Jesus the Good Shepherd School

Amy Fakhre, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic School Development Office

JGS IS LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR BACK-TOSCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 FROM 6:00-7:00 P.M. IN THE JGS GYMNASIUM.

We can’t wait for the exciting start of school on Monday, August 14 at 8:00 a.m. Students will return to a full-day schedule from the first day of school. We are thrilled to report a steady, strong enrollment for the 2023-24 school year and a continued commitment from teachers and staff, who put their heart and soul into each and every child at JGS School.

JGS Summer Camp was bursting at the seams this summer with campers of all ages and a full Daycare Program. Campers have enjoyed so many activities over the summer such as painting, camps, loads of outside play time, cake decorating, bowling and more popsicles and snow cones than we can count! We are thankful to every parent who entrusts their child’s summertime safety and entertainment to our care, and we are blessed to be able to provide a safe and secure camp environment for our students.

Thanks to our loyal Annual Fund and Cash Raffle supporters during the 2022-23 school year, we were able to add some wonderful upgrades to our campus. While these funds help support our operating budget and maintain a manageable tuition gap, they also go toward much needed improvements.

CAMPUS UPGRADES INCLUDE:

• School front entry doors and side lights with bulletresistant glass

• Four touchless bottle-filling stations with filtered water

• Additional security cameras, including outdoor cameras with telephoto lens to monitor street views

• Large viewing-monitors for office and staff to monitor security cameras

• Panic buttons linked to security network and MPD for every staff member at JGS

• Sidewalk awning and overhead wood repair

• New internet phone system for the school office and all classrooms. Teachers will receive voice messages directly to their school emails.

• The JGS Basketball team will receive new uniforms for the first time in 15 years!!

• We were able to replace an old piece of playground equipment with a wonderful Merry-Go-Round. This nostalgic playground fixture will bring years of joy and laughter to our students.

We are thankful for the loyal support of our JGS School family and community. We will continue our efforts to ensure their generous support is used prudently for the longevity of our school and students.