Shepherd Junior High

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a junior high through senior high school college readiness system designed to prepare self-determined students for college readiness.

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CTE Classes

Career and Technical Education is about doing, creating, and innovating. Every program is hands-on, and every program gives students the foundational skills to move forward in a career pathway.

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National Junior Honor Society

The Shepherd NJHS charter will work to develop character, create enthusiasm for scholarships, promote leadership, stimulate a desire to serve others and encourage citizenship.

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Performing Arts

Award Winning Performing Arts Programs: Choir, Swing Choir, Men's Choir, Musical Theatre, Drama, Band & Orchestra!

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Service Learning

An amazing opportunity for students to learn the value of helping others and their community. Our mission is to engage students in community service experiences that teach and reinforce the curriculum.

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: SHEPHERD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mesa Public Schools is now recognizing an elementary and secondary spotlight school at the second board meeting of each month. Each school will highlight a student, certified staf...

Pastries with Principal Benza

Thursday, April 17 @ 8 am Stallion Parents & Guardians - Save the Date for Pastries with Principal Benza This is an excellent opportunity for Shepherd parents to hear fro...

School Tours

Considering Shepherd Junior High? Schedule a SCHOOL TOUR with Principal Benza to learn more and see first hand what makes Shepherd an A+ school of excellence! REQUEST A TOUR ...