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

Like most Catholic high schools across the country, SMSA prioritizes intentional time for students to “retreat!” Each year, all four high school classes have a scheduled day of retreat. Each of these class retreats is coordinated through our Campus Ministry office under the leadership of Mrs. Summer Anderson! Mrs. Anderson works closely with a team of high school teachers to plan and facilitate each unique retreat day.

These daylong experiences off campus provide time for group and individual prayer, guided and independent reflection, time for recreation, lunch and class bonding. A highlight for many have been the thematic witness talks of SMSA adult role models who engage students in story and dialogue about what it means to be human, what it means to be a person of faith and a child of God, and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in this age.

The ultimate goal of retreat days at St. Mary’s Springs Academy is to provide Ledgers with meaningful space and time to encounter the risen Lord. As many know, the good Lord can surprise us and may appear in many disguises during our lives! Our hope is always that Ledgers engage retreat days by remaining open for the opportunity to know themselves, their classmates and Jesus more deeply as a result of “retreating.” For those who can remain open, these special days have the potential to affirm a student’s gifts, plant important seeds of change, alter perspectives, and deepen a young person’s commitment to developing a true relationship with God.

The Freshmen will be on their class retreat this Friday, September 27th. Join me in praying for them. May God bless their day together, and reveal Himself in a special way to the SMSA Class of 2028.

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us.

Eamonn O’Keeffe
Principal, High School

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The Fond du Lac County Highway Department installed a “No U Turn” sign Monday, September 23rd on County Road K. This measure was implemented to enhance safety and improve traffic flow in our area.

Additionally, Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office deputies are monitoring this location and enforcing the new regulation. We urge all parents, guardians and student drivers to adhere strictly to the traffic flow guidelines detailed in the map below. Specifically, we ask that you refrain from parking along the stone wall in front of the North Hall Office, as this obstructs traffic and may cause backups, potentially resulting in citations for U-turn violations. Both the stone wall and the Hug and Go lane in the South Lot are designated for continuous traffic flow, not for parking to drop off or pick up students. If your student is not prepared to exit your vehicle promptly, please utilize the designated parking areas on our campus.

As a reminder, it’s essential to adhere to school bus etiquette to ensure the safety of all students. When approaching a school bus that has its stop arm extended and lights flashing, you must come to a complete stop, regardless of the direction you are traveling. This allows students to board and disembark safely. Always remain vigilant in school zones and be prepared for unexpected stops.

Your cooperation is essential in ensuring the safety of our students and facilitating smooth traffic operations during drop-off and pick-up times. We appreciate your understanding and support regarding this matter.

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ARE FOR SALE

High school yearbooks are available to purchase online at the SMSA website for $55. Prices go up on March 31, 2025 to $65. Get yours by clicking here!

Are you wanting to get more involved in our Parent Connectors Group? If so, look for the Parent Connectors volunteer form in your packet you will be receiving at the supply drop off day (3K-5th Grade). If your youngest child is in 6th grade or above, you won’t be receiving a form to fill out but can email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net, to share that you are interested in being a part of our group. Every year a new email group gets created so please submit your form even if you have done so in the past years. Also, only one form per family is needed to be filled out. Throughout the year, our group has various school family events as well shows our amazing SMSA Staff how appreciative we are for them. By being a part of our group, you will receive emails that shares ways you can help with these events through volunteering and donating. Our group wouldn’t be a successful without all of the wonderful people involved in it. Thank you so much! If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.

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

Click Here to Learn More!

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October 3 & 4, 2024 – No School – Teacher In-service

October 30, 2024 – High School Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Admissions Counselors come to our campus to answer questions about the application process, scholarships, housing and much more. They are here for our students and are extremely knowledgeable. We highly recommend students attend these campus visits even if they don’t know if they will apply there. Meeting with these College Professionals gives students the opportunity to become more familiar with the application process and future plans. Please let counseling know by email if your student would like to attend. Please see the list below for the September visits:
Marquette University College Rep Visit Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 Time: 1:45 PM-2:25 PM

Fond du Lac Aquatic Center (and the outdoor pools as well) are hiring lifeguards, and have a training course coming up next month!

Please click here for additional information

Please refer to the information provided at the link below, for local and state scholarships that SMSA seniors can apply for. This list is always subject to change and may not be all-inclusive.

Local scholarship opportunities (Fond du Lac area) are listed first, followed by opportunities for residents of the state of Wisconsin.

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