Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates High School Counseling
Friday, March 8 is the final day of classes before we begin a week of Spring Break on the Ledge! Classes will resume on Monday, March 18. Faculty will be unavailable March 11-15.
Last month the academic top ten students from the SMSA Class of 2024 were recognized at a banquet hosted at Laconia High School for all Flyway Conference high schools. In alphabetical order, the SMSA Class of 2024 academic top ten students are:
Congratulations to the SMSA Class of 2024 “Top Ten” for their dedication to academic growth and achievement. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating student academic accomplishments and contributions to SMSA on Thursday, May 16 Ledger Honors Convocation (Holy Family Church) from 9am – 10:30am. The Class of 2024 will also be recognized during the Senior Honors Assembly on Sunday, May 19(Stayer Center, Marian University) from 2-4pm. and Commencement on Sunday, June 2 beginning at 2:30pm, Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement (Holy Family Church).
The Class Valedictorian is the student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average over the first seven (7) semesters of high school, and thus ranks first academically in their class. The Class Salutatorian is the student who has earned the second highest cumulative grade point average in their class over the first seven (7) semesters of high school, and thus ranks second academically in the class.
At this time, SMSA is pleased to share that the Class of 2024 will have Co-Valedictorians: John Coon and Weston Huempfner. The Salutatorian of the Class of 2024 is Klaudia Sullivan. We thank John, Weston and Klaudia for their commitment to learning on the Ledge, and congratulate them and the entire Top Ten for their academic grit, hard work and well-earned accomplishments!
Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!
Eamonn O’Keeffe Principal, High School
After recent student attendance audits we would like to send out a reminder of our current attendance policies for our high school students. Below are excerpts from the 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbook regarding appointments, excused absences, and attendance on the day of co-curricular activities. The entire handbook may be found on our website by clicking here.
Appointments
Every effort should be made to schedule medical, dental, counseling or personal appointments outside of regular school hours. If it cannot be avoided, parent(s)/ guardian(s) must send a signed note with logistic details of the appointment to the North Hall Office prior to 8:30 a.m. Absences for non-medical related appointments are considered highly disruptive to school culture and student learning and are thus strongly discouraged.
Excused Absence
Parents are required to call the Attendance phone line (920-322-8036) or email attendance@smsacademy.org on the day of absence before 8:30 a.m.
Archdiocesan Policy outlines reasons for which a student may be absent without being considered truant:
Absence & Co-curricular School Activities
Per the SMSA High School Co-Curricular Code of Conduct:
High school academic and athletic administration reserve the right to determine the status of any absence as “excused” or “unexcused”.
If you have any questions about whether an absence is considered “excused’ or “unexcused” feel free to reach out to Kyle Krueger, High School Assistant Principal at kkrueger@smsacademy.org, Athletic Director Mitch Redig at mredig@smsacademy.org, or Athletic Administrator Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org.
Click here to view key dates for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year, including SMSA’s start date, Christmas break, spring break and graduation dates.
Reminder that you can view this information, along with handbooks, dress code and uniform criteria and other important resources on our website year round by clicking here.
Traveling abroad is an exciting and enriching opportunity for students where they can experience the beauty, authenticity and relevance of the subject they are studying. Students are responsible for funding the majority of their trip; however, SMSA has established this account to aid in funding bus transportation to and from the airport. Your donation today will ensure students, along with faculty chaperones, have a safe and reliable mode of transportation to start and end their traveling abroad experience.
This summer, students have an opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for Spanish class, and Germany for their German class. Thank you for supporting SMSA’s World Language Travel Experiences!
To make a donation, click here!
PPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE AVAILABLE. DUE APRIL 5, 2024.
Graduating Senior PPA scholarship application
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in Lauby Lounge for the PPA meeting. All parents who have children in Middle School or High School music are encouraged to attend.
Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer to help make the musical a success! Many hands make light work!
Meeting dates:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Note the change in usual day
All meetings will be held at 6 pm in the Lauby Lounge (first floor teacher lounge).
Contact Anne Brunette (6brunettes@charter.net) with any questions about the PPA!
Looking for: fun-hard-working-kind-joyful- authentic-adventurous TEENS to ATTEND a Mission Trip to Knoxville, TN, June 17th-23rd (late night into 24th) Summer 2024.
Get signed up now BEFORE all of your Summer EVENTS are finalized.
March 9th-19th – Spring break
March 23rd – Ledgerfest
March 29th – No school for Good Friday
April 1st – No School for Easter Monday
Dear Juniors and Seniors,
The next Envision Fond du Lac tour is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th from at Mercury Marine. These tours are designed for students looking to go into the Trades or looking for YA opportunities. We are looking for 4 Juniors or Seniors to attend this tour.
Please email the high school counselors if you are interested in the tour and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! Also! Please see that chart below for upcoming tour locations! Please feel free to contact the high school counselors to reserve a spot!
Upcoming 2024 Trade Tours
March 12th– Mercury Marine
March 26th– Sadoff Iron & Metal
April 9th– McNeilus Steel
April 23rd– Aurora Healthcare
May 7th– JF Ahern
May 21st– Michels Corporation
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.