This document is a good resource for trying to plan ahead. We are plugging in dates as we hear of them. This is subject to change, but want to keep you all in the loop.

With Quarter 1 ending, Spartan families should stay connected through PowerSchool to see their student's scores and feedback. Here is a QUICK GUIDE to help you navigate comments and feedback in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Remember that logging into any web browser is best, while looking at grades in PowerSchool. Skip the app.

If you need access to PowerSchool, please call the school for your student's access id and password to create an account.

Need help navigating PowerSchool? Take a look at the PowerSchool page on our website for helpful documents, and links.

Our PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) helps create and implement ideas to support our secondary schools. They meet monthly at SHS. Here are some of their events that they have:

• Supporting Teachers during Conference Nights

• Evergreen Swag Making Night at SMS - Coming soon!
• Makers Family Night
• Hosting alternative student activities during SMS dances
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Collaboration with the SHS All Night Grad Party
• Supporting PBIS goals at both schools

HOW TO JUMP ON BOARD

Their next meeting will be on November 20th at 5:30, show up! Their last meeting minutes can be found here. Find more information on what the group does, updates, and opportunities to help by visiting their facebook page here. Become a member here.

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.

PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) is a system that focuses on reinforcing positive behavior by providing clear expectations to students and teaching them what those expectations look like in action. PBIS provides meaningful incentives for students when they are showing expected behavior and provides reteaching to students who may need more support in understanding how to show expected behavior throughout the building.

Our three core beliefs are work, respect, and belong. We have conversations about these values throughout our building. We explain what it looks like to work, respect, and belong as a student in each area of our school and encourage students to show work, respect, and belong by creating incentives. Based off of student data, we are still needed to continue to focus on attendance (kids in seats on time every day). Staff are encouraged to award students with a Spartan ticket, which they can turn in for various incentives. How can you help support our efforts? We are looking for prizes, gift cards, or experiences that will get our students excited. Any donations can be turned into the main office to the attention of Matt Amerson. We have also created this Amazon Wishlist.

Today our music department is hosting Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Congratulations to the following Spartans on earning this honor:

Officers

Jackson Strand, President

Melody Young, Vice President

Dillon Blix, Secretary

Mallory Allen, Treasurer

Annabelle Modeen, Historian

2024 Candidates

9th Grade

Koda Loewe, Sabrina Smetak

10th Grade

Jazmine Smith

11th Grade

Joy Becken, Leah Gavin, Zakk Holmquist, Milo Peterson, Rylie Tepsa, Keith Turner, Abigail Watt, Olivia Wolbert

12th Grade

Sophia Farell, Rylee Madsen

Returning Members

10th Grade

Kellsey Allen, Kai Brown, Micah Gunderson, Anastasia Johnson, Mason Specht, Amelia Vogt

11th Grade

Dillon Blix, Summer M, Jackson Strand

12th Grade

Mallory Allen, Sylvia Antemate, Nathaniel Furey, Annabelle Modeen, Kayin Prout, Wyld Wittkopf, Melody Young

Read this Spartan Spin article about the production hitting our stage in December! Stay tuned for ticket sales!

Wish our Spartan swimmers and divers well as they compete in Hudson this weekend!

Each fall Lake Superior Soccer Referee Association honors a girls' and boys' high school player with its Fair Play Award. The award is given to players who best represent the ideals of sporting behavior and leadership during that season. A college scholarship accompanies the award. Congratulations to Spartan Soccer player, Paolo Pagnucci, for being voted by the membership and receiving this award that best exemplifies the ideals of good sporting behavior.

Spartan Cross Country runner, Elena Almonte’s ran a time of 19:56 and earned 67th place out of 190 at the state competition! Here is an article from the Spartan Spin.

Congratulations to Garet Rivord for earning 2nd Team All-Big Rivers Conference, Defensive Line!

Save the date! On December 8th from 8am-1pm join both boys and girls Spartan Hockey Teams for their 28th annual Pancake Breakfast. Not only will you be served a delicious breakfast by the teams, there will be a bake sale, raffles and everyone’s favorite… photo opportunities!

Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, December 4th at 6pm in the SHS Performing Arts Center. The SHS Scholarship Committee, Scholarship Foundation, and the Duluth Superior Area Scholarship Foundation will give an informational presentation for seniors who want to learn more about the scholarships in our area. Juniors are also welcome to attend .

Applications for the SHS Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships will be available the following morning, along with a link to the presentation if you are unable to attend.

Find out more information about FAFSA, financial aid application process, at our informational meeting being held in the PAC on December 11th at 7pm.

Cap and Gown orders need to be completed by January 15th. The easiest way to order is by visiting Jostens Website. There are many packages and you are free to choose but you need to, at minimum, order the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. There is an option to get the 3 for $36.00. Please check out the Senior site above for additional details.

Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) is an evidence-based course developed to teach teens in grades 9-12 how to assist and support a friend or classmate who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge — and get assistance from a trusted adult. For the past four years, Superior High School, with the support of UW Extension staff, has been offering this course to the students in 11th grade. As of this week, 270 of our 11th grade students have completed some or all of the course. Students who complete the course as well as the pre- and post-knowledge survey receive a national certification. Currently 175 of our juniors (about half of the junior class) are eligible to receive national certification when they complete the post-survey. Great job juniors!!!

Jane Larson, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, CPS

SHS School Social Worker

715-394-8720 Ext 41270

Ms. Knoll often sends students opportunities to attend various career fairs of different focuses. Today she held one at SHS for students interested in the fields of:

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Manufacturing
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

She also sends students opportunities to visit Northwood Tech and UWS career fairs. Remind your Spartan to check their email and sign up for these opportunities if they are interested in learning more about these fields.

View and order your student's pictures:

• Going to shop.jostenpix.com
• Entering event ID FE177424
• You will also need your student's PowerSchool ID.

Pictures from the retake day HAVE been uploaded!

Order your yearbook

Mrs. Francisco Hays' Ceramics 1 students are working on their first summative piece using pinch and coil techniques. Beautiful work!

The Spartan Shack is open everyday from 11am-12:30 and/or by appointment.

Email: spartanshack@superior.k12.wi.us

Shop on their Website

Follow them Facebook for other pop-up times!

November is Native American Heritage Month!

Native Spirit Week - November 11-15

• Monday - Medicine Wheel - dress in Medicine wheel colors to show you're a Native ally
• Tuesday - Orange for Truth & Reconciliation - wear orange to remember & honor those affected by Residential boarding schools
• Wednesday - Red for MMIW - wear red remember & honor missing Indigenous women and girls
• Thursday - Dress your best (ribbon skirts, beads, regalia, etc) & join us at the Fry Bread Family Night @ SMS 5-7pm.
• Friday - Rock your Mocs - wear your moccasins to show your pride!

Students will be set in the commons during lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with an outreach table. We encourage students to stop by and learn more.

The SHS National Honor Society welcomed 61 new members. They joined their current 47 members to establish the largest SHS chapter in recent history. We congratulate all of the NHS members! Read this article from the Spartan Spin for more information about SHS NHS and how they serve our community.

Happy Holidays!

Yes, you heard right. We are bringing on the Christmas cheer early this year! It is the 8th-Annual Northland Academy wreath and swag sale. If you are interested in a wreath and/or swag, please order below by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th.

ORDERING LINK- CLICK HERE

Our students take great pride in providing a high quality product made with love and care. The funds generated will be used to continue our team's ability to make monthly trips to the forest which allow students to experience team building, stewardship of the land, and service learning.

Pick-up will be on Wednesday, December 6th in the Northland Commons area from 3:10-5:30pm.

Thanks so much for your support!

Northland Academy Team

Contact Ms. Elaine at elaine.holmberg@superior.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-394-8720 to report your student's attendance.

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
• More information can be found on their website, or stop by their table during conference nights!