Each of our school department areas have chosen a graduate focus trait for the 2023/24 school year. As we look to enhance our student experience at STMA High School, we want our students to recognize our goals for them as we prepare them for life outside of our school walls. We know that student experience matters and allowing our students to understand our why is key in promoting a positive and purposeful experience.

Name: Judsona Chea

Parents: Ellen and Judson Chea

Siblings: Jason, Judson Jr., Jusline (11th grade) and Zunell (3rd grade)

Plans after high school: I plan on attending a community college then transferring to University of Minnesota where I plan to major in something technology related.

Most Memorable STMA Moment: For me it definitely competing in the State Track Meet my Sophomore year. The feeling of accomplishment while standing on the podium after placing 6th in the state. I was able to set a PR on my first jump and was both shocked and excited

Teacher Who Has Impacted Me: Ms. Ness-Deden has always been there to support me. She has always comforted me and I never felt judgement when I was going through hard times. She was the first teacher I went to see at the start of the year to share stories about our summer and hear about hers.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because of the opportunities and experiences that I have had. I moved here in 2nd grade and had I stayed at my former school, I would not have had the opportunities to take the classes that have formed who I am today. I am happy my mom choose to move us to STMA.

Name: Jonathan Cavanaugh

Parents: Polly and Michael Cavanaugh

Siblings: Nicole (2017 grad), half-brother Chris

Plans after high school: I plan to work for the Local 49 utilizing heavy equipment. I will work on a skid steer and/or roller to start, and eventually run an excavator.

Most Memorable STMA Moment: My most memorable STMA moments are from being a part of the Trap Team. I have become a better shooter thanks to the team. Being part of the team has been so rewarding.

Teacher Who Has Impacted Me: I would say the teacher that has impacted me the most has been Mr. Steve. He is understanding and his classes are always enjoyable.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because it has provided me with a great education and environment. It has given me a great path to my future.

*Please note a date/time change from the district calendar.

Fall Conferences will now be taking place

Monday, October 9th, 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

Mental Health Resources for Parents (Allina Health)

Feel like your teen is struggling but don’t know how to help them? These free mental health online resources can provide you with helpful tricks you can teach them to manage their stress and anxiety.

How to Help Your Teen Manage Stress – What stress can do and tips to help your teen manage it

How To Help Your Teen Control Anxiety – What anxiety can do and tips to help your teen control it.

Chris Singleton is a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017. Following the loss of his mother in a racially motivated mass shooting, Chris has now become an inspirational speaker and best-selling author who has shared his message of unity with NFL and NBA teams as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies across the country. Chris will be speaking with our students on October 10th. Learn more about Chris here.

Counseling Office Updates

Welcome back STMA families, we are so excited to have you back in the building and see your smiling faces. STMA Counselors are here to help all students with their academic, personal/social, and career planning needs. We are divided by student last name and will follow each student all four years. This year we welcomed two awesome counselors to our team, Ms. Silbernagel and Mrs.Schmidt. They both come to us with many years experience and are great additions to our STMA family. We all look forward to getting to know you.

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

Seniors

Class of 2024!! The counselors have a ton of valuable post high school planning information available at STMA Guidance Office including timelines, ACT/SAT, FAFSA, MCIS college sort and short “how to” videos. Please set aside time to view along with your senior as some college application deadlines are right around the corner on November 1st.

We will be hosting the following meetings during SNAP:

September 14: Seniors planning to apply early action/decision

September 28: Seniors planning to apply regular decision

October 5: Seniors planning to apply to a 2 year/technical school

Our list of topics to discuss will include:

• College or career planning materials

• College application process

• How to start college/career exploration

• Financial aid and scholarships

We will also host a Senior College and Career Planning Information Night on Monday, October 9th at 6:00pm. During this time the counselors invite parents to come and learn more about how they can help their senior plan for the future. These sessions will be held in several classrooms at the High School. You will receive details on this location after signing up.

College Knowledge Month

Free College Applications in October! College Knowledge Month is a statewide initiative with the goal of providing every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college. Many Minnesota postsecondary institutions waive application fees during College Knowledge Month. The list of colleges can be found here.

Financial Aid

The FAFSA- Free Application For Federal Student Aid is getting a significant overhaul and will not be available until December. All seniors planning to attend post secondary education should apply. A series of virtual college aid events are available free at Ready Set FAFSA to learn more about your aid application and options.

College Visits

The Counseling office will host various admission representative visits throughout the school year during SNAP. See representative schedule here.

A MN Virtual College Fair for all students! The counselors encourage students in all grades to visit https://www.strivescan.com/minnesota/ to explore college opportunities between October 6-7th. This is an excellent resource to learn more about post high school options!

