SHS Family News

We just wrapped up a wonderful Fall Ball hosted by Student Council, with nearly 450 well-dressed students attending a fun night of dancing with Sounds Unlimited at UW Superior! We were especially proud to receive compliments from the staff at UWS, who noted our students' exceptional politeness and respectful behavior throughout the evening.

Looking ahead, we strongly encourage all parents to attend our Parent-Teacher Conferences starting next week, October 23 and 27th, hosted in an open house style from 3:30-7:30pm both nights. It’s the perfect time to meet with teachers and see the excellent work at our Senior Project Showcase along with information from other student groups around the building. Please continue to use Powerschool to monitor your child's academic progress and to find the specific room numbers for the teachers you plan to see at conferences. Thank you for your partnership, we hope to see you!

Sincerely,

Kate Tesch

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.

Our 2026 All Night Grad Party Committee are already hard at work, see the last meeting notes here. Their next committee meeting will be on October 12th at 5:30 at Aces on 29th. They need underclassmen families to be a part of this and carry on this safe Spartan tradition. Visit their site for more information and ways to jump on board.

Find the committee in the commons during conference nights, or visit their Facebook page here to find out how to enter your student to win a "Boo Basket"!

Here are the meeting minutes from last month. At the next meeting on the 22nd, they will be talking about how to support SMS Fall Dance, SHS Student Council, and Blacklight Volleyball. Join today, or come to the meeting and try it out!

Congratulations to our Spartan musicians who were inducted to Tri-M honors!

Watch for our students out and about on Halloween. Remember, there is no school on October 30th and 31st. High Schoolers trick-or-treating can be a debatable topic. Read this article and see if you agree.

Two Senior swimmers are hosting a fundraising event on October 16th. Show up and support their efforts, while cheering on the girls swim & dive team as they compete against Rice Lake. This evening is also their Senior Night!

Jostens will be visiting on Nov 3rd during advisory to give seniors the info about caps and gowns. Information from admin will also be shared at this time. Seniors are required to attend.

Seniors should be working on completing their senior project proposal outlining their plan for completing the 15 hours of community service and the full day of shadowing. Please contact Senior Project Coordinator Caitlin Knoll (715-394-8720 Ext. 41178) with questions or for assistance. All project requirements (community service, job shadowing, career research & interviews, XELLO career lessons, resume & presenting their project), must be completed in order to pass the senior project. Find more information about senior projects in the senior site linked above.

The next presentation option is at the end of this month. There spots in the Showcase style presentation nights on October 23rd and October 27th. If seniors are done (or will be done) with their project and would like to present on one of these nights, they need to email Ms. Knoll. Other dates for presentation options are listed here.

New courses and pathways are here at Superior High School! The world is changing, and the School District of Superior is ensuring a superior learning experience and empowering every Spartan for life after high school. The new courses are designed to help students prepare for potential careers or college courses after graduation. Learn more here. Have questions? Reach out to your student's counselor or talk to their math teacher. We will also be available to answer questions during conference nights.

1. Vaping is inhaling and exhaling the aerosol produced when using an electronic vapor device.

2. E-cigarette aerosol is NOT harmless “water vapor” and can contain harmful substances.

3. Some e-cigarettes are disposable and are designed for one-time use. Some can be refilled or recharged and used over and over.

Most E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. They can also contain both THC and CBD. These substances have been proven to harm brain development, concentration, self-control, attention and increases the risk of future addiction to other drugs. Nicotine can also make depression and anxiety worse, cause sleep problems, and create significant health issues in the future. Nicotine products come in a variety of flavors, which is very appealing to kids and young adults. E-cigarettes often look like other everyday objects, such as pens and USB flash drives.

As a parent, it is important to talk to your child about the dangers of nicotine while also remaining educated about the variety of products available. Start by asking your child in a non-judgemental way if they have tried vaping. Additionally, as parents it is crucial to set a good example for your children. As children are very impressionable and seeing those around them use nicotine products may lead to them not seeing it as dangerous.

Signs that your child may be vaping:

1. You may find devices that look like flash (USB) drives, e-liquid bottles, pods/ cartridges (that contain e-juice) or product packaging. Aside from leaf marijuana, gel jars that contain highly concentrated marijuana extract (dabs), small tools to scoop dabs and cartridges that contain THC oil or wax (a yellowish-brown substance) are signs of vaping marijuana.

2. Be on the lookout for purchases made online and charged to your credit card or unusual packages that arrive in the mail. Kids also buy them at big box stores, gas stations or from friends.

3. While the smell from vaping is faint, you may catch a whiff of a flavoring where there appears to be no other source. For example, if you smell bubble gum, mint or a fruity/sweet smell, take note. It might be a flavored nicotine vaping product. Marijuana vapes can produce a skunk-like smell.

Learn about more signs of vaping

New Trends to be aware of:

Zyns have recently gained popularity amongst teens as well. These are small pouches containing nicotine that are placed in between the lips and gums that directly distribute nicotine into the bloodstream. Studies have shown that nicotine pouches contain cancer causing chemicals. Zyns are often mislabeled and advertised as “risk free” because they are both smoke-free, and spit free, yet that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as harmful. In fact, they often are marketed as a way for users to quit using other tobacco products, however it isn’t an FDA approved “quit” medication.

Additional Resources

• Indepth Program

• Truth Initiative Program

• Helping Teens Quit

• SHS a offers a free 10 week cessation course for students - reach out to SHS Social Worker, Jane Larson for more information about this program.

Please reach out to your student's counselor if you would like to register your child for any of the opportunities from Northwood Tech below.

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.

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 - October 22
• Join their committees
• More information can be found on their website.
• Follow their new Facebook page here.