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

Believe it or not, the first quarter ended yesterday, October 22nd. Those grades also triggered the next co-curricular eligibility review.

It is a good time to check-in with your Ledger to ensure that their academic responsibilities are being fulfilled in each class. As always, consult Skyward Family Access to review student progress, and please reach out to teachers with specific questions or concerns.

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!

Eamonn O’Keeffe, High School Principal

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As we transition to using the beautiful and newly renovated Hutter Gym locker rooms, SMSA High School and Athletic Administration would like to provide stakeholders with some important information and guidelines. This communication provides important details pertinent to the newly renovated space – including locker room hours and point of access, the assignment of lockers and locks, prohibitions and general locker room upkeep and behavioral expectations. We look forward to welcoming our Ledgers to the remodeled Hutter Gym locker rooms!

Hutter-Gym-Locker-Room-Expectations

The National Honor Society is sponsoring a Coats for Kids drive at school. Each fall, The Salvation Army works with schools, agencies and community to collect requests for new/used winter outerwear for families in need & organizes the county’s largest winter outerwear distribution. We are asking for donations to help The Salvation Army have a coat for everyone who needs one. You can drop off your item in the boxes by the South and North office by October 31st.

The Ledger Fishing Club will be holding its New Member informational meeting on Wednesday, November 12^th at the Fisherman’s Road Clubhouse. Come join us at the 5pm or 6:30pm meeting, whichever fits your schedule best.

This meeting is only for new/prospective members & parents.

The LFC is open to all St Mary’s Springs high school students whether you have ice fished previously or not!

If you are interested in learning more about the LFC, we encourage you to pick up a flier at the North Office and plan on attending the November 12^th meeting to learn more about the club, our events and participation requirements.

Check us out on Facebook @ “LFC – Ledger Fishing Club”

We look forward to fishing with you this winter!

LFC 26 New Member Meeting Info Page

We are currently looking for regularly scheduled and sub volunteers to assist our students in the library during the following times:
* Wednesdays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
* SUBS various times of the week/month as needed

Why do we love having regular volunteers?
Because our students love forming connections with their library helpers! When you’re here regularly, you get to know the students—their personalities, their interests, and their favorite books. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build relationships and help guide young readers by recommending books you know they’ll enjoy.

Whether you’re a parent, or grandparent, your time makes a big difference. If you love books and enjoy working with kids, and are SEE trained we’d love to have you on our library team!

Contact Lisa at library@smsacademy.org with any questions or for more information.

Who will win $20,000 this year!?

The BMR cash raffle is one of only three major fundraisers for SMSA that involves EVERY family, Pre-K through 12th grade. Each family receives 5 BMR tickets to sell and/or purchase. 

Tickets have been distributed to the youngest child per family in our System. Please be sure to check their backpacks or ask them if they were handed your families tickets after school.

Please review the information included in the envelope regarding this fundraiser.  Sold tickets may be returned to school with your child, or to the North, South or Scrip offices any time before the live noon drawing on Friday, January 16, 2026.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to purchase additional tickets, please contact a member of the BMR committee, listed below.

Valerie Everson

920.251.3719

Stephanie Fessler

920.960.0556

Katie Mathos

920.979.6757

Lisa Shannon

920.539.2892

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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October 27, 2025 – No School – Teacher In-Service

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Are you interested in exploring these four pathways of study?

1. Electromechanical Technology
2. Mechanical Design
3. Quality & Advanced Manufacturing
4. Carpentry Apprenticeship

We are excited to announce that several college representatives will be visiting SMSA to meet with interested students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about each school and connect directly with the admissions counselors who will be reviewing applications.

Upcoming Visits

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.

For additional information please visit click here.

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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