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Congrats to our Special Olympics basketball team on a great week! "We played at Andrew and won! Our friends from DDE visited for another game. Thanks to the staff and students that cheered us, the POWER mentors, and the band for some great music!" teacher Ashley Lythberg said.
December 13, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Congratulations to head coach Scott Richardson, our assistant coaches and the girls wrestling team on their win against SSC rival Oak Forest!
December 13, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations to Shepard senior Kailey Selvage on officially signing a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic pursuits and softball career at DePaul University -- she will join ABS graduate Kelly Greene competing with the Blue Demons.
December 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to Shepard senior Lexi Jensen on signing a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic pursuits and volleyball career at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater! Lexi received a ton of support at her signing.
December 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Congrat to Coach Gamino and the varsity girls basketball team on their win over SSC rival Bremen. "Astros win their 3rd straight and improve to 5-3 and 3-0 in conference beating Bremen tonight! White, Miller, and Radz all great performances. Ford racked up another charge! Keep it rolling," he said.
December 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Congratulations to senior Jovan Thomas on winning Daily Southtown Player of the Week honors!

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December 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Congrats to Jessica Manley on earning the Daily Southtown Basketball Player of the Week Award! Reporter Jeff Vorva wrote "Junior Jessica Manley averages 26.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.0 assists during three-game stretch for Shepard."

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December 11, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Many thanks to our AP Studio Art students of teacher Michelle Richardella for creating murals on the walls in the hallway running along the theater construction area!
December 10, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Join us for a great Shepard tradition this Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast with Santa features crafts, pictures, and of course great food. But tickets using the QR code or here:

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December 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations to head coach Simeon Shama and the boys bowling teams on their sweep of SSC rival Argo. Varsity won 1865 to 1689 to improve to 7-2 this season -- JV won via forfeit because Argo didn't have enough players (they're 8-1 now).
December 10, 2024 at 7:03 PM
We appreciate the nice people at Chipotle, 13340 S. Cicero Avenue, hosting a fund raiser for the Shepard boys swim and dive program on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Between 4 and 8 p.m. if you show this flyer to the cashier (or use the code C7TT3T7 ordering online) the Astros receive 25% or your order total!
December 10, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Congratulations to Coach Burmeister and the varsity boys swim and dive team on taking first place on Friday at the Oak Forest Pentathlon!
December 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Congrats to the varsity boys bowling team on taking 2nd place at the TF North Meteor Bowling Bonanza on Saturday.

From left to right, senior Jason Crowe, sophomore Liam McGrury, junior Drew Plowman, and senior Peter Arnold) received top 10 individual All Tournament Team honors as well!
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Congratulations to our coaches and the Shepard girls wrestling team on their wins over SSC rivals Hillcrest and Reavis on Friday!
December 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Shepard sponsors the Astro of the Week award to recognize students for academic excellence, service to others, willingness to help, acts of kindness, positive contributions to classroom and school culture, and other factors. Congratulations to Nolan Flores on winning Astro of the Week!
December 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Congrats to the varsity and JV boys bowling teams on sweeping Richards. Varsity won 1882 to 1792. Sophomore Liam McGrury had the high game with 269 and the high series with 478 to lead the Astros, now 6-2 this season.

JV also defeated Richards 1463 to 1260 to improve to 7-1!
December 6, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Congrats the varsity girls basketball team on their 52-49 win over SSC rival TF South. Highlights:

Amazing team effort! Seniors Stokes, Spain, and Thompson all had 9 apiece and Manley with 21. Ryan should have had 2 charges, you will get them!
December 6, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Athletic Boosters will host their renowned Winter Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event features a huge range of vendors. Please enter Door 12 at the back of school by the cafeteria.
December 5, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Congratulations to coach Dwayne McGhee and the junior varsity boys basketball team on their 50-42 win over Stagg. Freshman Omar Yousef scored 20 points to lead the Astros!
December 5, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Congratulations to Coach Wolf and the varsity boys basketball team on their 65-54 win over Stagg. Jovan Thomas (26 points and a school record 23 rebounds), Aurion Lee-Barnes (18 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds) and freshman Amari Williams (14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks) led the Astros!
December 5, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations to Noah Vaughn on earning Illinois Football Coaches Association Academic All-State Team honors!
December 3, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Congrat to Coach Richardson& the girls wrestling team on taking 10th place at the Antioch Invite! Highlights:

1st: Mila Rocush
3rd: Sofia Perez
5th: Karrine Jenkins
6th: Daniella Almazan

"Can’t wait to get the full line up in. Girls are working hard and getting better each match," he said.
December 2, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Congratulations to head coach Tyler Newsome and the freshman girls basketball team on their 35-12 win over Bremen to win the Oak Lawn Thanksgiving Tournament! "Julia Zawodniak led the way offensively scoring 18 points. Great job Astros!" coach said.
December 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Astros! Enjoy family and friends, and drive safely if you will travel.
November 28, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Congratulations to Shepard senior Kailey Selvage on signing a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic pursuits and softball career at DePaul University! Kailey will join Shepard alum Kelly Greene competing for the Blue Demons!
November 21, 2024 at 1:40 PM