Shepard IB Magnet Middle School

08/14/2026

Shepard Middle School Football Tryouts

Shepard Middle School Football Tryouts will take place August 17th - 19th, from 4pm to 6pm. A curr...

08/12/2026

The countdown is ON!

The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re getting ready to welcome our scholars back for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!

Be sure to visit www.dpsnc.net to view the full Back to School Guide for everything you need to start the year strong!

08/10/2026

6th Grade Academy - August 12th, 8:30am - 12:30pm/Academia de 6.º grado: 12 de agosto, de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.

Welcome Rising 6th Grade Students! Come meet your new teachers and learn the Shepard way, at SMS 6...

08/10/2026

SMS Open House

06/09/2026

8th Grade Graduation Link:

8th grade Graduation Ceremony

05/29/2026

James E. Shepard IB Magnet Middle School Principal Selection Stakeholder Survey

We want your input! Please take a minute to complete the short survey to provide your insight on th...

05/29/2026

6th Grade - End of Year Newsletter

05/18/2026

Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week

05/14/2026

EOG Testing 2026

04/24/2026

EOG Testing Information Session