Counselors are here to support all our students.

Please reach out to:

Hallee Yon - 6th Grade

Cari Payne - 7th Grade

Maryann Bonneville - 8th Grade

Read this article to learn more about practicing gratitude and celebrating small victories.

Lifetouch will be holding an area retake day for all schools on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Denfeld HS. This event is for students and staff that missed picture/retake for their Fall Individual photos. You must sign up for a time slot HERE.

Order your 2023/24 Superior Middle School Yearbook before April 12th.

1. Visit ybpay.com
2. Enter Yearbook Code 11398724

Orders will arrive and be distributed to students during the last week of school. A limited amount of extra copies will be available for purchase, but order now to guarantee your student gets a copy.

Join in and help make SMS the best place to learn and grow.

Register here. Your fee helps our group give back to our school.

Follow their Facebook page HERE for updates, meeting locations, and opportunities on ways to help.

The next meeting is scheduled for:

January 24th at 5:30 in the SMS Library

Our PTSA are hosting an event in December!

Registration is required HERE.

Anyone (even PTSA members) volunteering during the school day will need to follow the District's volunteer process and complete the background check. If you plan to help out at Superior Middle 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 different at our school.

(Completing this process is valid for your help at multiple schools within the Superior School District)

All staff hand out Spartan Tickets to students who are showing Work, Respect, Belong at SMS. They have the opportunity to "spend" their Spartan Tickets at a store that is now open. If you would like to help promote positive behavior at SMS, we have created an Amazon Wish List here. Any donations are appreciated.

We are in need of some items for our student clothing closet. The only things we are currently accepting:

Leggings and Sweatpants (black or grey)

Pajama pants

Hoodies

T-shirts

Socks

Deodorant

Please send any donations to the main office. Thank you!

November is Family Engagement Month. Today is National Parent Involvement Day. We know our families have dynamics, comfort levels, and busy family schedules for their degrees of involvement. Here are some ways to stay connected. Reach out to our school's Family Engagement Coordinator, LeAnn Egnash, any time!

Intramurals

Here are some upcoming opportunities!

Registration for these activities will be open on December 4th. Intramural registration will have changed to a two part process. We will send out information on this soon. Having all of these fun activities is new to us and we are working out the kinks, thank you for your patience. Contact Mrs. Bender with any questions.

The Boys & Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club operates out of Superior Middle School. It is here to provide a safe place for youth in our area to achieve academic success, healthy lifestyles, and social/emotional growth. They provide after school programming Monday through Friday from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. To join the club, please go to bgcnorth.org and click on the BECOME A MEMBER tab. They are excited to continue supporting all school aged youth. If you have any questions, please send an email to sprclub@bgcnorth.org or call 715-394-8740 ext 31212.

GEARS Program

Our GEARS Program is open to all students who need homework support. It is FREE and runs every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 5:00 in the SMS Library. Registration is required by returning this form to our main office. Hard copies of the form are located in the main office as well.

Save the dates for our spectacular concerts!

8th Grade ORCHESTRA - October 23rd WATCH HERE

7th & 8th Grade CHOIR - October 26th WATCH HERE

7th & 8th Grade BAND - November 30th at 6pm

6th Grade CHOIR - December 12th at 2:15pm

6th Grade BAND - January 11th at 2:15pm

7th and 8th Grade CHOIR - January 18th at 6pm

6-8th Grade ORCHESTRA - January 25th at 6pm

Find our full concert schedule here.

We had our Veterans Day assemblies last Thursday and Friday. Here are some highlights.

We will be having an exciting student assembly coming in December with The Lion Heart Experience. Find more information about the program here. The Lion Heart Experience will be having a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT on December 8th at 6pm at Superior High School. We invite all our families to check it out!

Cutting Back on Sugar Consumption

Tis’ the season... sugar is EVERYWHERE! From Halloween to Valentine’s Day and every holiday in between, it is a season for added sugar intake. Candy, pies, cookies, and holiday treats are all in surplus this time of year. Sugar in the body creates a cascade of negative effects, including: lack of concentration, energy crashes, food cravings, mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and many other feelings/symptoms. This is not unique to students though; children and adults experience such presentations when they are consuming too many sugary foods or drinks. It is very important to have an awareness of the alarming amount of added sugars that are in many foods such as holiday cookies, coffee/energy beverages, yogurts, cereals/granola, protein bars or shakes, condiments, salad dressings, spaghetti sauce, pop, and so many more. It is recommended that children consume no more than 3-6 teaspoons (or 12-24 grams) of sugar per day. Today, children are consuming up to 16 teaspoons of sugar per day (up to 64 grams!!!) which can lead to many serious health conditions. (Not to mention- excess sugar diminishes our immune system; ever wonder why illnesses increase so much in the winter months?)

The health office recommends focusing especially on reducing sugary drinks and encourages zero sugar added water flavorings instead of pop or juice. Making small changes may help improve your childs’ moods, behaviors, and concentration. Give it a try and see if you notice a difference! Happy Holidays 🙂

Breakfast and dinner at SMS continue to be free for all students, but lunch is paid. We encourage all families to apply for free and reduced lunch. Even if you are not eligible, your application helps our school. You can apply multiple times throughout the school year, especially if your home situation changes. You can easily add funds into your student's lunch account through My School Bucks.

Contact Ms. Charity at charity.gurovitsch@superior.k12.wi.us with any questions or assistance with attendance needs.

Our District 2023-24 Calendar can be found HERE.

Our School Calendar can be found HERE.