STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Thank you to the STMA community! District residents approved the operating levy & bond referendum! This community decision is a powerful reflection of our community's steadfast commitment to the success of our students, staff and the future of our schools. Thank you, STMA!

Name: Ava Christian

Parents: Lindsey and Joshua

Siblings: Ethan (21), Braeden (19), Asher (14) Oliver (12)

Plans after high school: I plan to attend a four-year college in Minnesota. I am undecided on my major.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): My most memorable moments at STMA were from my Entrepreneurship class with Mr. Nordlund. Since it was his first time teaching the course, we had the chance to try new ideas and do things that hadn’t been done before.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me most is Ms. Butkowski. She has supported my love for writing/English and has helped me grow as a writer.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because of its welcoming atmosphere. There are so many opportunities to get involved, have fun, and spend time with friends.

Name: Treysen Cornillez

Parents: Tammy and Brent

Siblings: Tyren (23) Tali (21)

Plans after high school: I plan to attend a four-year college where I will continue to play volleyball. I am undecided on my major at this time.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): My most memorable STMA moment was during my sophomore year when I went on the Choir Tour to Omaha, NE. I loved getting the chance to travel out of state, and our performances were absolutely amazing.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me most is Mr. Mann. I really enjoy his teaching style. He makes me learning engaging and always keeps my attention.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA for all the opportunities I have been given.

Name: Wyatt Lawrence

Parents: Heather and Jon

Siblings: Kylie (15)

Plans after high school: I plan to attend college, continue playing baseball, and pursue a major in Electrical Engineering.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): My most memorable STMA moment was the homecoming football game my senior year. My friends and I tailgated before the game, and it was so much fun being together and cheering on our team.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me the most is Mr. Burr. He has been my biggest supporter, and even now, as I take a PSEO English class, he continues to help me succeed.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because everyone treats each other with respect and encourages one another to be their best. Both students and staff make everyone feel welcome.

Name: Bindee Nyandibo

Parents: Dema Clinton and James Nyandibo

Siblings: Daris (37), James (33) Karsor (19)

Plans after high school:I plan to attend a four-year college, pursuing a major in Radiology or Chemistry. After completing my undergraduate degree, I intend to continue my education by earning a law degree.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): My most memorable STMA moment was co-hosting this year's pepfest.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me:The teacher who has impacted me the most is Ms. Butkowski. I have had her as a teacher twice, and she is also the advisor for my club. She teaches with passion and is always enjoyable to be around.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because I have grown-up in this community. I went to the catholic school through 8th grade. I’m glad I chose STMA High School for the incredible opportunities I have been fortunate to experience here.

The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that St. Michael-Albertville High School juniors Dane Bozosi and Josie Cotterman were recognized as the Rotary Students of the Month for November.

“Rotary is very proud to recognize Dane and Josie as students of the month,” said Kevin Lenz, STMA Rotary Club President. “They have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and represent the service above self ideals of Rotary.”

Please join us in celebrating our students’ incredible efforts—our NHS collected over 3,500 canned goods for the Hanover Area Food Shelf on Halloween night!

What a tremendous act of service by our students.Thank you to the staff members and students who helped in making this initiative such a success!

We’re excited to share the fourth video in our series that highlights the amazing connections between our students and staff—one of the many things that makes STMA High School such a special place.

Take a moment to watch and celebrate the relationships that make our school community strong!

Class Guitar at STMA High School is a one-trimester course designed to teach the basics of guitar playing, including chords, note reading, and tablature. Students are provided a guitar and work individually and in groups to develop fundamentals that can be applied to any style of music. While there is not a public performance as there is in many other music classes, students learn a wide variety of songs from musical genres such as folk, classical, rock, pop, R&B, and heavy metal.

We are excited to introduce you to our new staff members to STMA High School! Each brings unique experiences, talents, and a shared commitment to supporting our students and school community. We are excited for the energy, perspective, and expertise they add to our team.

Top left to right: Emily Elmquist (ELL), Mary Behn( ELL), Mason Chartier (Special Education), Caden DeWall (Math), Olivia Falk (Science), Emily Osborne (English).

