Shepherd News

Seventh grade students leading Stations of the Cross before Mass.

This week, I am proud to express our deep appreciation for our outstanding Substitute Teachers. These dedicated individuals step in to care for our students when our regular teachers are unavailable, consistently proving their reliability, often at a moment’s notice.

Finding quality substitutes can be challenging, as it requires individuals who not only understand our curriculum but also connect with our students and embody our school’s values. Since joining Shepherd of the Hills, I have had the privilege of working with exceptional professionals such as Mary Bowe, Patty Burns, Maureen O'Connor, Lucy Paczkowski, Mary McCullough, Jeff Voland, Cori Knuth, and Nikki Berres.

Our students, teachers, and the entire school community are fortunate to have committed individuals stepping in with professionalism and grace. Their contributions play an important role in maintaining and ensuring that our educational process proceeds without interruption.

I invite you to join me in extending our appreciation to our substitute teachers for their hard work, continued dedication, and compassion. Their efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all they do to support our children and our school.

Thank you!

Mrs. Amelia Petersen, Principal

Earlier this week, students were treated to green heart cookies from the Jon and Kerrie Schueffner family to help celebrate what would have been their son Trent Schueffner’s 23rd birthday. Trent was a 2016 graduate of Shepherd of the Hills. Happy birthday in heaven, Trent!

The American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Shepherd April 7-11! We have some exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others, and have a lot of fun! Get a head start by collecting coins and cash for the Coin War April 7-11.

• 1st Place Class Winner: Ice Cream Party with Movie and Teacher Gets Free Work Time

• 2nd Place Class Winner: Ice Cream Party with 45 Minutes of Game Time and Teacher Gets Free Work Time

• 3rd Place Class Winner: 30 Minutes of Game Time and Teacher Gets Free Work Time

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.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 30 from 7:15 - 7:45 am in the Gym for Muffins with Mom. All the special women in the lives of our Shepherd students are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Friday, April 25.

Help is needed to set up the Gym, serve muffins and coffee, and clean up the Gym.

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!

Visitors and volunteers should please check in at the school office and grab a badge to wear while at school. Thanks to the first grade girls for modeling our new visitor badges!

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff, school administrators shall regulate all visitors to their buildings and grounds.

All visitors to the school/religious education program shall report to the office when entering and must receive authorization before visiting classrooms and other parts of the building. This requirement does not apply when visitors are attending an athletic event or other public program in areas typically used for large group assembly, such as gymnasiums and auditoriums, or when parents are attending activities clearly for the purpose of parent involvement, such as an open house or parent-teacher conferences.

The school administrator or designee has the discretion to request that a visitor leave the premises if he/she believes that the visitor’s presence presents a danger to students, staff, or property or if that person’s presence is disruptive to the operation of school or program. Law enforcement shall be called if persons refuse to comply.

Students may not bring guests to school unless the student’s parent/legal guardian and authorized school representative have granted permission to do so.

A student is never released from parish/school programs to anyone who is not clearly identified as his/her parent or an adult authorized in writing by the parent for this purpose.

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, 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)

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

Friday, April 4

🐏 Spirit Wear Day

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

Saturday, April 5

9:00 am - First Communion Retreat

Monday, April 7 - Friday, 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 (2-3-4)

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

Wednesday, April 23

🙃 Mismatched Student Dress Up Day

No 8:30 am Student Mass

Thursday, April 24

10:25 am - Activity Period (Academic Theme)

Saturday, April 26

10:00 am - First Communion Rehearsal

4:00 pm - First Communion celebrated at Mass

Sunday, April 27

8:15 am - First Communion celebrated at Mass

10:30 am - First Communion celebrated at Mass

Monday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 7

Spring MAP Testing

Wednesday, April 30

👔 Maroon & Khaki Dress Code

7:15 am - Muffins with Mom

8:30 am - All School Mass (6)

• April Birthday Blessings @ Mass

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