STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that St. Michael-Albertville High School juniors Kylee Brandli, Landon Rooker, and Aiden Waddell were recognized as the Rotary Students of the Month for October.

“Rotary is very proud to recognize Kylee, Landon and Aiden as students of the month,” said Tom Monson, STMA Rotary Club President. “They have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and represent the service above self ideals of Rotary.”

We are proud to share that the STMA High School Valor yearbook staff had another successful showing at the Minnesota High School Press Association State Awards. The awards were presented on October 8th at the Minnesota High School Journalism Convention at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

The 2025–26 Valor yearbook, “What If We Told You,” earned a Silver Medallion, recognizing the outstanding work and dedication of the entire yearbook staff.

In addition, several students received individual honors at the state level for their outstanding work in journalism. Congratulations to these talented students on their achievements! We are proud of their creativity, hard work, and commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to Abbey Bonsen, recipient of the Leadership and Education Excellence Award (LEEA), and Corrie Bergen, recipient of the Educational Support Staff (ESS) Award. Both were selected by their peers in recognition of their dedication, professionalism, and positive impact on our students, staff, and school community. These awards reflect the respect and appreciation of their colleagues and the meaningful contributions they make each day at STMA High School. Thank you both for all you do, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Students in Entrepreneurship: Virtual Enterprise created LIFTERA, a student-run business dedicated to helping weightlifters maximize their training while saving time and money. Their product, the Drop Chain, is a unique attachment designed to enhance the functionality of lifting belts.

As they move into the manufacturing stage, every student plays a vital role in the company, from production and marketing to finance and sales. Together, they are experiencing what it takes to launch a real product and run a successful business.

Innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurship in action!

Follow LIFTERA on Instagram @liftera.mn

As we approach the end of Trimester One, please take a moment to review the finals schedule for STMA High School. The schedule includes important dates and times to help families and students plan accordingly. We encourage students to be prepared and make the most of these final days of the trimester!

Attention, Senior Families! Our Senior Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 5th, during SNAP (11:02–11:26 a.m.). Students will have the opportunity to order their graduation cap and gown. There is no cost to families, but all students are required to place an order since gowns are sized individually.

Please plan to attend!

STMA Presents Disney’s Frozen: A Magical Tale of Sisterhood and Love For the first time in forever, the STMA Theatre Department presents Disney’s Frozen! Join Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf, and friends as they bring the magic, music, and heartwarming story of Arendelle to life. This exciting production showcases our students’ talents while building teamwork, confidence, and communication skills.

Join us November 12th–15th for an unforgettable theatrical experience! Reserve your seats NOW at the links below

Ticket link for Thursday, 7:00 PM show

Ticket link for Friday, 7:00 PM show

Ticket link for Saturday, 2:00 PM show

Ticket link for Saturday, 7:00 PM show

Ticket link for Sunday, 2:00 PM show

Reminder to pay any outstanding classroom fees by the end of the trimester, Tuesday, November 24th.

To check for outstanding fees, log in to your ParentVUE account, select Fees, then Click the link to access online payment and then click the wallet icon to sign into Edutrak Connect. Any assigned fees will appear in your cart.

Payments can also be made in the main office during school hours. We accept cash, checks (payable to ISD 885), and credit cards.

Thank you for taking care of any outstanding balances!

Parent Voices Needed: Join the District Advisory Committee

Ever wonder what’s happening behind the scenes in our district, or wish you could share your input before new ideas get rolled out? Consider joining the District Advisory Committee (DAC).

What It Actually Is

The DAC is an informal soundboard for district leadership. While the committee is strictly advisory, your feedback is truly appreciated and needed in making the best decisions for our learners! The District Advisory Committee doesn't make policies, manage budgets, or vote on decisions. Instead, administrators bring ideas, program updates, and district plans to hear what parents actually think.

It is a space to ask questions, offer feedback, and give school leaders a realistic parent perspective.

The Commitment

The group meets 6 times a year (about once every couple of months) for an hour.

Who Can Join?

Any parent/guardian in the district. You don’t need any special background or experience—just a willingness to sit in on a few meetings a year, listen to what's coming down the pipeline, and share your honest thoughts.

Interested in joining or learning more? Please submit your name here or contact Jennie Kelly, Director of Teaching and Learning @ jenniferk@mystma.org or stop by the District Office to learn more.

If your student becomes ill during the school day, they should report to the Health Office rather than contacting a parent or guardian directly to leave school. The Health Office staff will assess the situation, contact a parent/guardian if needed, and coordinate the student's dismissal. Once a student is approved to leave due to illness, the Health Office will notify the attendance office and record the student as leaving for the day. Following this procedure helps ensure student safety, accurate attendance records, and proper communication with families.

Three ways to report an absence to STMA High School.

Include student's first name, last name and reason for absence. Should your student need to be released early, include time they are to leave.

1. ParentVue - In the ParentVue app simply login and click on report absence and enter date. For early dismissal include a departure time to ensure a pass for your student. *This option is only available until 10:00am daily.
2. Email - email hsattendance@mystma.org.
3. Call attendance line - Call (763) 497-2192 option #4 to leave a message.

• Teacher Workshop - Tuesday, November 3rd - NO School ALL
• End of Trimester - Tuesday, November 24th
• Grading Day - Wednesday, November 25th - NO School ALL
• Thanksgiving Break - Thursday, November 26th - NO School ALL
• Thanksgiving Break - Friday, November 27th - No School ALL

SENIORS (Students ONLY)

• Senior meeting, ordering of cap and gown - November 5th, 11:00am PAC

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.

• Educational Benefits are available to families who qualify. If you would like to apply please complete an Educational Benefit application. Click here to see more information regarding benefits you may qualify for and to fill out the application.

if your student is missing any items and utilizes transportation, please stop by Vision Transportation to check the lost and found! They currently have a large collection of lost items—especially sweatshirts and water bottles.

Please note that all unclaimed items remaining in the lost and found will be donated after Friday, November 6th. Vision is located across from Culver's in Albertville.

Address: 11108 60th St NE, Albertville, MN 55301

Email: highschooloffice@mystma.org
Website: https://hs.stma.k12.mn.us/
Location: 5800 Jamison Avenue Northeast, Saint Michael, MN, USA
Phone: 763-497-2192