SHS Family News
Spartan News February 19 2026
Message from Principal Haroldson
Dear SHS Families,
It has been a fantastic stretch here at school! There’s good energy in the hallways, and it’s wonderful to see our students so engaged in both their academics and our school community.
I want to extend a massive thank you to our Student Council for their hard work in organizing Spardi Gras! They’ve done an awesome job with the theme day organization and we look forward to the end of the week activities they have planned. This work has added positively to our school climate!
I want to provide a quick update on our winter weather protocol. As of this week, we have officially used our two allotted snow days. To ensure we meet our required instructional hours without extending the school year into the summer, please note the following:
Third Snow Day & Beyond: If we encounter another weather-related closure, we will transition to our At-Home Learning Plan. Specifics of that plan will be communicated out to you if we encounter another snow day.
We appreciate your flexibility and partnership in keeping the learning momentum going, regardless of what the forecast throws at us!
Sincerely,
Ryan Haroldson
SHS Principal
Future Dates to Save
This document is a good resource for trying to plan ahead. We are plugging in SHS dates and events as we hear of them. This is subject to change, but want to keep you all in the loop. Want to add all of our important dates to your Google Calendar? Subscribe to it here to add it to your own Google Calendar.
Family Engagement Opportunities
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Our PTSA put on a nice event at Wessman on the 15th. Want to help make positive experiences at the secondary level? Join their next meeting on February 25th at 5:30pm in the SHS library conference room. Can't make the meetings, but still want to help? Your membership to their PTSA group gives funds back to them, which they use to support these types of activities. Register to be a member today here.
All Night Grad Party Committee
Papa Murphys
Order from Papa Murphys on 2/25 at papamurphys.com. Enter the school code SCHOOL and 20% of orders will be given back to the ANGP. Every amount counts!
Gift Card Drive
Because the ANGP committee are not allowed to spend funds to purchase gift cards, they would LOVE it if families and community members could help them out by donating. Our graduates get very excited about gift cards!
Boulder Tap House
Staying home for Spring Break? Save March 10th as a day to go out to eat. Visit Boulder Tap House any time that day and they will give a percentage back!
Senior Yard Sign Order
Miss Siers is generously helping us show our Spartan Pride for our 2026 graduates, while giving a kick back to the ANGP. Order here by March 20th. Family members are encouraged to order too! Spread your Spartan Pride!
"Love is..." Series on Tuesdays
In honor of February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, we are partnering with local community agencies to bring short films, discussions, and resources every Tuesday in February in the SHS Library Conference Room starting at 6pm. These are FREE and open to adults and students.
Forest Fest - Feb 21
Join us for a magical night at the Superior School Forest. This FREE event is for all Spartan families and community members. We will have a luminary trail through the woods, smores, a bonfire, indoor activities, and more! All are welcome! Thank you to the UWS Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Wellbeing and to SHS National Honor Society for helping make this free event possible.
Volunteer at SHS!
If you plan to help out at Superior High School, please visit the link below and complete the 2 PART process. If you need assistance with the fee associated with the background check, please email leann.egnash@superior.k12.wi.us and she can help you. We do not want this fee to deter you from making a positive difference at our school. You can specify in your application if you want it to include multiple schools within our district. This check is valid for one year from the date it is complete.
Keystone Class in Need of Volunteers
Ms. Gidley's Keystone class will be conducting mock interviews on February 26th. We are looking for parents and community members who have passed the 2 part background check to help our students develop employment interview skills. More information on this volunteer opportunity can be found here.
Puzzle War
We are hosting a puzzle war again this year. Last year it was a big hit. This year we will be adding a trophy for the winning team. Sign up by clicking on the image below.
Passport to the World Event Needs Exhibit Tables
Save the date for our District's 3rd Annual Passport to the World event held on April 8th at Superior Middle School. We are looking for individuals, groups, or organizations to host an exhibit table during this popular community event. Sign up to host a table here.
