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Spartan News February 5 2026

SHS Family News Spartan News February 5 2026
SHS Family NewsSpartan News February 5 2026
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Message from Principal Haroldson Message from Principal Haroldson

A Message from Mr. Haroldson

Dear Families,


The second semester is well underway. I continue to enjoy interacting with all your students both in classrooms and in common areas. Your kids bring so much positive energy to these hallways everyday. It’s been an excellent start to the semester!


As we focus on maximizing instructional time, we have recently implemented our updated tardy policy. Our goal is to ensure that every student is in their seat and ready to learn the moment the bell rings. We know that consistency is the key to student success, and reducing transitions helps maintain a calm, focused environment for everyone.


I am currently monitoring our data closely, and I look forward to sharing more detailed updates regarding the positive impact this policy is having on our school culture in the coming weeks and months.


If you have any questions, concerns, or if there is anything your family needs as we navigate this new semester, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I value your feedback as we work together to support our students. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with your kids every day!


Sincerely,

Ryan Haroldson

SHS Principal

Bell schedule, find details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1id4vt-wWF72aJoQQIDIDOsfj8cVBfpn8/edit?usp=sharing&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Phones are away for the day! This includes ear buds and any personal electronic devices.
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📌New Tardy Policy Reminder

To minimize classroom disruptions, we have implemented a revised attendance policy. 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.

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.

CLICK HERE for the Full SHS Calendar
This includes all sporting events.
There is no school on Monday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 10th. Classes resume on Wednesday, February 11th at 8:20am.
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Family Engagement Opportunities Family Engagement Opportunities

SHS Family Check-In

Communication is important to us at Superior High School. We need community and family input to better our work here at SHS. Please use this Form to "Check-In" with us!

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PTSA and Student Council Sweetheart Skate - Feb 15

This free event is going to be a lot of fun! All participants who will be on the ice must have a waiver completed. If under 18, it must be signed by a parent/guardian. We will have waivers at the event. We also have hard copies at the main office for your student to pick up and fill out ahead of time. This event is FREE to all SHS and SMS families and students.

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All Night Grad Party Committee

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!

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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!

Photo of valentines themed gift basket. Venmo @shsangp26 to enter. $10 per chance.
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Love a Spartan Giveaway

This drawing will be held on the morning of February 13th. You can enter any SHS student to win. Amounts help raise funds for the 2026 ANGP. Enter by midnight on the 12th. See flyer for details.

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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!

"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.

Join us in the library conference room every Tuesday in February to honor teen violence awareness month. Starting at 6pm there will be a short film along with a discussion and community resource.
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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.

Forest Fest is at the Superior School Forest on Saturday, February 21st from 5-8pm. This is an open house style with many indoor and outdoor activities. It is free and open to the community.
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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.

CLICK HERE for SHS Volunteer Opportunities
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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.

Passport to the World

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.

Passport to the World promotional image. Join us for a night of culture at Superior Middle School, where the School District of Superior families celebrate our diverse cultural heritage. Free dinner, music, exhibits, and live demos.
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Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

Wendy Nelson:  Last Name A-E & Northland - Ext 41189 Tiffany Mattson: Last Name F-K - Ext 41190 Anna Theien: Last Name L-P - Ext 41186 Dustin Anderson: Last Name Q-Z - Ext 41185 Jane Larson - School Social Worker - Ext 41270 Natalie Lepien - Guidance Center Secretary - Ext 41183 Phone number is 715-394-8720
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Find the counselor newsletter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKSpomrVd1G_FvQNLIXPFCDcTq25MjFa/view?usp=sharing
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Image thanking our SHS Counselors in honor of National School Counselor week.
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Student Life Student Life

Image of Daily Announcement promotion. Clicking on it will lead the reader to the student daily announcements.
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Career Fair

We had a fantastic turnout today for our latest student career fair! From local businesses to top-tier universities, our Spartans had the chance to explore a world of possibilities waiting for them after graduation. 🚀


Parents: Remind your Spartan to check their inbox! Ms. Knoll sends out exclusive opportunities throughout the year. Don’t let them miss the next one!

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Photo of the group of students in Boston.
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HMUN Returns from Boston

16 Superior High School students traveled to Boston for five days to explore the city's history, have some fun, and most importantly, serve as delegates representing the interests of Bosnia-Herzegovina in thirteen different committees and as members of Met Gala Crisis Committee and Designated Survivor Specialized Body at the 73rd annual Harvard Model United Nations. Our students joined thousands of students from hundreds of schools representing dozens of countries to participate in seven sessions of international relations work, hoping to resolve the world's (or in some cases, the solar system's) most pressing present and potential issues. In addition to lessons on current and historical events, procedure, and public discourse, students learn history, interpersonal skills, crisis management, impromptu speaking and writing, and improve their organization and leadership abilities. They build connections with their teammates and delegates from around the world, discovering new things about themselves along the way.


Every year, we try to explain what model UN is, and there is just truly nothing else quite like it! Advisors Keith and Rachael would like to recognize the students for their commitment to research, planning, engagement, and last, but certainly not least, the kindness, support, and good humor they showed each other. We also wish to recognize our returning HMUN members (Kellsey, Ivy, Dylan, Stella, Tegan, and Amelia) for their dedication to our activity and leadership on the team.


