Shepherd News

Blessings,

Mrs. Amelia Petersen, Principal

Congratulations to our winners! Second grader Jack Bowe will receive one student full price tuition ($3500) for the 2025-2026 school year, and seventh grader Addison Patin will enjoy one student half price tuition ($1750) tuition discount. Thank you to everyone who registered early!

L-R: Michael, James, Noah (kneeling), Harper, Manuela, Aubrey (kneeling), Temperance, Audrey, and Gwyneth.

Congratulations to the following students who placed in the Knights of Columbus Bishop Salvatore Schlaefer Council #11301 Knowledge Contest. Shepherd of the Hills and St. Matthew's students in grades 5-8 competed within their own grade levels in the areas of spelling and math.

5th Grade Spelling

Noah Leopold - 2nd Place

6th Grade Math

Aubrey Welsh - 2nd Place

7th Grade Spelling

Manuela Fidziukiewicz - 2nd Place

Michael Gantner - 3rd Place

7th Grade Math

Harper Welsh - 1st Place

James Knowles - 2nd Place

Manuela Fidziukiewicz - 3rd Place

8th Grade Spelling

Gwyneth Haubenschild - 1st Place

Temperance Grahl - 2nd Place

Audrey Bonen - 3rd Place

8th Grade Math

Temperance Grahl - 1st Place

Gwyneth Haubenschild - 2nd Place

First and Third grade students met during activity time on Thursday to write to their pen pals - the senior members of Shepherd of the Hills Parish. This service project is a parishioner favorite and the students enjoy hearing back from their pals.

For parents to access PowerSchool grades, attendance, forms, and fees please follow these steps:

• Open the internet browser on your computer.
• Type https://archmil.powerschool.com/public into the address bar.
• Select Sign In or Create Account.

Forgot your login and/or password? Please follow the steps on the screen to reset the information.

Need to create an account? Please contact the school office for initial login and password information.

1. Login to PowerSchool.
2. Go to Forms.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list to Re-Enrollment Form.

• Choose the Grade to Enter for 25-26.
• Click Yes.
• Enter your name in the Parent/Guardian Completing Form box.
• Click Submit.
• Repeat form completion for each student in the family.

To complete the re-enrollment process, please send the $200 family registration fee to school. Payment may be made by cash, check, or online through E-Funds for Schools.

Families with new students for the 25-26 school year should use the New Student Enrollment Form at the link below. Current students should not use this form.

Family Referrals

When you refer a new family to our school, you'll receive $500 off your family's tuition as a token of our gratitude. It's an excellent way to share the gift of Catholic education while enjoying a tuition benefit for your family!

Families are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance if they cannot meet their financial obligation to Shepherd of the Hills Catholic School.

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Tuition assistance is for tuition only. Participants who receive tuition assistance are responsible for all other fees including but not limited to registration, child care, hot lunch, SOTH bus, fundraising, etc.

To be considered for tuition assistance please complete the following requirements:

• Complete re-enrollment and pay the family registration fee.
• Complete the Tuition Assistance Application.
• Submit a copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return form 1040, 1040A, or the short form to the school office.

Families who receive tuition assistance will be expected to:

• Meet with the Financial Aid Committee.
• Participate in the Shepherd of the Hills Raise Right/Scrip program.
• Participate in the Dollars for Scholars fundraising events.
• Make regular, monthly payments on your remaining tuition balance.

If applying for tuition assistance, please complete the application and send supporting income tax documentation to the school office by May 2, 2025. ​All applications and information submitted will remain confidential.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 920-477-3551.

Hot Lunch Prices

3K/4K Student Lunch: $1.50

K-8 Student Lunch: $3.40

Reduced Price Student Lunch: $.40

Adult Lunch: $4.75

Ala Carte Milk Price (Milk with Cold Lunch): $.40

Free & Reduced Lunch Price Information

General Information for Families

How to Apply for Free & Reduced Meals

Free & Reduced Application

Know a family with children ready to start school? Let them know about Little Lambs at Shepherd! This fun, FREE, event is meant to be a 'first look' at Shepherd of the Hills 3K and 4K programs. Little Lambs will be held from 10:15 to 11:30 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month beginning on Wednesday, February 19. Families who RSVP can choose to attend one or all sessions. All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP by clicking the button below or by visiting soth-school.org.

Items in the Lost & Found can be claimed in the School Office!

Tickets available from the Parish Office, Baumhardt Office in Eden, American Family Insurance in Campbellsport, and Dotyville Hardware.

