SHS Family News
September 18, 2025
Message from Principal Tesch
Starting Monday, September 22nd, we're making a change to our morning student entry to ensure everyone's safety. Students who arrive on time, before 7:50 a.m., can enter the building through either the E16 or N1 doors.
For students arriving after 7:50 a.m., entry will be restricted to the N1 door only and students will be marked tardy when they arrive to class. We appreciate your partnership in helping your student arrive on time so we can start the school day smoothly and securely.
Future Dates to Save
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.
Family Engagement Opportunities
Mock Interviewers Needed
Our 9th Grade Keystone classes will be practicing job interview skills and need some adults to help with mock interviews on Thursday, October 9th. Find more information and times needed by visiting the volunteer opportunity site.
All Night Grad Party Support
Our 2026 All Night Grad Party Committee has a great first meeting, see the notes here. Their next committee meeting will be on October 8th 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. They also have a Facebook page here.
SMS and SHS PTSA
Our PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) helps create and implement ideas to support our secondary schools. They meet monthly at SHS. Their first meeting of the school year will be on Wednesday, September 24th at 5:30pm in the SHS Library Conference Room.
Here are some of their events that they have:
- Supporting Teachers during Conference Nights
- School Board Candidate Forum
- SHS Crock Pot Cooking Class
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Collaboration with the SHS All Night Grad Party
- Supporting PBIS goals at both schools
Become a member here.
Each paid membership fee helps the group continue to support our school.
Homecoming Headquarters
Homecoming Fundraiser for All Night Grad Party
The All Night Grad Party planning committee has organized a Homecoming Week fundraiser for entries to win a Spartan Fan Gift Basket which includes:
- 2025/2026 SHS Athletic Game Pass (which is good for one free entry to SHS (non-playoff) home games
- Spartan Bleacher Seat (with back)
- Spartan Blanket
- Spartan Coffee Mug
- Spartan Stocking Cap
- Spartan Baseball Cap
Entries can be purchased at all SHS Home Athletic Events the week of September 21st – September 26th. For every $5 increment, gets your name entered into the drawing. Winner will be selected at the Homecoming Football Game on September 26th! Thank you for supporting the All Night Grad Party!
Sunday, September 21st - Parking Lot Palooza & PowderPuff Prelims
Dress Up Days
Student Council has organized dress up themes for each day and will be hosting a school-wide student assembly on Friday the 25th. Follow them on social media @shsspartanstuco for updates and daily themes.
Monday - Miracle - USA/Jersey/Hockey
Tuesday - Disney Duo
Wednesday - Jungle Book - Camo/Animal Print/Safari
Thursday - Theme Park Parents
Friday - Rio - Bright/Neon/Tropical Colors
Shop the Spartan Shack
They have a new items in for the student section. The Spartan Shack are open during lunch times. Come in the building through door N1 and we will call down a Shack employee to escort you to shop at the Shack. Purchases can be made online by clicking below as well!
Parade - Friday the 26th at 1:30pm
We welcome student and community organizations to have a float in the parade. Fill out this form by Friday, September 22nd at 5pm. The parade route will start at UWS and travel South on Catlin to Wessman.
Hall of Fame Induction - Saturday the 27th
Performing Arts
Fall Drama Auditions
Auditions for ANY & ALL SHS Students
Monday, September 22 OR Tuesday, September 23 from 3:30-5:00
Tech Team Interview: Tuesday, October 7—3:30-5:00
For questions or concerns, email Mrs. Gilbert.
Student Life
Portraits are Ready
- Go to shop.jostenpix.com
- When prompted, enter event ID FE274325
- You will also need your student's PowerSchool ID.
- Retake day will be Friday, September 19th during the school day.
Yearbook Order
The date to receive a discounted price has past, but you are still able to reserve a copy here before February 1st. The yearbook club typically has extra copies available for sale at the end of the school year, but guarantee your student gets a copy by reserving one before February.
Fall Ball Thrift Shop - Sept 29th from 4-6pm
The 2026 Chemical & Device Free All Night Grad Party Committee is committed to helping our Spartans have safe and positive school memories.
On Monday, September 29th from 4-6pm we will be in the SHS Commons with a Pop Up Thrift Shop of dresses, hand bags, shoes, ties, dress shirts, and more. All items are free, donations to the 2026 ANGP appreciated. *If you have item donations, please bring them to the SHS main office by Wednesday, September 24th*
Senior Parent, Karen Gucinski, will also be in the commons with her sewing machine for FREE repairs including straps, buttons, seams, zippers, and more. If your repairs or alterations require more advanced sewing or time, she is willing to take them home for FREE on a case by case basis.
Fall Ball - October 11
Student Council are hosting Fall Ball on October 11th, they will be sending out more information after they get through Homecoming festivities! Save the date!
Seniors
Senior Snaps
Ayla Jade Photography will be at SHS every Wednesday in October during lunch times to take free senior portraits for Seniors in need. Students can sign up for a slot by contacting Ms. Kalin.
College Goal WI
UWS are hosting their College Goal WI event on Thursday, Oct 23rd at Swenson Hall.
Senior Nights
Here is what we have on the calendar for Fall Sport Senior Nights:
Boys Soccer & Volleyball - October 7th
Football - October 10th
Girls Swim & Dive - October 16th
Counselors Corner
Career Experience Days for Junior Students
Throughout the school year, Ms. Knoll will email Junior students with opportunities to sign up for career. If you have a Junior student, it may be worth a conversation at home to ask about these opportunities and encourage them to sign up if you think it might be a good fit.
Manufacturing Day Event
Career Day
Career Seminars
Food Service
Attendance Matters
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.
Bell Schedule
Spartan Safety
Community Resources
Volleyball Youth Night
On Tuesday against Hibbing.
MS Fundraiser
Mum Fundraiser
SHS Color Guard are hosting a fundraiser to help provide new equipment.
District Updates
American Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee
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 - Sept 24th
- Join their committees
- More information can be found on their website.
- Follow their new Facebook page here.