2026 HMUN Delegates

Kellsey Allen & Stella Pilon - SPECPOL, Special Political and Decolonization

Davin Britton - WHO, World Health Organization

Ivy Cochrane - UNESCO, UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural

Kate Conlan & Carl Franks - SOCHUM, Social Humanitarian and Cultural

Dylan Hart - Designated Survivor (Amy Klobuchar)

Knoah Hills - FECOSOC, Futuristic Economic and Social Council

Phong Hoang - UNDP, UN Development Programme

Madeline Manion - ECOFIN, Economic and Financial

Ava Mogensen & Tegan Nifoussi - WCW, World Conference on Women

Milo Peterson - FGA, Futuristic General Assembly

Dexter Peterson Sandok - IMF, Inernational Monetary Fund

Amelia Vogt - Met Gala (Kimberleigh Karr)

Anne Winkle - ISESCO, Islamic Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

Students can get free help in multiple subject area including math, social studies, english, science, and Spanish. They can book their appointments as needed, in the link found in their daily student announcement email.
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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.

Promo image for Spartan Spin. Clicking on it will lead the reader to the Spartan Spin website.
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New semester, or new stress?

Jan 16. marks the end of semester one, and the start of a whole new chapter for many students and teachers. The end of the semester means different things to everyone. From scheduling chaos to relief at being halfway done, there is much more that comes with semester switching than meets the eye.     For...

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Snow Tubing promotional flyer. Student can find information in their student email account.
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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.

Honor Roll

We are beaming with #SpartanPride for our students who worked hard to make the Superior High School 2024/25 Semester 1 Honor Roll.

A Honor roll GPA 3.5 to 4.0

B Honor roll GPA 3.0 to 3.49

Read names here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4bG0mwJV-sycFffu-miDLwhwNz4mZde/view?usp=sharing
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Read names here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK4GFlWfh4Q7OsWxyS7Fk8Q1kv0YCA_Z/view?usp=sharing
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Read names here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jsl9-0pHhUTCMPY1H2KBWN65a9iGj7pG/view?usp=sharing
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Read names here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zt-yjOTeXCFVDVscchI3cEvCHQ8h_CVh/view?usp=sharing
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Food Service 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.

Information about our food service, click on it to be brought to their website for more information, school menus, to add funds to your lunch account, or to fill out a free/reduced lunch form.
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Health Office Health Office

It has been brought to our attention that many students have been carrying medications on their person. Since we are now half way through the school year this is a reminder that ALL medication must be kept in the health office. Please see medication policy:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/19De_CK1hfUy4oTIeCdJPHyG0jBDcHClK/view?usp=sharing
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Performing Arts Performing Arts

Remaining music performances for this school year are 2/16 Pops Concert at 5pm Dinner and 7pm Concert, 4/22 Jazz at 6pm, Band on May 15 at 7pm, Choir on May 21 at 7pm, and Orchestra on May 27 at 7pm. All concerts can be viewed on our district youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@SuperiorSpartans
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Promotional flyer for Pops Concert.
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Pops Concert - Feb 16

Tickets for dinner are $10 a person or max $30 a family. Dinner runs from 5-6:30pm, The pops concert will then start at 7pm.

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Tri-M Recital - Feb 23

This is free and open to the public. The performance will begin at 6pm in the SHS PAC.

SHS Strings Concert 2.5.26 | Superior High School

Spartan Athletic Department Spartan Athletic Department

Find all the upcoming home games and WIAA playoffs here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QlgxXAnPHZ1T-T4nmbt8acs3CyVDIA3m/view?usp=sharing
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Spring Sports meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 6:30pm in the PAC
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Open Gyms

Open gyms have started for Spring sports, students can check their daily announcement email to see the opportunities.

Seniors Seniors

General Scholarship App is Due Feb 13!

The general scholarship application deadline is Friday, February 13th at midnight. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.

Nelson application deadline is January 16th, Nelson Writing Sample is January 27th, General Application Deadline is February 13
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Click for Class of 2026 Senior Site
This site has all dates, deadlines, ordering info, and ceremony procedures in one place tailored to help you navigate your senior year.

Graduation Yard Signs

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!

Order a custom yard sign from Missy Siers for a Spartan 2026 graduate. Show your Spartan pride. Order here: https://sites.google.com/view/missysiers/home/shs-class-of-2026
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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.

Image of dates and deadlines for senior students, for more information families can visit the senior site here:  https://sites.google.com/superior.k12.wi.us/classof2025/home
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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.

The 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 29th at 7pm at the Superior High School NBC Spartan Complex.
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Attendance Matters 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

Students must stop in the main office and sign out before leaving the building for any reason, if you are dropping off or picking up your student between 7:20-8am or 2:30-3:30pm, you will need to use entrance E16, remember to bring back a medical note so that your appointment does not count toward your 10 unexcused absences.
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Spartan Safety Spartan Safety

Speak up, Speak out Wisconsin. Call 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 or visit speakup.widoj.gov, there is also an app . Visit our district safety landing page for more info here: https://www.superior.k12.wi.us/parents/school_safety
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Community Resources Community Resources

Clicking on this image will bring you to our district bulletin board with local activities, programs, and event flyers.
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District Updates District Updates

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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.
Click here to view the Indigenous Family Newsletter
Meeting announcement image. Meeting is February 25th at 5pm at 3025 Tower Ave
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Annual meeting and elections are February 11th at 5:30pm at 3025 Tower Ave
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New student enrollment. Ensuring a superior learning experience, empowering every student for life. Enroll today at superior.k12.wi.us/enroll
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Find the calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vEP90dAP3dGLNBLU_lQVOlzfYqh1YJBt/view
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