Student Shadow Days are designed for families with students in grades K-7 who are interested in learning more about or making the switch to Shepherd. Spread the good word and help grow the enrollment!

Students, parents, school staff, and community members may submit a school safety concern or threat via:

Call: 1-800-697-8776

Visit: speakup.widoj.gov

Download the App: iOS & Android

Text: SUSO to 738477

Staff work around the clock to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and counselors.

It’s easy—and it works. By using gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses, you can potentially earn over $1,000 in RaiseRight Scrip Credit each year to be applied to your tuition! No selling. No extra time. No extra money.

Paper orders are due before the start of 8:15 am Sunday Mass. Order online anytime!

Please contact Nancy Loehr at sothscrip@gmail.com for more information.

Wednesday, March 26

👔 Maroon & Khaki Dress Code

8:05 am - Stations of the Cross

8:30 am - All School Mass (4)

• March Birthday Blessings @ Mass

Thursday, March 27

10:25 am - Activity Period (Buddies)

Friday, March 28

8:00 - 11:30 am - Student Shadow Day

Wednesday, April 2

👔 Maroon & Khaki Dress Code

8:05 am - Stations of the Cross

8:30 am - All School Mass (3)

9:15 am - Reconciliation (678)

10:15 am - Little Lambs

12:20 pm - Artist in Residence - Author, Julie Gedemer

Thursday, April 3

💙💛 Catholic ID Theme T-Shirt

10:25 am - Activity Period (Service Project)

Friday, April 4

🐏 Spirit Wear Day

8:00 - 11:30 am - Student Shadow Day

2:30 pm - American Heart Association Assembly - Coin War Kick-Off

Saturday, April 5

9:00 am - First Communion Retreat

April 7 - April 11 - AHA Coin War

Tuesday, April 8

6:00 pm - School Commission Meeting - Coffee House

Wednesday, April 9

👔 Maroon & Khaki Dress Code

8:05 am - Stations of the Cross

8:30 am - All School Mass (1)

9:15 am - Reconciliation (234)

Thursday, April 10

10:25 am - Activity Period (Rosary)

1:45 pm - Statewide Tornado Drill

Wednesday, April 16

👔 Maroon & Khaki Dress Code

8:05 am - Stations of the Cross

8:30 am - All School Mass (K)

10:15 am - Little Lambs

Lenten Afternoon of Reflection

Thursday, April 17 - Holy Thursday

Easter Break - No School

6:30 pm - Mass at Shepherd

Friday, April 18 - Good Friday

Easter Break - No School

12:30 pm - Mass at Shepherd

Saturday, April 19 - Holy Saturday

8:00 pm - Easter Vigil Mass at Shepherd

Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunday

8:15 am & 10:30 am - Masses at Shepherd

Monday, April 21

Easter Break - No School

Tuesday, April 22

Easter Break - No School

May 8 - 14: Scholastic Book Fair

3K & 4K: Mrs. Kelly Schisel - kschisel@soth-school.org

5K: Mrs. Lori Freund - lfreund@soth-school.org

1st Grade: Mrs. Robbi Hughes - rhughes@soth-school.org

2nd Grade: Miss Nici Colwin - ncolwin@soth-school.org

3rd Grade: Ms. Sherri Fuchs - sfuchs@soth-school.org

4th & 5th Grade: Mrs. Alyssa Goffard - agoffard@soth-school.org

6th & 8th Grade Homeroom: Ms. Abbey Carter - acarter@soth-school.org

7th Grade Homeroom: Ms. Katie Schaalma - kschaalma@soth-school.org

Art: Mrs. Celia Zimmerman - czimmerman@soth-school.org

Band: Mrs. Kathy Hansen - khansen@soth-school.org

Band & Chimes: Mr. Mike Bautz - mbautz@soth-school.org

Religion (3-8) & Librarian: Mrs. Karen Schreiner - kschreiner@soth-school.org

Music: Ms. Wendy Pelletier - wpelletier@soth-school.org

Physical Education & Health: Mr. Brady Thomas - bthomas@soth-school.org

Technology & Keyboarding: Mr. Robb Holden - rholden@soth-school.org

Morning Child Care: Mrs. Sue Goebel - childc@soth-school.org

Afternoon Child Care (MWF): Mrs. Kim Ottery - childc@soth-school.org

Afternoon Child Care (T/TH): Mrs. Karen Schreiner - childc@soth-school.org