
Welcome to Shepherd

At Shepherd, we are committed to the advancement of students’ academic, emotional, social and physical well being. We, as a community, will provide students with a safe, supportive, creative, and flexible environment in which children think and learn globally and act compassionately.
Back to School Toolkit
Back to School Supplies
Principal Russell recently released the list of necessary school supplies by grade for the 2022-2023 school year. You can access the list here
Uniforms
Shepherd Elementary is a uniform school. Students are expected to wear any navy or white short, pant, skirt, shirt or skort. Students can also wear Shepherd t-shirts/sweatshirts any day in place of navy and white shirts.
Please send your child to school in sneakers as much as possible to preserve the beautiful new gymnasium floor.
COVID Testing
All DCPS students must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test for the first day of school on August 29.
Test kits can be picked up at Shepherd Elementary from 08/23 - 08/26 at specified times found here.
Please take a rapid test on Sunday, August 28 and report your results that day.
Arrival and Dismissal
Our doors will open to students at 8:20 am and dismissal will be from 3:15-3:30 pm. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
Mustang News
School Calendar
Professional Development Day for Staff
Faculty/Staff Photo Day
School Beautification Day
PTO Welcome Event
Professional Development Day for Staff
Announcements
Get your school supplies!
Supply lists are in...check them out and get a head start on your back-to-school shopping here!
