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

From Sunday, January 26th to Saturday, February 1st, national Catholic Schools Week (CSW) will celebrate the many contributions of Catholic education across our nation. Of course, the success of Catholic schools relies on many key factors. It begins with adults who are ultimately the architects of school climate and culture. This includes committed parents, volunteers and benefactors who desire a strong Catholic education for children. Every successful Catholic school also requires a talented and caring team of faculty, staff and school leadership who are united around Catholic mission, core values, and worldview that enables the school’s community to develop, thrive and improve. It is the unending curiosity, goodwill and gifts of students that really make Catholic schools perform so well. At SMSA, our Ledgers are committed to learning, to character development, and to the possibilities of spiritual growth, physical education and intellectual challenges. Each day on the Ledge, I see students ‘getting after’ the challenges of rigorous classroom learning as well as their favorite school activities through which they build community and character.

Catholic Schools Week is always a little bit disruptive in its day to day celebrations. Yet, it is the irregular cadence of the week that gives us time to truly observe and appreciate the amazing gift of Catholic schools, and most especially our Springs community. Thank you parents for all that you do in partnership with teachers, staff, coaches and leaders to support St. Mary’s Springs Academy to be a great Catholic school!

Finally, at the link provided, I urge you to read the remarks of our new Archbishop Jeffeey Grob and his perspective on Catholic Schools Week!

2025 CSW Archbishop letter for Catholic School

J-term ‘is a wrap’ for another year! At this time, we invite all high school parents and guardians to provide valued feedback to us in this important annual survey of the program. The feedback will help us assess the areas of success and opportunities for change and growth. Thank you in advance for completing this anonymous survey by February 7th. It is an important tool as we strive for continuous improvement. J-Term ’25 Comprehensive Survey.

Our Lady of the Ledge, Pray for us.

Eamonn O’Keeffe
Principal, SMSA High School

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Sunday, January 26  – Celebrating Your Parish

• Springs’ families to attend the 10:00 AM mass at Holy Family wearing Spirit Wear tops and dress pants/skirts.
• Bishop Schuerman will celebrate the Mass along with Fr. Kevin Durand 
• Students, faculty, and staff will serve in liturgical roles as able (serving, ushering, lectoring, and choir)
• Any interested students in grades 3 to 8 are invited to join the children’s choir to sing at this mass. 
• President Akey will offer our words of gratitude to Holy Family for their ongoing support of SMSA.
• Donuts/coffee will be served following Mass with SMSA volunteers to serve.

Your support makes a BIG impact! The Ledgerfest Silent Auction’s success is thanks to amazing contributions like Class Baskets, one of our top fundraisers! Your donation could TRIPLE its value, directly benefiting SMSA and your student.

Donate HERE, or send cash/check (attention: Ashley Lane/LF25). Don’t forget to include your child’s grade with your donation. Thank you!

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

As SMSA’s winter sports begin, please click on the links below to sign up to help with admission and concession stands at both the boys’ and girls’ home basketball games.

Boys Hoops Sign Up

Girls Hoops Sign Up

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.

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January 24, 2025 – J-Term Ends

January 27, 2025 – Semester II Begins

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SMSA is proud to participate in another year of Trade Tours through the Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. program, which stands for Retention, Opportunity, Community, and Knowledge. This program aimed at working specifically with high school seniors and juniors who are piecing together their plans post high school graduation. This program provides career exploration through business tours and job shadows. Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. is a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Please let counseling know if your student would be interested in joining a future tour.

2024-25 Trade Tour Schedule:
February 4th, 2025 — Integrity Saw and Tool, Inc.
February 18th, 2025 — MEC Manufacturing Facilities
March 4th, 2025 — Kondex
April 8th, 2025 — City of FDL Construction & Maintenance
April 22nd, 2025 — JF Ahern & Co.

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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