District 218 * Astro Nation * Shepard shines in academics, arts, athletics, support, service and leadership opportunities.

Palos Heights, Illinois
Joined November 2013
Free summer meals begin next week at Shepard! Meals must be eaten on-site. This is part of the National School Lunch Program. We are offering "Seamless Summer" meals during the summer months.
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Athletic summer camps are starting soon! There's still time to register! Track & Field, Bowling, and Badminton are among the sports seeking participants. View the full list and sign up here: manage.snap.app/register/she…
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Congratulations, Class of 2026! Our commencement ceremony was filled with celebration. If you missed the livestream, watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=xpE1SdoN… Best wishes to all our graduates!
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We're livestreaming our graduation ceremony tonight! Celebrate the Class of 2026 by visiting this YouTube link: youtube.com/live/RTQ7ifP-CvA Congratulations, graduates!
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Our seniors are ready for graduation! We can’t wait to celebrate them tonight!
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Thanks @DailySouthtown for writing about @FDiFoggio DH Colton Davis! The senior drove in 4 runs in the Astros' 14-7 South Suburban Red victory over Evergreen Park on his final home game for Shepard. Read: chicagotribune.com/2026/05/1… Photo credit: Sean King / Daily Southtown
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Class of 2027: You need to schedule an appointment to take your senior year portraits over the summer! The photographers will be at Shepard from June 1-3 and July 14-16. To schedule your appointment, go to prestigeportraits.com.
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Thanks to PHTV4 for interviewing our girls badminton team earlier this season! To watch the full video, head to their YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=4GAHDnN2…
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Congrats to our boys tennis players who are preparing for graduation! The tennis team celebrated their Senior Night on May 5, when Brad Chuquimarca and Ty Hoffmann played their last home match against Oak Lawn. We look forward to seeing what these two will accomplish!
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Shepard High School retweeted
For our final 2025-2026 edition of Shepard coaches of the month, we have three of our spring coaches to recognize for the impact they have had on our student-athletes. Congrats to each of our coaches being recognized. @ShepardAstros
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Dancing through the decades! Our LEO Club held a Senior Citizen Dance on Saturday, where attendees enjoyed lunch, bingo, and live music from pop/jazz artist Peter Oprisko and His Ensembles. Thanks to all who were there!
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Shepard High School retweeted
It's state series time for many of our Astros programs, with lots of opportunities still left to catch your Astros this spring. Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches. @ShepardAstros
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Congrats to our band on a successful season! We held a Band Banquet & Concert on Wednesday, when students received honors for their hard work and seniors were recognized before graduation. Our Concert Band and Wind Ensemble performed after attendees enjoyed some delicious food!
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Making their pitches! Our Entrepreneurship students participated in an expo-style presentation on Thursday in the Learning Resource Center (LRC). They set up a poster about their product and described their business to staff and students. Some businesses included food samples!
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Shepard High School retweeted
For our final edition of Shepard Astro athletes of the week for the 2025-2026 year, we have five athletes that accomplished some great feats for the spring season. You can read about their accomplishments below. @ShepardAstros
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Cop on a Rooftop! Principal Dr. Tim Baker was with @PalosHeightsPD this morning at Dunkin’ Donuts to support their fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. The police will be there until noon. Thanks to everyone who donated!
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Congrats to our varsity boys volleyball team on making school history! The Astros earned their 25th straight win on Wednesday against Evergreen Park. This earned them a spot on the IHSA all-time boys volleyball records list! The boys are 1st in conference and 31-3 overall! xitter.cf/ShepardAstros/status/2…
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Congrats to wrestler Karrine Jenkins for winning the Northern Plains Freestyle Tournament in Wisconsin! Karrine will represent Team Illinois in July at the Freestyle National Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. Good luck!
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Congrats to our Staff Member of the Week, Aminah Garcia! The counselor was nominated by Associate Principal Dr. Marie Cerwin, who said: "Aminah has a way of stepping in wherever she’s needed, always handling extra responsibilities with care, efficiency, and a genuine smile."
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