STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, this month’s newsletter highlights the many ways we’re celebrating our incredible students. Inside, you’ll also find important year-end dates and our latest Student Connections video. We look forward to a strong, positive close to the 2024–25 school year and, as always, we appreciate your continued partnership and support.

• Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 - Prom
• Wednesday, May 14th - Academic Awards - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 21st - Scholarship Awards - 7:30 am
• Friday, May 23rd, 2025 - Senior Appreciation Day - NO school Seniors only
• Monday, May 26th, 2025 - No School ALL
• Tuesday, May 27th - Senior Sunset
• Wednesday, June 4th - Elementary Graduation Walk
• Thursday, June 5th - Last day of school ALL
• Friday, June 6th, 2025 - Graduation

• Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 - HS student kick-off day & picture day
• Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 - HS Freshman & New Student Orientation
• Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 - First day of school - 9th grade only
• Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 - First day of school - 10th - 12th grade
• Thursday, September 4th, 2025 - HS student picture make-up day (7:30am - 10:00am)
• Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 - HS student picture retake day (7:30am - 10:00am)
• Thursday, October 9th, 2025 - HS Trimester 1 conferences (4:00pm- 7:00pm)

We’re excited to share the second video in our series that highlights the amazing connections between our students and staff—one of the many things that makes STMA High School such a special place.

Take a moment to watch and celebrate the relationships that make our school community strong!

Congratulations to Davin Dufner, Katelyn Haug, Paige Herbst, and Rose Schefers for being recognized as the top four students in our graduating class and honored as Students of Excellence at the Annual Recognition Ceremony in St. Cloud! Your dedication, hard work, and leadership make us incredibly proud. You truly represent STMA with excellence!

Name: Carter Arnlund

Parents: Erika Hagert and Daven Arnlund

Siblings: Dustin Murray (21), Emma Hagert (7th grade) Lily Hagert (3rd grade) Lillian Hagert (6) Olivia Arnlund (6)

Plans after high school: After high school I plan to obtain my NASM certification to become a personal trainer.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): Some of my most memorable moments came from my freshman year. I still remember how excited I was to start high school and experience all the new opportunities it had to offer.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me most is Mr. Loecken. He was always so nice to me. What he taught me in class I continue to use every day.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because it is such a relaxed environment with no drama.

Name: Andi Davey

Parents: Nancy Carpenter and Ray Davey

Siblings: Jessica (34) Beth (33)

Plans after high school: I plan to further my education at Luther College, where I will major in Music Education and minor in Theater.

Most Memorable STMA Moment: My most memorable moment was when I conducted the Cantabile Choir during the winter concert.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me the most is Mr. Mann because of his never ending dedication to his craft in theater and teaching.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA for the strong sense of camaraderie within the school community and the genuine passion the teachers bring to their work.

Name: Martha Effertz

Parents: Martha and Brian

Siblings: none

Plans after high school: I plan to attend the University of Wisconsin, River Falls where I will continue to play golf. I plan to double major in Accounting/Finance.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): My most memorable STMA moment was when the golf team advanced to sections during my sophomore year. It was an incredible experience that brought me and my teammates even closer together.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher that has impacted me most is Mrs. Olesen. I have had the opportunity to know her since I was 9 years old through hockey. She has been supportive of me learning at my own pace and always made sure I was prepared for tests.

I Love STMA Because:I love STMA because the teachers truly make it a special place. They’re supportive, have your best interests at heart and foster an environment that encourages lifelong learning.

Name: Nathan Sebeck

Parents: Julie and Travis

Siblings: Elinor (8th grade)

Plans after high school: I plan to attend Iowa State University where I plan to major in Animal Ecology. I also plan to participate in their marching band.

Most Memorable STMA Moment(s): My most memorable STMA moment was playing with the band at US Bank Stadium my freshman year. It was an experience I won't forget.

Teacher/Staff Who Has Impacted Me:The teacher who has impacted me the most is Mr. Zahler. He’s someone I can relate to when it comes to what's happening in the world, and he helps me make sense of it all.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA for the high-quality education I've received, and especially appreciate the strong emphasis placed on the music programs.

The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that St. Michael-Albertville High

School juniors Treysen Cornillez, Ethan Jordheim, and Izabell Newman were recognized as the

Rotary Students of the Month for March.

“Rotary is very proud to recognize Treysen, Ethan and Izabell as students of the month,” said Mike Simon, STMA Rotary Club President. “They have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and represent the service above self ideals of Rotary.”

On April 30th, St. Michael-Albertville High School hosted a Mock Crash demonstration for our junior and senior students. This event was part of our ongoing effort to partner with parents and the broader community in promoting safe driving habits, especially during this time of year. The realistic simulation featured both student and staff volunteers.

In our Robotics course, students engage in hands-on learning through the design, construction, and programming of robots using various platforms. They actively collaborate in teams to solve real-world challenges, compete in design-based tasks, and refine their coding skills using programming languages. Students also develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and engineering skills while participating in classroom challenges or competitions. The course encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork in a dynamic, project-based learning environment.

Left to right: Josh Ausman, Kari Halker, Dan Monnett, Trisha Abel, Beth Lessin

The Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest is a state-level competition within the larger Junior Duck Stamp Program, a national art and conservation education initiative. Congratulations to STMA Senior Bailey Coy in placing Best of Show Runner-up.