Bottom left to right: Elisabeth Werth (Science), Maya Hanson (FACS), Elise Mishmash (Business).

Counseling Office Updates

Angela Narducci A-Del angelan@mystma.org

Lisa Silbernagel Dem-Jar Lisasi@mystma.org

Serena Schmidt Jas-Moo Serenas@mystma.org

Rachel Dayton Mop-Sch rachelda@mystma.org

Kinsey Essler Sci-Z kinseye@mystma.org

Mary Poss- Administrative Assistant - Maryp@mystma.org

Trimester Two Schedule Changes

Please be aware that schedule changes for trimester two are on a very limited basis and only for the reasons listed below as classes are very full. As the trimester approaches, we will be balancing class sizes. Your schedule on student view will be the most up-to-date, please do not follow the copy you received at the beginning of the year when the trimester starts.

Requests can only be made for the following reasons:

• The student does not have the

• prerequisite(s)

• The student failed a class

• There is an obvious error (two classes at the same time)

• To add a class that is needed to graduate

• The schedule is unbalanced

Juniors & Seniors College Rep Visits in the Career Center

The Counseling office will host various admission representative visits throughout the school year during SNAP. See the representative schedule here. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend colleges of interest.

Senior Scholarship opportunities & Financial Aid

2026-2027 FAFSA Form- NOW available

The FAFSA application is available at Fafsa.ed.gov. All senior students planning to attend any college next year should fill out the FAFSA. Additional FAFSA resources can be found here.

North Star Promise Scholarship

The North Star Promise provides free college tuition to Minnesota residents attending a University or Minnesota State College, and all Tribal Colleges. This program is open to all Minnesota resident students with a family income below $80,000, reported in the FAFSA application.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Now is a great time to apply for scholarships to help finance your college path. Our Scholarship & Financial Aid portion of the website includes a list of more localized scholarships unique to our state and area. You can also search for scholarships through Xello. STMA Local Scholarships will be shared in March 2026.

We are excited to announce the Trimester 1 Study kNight scheduled for November 17th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. As the end of the trimester approaches, we understand the importance of providing additional support to ensure our students feel confident and well-prepared. This evening offers a valuable opportunity for students to receive assistance in all core and some elective subject areas from dedicated teachers and peers. Whether your focus is on mastering challenging concepts, making up assessments, or seeking clarification on specific topics, our Study kNight aims to foster a supportive learning environment. We encourage all of our students to take advantage of this valuable resource as they gear up for a successful end to the trimester.

We would encourage all students and parents/guardians to view grades available on ParentVUE and StudentVUE. In addition, we will be running an end of trimester assessment schedule which is included below. This information is always available for viewing on our school website. There is no school on November 26th - 28th. Students expecting to be gone for assessments should make arrangements with teachers to complete them in advance.

• Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 - End of Trimester 1
• Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 - NO School ALL, Teacher Workshop
• Thursday, November 27th, 2025 - NO School ALL
• Friday, November 28th, 2025 - NO School ALL
• Monday, December 1st, 2025 - Start of Trimester 2

• DATE CHANGE: Thursday, May 28th, 2026 Last day of school - Seniors ONLY
• DATE CHANGE: Friday, May 29th, 2026 7:00pm - Graduation
• Thursday, June 4th, 2026 - Last day of school 9th-11th grade

Three ways to report an absence to STMA High School.

Include students first name, last name and reason for absence. Should your student need to be released early, include time they are to leave.

1. ParentVue - In the ParentVue app simply login and click on report absence and enter date. For early dismissal include a departure time to ensure a pass for your student.
2. Email - email hsattendance@mystma.org.
3. Call attendance line - Call (763) 497-2192 option #4 to leave a message.

The Resource Room, that is staffed by a High School teacher, is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the High School Media Center.

Assessments can be taken in the Media Center before school when scheduled in advance with a classroom teacher.

• Educational Benefits are available to families who qualify. If you would like to apply please complete an Educational Benefit application. Click here to see more information regarding benefits you may qualify for and to fill out the application.

Email: highschooloffice@mystma.org
Website: https://hs.stma.k12.mn.us/
Location: 5800 Jamison Avenue Northeast, Saint Michael, MN, USA
Phone: 763-497-2192