptso.org for everything PTSO - from programs and events to purchases and sign-ups. Follow the homepage instructions to get started.
🛍️ PTSO ITEMS FOR SALE
Register or update your student(s) on the PTSO website to begin purchasing. Available now:
- PTSO Membership (see below)
- 6th Grade Back to School Bash
- Deerfield Discount Cards
- Teacher and Staff Holiday Funds
- Legacy Books (Learning Commons donations)
- Families in Need Donations
Click the homepage buttons for full details and purchase links.
🎟️ PTSO MEMBERSHIP - JOIN FIRST!
Your membership supports our school and gives you:
- Discounted event pricing
- Access to the Shepard Family Directory (via app)
- Enrichment programs like the Book Fair, guest speakers & more
- No need for large school-wide fundraisers
🍽️ SPECIAL LUNCH PROGARM
Order from local restaurants through Lunch Solutions.
Ordering opens Tuesday, August 4 and closes every Thursday at 10:00 AM for the following week.
Order here: Lunch Solutions
✏️ SCHOOL SUPPLIES
If you ordered from the Write Stuff, your kits have been delivered to your home. Please bring supplies on the first day of school.
Buying your own supplies? Use the list on the DPS109 website: School Supplies - Shepard Middle School.
🎉 6TH GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Let's kick off the year with a fun event, just for 6th graders!
Friday, August 21 | 3:00–4:15 PM | Shepard Middle School
Register on the PTSO site today!
📖 YEARBOOKS
The 2026-27 yearbooks is now for sale through Walsworth. Please click here to purchase.
COMING SOON
Stay tuned for more Shepard favorites:
- Spirit Wear Sales
- 6th Grade Nightlife Events
- Book Fair
- 8th Grade Graduation Events
🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Want to get involved? We'd love your help!
Email us at ShepardPTSO@gmail.com
📱CONNECT WITH US
Join the Shepard PTSO Facebook Group
We're looking forward to a fantastic year! Please reach out any time with questions or suggestions.
Warmly,
Lauren Stein & Anna Grinberg
Shepard PTSO Co-Presidents
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