Congratulations to our STMA participants chosen to showcase their artwork at the 2025 High School Art Exhibition at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud. Artwork was on view to the public in the gallery and theater lobby until the end of April. We are so proud to showcase student work in a professional space where it will be viewed by thousands of people.

Counseling Office Updates

Angela Narducci A-Del angelan@mystma.org

Lisa Silbernagel Dem-Jar Lisasi@mystma.org

Serena Schmidt Jas-Moo Serenas@mystma.org

Rachel Dayton Mop-Sch rachelda@mystma.org

Kinsey Essler Sci-Z kinseye@mystma.org

Mary Poss- Administrative Assistant - Maryp@mystma.org

Senior Information

Final Transcript:

Attention Seniors! If you are attending a four-year college or community college this fall, you will be required to send your official final high school transcript to the school you plan to attend. This is important, as the college will hold your ability to register for second-semester courses until the final transcript is received. To send an official transcript through Parchment, visit the STMA Student Services Webpage, transcripts.

• Orders can be placed now and simply choose HOLD FOR GRADES to ensure that the transcript will have all of your senior year grades and your graduation date on it. Final transcripts will be sent approximately one week after graduation.

Transferring AP & CIS Credits

AP Credits

To request your AP test scores to be sent to the college you are attending, log into your College Board account and submit a request. There is a fee per report, and the report is cumulative of all AP test scores

CIS Credits

You may request to transfer your CIS credits by visiting the office of records and registration web page of the college in which your CIS credit is through. You will need to know your college student ID and email address to order your transcript online. If you are transferring credits to another MN state college or university, you may obtain your transcript free of charge by contacting your intended college. More information can be found here.

Junior Information

Post-High School Planning

Juniors! Summer is a great time to continue firming up your Post High School plans. Your School Counselors have created a Post High School Planning For all things post-high school planning, please visit the STMA Student Support webpage, Junior Information.

MN Direct Admissions

STMA High School is a part of the Direct Admissions Minnesota program. Through this program Direct Admissions notifies your rising senior the MN colleges they will be accepted to before they even apply. Watch this video to learn more and keep an eye out for additional information next October.

All Grades

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Mental health matters!

Strategies to balance your mental health

• Talk with your family, friend, counselor, doctor or teacher

• Be active, exercise, and move your body

• Eat a balanced diet

• Get restful sleep

• Be mindful, and take time for yourself each day

• Practice positive coping strategies daily

• Build in routines and start small

As always, reach out to your school counselor if you need help!

PSEO

The last day to notify the school district of a student's intent to attend PSEO for the 25-26 school year is May 30th, 2025.

Summer School

STMA High School Summer School session will be June 11- June 30. Students who qualify for credit recovery will be contacted by their counselor to enroll.

Summer Enrichment Programs at MN Colleges and Universities

Minnesota State and private colleges and universities offer a variety of academic and athletic summer camps for middle and high school students. These opportunities provide fun, interactive, and experiential learning on a college or university campus. Check out the summer camp options below, spots fill fast, so inquire with campuses today!

• MN Private Colleges- Summer Camps

• College Ready- U of M

• MN State Colleges- Summer Camps

Scrubs Camps

The ultimate goal of Scrubs Camp is to get students excited and interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences, and to go back home motivated and focused about what they can do in high school to prepare for that potential career. Interested? Click here to find out more information.

Spring is a time of transition and, for many students, a time of heightened stress. Whether it’s due to academic pressure, upcoming tests, or end-of-year changes, it’s important that we acknowledge this and support our students through it.

This short video from Allina Health highlights why spring can be such a challenging season and offers practical strategies for managing stress. Having open, supportive conversations about stress can make a big difference.

PROM Event Details

Saturday, May 3, 2025

🎭 Grand March: 4:00 PM | High School PAC

💃 Dance Venue: Minneapolis Event Center – The View

🔹 Check-in: Begins at 7:30 PM
🔹 Dance: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Caps and Gowns
Caps and gowns have been ordered for all seniors. Distribution will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 20

• During all lunches: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

• After school: 3:20 PM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday, May 21

• Before school: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

• During lunches: 11:15 AM – 12:50 PM

👉 Important: All outstanding fees must be paid before you can pick up your cap and gown.

If you are unable to attend during the scheduled times due to a conflict, please contact the STMA High School office at 763-497-2792 ext. 8001 to make alternate arrangements.

Graduation Tickets
Tickets will be available beginning Monday, May 6th.

• Download the GOFAN app from your app store (recommended method).

• To reserve your tickets, enter your student’s 6-digit student ID as the access code.

• Each student will receive six (6) tickets.

• If the ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather, each student will receive four (4) tickets.

📌 Please do not contact the school for additional tickets.

STMA High School students have the opportunity for different academic supports.

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.

Our partner in student transportation services, Vision of STMA, can be reached at 763-497-0102.

• 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.

Register for the All Night Graduation Party!

Click here to for the following:

- register for the all night party

- sign up for 1 or more volunteer opportunities

- make a donation

-watch for information on yard signs

**These events are hosted by the Class of 2025 All Night Grad Party Committee and are not affiliated with the STMA High School. Please contact: stmaallnightgradparty@gmail.com with any questions.

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