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.

We know having a high schooler can be a challenge to spend quality time together. We have a few family events coming up to bond and beat the Winter blues.

This event is FREE. Dinner will be provided, but we ask that you sign RSVP if you plan to eat here so that we can get a head count.

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
• Makers Family Night
• 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 January 22nd 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.

Our 2025 All Night Grad Party Committee is already planning a fun and safe evening for our Spartan Graduates on the evening of June 6th. Visit their site for more information and ways to support.

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. Another way to support is to shop the Spartan Shack online for gear we can use toward prizes. Our students love Spartan swag!

Congratulations to the boys swim and dive team for the win at the Rock Ridge quadrangular this week! Superior was victorious over Proctor, Rock Ridge and Chisholm with 495 points - 200 over the closest team.

Next Tuesday - Jan 21 is our final home meet vs Grand Rapids. Come watch them swim!

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.

Applications for the Scholarships are now available. They are available on the SHS Scholarship website. Students must send all required materials back to scholarship@superior.k12.wi.us or bring printed copies to the main office (email is preferred).

Reminders:

• Students must complete the applications themselves (not parents).

• Students must complete all requirements for the application to be considered.

• If students complete the Nelson application, they do not need to fill out a second application for the generals.

• Nelson Applications - due Friday, January 17 (before midnight)

• Who Qualifies: GPA 3.5+, 3 or more AP/PLTW courses, 26 credits at graduation

• Application

• Cover Letter

• Google Form

• General Scholarship - due Wednesday, February 12 (before midnight)

• Who Qualifies: Seniors on track for graduation, Minimum GPA 2.0

• Application

• Cover Letter

• Google Form

No Late applications will be accepted past the due dates.

Link to Scholarship Information Night presented on December 4, 2024.

If students would like to make any changes to their Semester 2 classes, they need to email their counselor now, and they will advise students on what to do.

Students are able to drop classes within the first 5 days of the semester and add an elective.

Congratulations on a successful trip to Stout!

Visit Superior Waffles, Duluth's Best Bread-Superior, Empire Coffee, 2540 Coffee House, or Superior Impact Nutrition to support 23rd Veteran! Visit 3 of the participating businesses, and have your passport stamped at each, for a chance to win a drawing for three door prizes!

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.

Order your yearbook

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

• Free Regional TryLax & Beginners Coaching Clinic with Superior Area Lacrosse Association

• For boys and girls grades K-8 Saturday February 8, 2025 try lacrosse class 2-3:30PM and a beginners coaching clinic 4-5:30PM at the Superior high school gym.

• Register HERE for the trylax event

• Register HERE for the beginners coaching clinic. This clinic is specifically geared towards parents who are new to the sport who may be interested in coaching or coaches with a season of experience and will involve a stick in hand the majority of the clinic.

Fill out the survey here.

Spartan Families,

A new phone scam is targeting parents claiming to be from the College Board and wants to send you and your student SAT prep materials, but then requests you share sensitive information, including a credit card number. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. Please be wary of unsolicited callers and don't give your personal or financial information over the phone to strangers. This scam has targeted parents since last spring throughout the country. Additional information and tips to protect yourself from the SAT related scam can be found on the Better Business Bureau.

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 - February 12th!
• Join their committees
• More information can be found on their website.
• Follow their new Facebook page here.

Our SHS National Honor Society helped at the Spartan Family Forest Fest last night. Watch the video above to see some familiar faces.