Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News

Dear SMSA Families,
As we approach the end of another wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support and partnership. Your involvement in our school community makes a significant difference in the lives of our students.

We are thrilled to announce our newest members of the St. Mary’s Springs Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society!

Congratulations to the following students for embodying the five pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship: Elijah Anderson, Rowan Hart, Ashley Herrera, Seamus Hill, Stella Kant, Audrey Wilkum, Brooklyn Zangle, Eleanor Baseley, Drake Dreher, Farah Geiger, Natalia Karewicz, Lily Mae LaLuzerne, Annaliese Nadler, William Nash, Trinity O’Brien, Charles Rathke, Alianna Rozek and Rudy Vanden Avond.

On May 28th, we will celebrate our school year with a Kindergarten through 8th grade Mass at Holy Family. Following the Mass, we will honor our 8th graders with a graduation ceremony. This special event will include: Recognition of 8th grade student leaders, transitioning the Ledgers Way core values to our current 7th graders, a Ledger Way Candle Ceremony, speeches from a few of our 8th graders and the presentation of diplomas. This will also be the last day of school for our 8th grade class.

We are excited to host Field Days for grades Kindergarten through 7th on May 29th and 30th. Please watch for more information from the homeroom teachers.

May 30th will be our last full day of school. If you plan to utilize After School Care on this day, please sign up in advance so we can adequately prepare for staffing. Thank you for your cooperation!

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community! We look forward to continued collaboration and success in the future.

God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA

Anyone interested in trying out for Varsity dance for the 2025-26 season, there are two ways to sign up. You can sign up in the cafeteria on the bulletin board or e-mail head coach Stephanie Brusky at Sbrusky@smsacademy.org. You will receive the informational slide show and tryout routine via e-mail. Live tryouts are tentatively scheduled for Sat, May 31st – 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the high school. If you can not make that date we can make other arrangements please indicate this when you sign up.

Field Days are coming for students in 3K through 7th grade, and we are still looking for some volunteers! If you are interested in helping, please use this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/nJePnoQ

Must be SEE trained to volunteer.

Thursday, May 29th:
8:35 am – 11:05 am (3rd – 5th Grade)
12:10 pm – 2:35 pm (K- 2nd Grade)

Friday, May 30th:
8:35 am – 11:05 am (3K – 4K)
12:10 pm – 2:35 pm (6th – 7th Grade)

The SMSA Athletic and Co-Curricular Code of Conduct Meetings will be held on June 23th, July 21th and August 6th at 6:00 pm in Baker Gym. All 5th through 12th grade students interested in participating in athletics or co-curricular activities during the 2025-2026 school year, MUST attend one of the meetings along with their parent or guardian. Those students intending to play high school football, should attend either the June 23th or July 21th meeting.

Click on the link below for the necessary athletic forms. All athletic forms must be completed and turned in prior to participating in the intended sport or activity. Please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org if you have any questions about the status of your child’s physical or other athletic paperwork.

Athletic-Paperwork-2025

This summer, I’m excited to offer personalized one-on-one math tutoring sessions for students who could benefit from some extra support. Each session is one hour long, held on Wednesdays, and priced at $40. These sessions are for students that are currently in grades 5-7.

I have three open time slots and would love to help your child strengthen their math skills in a focused, supportive environment.

10:10-11:10 a.m.

12:00-1:00 p.m.

1:05-2:05 p.m.

Feel free to reach out if you’re interested or have any questions!

Thanks so much,

Heather Petersen

6th grade Math & Science Teacher

hpetersen@smsacademy.org

DATES: Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5

Grades 2-3 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Grades 4-5-6 10:15 am  – 12:15 pm

Grades 7-8-9 12:30 pm  –  2:30 pm

** Grades are for the fall of the 2025-26 school year**

Click Here For Registration Form – SMS Girls Basketball Camp 2025

26th Annual Boys basketball camp for boys entering 4th through 9th grade (Grades for the 2025-26 school year). The camp will run from June 16th – June 19th and will cost $70.00. Registration ends Friday June 6th.

SMSA Boys Basketball Camp 2025 Registration Form

Please Click Here – Grades 5 – 8 Registration

The Football Fundamentals Camp is a non-contact camp with emphasis on skills that make the game of football safer and more fun to participate in.

DATES: 07/14/2025 – 07/17/2025 (Monday-Thursday)
TIME: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Springs Athletic Field
255 Cty Road K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937

Football-Fundamentals-Camp-2025

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

Click Here to Learn More!

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May 26, 2025 – No School – Memorial Day

May 28, 2025 – Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Mass & 8th grade graduation at Holy Family at 9:00 am

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Please sign up in the child care room if you will be utilizing the Extended Care in the afternoon on the last day of school Friday May 30th.

Registration is open for Extended Care 2025-2026 academic year. A friendly reminder when registering for Extended Care there is a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee.

In order for your child/children to have a saved spot in extended care this fee will need to be paid at the time of registration. Checks can be made payable to SMSA (Extended Care) to the south office. Reminder, spots fill up quickly.

Please email extendedcare@smsacademy.org if you have any questions.

Thank you

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