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

 Here is an outline of the key special events during the final months of school.  

• Saturday, May 2  Junior/Senior Prom (Prairie Center/ former FCC).  
• Saturday, May 9  Jazz Night. (Prairie Center/ FCC) 6:30 – 8:30 pm. This will be the final performance of the year for our jazz ensembles. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.  
• Thursday, May 14  Ledger Honors Convocation (at Holy Family Church) from 9am – 10:30am.  This traditional awards assembly includes ALL high school grade levels, and integrates the annual Department Awards with SMSA heritage awards.  The  accomplishments of underclassmen and seniors shall be highlighted and celebrated.  Key academic recognitions and legacy awards will be presented in the presence of the whole school community.  Family and friends are encouraged to attend.  A livestream link to the event will also be made available later this Spring. 
• Sunday, May 17  Senior Honors Ceremony (at Stayer Center, Marian University) from 2-4pm.  This is a special event and reception for all seniors and their parents/guardians (only), who will be joined by class moderators and administration.  The event agenda includes: presentation of the traditional senior superlatives; viewing the senior video; and a special “parade of seniors” – which includes the formal presentation of cap & gown to each class member as well as special gift from Campus Ministry to all graduates.  The high school accomplishments and future plans of each senior shall be highlighted.  
• Wednesday, May 20  Spring Concert (at Prairie Theatre) from 7-8:30pm. 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.  Special senior recognitions are part of the program. 
• Thursday, May 28  Final Day of Classes for Seniors – End of Quarter 4, Semester II,  the 2025-26 School Year, and the high school career of seniors! All academic responsibilities must be completed/submitted. 
• Friday, May 29 No school for Seniors. Commencement Practice (at Holy Family Church) from 10:30 to Noon. REQUIRED. Class moderators and administration will guide seniors through the movements and details of both the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremonies. 
• Sunday, May 31  Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement (at Holy Family Church). There is not any limit/restriction on guest attendance!  Graduates will ‘robe’ for both events and are asked to arrive/check-in at Holy Family Church by 2:00pm to begin lining up in the church hall.   Both events will be livestreamed. 
  • Baccalaureate Mass begins at 2:30pm.   IMPORTANT NOTE: The church doors will be locked after Mass begins.  The Church doors will not re-open until Mass concludes – at approximately 3:15pm.  
  • Following a brief 15 minute intermission, the Class of 2026 Commencement ceremony will begin in the Church  (approximate 3:30 pm start). Distribution of diplomas, speeches from the Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian, and a final musical performance will highlight Commencement. 

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us. 

Eamonn O’Keeffe

Principal, High School

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SMSA’s Campus Ministry rose sale will occur on Friday, May 8th after school outside the north and south entrances. Roses are $2 each.

Our Mother’s Day rose sale is to honor mother’s and to raise necessary funds for Wisconsin Right to Life to educate their local communities about life issues.

Attention all dancers. Varsity Dance tryouts are scheduled for May 17th in Baker gym 12:30-3:30.

Email Coach Brusky at sbrusky@smsacademy.org

June 8 to July 2 3, 2 0 2 6
Register today by visiting ssmhealth.com/SPEED or scan the QR code inside the link below. SPEED is an intensive sports performance program designed to improve your athletic ability. With a focus on proper form and technique, it will help to keep you in the game. Sessions will be held at a SMSA. Teams can participate in sport-specific sessions!

Click on the links below for more information and/or to register.

AGN-13105 SPEED Program Poster FdL 2026 production

AGN-13105 SPEED High School Flyer FdL 2026 production

The 20th annual MACC Fund Invitational is a high school golf championship held at Erin Hills and The Club at Lac La Belle, hosted by Arrowhead High School, to fight childhood cancer and related blood disorders!

Since 2007, the MACC Fund Invitational has raised over $1.2 MILLION dollars for childhood cancer and related blood disorders research, thanks to generous folks like YOU!

This year our team is honored to participate in this special event, not only to compete against some of the best high school golf teams in Wisconsin, but most importantly, to make a BIG impact on the lives of kids battling cancer and related blood disorders.

Your support of our team helps the MACC Fund continue the critically important mission of finding a CURE for childhood cancer and related blood disorders by providing funding for RESEARCH! Research is the only path to finding a cure, and your support, large or small, will play a large roll in furthering their work.

To show your support, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-marys-springs-academy-6?newPage=true

Thank you for your support and generosity!

The LAST monthly meeting of the school year for the PPA is on May 13th at 6pm in the Conference Room off of the cafeteria. All are welcome!

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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May 25, 2026 – No School – Memorial Day

May 29, 2026 – Last Day of Classes

May 31, 2026 – Class of 2026 Graduation

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The scholarship website has now moved to Naviance! Please remind your senior to check their Naviance account regularly for the latest scholarship updates. The Counseling Department will continue adding new opportunities as they arrive.

These state and local scholarships are specifically available to Springs students. To view them, students can log into Naviance and navigate to: Colleges → Scholarships & Money → Scholarship Search. There, they’ll find an up to date list of scholarships curated by SMSA counselors.
Please reach out to counseling with any questions!

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