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

At the start of every school year, the high school faculty refresh their commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic education. Though not all teachers who serve at SMSA are Catholic, everyone understands our vocational calling to be “soulful” educators! 

Sacred Scripture often uses the word soul to express the totality of the human person. In Catholic tradition, the soul is the innermost dimension of who we are—the part of our humanity most especially created in God’s image. It is the spiritual principle that connects us intimately to God.

Genesis reminds us that God breathed life into humanity. We are, therefore, both body and soul—visible and invisible, earthly and heavenly. We are complex, multidimensional people, continually growing into the fullness of who God calls us to be.

As Catholic educators, we are entrusted with young people who are also “already” and “not yet”—students who are becoming, searching, struggling, discovering, and growing in their awareness of themselves and God’s presence in their lives.

This is why we are called to be soulful educators. Soulful educators recognize that there is more to every student than what can be seen or measured. They cultivate a “sixth sense” that looks beyond behavior, performance, and circumstance to the God-given dignity, gifts, hopes, and potential within each young person.

For SMSA teachers to educate soulfully here on the Ledge, is to embrace the mystery, uncertainty, and possibility of our shared vocation. It is to say “yes” to seeing every student as a beloved child of God and to helping each one discover and share the gifts God has placed within them.

Our commitment is to step onto the Ledge each day this year with faith, courage, joy, and a renewed commitment to “soulful education” in the best tradition of Catholic schooling. 

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us! 

Eamonn O’Keeffe 

Principal, High School

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Marian University – Stayer Center

Description:
Join us for an engaging morning designed for prospective students and their families to experience Marian University firsthand. Enjoy coffee and conversation with alumni, hear from college leadership, take a full campus tour, and explore the programs that interest you through interactive showcases with faculty, students, and alumni. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with the Marian community, experience programs firsthand, and get a closer look at what your future could look like at Marian University!

Featured programs include:
Radiologic Technology
Nursing
Construction Management
Forensic Science/Criminal Justice
Exercise and Sport Science
Sport and Recreation Management.

Registration period closes Tuesday, September 15, 2026
https://marianuniversity.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=487f3bae-e49f-f111-8a80-0a31a1f89be9

The Association of Children’s Museums and CMFDL is encouraging all families to participate in Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! Kids will experience “BIG FUN”, including a bounce house, face painting, giveaways, raffle prizes, and more! Kids can touch and climb on the Zamboni, fire truck, police car, and more large vehicles. The event will take place in the Museum’s parking lot. All outdoor activities are FREE. Indoor play and activities are FREE with paid admission or membership.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS! Email: info@cmfdl.org for volunteer opportunities or complete the Google form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1f5jCcolnz55BaGFcukWT41jy-zpwIE3Qqb8U5NF0SEg/edit

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

If you have a student in music or theater and are interested in learning more about how to support our fantastic programs at SMSA, please feel free to attend our fun and friendly monthly meetings for the PPA. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6pm in the conference room outside the Business Office unless there is a conflict with our music/theater programs. All are welcome!

October 21st
November 18th
December 9th

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

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The following schools will be at SMSA to talk with students. Please sign up in the North hall Office.

Marian University – Fond du Lac, WI
Monday, September 21, | 10:40 – 11:20 AM
Marian University is a private, four-year university located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. With a close knit community of around 1,000 undergraduate students, Marian offers small class sizes, personalized faculty attention, and hands-on learning opportunities. The university offers more than 30 undergraduate majors across areas including:
Nursing
Business Administration
Education
Biology
Exercise & Sport Science
Radiologic Technology

Michigan Technological University – Houghton, Michigan
Tuesday, September 22 | 9:55 – 10:35 AM
Michigan Tech is a public research university located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. While the university is especially well known for engineering and technology, students can choose from more than 150 undergraduate areas of study including:
Computing
Business
Forestry
Environmental science
Health professions, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts
Robotics

UW Madison – Madison, WI
Thursday, September 24th | 11:25 AM-12:05 PM
With more than 50,000 students, UW Madison offers a vibrant campus environment with hundreds of academic programs, extensive research opportunities, internships, study abroad programs, and student organizations. The university offers over 140 undergraduate majors including:
Business
Computer Science
Engineering
Biology / Nursing
Psychology
Economics
Political Science

St. Norbert College – De Pere, WI

Tuesday, September 29th | 10:40 – 11:25 AM
St. Norbert College is a private, four-year liberal arts college. With about 1,800 students, St. Norbert offers a close knit campus environment with small classes, personalized faculty attention, and opportunities for internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, and service learning. The college offers over 80 undergraduate majors including:
Business Administration
Biology
Education
Health & Human Performance
Political Science
Environmental Science

Iowa State University – Ames, Iowa
Wednesday, September 30th | 1:45 PM-2:25 PM
Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate majors across six colleges, including engineering, business, agriculture and life sciences, design, health and human sciences, and liberal arts and sciences. The university is especially known for its strong STEM, engineering, agriculture, business, and design programs. Popular majors include:
Engineering
Marketing & Finance
Architecture & Design
Kinesiology & Health
Supply Chain Management
Education

UW Whitewater – Whitewater, Wisconsin
Wednesday, October 14th | 10:00 – 10:45 AM
UW Whitewater offers more than 170 undergraduate programs across a wide range of fields, including business, education, communications, arts, sciences, and technology. The university is especially known for its strong business, education, communication, accounting, and computer science programs. Popular majors include:
Business
Education
Computer Science & Information Technology
Accounting
Kinesiology & Health
Social Work
Political Science
Criminal Justice

St Olaf College – Northfield, Minnesota
Monday, October 26th | 1:45 PM – 2:25 PM
St. Olaf offers a liberal arts education with more than 85 majors, and pre-professional programs. The college is especially known for its strong biology, psychology, economics, environmental studies, computer science, and music programs. Popular majors include:
Biology / Neuroscience
Quantitative Economics
Political Science
Music & Music Performance
Statistics & Data Science

UW – La Crosse – La Crosse, Wisconsin
Tuesday, October 27th | 9:45 – 10:15 AM
UW La Crosse offers more than 100 undergraduate programs across a variety of fields, including health sciences, business, education, science, technology, and the liberal arts. The university is especially known for its strong health sciences, exercise and sport science, education, business, biology, and environmental science programs. Popular majors include:
Exercise & Sport Science
Health Sciences / Nursing
Business
Education
Computer Science & Information Systems
Nutrition & Dietetics
Recreation Management
Political Science
Mathematics & Statistics

UW – Platteville – Platteville, Wisconsin
Thursday, October 29th | 12:10 – 12:50 PM
UW Platteville offers more than 100 undergraduate programs across fields including engineering, business, agriculture, education, technology, and the liberal arts. The university is especially known for its strong engineering, agriculture, business, construction management, and criminal justice programs. Popular majors include:
Engineering
Agriculture
Construction Management
Computer Science & Information Technology
Biology
Mechanical & Manufacturing Technology
Environmental Science
Forensic Investigation
Graphic Design
Industrial Technology

When: October 7th, 2026
Time: 8:00-11:30am
Where: MPTC Fond du Lac Campus
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Click here for additional information.

When: October 12th, 2026
Time: 8:00-11:30am
Where: MPTC Fond du Lac Campus
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Click here for more information!

When: October 7 , 2026
Time: 8:00-11:30am
Where: MPTC Fond du Lac Campus
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Click here for more information

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