Our Parent Teacher Student Association serves both the Superior Middle and High School students, staff, and schools. The next meeting will be TONIGHT, November 15th, at 5:30 at the Superior Middle School Library. Consider getting involved! Find their Facebook Page here for opportunities and meeting minutes.

We invite any junior or senior parents to the next meeting on January 3 at 6:00 at SHS in the library conference room. If you are not able to attend, but would like to be a part of the event, please email Nicky Wilson at nickyw2433@gmail.com to be included on future meeting notices.

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 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.

We will be having an exciting student assembly with The Lion Heart Experience next week. 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 come! Stop in and then head to the PAC for the Drama Department's performance of TRAP.

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:

MOVIE CLUB

JEWELRY MAKING CLUB

HOT CHOCOLATE CLUB

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

The SHS Holiday Spectacular is coming up on December 18th at 6pm in the PAC.

Tickets are now open to the general public. We are only selling 70 tickets per show, so buy them early! We WILL sell out.

**Smoke machines will be used during this production. Rated PG for frightening and tense situations--may not be appropriate for young children.**

Click HERE to to fill out the interest form. Contact Aaron Anderson at aaron.anderson@superior.k12.wi.us for any questions.

Here are scholarship upcoming dates for seniors & parents:

• Wednesday, December 6 - SHS Scholarship informational Night - 6pm in the Arena Gym
• Thursday, December 7 - Scholarship applications available to complete
  
• Friday, January 19 - Deadline for Nelson, McLean, Hendrickson, O'Hara applications (no late applications will be accepted.)
  
• Wednesday, January 31 - Nelson Writing sample - 8-10:30am in the Arena gym
  
• Wednesday, February 14 - Deadline for General Scholarship applications (no late applications will be accepted.)
  
• Mid-April - Students will be informed about scholarship decisions

Here is a link to the Google site for Scholarships.

SHS Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, December 13th at 6pm. Come and learn about changes to the new application. You can start filing in December when the new application becomes available.

The UW Wisconsin-Madison Extension has some of the upcoming virtual parenting offerings:

• Parenting Classes for the Holiday Season - Register for 1 or for all.

• Resilient Co-Parenting new monthly offering starts Jan. 4th with Families Fighting Fair

• Trauma Informed Caregiving 8-week series starts Jan. 9th - Early Registration is open now for Ashland/Bayfield/Douglas/Red Cliff/Bad River residents. Opens statewide soon... Space is limited, so register soon to assure your seat in the class.

• Triple P Positive Parenting Program for parents/caregivers of children 0-12 - Starts Jan. 16

Click each flyer for more information on these free virtual classes.

The Spartan Shack will be open for some nights in the upcoming future! Here's their dates/times.

Evening shopping hours 3:30-6:30pm each night:

Tuesday the 5th of December.

Thursday the 7th of December.

December 12th, 14th, 19th, and the 21st

Follow their Facebook page HERE for updates and specials.

Find their online shop HERE.

TODAY, 12/1, IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER from the Northland Academy wreat and swag sale.

ORDERING LINK- CLICK HERE

Pick-up will be on Wednesday, December 6th, in the Northland Commons area (next to the main office) from 3:10-5:30pm.

These student made cutting boards crafted with precision and passion are the perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones this holiday season! These cutting boards come in three varying sizes, catering to every culinary need. The largest and medium sized boards feature handles helping with maneuverability and a drip edge preventing mess. The smallest is our most versatile with it’s size and weight making it easy to grab for a quick cut. Each board showcases beautiful wood, giving the boards a great appearance! Elevate your gift giving experience with these fine boards.

Visit HERE for more information, and to place an order.

**All proceeds from this sale support Spartan Manufacturing, a Student-Led program at the Superior High School, building essential career skills for students.

Any junior girl interested in developing leadership skills and interested in the workings of government, Badger State is a great opportunity for you. SHS is able to send two students to attend the Badger State Government Leadership Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, June 16-21. Check out this link for more information and if interested email Mr. Smith kyle.smith@superior.k12.wi.us by Friday December 8th to be considered.

This week Juniors learned about the ACT, which is the state of Wisconsin test that all 11th graders take. Superior High School Juniors will take the ACT on Wednesday, March 27th 2024. Parents/Guardians of Junior students should check their email for details and ideas on how to help your student prepare.

FBLA members are having a RADA Fundraiser. RADA sells cutlery, kitchen utensils, mixes, etc. Check out the products in this Catalog Link.

Order your student's portrait and yearbook today!

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.

The 2023/24 Calendar can be viewed HERE.