The National College Fair is returning to an in person event October 4-5th. Students looking for out of state schools can review the NACAC website for more information (https://www.nacacattend.org/23Minnesota)

How to request an official and unofficial transcript

To send or view transcripts we use an electronic delivery system called Parchment. To begin the transcript ordering process you must first create an account through Parchment. Here is the link, which can also be found on the Guidance Office web page under transcripts:

http://www.parchment.com/u/registration/15103/account

***DO NOT use your student issued email when setting up your Parchment account. It is best to use your personal email account since you will no longer have access to your school account after you graduate from STMA.

• For official transcripts choose the College, NCAA and/or the Common Application and send the transcript directly to the institute .

• Unofficial transcripts can now be found in the documents tab in ParentVUE and StudentVUE.

• Transcripts both official and unofficial are released daily during school hours.

Making an appointment to see your counselor

Students and families can book an appointment online to see their assigned counselor. Students have access throughout the building to scan a QR code leading right to their counselors booking page. Links to book counseling appointments can also be found at our counseling webpage.

*NEW* Mental Health Services at the High School

This year STMA is excited to be partnering with Canvas health to provide on site therapy services for students. Click here to learn more about our therapist Virginia Suarez and how to access services.

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

STMA High School values our strong partnership with Wright County Law Enforcement and are fortunate to work with Deputy Austin Henre. Deputy Henre is exceptional in his role and we wanted to provide an opportunity for our community families to get to know him. Please find information about our SRO included below.

I am Deputy Austin Henre, School Resource Officer for the STMA High School. I live in Buffalo along with my wife, Casey, and 2 boys, Jase age 9, and Owen age 7. Both Jase and Owen keep me busy as a Father with their activities! We enjoy taking family trips together, playing lots of football, and enjoying outdoor activities.

I started my law enforcement career in 2010 working at the Annandale Police Department. I was primarily a Patrol Officer working overnight hours for about 4 years. I then joined the Wright County Sheriff's Office in 2015. I started my career at WCSO as a Patrol Deputy, primarily working in the northwest area of Wright County. I also had roles as a Field Training Officer and Recreational Services Deputy. I began as a School Resource Officer (SRO) in 2021 and this is my 3rd year in this role totaling 13 years in law enforcement.

My favorite part about being an SRO is being able to develop relationships with youth, staff, and parents along with ensuring a safe environment for all. Having daily interactions with students and being a positive influence is something I enjoy every day.

My favorite part of the STMA community is the connection it provides in all aspects. Investing my career here to work with youth and the community is truly rewarding. I am grateful to be part of "Excellence is our Tradition" here at STMA. Go Knights!

STMA school district partners with Every Meal to offer a weekend meal program to interested families. Every Meal is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children's lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when it is difficult to access food.

If your family is interested in enrolling in this program please click above to register.

• 9th grade - Pre-ACT 8th/9th grade version and will be here all day.
• 10th grade - Pre-ACT and will be here all day.
• 11th grade - PSAT (those who elect to) or Accuplacer (optional); will leave the building after testing; otherwise all other 11th graders have the day off.
• 12th grade - Accuplacer (optional); will leave after testing; otherwise all other 12th graders have the day off.

If a student is absent from school, parents are requested to call the absence in prior to 8:30 a.m. (763-497-2192) and follow instructions on voicemail. If an absence is not reported by phone, students are required to return to school with a note. This procedure is necessary to keep school attendance records timely and accurate. Absences not verified within three school days will be recorded as unexcused. Students who have been absent from school will not be admitted to class without a “pink admit slip.”

Students at school who are not feeling well, must go to the nurse’s office prior to calling a parent to be released. The nurse will confirm the illness and communicate with the parent. Falsified notes and phone calls: If a student falsifies a note or a phone call to excuse an absence, they may receive a 1-3 day suspension.

Our 2023 Senior Class picture will be taking place on Friday, September 29th in the HS Stadium. We look forward to having Tim Bykowski Photography capture this shot for our students.

Is your senior registered for the Class of 2024 All-night Grad Party following the ceremony?

Event details

Class of 2024 All-night Grad Party

May 31st, 2024

River City Extreme in Monticello, MN.

STMA Grad Party

For more information, please contact: Cmccarty@kw.com

(763) 439-3619

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.

Students are expected to leave the building by 4:00pm unless they are under the supervision of a teacher.

To keep up to date with what's going on at STMA High school, please click on the Twitter buttons below for:

High School - @STMAHighSchool

Principal Reeves - @STMAreeves

Activities Director Cornell - @StmaAd

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