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Feb 5
Flyway Conference Academic Top Ten Ledgers
Each year at this time, The Flyway Conference recognizes the academic top ten seniors (determined by GPA) in each member school. Students who qualify are recognized during the annual Flyway Conference Academic Honors Ceremony which each school takes a turn to host. This year the event will occur on February 22nd at Mayville High School.
If you are thinking: “I understood SMSA does not rank students” – you would be correct! Like most small private high schools, SMSA has a policy of not ranking students. The reason? In smaller schools, it can be less advantageous to publish class ranking – as it can negatively skew an individual student’s achievement when compared to peers with the same ranking from larger schools. At SMSA we are able to determine and share rank whenever it serves to provide an advantage for a student.
During the Flyway Conference event, each student honoree from the Class of 2026 will be called by name and shall receive an individual “Top Ten Scholar” plaque. At SMSA, the name of each scholar is also permanently displayed on a school plaque. Mr. Krueger and I will be so pleased to stand with our students during the ceremony!
In alphabetical order, I am pleased to share the names of our St. Mary’s Springs Academy Flyway Conference Top Ten scholars from the Class of 2026:
Thomas Fouch
Ryan Holder
Sophia Loehr
Ana Luisa Moreno Melo
Jackson Pelz
Gabriella Rademann
Madelyn Reilley
Stephanie Salas
Annabelle Seel
Gavin Slinde
Ally Vercauteren
We are proud of these Ledgers and admire their dedication to scholarship and hard work. If you are astute, you noticed that there are actually eleven names listed, not ten. This year we have a GPA tie within this group, and the Flyway Conference acknowledges ties in this process, as the award is intended to recognize the top ten grade point averages in the class!
Also within this group of Ledgers are the names of the SMSA Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian! Congratulations to Valedictorian Sophia Loehr, and Salutatorian Jackson Pelz!
Later this year SMSA will continue to celebrate and recognize Sophia, Jackson and all of our scholars at the annual Ledger Honors Assembly and Senior Awards in May.
In the meantime, we offer our hearty “well done” to these hard working Ledgers who have embraced the SMSA core value of ‘learning’ with gusto!!
Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us.
Eamonn O’Keeffe
Principal, High School
Semester 1 Honor & High Honor Roll Students
Singing Telegrams
2026 SMSA Post Prom
Junior & Senior Families:
Post Prom for SMSA juniors, seniors and their (one) guest is a safe and fun event that will begin when Prom convenes on Saturday evening. Your child is invited whether or not they choose to attend prom. This year’s Post Prom event will take place at Kornel’s On the Avenue from 10:30P-1:00A. The event will feature a casino, pizza, snacks, and lots of great prizes!
In order to make this special event successful, the SMSA parent led Post Prom committee is asking for your support. Please consider contributing any amount of funds. All donations will help to defray the cost of tickets, food, prizes, decor, etc.
Ways to contribute:
- Drop off cash or check (made payable to Valerie Everson) in an envelope marked Post Prom at the HS Office.
- Venmo Valerie Everson @Valerie-Everson-4 – The 4 digits if needed are 3719.
- Donate $25 gift cards for Target, Kwik Trip, Culver’s or Starbuck’s (The Scrip office sells these.)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Valerie Everson
920-251-3719
100% Tuition Credit Campaign Kick Off
You Are Invited! Ledgerfest 2026 is Gearing Up for a Slam Dunk!
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!
Have You Registered for the 2026-2027 Academic Year?
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic school year is open. 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). 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.
If you have questions regarding online registration use this link registration@smsacademy.org.
Click these links to access the following:
Purchase your 25-26 High School Yearbook!
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!
Performing Arts (PPA)
Future PPA dates:
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
Learn how you can get involved. Contact PPA@smsacademy.org to learn more!
Would you like to get involved at SMSA?
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!!
Refer-A-Family Program - Earn $500 Towards Tution!
February 5 – 6, 2026 – No School – Faculty In-Service
February 18, 2026 – Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins)
March 9-13, 2026 – No School – Spring Break
2026 Skilled Trades Construction Grant - C.D. Smith
College Rep Visits on SMSA Campus
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
Envision Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. Program (Trade Tours)
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.
Senior Scholarship Information
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!
