This document is a good resource for trying to plan ahead. We are plugging in dates as we hear of them. This is subject to change, but want to keep you all in the loop.

Our PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) helps create and implement ideas to support our secondary schools. They meet monthly at SHS. Here are some of their events that they have:

• Supporting Teachers during Conference Nights

• Evergreen Swag Making Night at SMS on 12/9 - Register here!
• Makers Family Night
• Supporting the Glow Ball
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Collaboration with the SHS All Night Grad Party
• Supporting PBIS goals at both schools

HOW TO JUMP ON BOARD

Their next meeting will be on December 18th at 5:30, show up! Find more information on what the group does, updates, and opportunities to help by visiting their facebook page here. Become a member here.

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.

PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) is a system that focuses on reinforcing positive behavior by providing clear expectations to students and teaching them what those expectations look like in action. PBIS provides meaningful incentives for students when they are showing expected behavior and provides reteaching to students who may need more support in understanding how to show expected behavior throughout the building.

Our three core beliefs are work, respect, and belong. We have conversations about these values throughout our building. We explain what it looks like to work, respect, and belong as a student in each area of our school and encourage students to show work, respect, and belong by creating incentives. Based off of student data, we are still needed to continue to focus on attendance (kids in seats on time every day). Staff are encouraged to award students with a Spartan ticket, which they can turn in for various incentives. How can you help support our efforts? We are looking for prizes, gift cards, or experiences that will get our students excited. Any donations can be turned into the main office to the attention of Matt Amerson. We have also created this Amazon Wishlist.

Come cheer on the Spartan Girls Basketball as they face Esko on December 2nd while helping support their cause.

Spartan Girls Hockey are hosting a fundraiser for Sophie Squad during their game against Moose Lake on December 5th. Dig out your ugly sweater and show up at SAHA to cheer them on and support their cause.

Save the date! On December 8th from 8am-1pm join both boys and girls Spartan Hockey Teams for their 28th annual Pancake Breakfast. Not only will you be served a delicious breakfast by the teams, there will be a bake sale, raffles and everyone’s favorite… photo opportunities!

Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, December 4th at 6pm in the SHS Performing Arts Center. The SHS Scholarship Committee, Scholarship Foundation, and the Duluth Superior Area Scholarship Foundation will give an informational presentation for seniors who want to learn more about the scholarships in our area. Juniors are also welcome to attend .

Applications for the SHS Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships will be available the following morning, along with a link to the presentation if you are unable to attend.

Find out more information about FAFSA, financial aid application process, at our informational meeting being held in the PAC on December 11th at 7pm.

Need assistance completing the FAFSA and College Goal, WI application? UWS will be holding an event on campus to help students and families complete next year’s FAFSA. They are holding this event on Thursday, Jan. 23rd at 6 pm in Swenson Hall. Find more information here.

Cap and Gown orders need to be completed by January 15th. The easiest way to order is by visiting Jostens Website. There are many packages and you are free to choose but you need to, at minimum, order the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. There is an option to get the 3 for $36.00. Please check out the Senior site above for additional details.

Mr. Amerson received a surprise visit from The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Executive Director, Jim Lynch, to be named 2024 Wisconsin High School Associate Principal of the Year. Congratulations, Mr. Amerson, this recognition is well deserved!

Employees of National Bank of Commerce spent the day organizing our clothing closet wedding through and reorganizing items. Now that we are all organized, we realize we DO NOT need donations at this time. Moving forward, we will post needs of specific items. We appreciate all the connections we make between families and community members to be able to have a clothing closet at SHS.

Juniors interested in the Health Sciences were able to visit Lake Superior College and Essentia Health to learn more about potential careers and education programs. Students were able to meet with staff from Essentia's Lab as well as their Nursing team after learning about a variety of programs available at Lake Superior College including: nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy assistant, dental hygiene, radiology technician, and medical lab assistant and phlebotomy.

Juniors interested in careers in the Arts, A/V, and Communications Career Cluster were able to spend the day learning more about careers and local education opportunities. Students were able to visit The North 103.3 radio station and the PBS North station as well as visit several programs at the University of Wisconsin-Superior including Visual Arts, Communicating Arts, and Music.

View and order your student's pictures:

• Going to shop.jostenpix.com
• Entering event ID FE177424
• You will also need your student's PowerSchool ID.

Pictures from the retake day HAVE been uploaded!

Order your yearbook

The Spartan Shack is open everyday from 11am-12:30 and/or by appointment.

Email: spartanshack@superior.k12.wi.us

Shop on their Website

Follow them Facebook for other pop-up times!

New Carhart hats are in! We have them in Gray and Navy with an embroidered spartan to show off your #SPARTANPRIDE this winter season!

Happy Holidays!

Yes, you heard right. We are bringing on the Christmas cheer early this year! It is the 8th-Annual Northland Academy wreath and swag sale. If you are interested in a wreath and/or swag, please order below by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th.

ORDERING LINK- CLICK HERE

Our students take great pride in providing a high quality product made with love and care. The funds generated will be used to continue our team's ability to make monthly trips to the forest which allow students to experience team building, stewardship of the land, and service learning.

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

Thanks so much for your support!

Northland Academy Team

Contact Ms. Elaine at elaine.holmberg@superior.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-394-8720 to report your student's attendance.

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
• More information can be found on their website, or stop by their table during conference nights!