Counselor Corner
ACT for Juniors - March 24th
Reminder that the ACT at SHS will be happening on Tuesday, March 24th for all Juniors. This is only four weeks away! Students have been sent practice materials from Ms. Tesch. They will be completing a few activiteies during Advisory times around Spring Break. However, Juniors are encouraged to view the practice materials sent by Ms. Tesch in their student email account and make a plan to feel successful on test day.
Student Life
Spirit Week
Student Council and Hope Squad are both hosting Spirit Week this week. Tomorrow there will be a Mardi Gras dress up theme. On Friday Student Council will be hosting a school wide assembly. Show your Spartan pride!
Spartans are Going to Costa Rica in 2027
There will be an informational meeting on Monday, February 23rd to learn more and ask questions.
Peer-to-Peer Tutoring
Does your high school student need a little extra help with school? We're excited to announce free peer-to-peer tutoring, available through members of the National Honor Society.
This is a flexible way for our high school students to get academic support. Students can visit the tutoring website linked in our Daily Announcements. They can see tutor and subject options, and book appointments that fit their schedule. New Advisory hours added!
Spartan Spin
Catch up on all the student-led news by reading the Spartan Spin's latest articles. Get your own subscription to have a hard copy edition delivered to your home or place of business.
Student Tubing Event
Pledgemakers are hosting a free tubing event for Pledgemaker students on the evening of February 13th. Participants must register to attend. They can find the sign up in their daily announcement email.
Welcome Class of 2030!
We will be hosting our 9th Grade Transition night on April 22nd at 5:30. This is not open house style. It is a structured format starting in the PAC. Please pass along this info to current 8th Graders and their families!
Summer Opportunities
See below for a few opportunities for Summer programs offered through UWS. Find more information here.
Summer school registration opens February 26th. Find options for classes, credit recovery and more, here.
Food Service
Add funds to your student's lunch account, or fill out the free/reduced lunch form if you haven't already, or if your home situation has changed since the Fall.
Health Office
Performing Arts
Tri-M Recital
This is free and open to the public. The performance will begin at 6pm in the SHS PAC.
Matilda!
Auditions happening soon!
Spartan Athletic Department
Girls Hockey
Girls Wrestling will be down in Ladysmith tomorrow for SECTIONALS. Good luck!
Spartan Boys Basketball play at HOME tomorrow against Hermantown at 5:45/7:15. It is also their SENIOR NIGHT. Show up!
Open Gyms
Open gyms have started for Spring sports, students can check their daily announcement email to see the opportunities.
Seniors
Cap and Gown Order
Students will need a cap, gown and tassel for graduation. While there are larger packages available, the basic package is available through this link. Although the deadline has past, you might still be able to order via the link, it will just be at a higher rate. At some point the site may say to contact our Jostens rep directly.
Regional Scholarships
Make sure to check for regional scholarship opportunities. The Boreal Waters Scholarships is one application for multiple opportunities. The deadline for that app is 2/24/26. Find them all listed here.
Commencement Ceremony 2026
On Thursday, March 5, seniors will receive a Google Form to request up to six preferred seating (bleacher) tickets. Please have a conversation with your student about your family's needs. Ensure your student completes and submits this form by March 20. Find more details in the email that was sent to senior parents on 1/28, or view it on the senior site.
Attendance Matters
Is your child going to miss school, or will be leaving early?
Call 715-394-8720 ext. 41029 and leave a message.
Or email SHSAttendance@superior.k12.wi.us
Spartan Safety
Community Resources
District Updates
American Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee
The AIEPAC mission is to work in collaboration with the School District to provide awareness of and support for the unique cultural and educational needs of Native American students.
See flyers below for opportunities to get involved. They need your help by:
- Completing a 506 form
- Joining their monthly meetings - February 25
- Join their committees
- More information can be found on their website.
- Follow their new Facebook page here.
