SHS Family News
February 15, 2024
Family Engagement Opportunities
All Night Grad Party Planning
SHS has an annual tradition of an all-night party for our graduates, organized and hosted by parents. This year the party will be held on the evening of graduation on Friday, May 31st. We need all hands on deck to pull off this celebration! Interested in helping? Here are a few ways:
- Sign up to help set up or help at the event. Please sign up by filling out your info on this form. Our school district is requiring that all volunteers in our buildings pass a two part background check. Once you complete the sign up, you will be sent info for completing the background check. We do want to get a jump on this to complete it so that we are ready to go by the time May comes around, so please sign up asap.
- Join the planning committee if you'd like to help even further. The committee will meet next on Wednesday, March,6th at 6pm in the SHS Library Conference Room. Parents of underclassmen are encouraged to join the committee to learn more and be able to carry on this tradition. I promise you, you can take on as much as you are comfortable with and it is a great way to mingle with other SHS parents.
- Support: Birds Bar will be hosting a meat raffle on March 27th at 6pm. All proceeds go toward the party fund. The more that can be raised, the better experience we can give the students this year, and also start a nest egg for next year.,
- Donations: If you know a businesses or individual that would like to make a donation, please connect with Nicky Wilson at nickyw2433@gmail.com and she can assist you.
This event is a really awesome tradition that is unique to SHS. Thank you for any way you are able to help this fun and safe way for our students to celebrate!
Open Skating Event - Registration Required!
Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon? Wanting to spend time with friends and classmates? Well, lace up those skates and join us at our next PTSA event!
The Superior Middle & High School PTSA has partnered with UW-Superior to host a FREE Open Ice Skating event! Here's the details on this fun event!
Who: All SMS and SHS students and families
Date: Sunday, February 25, 12:30-2:30
Where: Wessman Arena (UWS)
Other Details: Hot chocolate, cookies, and skates are included. However, there is a limited quantity of skates to rent, so if you have your own skates, please bring them!
This event is FREE but save your spot by signing up HERE.
Volunteers
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.
Spring Conferences are Coming
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Hidden In Plain Sight
Hidden In Plain Sight exhibit will be set up during both conference nights. This is an opportunity for parents, teachers, and others who work with adolescents to experience and explore a mock environment of a teenager and learn to spot signs of possible substance use and risky behavior. Stop by the library conference room to view the exhibit and learn warning signs. Since this program is for adults only, Pledgemakers and Project Reach Out will be available for students to do an activity while they wait for you.
Help for SHS Clubs
SHS has a wide assortment of clubs held during Advisory time. This can be the time when students meet with groups such as Pledgemakers, Student Council, Spartan Spin, DECA, Black Student Union, GSA, FBLA, and more. Beyond those groups, there are also SO MANY more opportunities to sign up for an activity during advisory including cooking, ping pong, welding, relaxing activities, and time for crafting. Here are a few "clubs" that can use help with supplies, with their Amazon Wish Lists linked:
SEWING CLUB Cleaning out your sewing closets? Clothing Construction and Design I & II classes and Sewing Club would appreciate any fabric or thread donations! Please drop off in the main office; attention Kathleen Sims
Performing Arts
Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony
We received a grant from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to charter a new Chapter of Tri-M Music Honor Society through the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
We held our Charter & Officer Presentations along with the new member inductions on Thursday, February 8th.
Our Officers of Tri-M Chapter 9539:
President: Nichole Dittbrender
Vice President: Morgan Webber
Secretaries: Melody Young & Jackson Strand
Treasurer: Madilyn Carey
Historian: Emerald Melander
These students have done a lot of work already to get our Chapter off the ground. Congratulations to all members of our new Music Honor Society!
Spring Drama Tryouts
This year, the high school's Spring musical will be The Wizard of Oz. They are extending auditions to Elementary and SMS students as well.
Cast Auditions for 6-12th Grade Feb 19 & 21
Cast Auditions for K-5th Grade Feb 26
Performances will be May 10-12
Audition and sign up information can be found here.
Athletic Department
2024 Hall of Fame
Now accepting nominations for the 2024 Academic and Athletic Hall of Fame.
Academic Nomination Form HERE
Athletic Nomination Form HERE
Nominate by February 29th.
Please contact Activities Director, Ella Olson, with any questions.
Class of 2024 - DEADLINES APPROACHING!
Caps and Gowns
ORDER YOUR CAPS AND GOWNS BY MARCH 3rd!
We will also have a limited supply available in the Treasurer’s office later this spring.
HOW TO ORDER:
1. Order online at jostens.com
2. Mail your printed form to the address:
Jostens of Northern Wisconsin
PO BOX 3073
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Counselors Corner
Student Life
Spartan Spin has a NEW LOOK!
The Spartan Spin has a new magazine format. All subscribers of of their paper copies will now get this snazzy magazine. Click above to subscribe and get your own!
Pledgemakers Got Talent
On Monday, Feb 19th, the Pledgemaker Board will be hosting the Annual Pledgemaker Got Talent Show! The show will take place from 6:30-9 pm in the PAC. If students are interested in participating, they can find details in the student announcements.
BSU Movie Night
BSU is hosting a movie night in honor of Black History Month on February 21st from 4-7pm in the SHS Library Conference Room. Students must register via THIS LINK. This event is FREE free for the first 30 SHS students who register to attend. You must be a SHS student and ID's will be checked. Treat bags will be given to anyone who donates $10 to the Black Student Union.
Capture the Memories
**YEARBOOK ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 16TH**
Yearbook Order
Order your yearbook HERE BY FEBRUARY 16th! We will have a very limited quantity of books for sale at a first come first serve basis at the end of the year, ordering your book NOW will guarantee you get a copy.
Portraits are Ready
More Resources
Contact Ms. Elaine at elaine.holmberg@superior.k12.wi.us with any questions or assistance with attendance needs. Please remember that our school day starts at 7:55am every day, on Wednesdays our day starts at 8:25am.