End of Year Celebrations and Events on the Ledge involving the Class of 2022:
As we leave the month of April and turn the calendar to May, we carry the hope and joy of Easter with us. We also hope that the weather turns warmer! At this time of year, we are making preparations for the end of the school year, for the special events intended to celebrate our students , and especially the Class of 2022! This communication is designed to provide an overview and confirmation of key events involving seniors during the final months of school.

• Saturday, May 14 from 6:30-8pm , Jazz Night (Avenue 795). This will be the final jazz performance of the year, and in the high school career for some seniors. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

• Wednesday, May 18 from 7-8:30pm, Spring Concert (Holy Family Church). This will be the final chance for some senior students to share their musical gifts publicly in our community. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

• Thursday, May 19 from 9-10:30am, Ledger Honors Convocation (Hutter Gym). This all high school event is formatted as an integration of the annual Department Awards, School Heritage, and Senior Awards. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. Seniors will be celebrated with community scholarship presentations and key legacy and heritage awards in the presence of the whole school community. Our valued partners at RadioPlus have provided a Livestream link to this event! https://youtu.be/rvTUE6z6KF0

• Sunday, May 22 from 2-4pm, Senior Superlatives/Banquet (Horace Mann High School Auditorium – North Fond du Lac). This is a special time for seniors and their parents, class moderators and administration, to enjoy time together. The Class Council leaders will reveal “Senior Superlatives” and unveil the senior video. A “parade of seniors” shall include formal presentation of cap & gown to each senior, recapping the senior awards presented at the Ledger Honors Convocation (May 19), and presentation of a special gift from Campus Ministry for all seniors.

• Friday, June 3 from 1:00 to 2:30pm, Commencement Practice (Holy Family Church) REQUIRED. Seniors do not have classes/ school in the morning. June 3 shall be an exam day for underclassmen only. In the afternoon, seniors will attend this required rehearsal for Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement with class moderators and administration.

• Sunday, June 5 beginning at 2:15pm, Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement (Holy Family Church) REQUIRED. Students are asked to arrive and check-in at Holy Family Church by 1:45pm to begin lining up in the church hall. There shall not be any restriction on guest attendance. After Mass, the Class of 2022 Commencement shall begin. Our valued partners at RadioPlus have also provided a Livestream link to this event! https://youtu.be/Dbz40ewfcrg

We are grateful to God that these important and meaningful community events will be possible this year! Family and friends are encouraged to attend. The “Big Three” events (Ledger Honors Convocation, Senior Banquet, and Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement) celebrate our seniors, our school mission, and the Springs community in unique ways. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.

It has been my privilege to participate in the educational and developmental journey of the Class of 2022. It is a resilient group who have navigated interesting, even historic twists and turns in their high school experience. The faculty, staff and administration look forward to helping our senior Ledgers enjoy their final months of high school, and celebrate their many accomplishments!

Semester II Exam Schedule
All Ledgers in grades 9-11 will be taking final exams in most classes beginning June 3 and concluding June 8. Only students who have received a formal exemption from exams will be excused from attending. Here is a link to the finals week schedule and expectations:

Click here to view schedule

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!

Eamonn O’Keeffe

Principal, High School

Friday April 29 to Sunday May 1 – SMSA Theater performs How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at Horace Mann HS Auditorium

Monday, May 9 – Mid-Quarter 4 Academic Progress Report and Co-Curricular Eligibility Review
Saturday, May 7 – Incoming freshman Math Placement Testing (optional) Contact Mrs. Kelly Mueller

Join us to mark our support for child abuse prevention by wearing the color blue on Friday, April 29th. This would be a blue top (spirit-wear or other) with uniform pants. Wearing blue helps remind us and encourage others to prevent child abuse and support healthy children and families.

In addition, a free will donation of “little needs” items is available to support Fond du Lac’s Family Resource Center, who exists to support and help develop healthy families through their programming. This donation is not required, but an option to help support a local agency whose mission is tied to childhood abuse prevention. Donations can be dropped off in the boxes located in the front offices.

Donations could include:
Diapers, pull-ups, pull-up underwear, wipes, diaper rash cream, bottles, sippy cups, baby spoons, baby bowls/plates, pacifiers, teething items, baby/children’s shampoo, lotion, nose cleaners and hairbrush/combs.

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SMSA High School Jazz presents: Jazz Night 2022

Saturday, May 14th @ 6:30 pm doors open.

NEW LOCATION this year: Avenue 795 (formerly the KC Hall).

Desserts included in ticket price of $35/pair. Cash bar will be available. Come enjoy an evening of jazz music presented by the HS Jazz Band & HS Vocal Jazz ensembles. Purchase your pair of tickets at hometowntickets.com.

