Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News

Dear Ledger Families,
We hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement and gratitude as we begin a new school year together! It has been wonderful to welcome our students back to the Ledge and see our hallways once again filled with energy, laughter, curiosity, and the joy of learning. Thank you for the many ways you support St. Mary’s Springs Academy. Your partnership helps make SMSA a place where our students feel known, valued, safe, and inspired to become the people God calls them to be.

As we settle into our routines, it is clear that the Ledger community is off to a wonderful start. Our students are learning, growing, reconnecting with friends, and discovering the many ways they can make a positive difference in the lives of others. One moment from last week especially captured the spirit of the Ledger Way. A 6th-grade student noticed a new classmate sitting alone at lunch and kindly invited her to join their table. What a beautiful example of leadership, respect, community, and responsibility in action! Leadership does not always mean standing in front of a group or having a title. Often, leadership is found in the small choices we make each day—the choice to notice someone, include someone, offer encouragement, lend a helping hand, or do what is right even when no one is watching. These are the moments that shape our school community and remind us that every Ledger has the ability to be a leader.

This year, we encourage our students to look for opportunities to lead through service, kindness, courage, and responsibility. We want every student to recognize that their words, actions, and choices matter. When students step forward to help others, advocate for what is right, welcome someone new, take responsibility for their learning, or contribute positively to our community, they are living out the Ledger Way. We are excited to see the many ways our students will grow as leaders throughout the year, and we are grateful to our families for modeling these same values at home.

Thank you as well for your continued cooperation with our upper South Parking Lot plan. Your efforts to use the middle and west lanes for exiting have made a noticeable difference in safety and traffic flow. By keeping traffic moving forward and avoiding the need to reverse, we are helping protect students and families who may be walking through the parking area. Please continue to use the west portion of the Hug and Go lane and pull all the way forward to help minimize backups. These simple actions are another meaningful way we demonstrate responsibility and leadership as a community.

A few additional safety reminders: Parents/guardians must supervise their child(ren) if they wish to play on campus grounds before or after school. SMSA supervises only students enrolled in our Extended Care Program during the hours before and after school.
We kindly ask that pets remain in your vehicle or at home during drop-off and pick-up. Pets are not permitted on campus grounds during these times so that we can help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

All-System Mass – Friday, September 4
Please mark your calendars for our All-System Mass on Friday, September 4. We look forward to gathering as one Ledger community in prayer and celebration.
Student Attire:
Grades K–5:
Students should wear everyday school uniform attire.
Grades 6–8:
Girls: Lands’ End Oxford button-down shirt with the SMSA logo in white, French blue, or Lands’ End Lake blue and white stripes, paired with an appropriate school skirt or pants.
Boys: Lands’ End Oxford button-down shirt with the SMSA logo in white, French blue, or Lands’ End Lake blue and white stripes, paired with an approved striped necktie or bow tie.

Please note: Shorts are not permitted during All-System Mass.

As we look ahead to the year, we are filled with hope and excitement for all that is possible when our students, families, faculty, and staff come together. Thank you for being such an important part of the Ledger community and for entrusting your children to us each day. Together, we will continue to nurture students who lead with faith, serve with compassion, learn with purpose, and live the Ledger Way.

May this school year be filled with growth, friendship, discovery, and countless opportunities for our students to make a difference.

God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
Principal

We are excited to welcome Ledger fans, visiting team fans and guests to the first Varsity Friday Night Football game in our new Athletic Complex!

As we experience our first season in this new space, we appreciate your patience and grace as we continue to work through home-game logistics. Most importantly, we ask for everyone’s help in keeping home games safe and enjoyable for all.

A FEW IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

• Students should remain inside the gated Athletic Complex throughout the game. Please do not venture to the playgrounds or cross the street to play in surrounding grass areas. These areas are not supervised outside of school hours and have limited lighting after dark.
• The grass area north of the Athletic Complex is private property owned by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes. Please respect our neighbors and do not enter this area.
• Please leave footballs, Frisbees and other items used for throwing or playing at home. We want to keep walkways and gathering areas safe for everyone.
• We encourage our students and young fans to join us in the stands and help create a fun, spirited Friday night atmosphere!

We are incredibly excited to experience our first Friday night under the lights in our new home. Thank you to our Ledger community and visiting guests for your cooperation, patience and support as we work together to make game night a safe and memorable experience for everyone.

Please be aware of an upcoming DOT road closure that may impact travel to and from SMSA.

WIS 23 Eastbound will be fully closed from National Avenue to University Drive from September 8 at 6:00 a.m. through September 14 at 6:00 a.m.

Detour: National Avenue → Division Street → Prairie Road → WIS 23 Eastbound

Please plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and follow all posted detour signage. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Please read the below letter from Holy Family about registering for First Communion and Reconciliation preparation.

Please note: sacrament preparation will take place through the parish, not during classes at SMSA. Be sure to review the information carefully so you do not miss any important details or deadlines.

Parent Letter to SMSA 1st Grade Parents 2026

Are you looking to get more involved at SMSA? Join our Parent Connectors Group! Our group organizes events for our SMSA Families as well as supports our fabulous SMSA Staff throughout the year! If you have a child(ren) in P3 – 5th Grade, you received a volunteer form to fill out. Please fill this out and return it to school. If your youngest child is 6th grade or older, please use this link, https://forms.gle/m5vP4m7FtFcA2qVP8 to fill out the form. We appreciate all of our volunteers! We couldn’t do what we do each year without you! Only one form needs to be filled out per family. If you have been a part of group in the past, please still fill out the form as a new email group gets created each year. All forms are due by Friday, September 4th. If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful school year!

Parent Connectors Volunteer Form 2026-2027

Are you looking to get more involved at SMSA? If so, join our Parent Connectors Group!! We organize events for our SMSA families & show our appreciation towards our amazing SMSA Staff throughout the year!! Please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net if you are interested. Thank you so much!!

Did you know? You can Refer-A-Family and receive tuition credit!

Click Here to Learn More!

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September 7, 2026 – Labor Day – No School

October 1-2, 2026 – In-Service – No School

October 23, 2026 – No School –  In-Service – Elementary Students Only

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If your child/children are in need of extended care please email Ms. Tracey at (tsaunders@smsacademy.org).

Thank you

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