STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
April 2024

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL REEVES
IMPORTANT DATES
- Thursday, April 18th, Tri 3 Conferences
- Saturday, April 27th, STMA Prom
- Friday, May 24th. Senior Appreciation Day
- Monday, May 27th, NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
- Friday, May 31st, Intervention Day
- Friday, May 31th, Graduation
2024 PROM "AS WE SEE THE LIGHT"
Student Leadership Opportunity - Knights Leadership Council
STUDENT EXPERIENCE MATTERS
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Name: Serena Gao
Parents: Junjie Huang and Hong Gao
Siblings: Eric (21)
Plans after high school: I plan to attend a the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where I plan to major in Marketing.
Most Memorable STMA Moment: My most memorable experience was my senior year pepfest. I am in the National Honor Society, which gave me the opportunity to plan the pepfest. It was fascinating to see how the pepfest are planned and ran. I also was part of the tug-of-war and loved it!
Teacher Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me the most is Mr. Steve. He has been more than just a math teacher to me. He has been someone that I can talk about life and is always supportive.
I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because of the opportunities. I feel I am prepared for my future. The work/job board has opened my eyes to the possibilities in the world.
Name: Logan Denny
Parents: Amanda and Jeremy Denny
Siblings: Katlynn, Jakob, Sam, Brinley and Decker
Plans after high school: I will be traveling to the Philippines for a 2 year mission trip, where I will teach English lessons. I then plan to attend the University of Utah.
Most Memorable STMA Moment: My most memorable STMA moment was beating Maple Grove this year in football. It was a fun bonding experience. Beating a team that was ranked 2nd at the time was fun.
Teacher Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me the most is Mr. Loecken. He is always friendly. He tries to build relationships with all his students.
I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because it has been a great place for me to grow. I have been surrounded by great people. The teachers and staff have made it a good place to transition to adulthood.
ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that St. Michael-Albertville High School juniors Wyatt Harmoning and Kali Merfeld are recognized as the Rotary Students of the month for March.
“Rotary is very proud to recognize Wyatt and Kali as students of the month,” said Derek Brant, STMA Rotary Club President. “They have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and represent the service above self ideals of Rotary.”
Wyatt Harmoning
Kali Merfeld
Courtesy & Respect Award Winners - Tri 2
The Courtesy and Respect Award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon students who embody the core values of our school community. This award is a celebration of individuals who exemplify the essence of a knight, demonstrating outstanding character, courtesy, and respect in their interactions with peers, educators, and staff. Recipients of this award not only uphold high standards for themselves but also positively influence and impact those around them. The Courtesy and Respect Award recognizes and applauds students who contribute to the respectful spirit of our school, making it a better place for everyone.
Julia Brutger
Freshman
Owen Maki
Freshman
Carter Wigfield
Freshman
Kevin Bourget
Sophomore
Adrienne Lewis
Sophomore
Stephen Ogaya
Sophomore
Ella Ostlie
Junior
Adeline Reiswig
Junior
Nolan Spiekermeier
Junior
STMA Art featured at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Nine of our talented students who have won the Minnesota Scholastic Art Award for their outstanding artwork are being featured at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Terminal 1, in the South Mall Gallery. This exhibition will run from April through June 2024.
It's truly a remarkable achievement for these students to have their artwork showcased in such a prominent public space. Their creativity, talent, and dedication have been recognized, and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments.
If you happen to be traveling through Terminal 1 during the exhibition period, we encourage you to take a moment to view their incredible artwork. It's a fantastic opportunity to support and celebrate the artistic achievements of our students.
STMA Robotics Team
This past weekend the STMA Robotics Team participated in the inaugural Granite City Regional in St. Cloud along with 54 other teams.
After finishing the qualification rounds with a record of 8-1, the Binary Battalion was ranked 3rd. They ended up getting selected by the #1 alliance for the playoff rounds, and went on to win their FIRST ever Regional Championship! They will make an appearance at the World Robotics Tournament in Houston, TX April 17-20th!
MENTAL HEALTH
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
PSEO
A reminder that students interested in PSEO must notify the district by May 30th. Click here to learn more about PSEO.
