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

Dear SMSA Families,
As the 2025–2026 school year draws to a close, I want to offer my sincere thank you to each of you. Your collaboration and encouragement have been essential as we guided our students to live the Ledger Way values: faith, responsibility, respect, leadership, learning, and community. Watching them grow as young leaders rooted in Christ’s teachings has been a true blessing this academic school year.

Report cards: Grades P3–Kindergarten, paper report cards will go home on the final day of school. Families of students in grades 1–8 can access digital report cards in Skyward and will be able to sign them electronically (or print them) beginning at 3:00 PM on May 29th. Please review the report with your child and celebrate their progress.

A heartfelt thank-you goes to our committed faculty and staff. It is a privilege to work with so many who foster a caring learning environment that supports each child’s whole development. Although teaching has its challenges, the smiles, discoveries, and “aha” moments make a lasting difference for our students and community. Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and dedication with SMSA.

After 44 years in education—and 30 years at St. Mary’s Springs Academy—Mrs. Mary Sippel will retire at the end of this school year. Her devotion to students, passion for learning, compassion, flexibility, and steady pursuit of excellence have touched innumerable lives. Her calm presence, infectious laugh, and deep care for students and colleagues will be greatly missed on the Ledge.

Mary offered this reflection to our community: “Although my heart is sad, it is also filled with warm memories, many laughs, lifelong friendships, and unbelievable support and love when life was challenging. God blessed me with a wonderful life experience here at Springs, and I am truly grateful. Thank you for being part of my journey.”

We thank Mrs. Sippel for the remarkable gifts she has given SMSA over the years. Please join us in congratulating her and praying for God’s blessings as she begins this new chapter. She will always be a cherished member of the Ledger family.

As we reflect on this year, we are grateful for the cooperative spirit of our SMSA community. Your ongoing support helps nurture a growth mindset as we aim to become our best selves. It truly takes a village to raise the leaders of tomorrow, firmly grounded in Christ. Thank you for being part of the SMSA Ledger community. We eagerly anticipate future partnerships and continued growth together. Wishing you a summer full of safety, joy, hope, and love.

Enjoy a safe and fun summer break.

May God bless you,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA

Thank you SMSA Families for your support this school year with our Parent Connectors Group! We wouldn’t have been able to have our events and celebrate our SMSA Staff throughout the year without all of you. Whether you helped plan an event, volunteered at an event or donated supplies for an event, we appreciate you! Just a reminder our Parent Connectors volunteer form will be part of your back to school papers at supply drop-off day in the fall, please fill this out, as a new email group is created each year. If your youngest child is in 6th grade or older, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net, to stay on the Parent Connectors group email. Thank you again for another great school year! Have a fabulous summer!

Parents, please check the Lost and Found before the end of the school year if your child is missing a clothing item, water bottle, lunch box, or other personal item. Any items not picked up by the last day of school will be donated.

Please read the below letter from Holy Family about registering for First Communion and Reconciliation preparation, which opens this summer.

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

Players entering 5th-8th grade are welcome.

Football Fundamentals Camp Registration Form

Grades: 5-6-7-8-9

Dates: 

Monday, June 8 (5 – 7:30 pm)
Tuesday, June 9 (5 – 7:00 pm)
Wednesday, June 10th (5 – 7:00 pm)

SMSA Girls Volleyball Camp Registration Form

Registration Deadline is Friday, June 5, 2026.

June 8 to July 23, 2026
Register today by visiting ssmhealth.com/SPEED or scan the QR code inside the link below. SPEED is an intensive sports performance program designed to improve your athletic ability. With a focus on proper form and technique, it will help to keep you in the game. Sessions will be held at a SMSA. Teams can participate in sport-specific sessions!

Open to students who will be entering 5-8th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. Click on the links below for more information and/or to register.

AGN-13105 SPEED Program Poster FdL 2026 production

AGN-13105 SPEED Middle School Flyer FdL 2026 production

Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11
Grades 2-3-4-5 9:00 am – 10:15 pm
Grades 6-7-8-9 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Click here to register! 

DATES: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 ** Grades are for the fall of the 2026-27 school year**
Grades 4 -5   8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grades 6 -7   10:30 am – 12:30 pm
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break for Coaches
Grades 8-9    1:00 am -3:00 pm

Click here to register!

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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June 25, 2026 – Athletic Code Meeting

July 20, 2026 – Athletic Code Meeting

July 22 – 23, 2026 – Uniform Exchange

August 24, 2026 – Student Orientation & Back to School Picnic

August 25, 2026 – First Day of Classes

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If you child/children will need extended care on the last day of school 5/29/26 please email Ms. Tracey at (tsaunders@smsacademy.org)
or there is a sign up sheet available in the child care room.

Thank you

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