Click here to view the flyer.

As always, if you or your child become aware of a potentially dangerous situation that may threaten campus safety, we urge you to contact the Fond du Lac Police Department.  To report life threatening urgent matters, please dial 9-1-1.  To report concerns that may not be urgent, please call 920-322-3700.  You  may also call the high school main office at 920-322-8062. 

School Fact Sheet_final.pdf  Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), the Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center (SUSO) is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns currently offering: threat assessment consultation, critical incident response, and general school safety guidance. Please click the link above for the SUSO flyer or visit the SUSO website https://speakup.widoj.gov/ for additional information on these three services as well as resources on school safety best practices.

SMSA Ledger Learning Guides Home Page 2021-2022 School Year

Parents are invited to reference the Ledger Learning Guide each week.  Teachers are updating their course expectations  each week, identifying learning targets and referencing relevant standards.

UWO Continuing Education Department Summer Programs

Please see the attached flyers for more information on UWO summer programs.

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Click here for Grandparents University flyer

Podcast- Inside College Admissions Parents’ Role in the Admissions Process with Admissions Mom

With Decision Day (May 1) upon us, we’re sharing tips from Admissions Mom for how students and parents/guardians can come together for a meaningful and collaborative admissions journey.

Tune in to the podcast here

BACK FOR SUMMER 2022: Marian University’s Pre-College Program! Deadline June 10th
Marian University is proud to offer 100% online pre-college courses to help high school students get ahead and incoming freshmen get a head start! Open to Freshmen through Seniors in high school, these intro level courses are a great opportunity. Only $50.00 per course! Plus, for each course passed, you’ll receive a $500/year award to be used toward Marian tuition should you decide to enroll here!

– Introduction to Health Professions (1 Credit) 6/13-7/17 | 7-8 PM (Monday’s)
– Introduction to Business Professions (1 Credit) 7/18-8/21 | 7-8 PM (Monday’s)

Head to marianuniversity.edu/pre-college to register! Registration deadline is June 10, 2022!

For more information, click here.

Fashion Academy for grades 8-12 at Mount Mary University – June 27th – July 1st
Get ready to unleash your creativity this summer!

Fashion Academy is a week-long experience for students entering grades 8-12 who have a love of fashion and want to learn more about the industry. Experience fashion through hands-on activities with Mount Mary faculty and meet alumni industry professionals. Learn insider know-how and discover the skills and digital tools needed for a career in fashion design and promotion.

Mount Mary Fashion Academy will be June 27- July 1 | Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cost: $200 ($13.80 processing fee).

Click this link to learn more

Timber Rattlers Career in Sports Night -May 5th

On May 5th, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are hosting their annual “Career in Sports,” night here at the ballpark! This is great opportunity for interested individuals to learn about the opportunities available in the sports industry and hear from distinguished professionals on their journeys and advice on how to get started with a career in sports. We will have featured panelists from the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Admirals, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Wisconsin Herd.

Timing for the night will be as follows.
4:15 – Gates Open
4:30 – 5:30 – Panel Discussion
5:30 – 6:30 – Networking/Career Fair
6:00 and 6:15 – Tours of the ballpark, one leave at 6pm and 6:15pm
6:40 – Start of game

Cost for the event is $15/per (if purchased prior to May 1st) or $20/per (if purchased after May 1st) and includes a box seat ticket to the game along with everything listed above.

Click here to view the flyer for more details.

YMCA Camp Y-Koda looking for summer help

Please see the attached flyers from the Sheboygan County YMCA and Camp Y-Koda. They are hiring for summer positions.

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Click here for Camp Y-Koda flyer

Festival Foods is Hiring

Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding Festival hiring for full and part time positions. Great incentives!

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BCI Burke Hiring

BCI Burke Company in Fond du Lac continues to grow and are looking for employees to work in their production/factory this summer. Possible full time permanent positions available for spring graduates. Applicable information available in counseling office.

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LaClare Farms Hiring

Please see the attached flyer for information regarding LaClare Farms hiring.

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Summer job at St. Lawrence Seminary High School

High School Students Wanted
• St. Lawrence Seminary is looking for high school students to work 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday.

• Position begins on June 13th and ends August 12th

• The job includes: cleaning bathrooms, classrooms, dorms, offices, furniture, floors, carpets, moving furniture, climbing ladders and occasional raking and weeding, etc.

• For an application: please contact Chris Juern at 920-753-7524 or cjuern@stlawrence.edu (please include your name, address and phone number in the e-mail.)

Boys and Girls Club Fond du Lac 

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Click here to view a video on the Boys and Girls Club

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