August 10, 2025

We Are Busy Getting Ready!

Dear Families,

Our teachers are hard at work preparing their classrooms for the first day of school. We are excited to kick off another great year together!

Shepherdstown will once again use a staggered start for the first two days of school:

Tuesday, August 19: First day for students with last names A–K
Wednesday, August 20: First day for students with last names L–Z
Thursday, August 21: All students attend school

We look forward to seeing our students and families at our Classroom Visitation this week on Thursday, August 14 from 3-4 PM.

Mr. Echelmeier

Upcoming Dates

August

Tuesday, August 12 - Staff Opening Day
Thursday, August 14 - Classroom visitations for students and families from 3-4 PM
Tuesday, August 19 - First day of school - Staggered Start (Last Name A-K)
Wednesday, August 20 - Second day of school- Staggered Start (Last Name L-Z)
Thursday, August 21 - Thursday, August 22 - All students at Shep
Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1- No School - Labor Day Recess

September

Thursday, September 4 - Back-to-School Night from 6-7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 10 - PTO Meeting in person at Shep and virtual at 7 PM

October

Thursday, October 2 - Shep Fall Fest - 6-7 PM
Friday, October 3 - In-Service - No School
Wednesday, October 8 - PTO Meeting virtual at 7 PM

One Stop Shep Info Corner

As an incoming 1st grader or NEW to Shepherdstown Elementary School student, we want to make sure you have a Shep t-shirt to wear to monthly Community Meetings and on field trips.

Use the attached form to sign up for your t-shirt. Please keep in mind growing room as we are unable to give students a new shirt every year.

WELCOME TO SHEPHERDSTOWN!

Immunization Clinic

As we prepare for the new school year, we’re partnering with Sadler Health Center to help ensure all students are up to date on their required immunizations.

Sadler will be offering free vaccination clinics at several district locations in August and September. Vaccines are covered by insurance and free for those without insurance. Well-child checkups may also be available if requested in advance.

To participate, please contact your child’s school nurse to pre-register and complete the necessary consent forms. A parent or guardian must accompany any student under the age of 14.

PTO Meeting Schedule

Mark your calendars! Below are the Shepherdstown PTO meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us for the first PTO meeting in person at Shep on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 PM in the library.

Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM (At Shep/Zoom)
Wednesday, October 8 at 7 PM (Zoom)
Wednesday, January 14 at 7 PM (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM (Zoom)
Wednesday, April 8 at 7 PM (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM (Zoom)

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