Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates High School Counseling

At the link provided below, please find the annual J-Term Survey. If you have not yet completed the survey – please take time this week to do so. Your time with this is very appreciated!

https://forms.gle/epCHxvD8nZXwPSGt7

The survey is anonymous (no emails are collected) and is available for all three major stakeholders to complete: parents/guardians; students; and SMSA faculty and staff. Each year we look forward to reviewing the feedback from this important comprehensive tool. It absolutely guides our J-Term planning into the future. Thanks in advance for taking time with the survey.

During the past week, we have taken time to consider and celebrate our identity as a Catholic school. Of course, the success of Catholic schools relies on many key factors. The foundational daily “legs” of our Catholic school “stool” includes: students, parents/guardians, faculty and staff, and benefactors (many of whom are alumni).

It is the caring and committed adults who are ultimately the architects of school climate and culture. At SMSA, this includes a talented and empathetic team of faculty, staff and school leadership who are united around Catholic mission, core values, and worldview. Their daily collaboration enables the development of a true school community that honors traditions, looks ahead with enthusiasm, and strives for continuous improvement.

In addition to being blessed with mission driven educators, highly committed parents, Springs volunteers and benefactors (including many, many alumni) provide ongoing partnership in mission and greatly contribute to establishing a positive school culture on the Ledge.

Finally, it is the unending curiosity, goodwill and gifts of our students that really make SMSA a special place to learn. I find our Ledgers smart, interesting and fun! They are curious learners, open to feedback, and interested in character development and spiritual growth. Each day on the Ledge, I see students eager to ‘get after’ the intellectual rigors of the classroom, support one another, and engage favorite co-curriculars and community service. I truly admire and appreciate the sense of fun that our Ledgers bring to our daily life at SMSA! Because of them, there is never a dull day.

Catholic Schools Week is always a little bit disruptive to the routine of school. Yet, it is this irregular cadence of the week that provides time to truly observe and appreciate the amazing gift of Catholic schools, and most especially our Springs community. Thank you parents for all that you do in partnership with teachers, staff, coaches and leaders to support St. Mary’s Springs Academy to be a great Catholic school!

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us.
Eamonn O’Keeffe
Principal, High School

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Registration for the 2026-2027 academic school year is open for families with students currently enrolled at SMSA until January 9, 2026. Registration will be completed online through your Family Access account in Skyward. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the website by following the link Online Registration Instructions.

Reminder, Skyward online registration can be completed using your cell phone.

All current families must complete Online Registration for each student.

Log into your Family Access account in Skyward.  If you have misplaced your login credentials for Skyward, please email jpoetzel@smsacademy.org.

Online Registration includes information verification regarding your family and student(s). Registration will open for students not currently enrolled in SMSA in January 2026. Early registration will assist in determining class sizes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The registration fee will become part of your 2026-2027 tuition statement.

Current families must complete registration by January 9, 2026.

If you have questions regarding online registration use this link registration@smsacademy.org.

Click these links to access the following:

• Tuition Policies

• Tuition Assistance

• To enroll a NEW student

• Online Registration Instructions

Planning has begun for our annual Ledgerfest fundraising event—mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026! You won’t want to miss this exciting evening celebrating SMSA.

Once again, we’re asking each grade level to contribute toward creating some incredible auction baskets. Your support makes a huge difference in making Ledgerfest a success!

If you would like to contribute towards your child’s grade level basket, click this link: https://smsacademy.ejoinme.org/LF26class to donate online. Once you enter a donation amount and click next, please fill in your child’s name and grade level (if you are donating for more than one child, please list each name and grade level along with the amount for each child). If you prefer, you may still send cash or check (payable to Andrea Nuss) in an envelope marked: Ledgerfest/Ashley Lane. Please also indicate your child’s grade level on the envelope.

All contributions are due by Wednesday, February 4th. Thank you so much!

If you have any questions, please reach out to your grade-level lead:
P3: Lindsey Pietrowski – pietrowski.lindsey@gmail.com
K4: Allison Geiger – kageiger@att.net
K5: Amy Meyer-Bremer – ameyer17@outlook.com
1st Grade: Betsy Royce – ejmiazga@gmail.com
2nd Grade: Molly Jaster – molly.jaster@gmail.com
3rd Grade: Jourdan Jacobs – jourdanjacobs@gmail.com
4th Grade: Katie Heller – katieheller11@gmail.com
5th Grade: Jenn Ellestad – jenn.ellestad@gmail.com
6th Grade: Andrea Nuss – alnuss@charter.net
7th Grade: Tya Robles – tyajean623@gmail.com
8th Grade: Shannon LaLuzerne – slaluzerne@smsacademy.org
High School (9-12): Andrea Nuss – alnuss@charter.net, Betsey Gitter – kevandbets@gmail.com and Pam Kristmann – pamkristmann@gmail.com

Thank you for your generosity and for helping make Ledgerfest 2026 another amazing celebration of our Ledger community!

Click Here to Register Today!

We are bringing all the fun, energy, and team spirit you can handle — it’s sure to be a night full of laughs, cheers, and good times!

Location: FCC (400 University Dr. Fdl)
Time: Doors open at 5:00 pm

Get ready… this event is sure to be a slam dunk!
It’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss!

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ARE FOR SALE

High school yearbooks are available to purchase online at the SMSA website for $65. Get yours by clicking here!

Future PPA dates:
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th

Learn how you can get involved. Contact PPA@smsacademy.org to learn more!

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!

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February 5 – 6, 2026 – No School – Faculty In-Service

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Women in Construction — an empowering event designed to inspire young minds to explore careers in the ever-evolving construction industry!
Save the Date:
– Tuesday, March 10, 2026
– 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
– Stayer Center at Marian University, 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI

We are excited to announce that several college representatives will be visiting SMSA to meet with interested students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about each school and connect directly with the admissions counselors who will be reviewing applications.

Upcoming Visits

SMSA is proud to participate in another year of Trade Tours through the Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. program, which stands for Retention, Opportunity, Community, and Knowledge. This program aimed at working specifically with high school seniors and juniors who are piecing together their plans post high school graduation. This program provides career exploration through business tours and job shadows. Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. is a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac.

Please let counseling know if your student would be interested in joining a future tour.

For additional information please visit click here.

The scholarship website has now moved to Naviance! Please remind your senior to check their Naviance account regularly for the latest scholarship updates. The Counseling Department will continue adding new opportunities as they arrive.

These state and local scholarships are specifically available to Springs students. To view them, students can log into Naviance and navigate to: Colleges → Scholarships & Money → Scholarship Search. There, they’ll find an up to date list of scholarships curated by SMSA counselors.
Please reach out to counseling with any questions!

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