SHS Family News

Dear SHS Families,

I hope your family has had a wonderful start to the new year. As we settle back into our routines, I am writing to share a few updates designed to keep our students safe and focused on their learning.

📌Our Daily Schedule

To help your student plan their day, here is our current bell schedule. Students may arrive as early as 7:15 for breakfast and they must be in their first period class by 7:50 AM. On Wednesdays only, students must be in their first period class by 8:20 AM.

📌New Tardy Policy (Effective January 21, 2026)

To minimize classroom disruptions, we are implementing a revised attendance policy starting Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Please note the following definitions for late arrivals:

• Tardy: A student arriving at class within the first 5 minutes after the bell will be marked "Tardy."

• Unexcused Absence: A student arriving more than 5 minutes after the bell will be marked with an "Unexcused Absence" for that period.

📌Closed Campus Reminder

Superior High School is a closed campus. This means students stay with us on school grounds from arrival until dismissal, including during lunch. The purpose of being a closed campus is to maximize student safety by keeping students under our supervision for the duration of the school day.

We truly appreciate your partnership in helping our students build great habits and stay safe. If you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to support your student, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Ryan Haroldson

SHS Principal

He has recently been featured on the Spartan Spin website and also in the first episode of the district's podcast. Read and listen below.

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.

The 2026 Chemical and Device-Free All Night Grad Party is already gaining traction at creating a safe and memorable evening for our graduates. Want to jump on board? Find more information here. Follow their Facebook page here to stay updated on happenings and future meeting dates!

They will be hosting a meat raffle fundraiser on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:30. The committee will be meeting at 6pm before the raffle starts. Join them!

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.

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.

February is dating violence awareness month and we are partnering with local community resources to provide a free weekly series of movie viewing nights with discussions to follow. Check out these opportunities and save these upcoming dates.

You aren't going to want to miss this opportunity to enjoy an evening at our beautiful school forest. Save the date, Saturday February 21st from 5-8pm. There will be a luminary walking trail through the woods, bonfire, and more! Free and open to the community!

In case you haven't already done it, below are the links to order your student's portrait from the Fall, and get that yearbook ordered! Our Yearbook committee works so hard to put together this treasured keepsake.

Does your high school student need a little extra help with school? We're excited to announce free peer-to-peer tutoring, now 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.

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.

Congratulations to Ava Hill! A huge round of applause for Art 4 student Ava Hill for receiving a Gold Key for her artwork, Entwined. Ava is a true innovator in our art department. Known for her leadership and her ability to draw deep inspiration from her personal life, she has created a piece that is as meaningful as it is beautiful. The Gold Key is a prestigious honor that recognizes the very best in student art, and we couldn't be prouder to see Ava’s hard work and creativity celebrated at this level.

Adventure Awaits: Travel Abroad - Enrollment is Open for the 2027 High School Tour!

Hello Families,

We are so thrilled about the opportunity to take our students on an incredible journey to Romania, Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia in June 2027!

Enrollment is open for current 8th-11th graders! Parents are welcome to join us as well. For tour details and to secure your spot, copy & paste the enrollment link into your browser (www.eftours.com/2826540NZ) or scan the QR code on the flyer.

We want to make sure every student who wants to go has the chance to join us. If you have any questions about the itinerary, the enrollment process, or the payment schedule, please don't hesitate to reach out to our international group leader and Superior School District teacher, Leah Herman, at missleahherman@yahoo.com.

Let’s make these memories happen!

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.

Auditions are coming up for our Spring Drama production.

Show up and support this Senior project fundraiser during the Spartan Girls Hockey Game starting at 7pm.

Congratulations to Spartan Junior, Aiden Pagnucci for breaking a 30 year record over the weekend!

Our Spartan Dance competitors did amazing at the Denfeld Showcase last night! They will be heading to Steven's Point on Sunday for their final competition of the season!

Our Spartan Programs are currently running a few youth programs.

The Nelson application deadline is Friday, January 16th at midnight, no exceptions will be made for this deadline.

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.

We understand some families may experience delays in FoodShare benefits. If this affects your household, please consider the following resources:

• SCHOOL DISTRICT FREE & REDUCED MEALS: Families can apply anytime of the year. Applications can be found here.
• SUPERIOR SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM: Reach out to your child's counselor to sign up or for more information.
• FOOD RESOURCES IN THE SUPERIOR COMMUNITY: There are many food resources available. They can all be found by visiting here.

Visit www.cartwheel.org/families to learn more.

Reach out to your school counselor if you are interest in Cartwheel or want more information.

Completely free care for families who have Medicaid or are uninsured and considered an in-network provider for families with private insurance. Individual therapy sessions are available for students in grades 3+ and parent guidance sessions are available at all grade levels, providing families with the right level of support at the right time.

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

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 - January 28
• Join their committees
• More information can be found on their website.
• Follow their new Facebook page here.