Advanced Placement Testing
Students registered to take AP Exams will begin testing in early May. Each subject has a specific testing date and time.The listed tests are for the regularly scheduled exams. The exam schedule can be found here. Students will receive more information on their testing details/location as the testing day approaches.
ACT
Juniors signed up to take the ACT can find their assigned testing date here. Those who missed the registration deadline can sign up to take the ACT on a national test date, at ACT.org.
Post-High School Planning for Juniors
As Juniors enter into the final trimester of their junior year, it is important to start thinking about the future.The Post-Secondary Planning Guide can help guide you through the college search, applications, guidelines, and ACT/SAT information. Additional information about post-secondary planning can be found on the STMA High School Student Support website under “Junior Information”
Top Jobs
What are the new and cool jobs or the jobs with the best employment outlook? Visit this top jobs website from the MN State Colleges and Universities to learn more about career paths with growth and opportunity.
Anoka Tech CNC Service Technician Open House- April 11th 3:30-6:00pm
Productivity Inc. Partners with Anoka Technical College to host a CNC Service Technician Information Session. Students will explore CNC Service Technician potential career paths and programming. CNC Service Technicians are essential in any manufacturing setting and in high demand. Individuals install, repair, inspect, and troubleshoot Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine tools and robotic automation equipment. Also learn about financial support available for eligible candidates through Productivity Inc.
Summer Enrichment Programs at MN Colleges and Universities
Minnesota State and private colleges and universities offer a variety of academic and athletic summer camps for middle and high school students. These opportunities provide fun, interactive, and experiential learning on a college or university campus. Check out the summer camp options below, spots fill fast, so inquire with campuses today!
Administrative Assistant Team
Corrie Bergen - Administrative Assistant, Principal
My family consists of my husband Chris, Mackenzie (Junior at Gustavus), and twins Chloe (9th grade) and Lexie (9th grade).
In my free time I enjoy traveling, boating, and spending time with friends and family.
Jane Lynch - Administrative Assistant, Activities
I started here at STMA in 1992. I worked in the kitchen for a couple years, then moved to the HS office and did attendance. I then moved to the Activities Office in 1999.....
Something some of you do not know about me---- I also attended STMA HS as a student. All our kids graduated from STMA as well. In 2000, there was myself and our 3 kids in the same building for one year. Grades 12, 11, and 09.
I have been married to my husband Dan for 44 yrs. We have 3 children- Joe, Elizabeth and Teresa. We have 8 grandkids- Ellie(16), Logan(12), Amelia(12), Liam(9), Lincoln(7), Olivia(7), Evelyn(5), Roman(3).
Things I like to do when I am not here at school are: Going for walks, being outside when I can, fixing puzzles and spending lots of time with family and friends.
Mary Poss - Administrative Assistant, Counseling
Natasha Busch - Administrative Assistant, Special Education
SNAP
SNAP is identified academic support time within our school schedule that takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays after period 2. This time is available for the purpose of meeting the academic needs of our students within the structure of the school day. Students are able to receive academic support, make up missing work or assessments, independently work or study and collaborate. Please visit with your student about how they are utilizing SNAP to get the assistance they need from our staff.
STUDENT SUPPORT
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.
STUDENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AFTER HOURS
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2024 GRADUATION
Cap and Gown distribution will be taking place in Mid-May once we are notified of availability through our vendor
2024 STMA High School Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 31, 2024, 07:00 PM
STMA High School Stadium
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY 2024
Is your senior registered for the Class of 2024 All-night Grad Party following the ceremony?
Event details
Class of 2024 All-night Grad Party
May 31st, 2024
River City Extreme in Monticello, MN.
For more information, please contact: Cmccarty@kw.com
(763) 439-3619
BUY A YEARBOOK
STMA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LOCATE STMA HIGH SCHOOL
Email: hsoffice@mystma.org
Website: https://hs.stma.k12.mn.us/
Location: 5800 Jamison Avenue Northeast, Saint Michael, MN, USA
Phone: 763-497-2192