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District Announcements
Community Awareness
Please know that District 218 is committed to making all of our schools the best and safest places to learn. We welcome suggestions, thoughts and concerns from community members, parents and friends. Please click here to email questions, concerns or comments. Please be assured that all emails will be directed to the appropriate Administrator, Principal and Board Member.
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THE BRIDGE TEEN CENTER HOSTING FREE FAFSA CLINIC
The Bridge Teen Center is hosting a free FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) clinic for parents of high school seniors and college students, as well as those going back to school themselves. The event will be held on Saturday, February 4th from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. To sign up: www.thebridgeteencenter.org, (708) 532-0500, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, IL 60462.
8th Grade Registration
8th Grade Registration will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for incoming freshmen to select their elective courses for the 2012-2013 school year.
Students currently enrolled in our school will receive information in the mail regarding, proof of residency and emergency contact information.
If you need enrollment information, please contact Sallie Straitff at (708) 371-1111 x3520.
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ExcelEdge, Inc.
The ACT exam is an important test for your son or daughter. Colleges and universities include the results from the test as part part of their comprehensive admissions process. District 218 has made arrangements with ExcelEdge, Inc. to make the "ACT36" program available for all District 218 students at Shpard High School. Register for ACT 36 in two ways. Please complete the ACT registration form and include a check for $220 made payable to Shepard High School. Deliver your completed paper work to Mrs. Pappas in the counseling office. If you prfer to register online and pay by credit card, please visit the ExcelEdge web site - www.exceledgeinc.com/registration. Registration closes December; it is important that you register on time. We will guarantee enrollment to all students who meet the deadline.
SENIOR CAP & GOWN INFORMATION
Seniors: Your Cap and Gown charge is $33.00; please make checks payable to Cranley Scholastics. Cranley Scholastics will return to the cafe, during all lunch periods, on the following dates for orders: Thurs., Dec. 8, Fri., Dec. 9, Fri., Jan. 27 Fri., Feb. 24, and Fri., Mar. 23. Payments received after Fri., Feb. 24 will incur a $10.00 late charge bringing your cap and gown fee to $43.00. Cap & gown delivery dates are: Wed., May 9 and Thurs., May 10 in the cafe during all lunch periods. If you have any questions, please stop in the Activity Office, A-118, or call Ext. 3650.
Spring Craft Show Application
Alan B. Shepard Band Boosters announce their annual Spring Arts, Crafts & Vendor show on Saturday April 14, 2012 from
9:00 am - 3:00 PM in the high school gym. Please click here to view and print the application.
9:00 am - 3:00 PM in the high school gym. Please click here to view and print the application.

50th Anniversary
May 5th, 2011 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first American in space, Alan B. Shepard. This great achievement gives us all great reason to be proud Astros! View more information from the NASA website.
Skyward & SchoolFusion
Visit the Parent/Guardian Web page to register for Skyward Family Access and SchoolFusion Web Pages.
Outstanding fees? Payments can be made online through Skyward’s Family Access. Click here for payment instructions.
Outstanding fees? Payments can be made online through Skyward’s Family Access. Click here for payment instructions.
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