Alan B. Shepard Middle PTSO

WELCOME BACK SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hello Shepard Families,

The PTSO is thrilled to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! Whether you’re 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 MONDAY, AUGUST 4 at 3:30 PM

Visit https://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

PTSO Membership (see below)

6th Grade Back to School Bash
Teacher & Staff Holiday Gift Fund
Families in Need donations
Deerfield Discount Card
Legacy Books
Yearbooks

➡️ Click the homepage buttons for full details and purchase links.

🎟️ PTSO Membership

PURCHASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP FIRST! Your membership supports our school and provides

Discounted event pricing
Access to the Shepard Family Directory (via app)
Enrichment programs like the Book Fair, assemblies, guest speakers & more
No need for large school-wide fundraisers!

🍽️ SPECIAL LUNCH PROGRAM

Order from local restaurants through Lunch Solutions.

Ordering opens Thursday, August 7 and closes every Thursday at 10:00 AM for the following week. More information coming soon on how to order.

✏️ SCHOOL SUPPLIES

If you ordered school supplies from The Write Stuff, your kits have been delivered to your home. On Spartan Day, students will be taking home their locks to practice their combination, if you choose to bring supplies on Spartan Day, a zip tie will be provided to secure belongings in their lockers. Students can also bring their supplies to school on the first day of school.

Buying your own supplies? Use the list on the PTSO website.

🎉 6TH GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Let’s kick off the year with a fun event just for 6th graders!

🗓️ Friday, August 22 | 🕒 3:00–4:15 PM | 📍 Shepard Middle School

COMING SOON

In the coming days/months we will continue with the many wonderful traditions of Shepard Middle School.