System Information
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Singing Telegrams
The Middle School Musical Presents Fame The Musical Jr!
The pop culture phenomenon about the legendary New York High School of the Performing Arts lives forever. Following the international acclaim of the hit motion picture, television series and stage show, Fame The Musical JR. is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Fame JR. features a high-energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching coming-of-age story.
Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame JR. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.
With its topical subject matter and a cast that can include plenty of singers, dancers and instrumentalists, Fame JR. is an ideal musical for aspiring artists and performers.
The musical is presented by St. Mary’s Springs Academy Middle School, and directed by Sonya Packer and Michelle O’Brien. All ages are welcome. The shows are Friday, February 20th at 7 pm; Saturday, February 21st at 7 pm; and Sunday, February 22nd at 1 pm. The shows will be performed at Prairie Theatre at 400 University Dr., Fond Du Lac.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Purchase your tickets at https://www.hometowntickets.com/events/fame-jr.
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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!
Winter Safety & Wellness Newsletter
Big Changes to WPCP Application Windows
Returning families, APPLY EARLY for 2026-27 or you could lose your spot!
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program is making major updates for 2026-2027:
DISTRICT CAPS – District enrollment caps are being removed.
NEW APPLICATION WINDOWS – Monthly application windows will now be used (see the table below for dates). Each month, applications will be verified and Choice seats assigned. This is the application method that has successfully been followed by Racine for years.
Click here to learn more.
St. Mary's Springs Academy Triennial Wellness Policy Assessment Report School Year 2025-2026
St. Mary’s Springs Academy has completed its triennial assessment of the Local School Wellness Policy (LSWP) using the WellSAT tools, as required by the USDA’s Final Rule under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. This assessment evaluates the strength of our written policy against best practices and measures the alignment of our actual practices with that policy. The results highlight areas of success, as well as opportunities to enhance the promotion of student health, nutrition, and physical activity. This report summarizes our findings across key sections and outlines steps for ongoing improvement.
Click here to view SMSA’s Triennial Wellness Policy Assessment Report.
Click here to view SMSA’s Wellness Policy Assessment Scorecard.
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:
'24-'25 SMSA Private School Choice Student State Report Card
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have had a wonderful fall at St. Mary’s Springs Academy! As a learning community, we are continually looking at ways to best support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. The state school report card is one resource we use to reflect on our strengths and areas for academic improvement each year. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has required since the 2015-2016 school year that any school participating in the Private School Choice Program have a state report card. Our school report card is called the Private School – Choice Students Report Card and reflects only the scores of our students participating in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. We are excited to share that SMSA continues to “exceed expectations” on the Private School Choice Student Report Card.
The report cards are intended to help schools use performance data to improve their efforts to prepare students for their futures. These public report cards can be found online at: http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards.
The current school report card is primarily based on last year’s performance for the 2024-25 school year, but also takes into consideration student scores from the 2023-24 and 2022-23 school years.
At the foundation of the report cards are four priority areas. Schools receive a score for each priority area:
- Achievement – proficiency in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics on the annual state assessments
- Growth – year-to-year progress in ELA and math achievement
- Target Group Outcomes – outcomes for students with the lowest test scores: the Target Group.
- On-Track to Graduation – reliable predictors of how successfully students are progressing toward completing their K-12 education.
School report cards can be accessed online at http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards along with resources that explain the report cards and information about all of the educational options available to families. Our school report card and educational options available to families are also posted on our website: https://www.smsacademy.org/state-report-card/.
Please feel free to contact me with questions as they arise. I look forward to working with you to make 2025-26 a successful school year for your student!
Sincerely,
Melissa Trepte
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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Do you have gently used or like new instruments at home?
Do you have a gently used or like new instrument(s) that you are looking to donate? SMSA is looking to add instruments to our band programs for students who are just starting out, in need of help financially, and/or are unsure what they would like to play and may need to try a few different options. Instruments can be dropped off at the North or South office during regular school hours.
Please email gscudella@smsacademy.org with questions.
Has your child outgrown their uniform pieces?
All uniform and spirit wear pieces that your child outgrows, throughout the school year, can be dropped off at the North, South or Scrip office during regular business hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon LaLuzerne at slaluzerne@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8012.
Have Questions? Stay Connected!
Staying connected and having efficient communication is essential to the success of our students. Questions and issues will come up throughout the school year and we want to ensure you have all the information needed when something occurs. To reach teachers, school counselors, health services, principals and other staff members, please call the school’s main office (920-924-0993) and they will connect you with the appropriate department.
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Scrip Hours
Monday and Friday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Click here to print off the current Scrip order form.
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!!