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.

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.

For the month of September, our focus was on attendance (kids in seats on time every day). Staff had conversations with students about the importance of being to class on time each day. At the end of the month, staff recognized students who were consistently showing this expectation. These students were able to draw for prizes from our Food Services department, and one lucky student won a Spartan blanket at our homecoming kick-off assembly.

We encourage you to use similar language and systems to teach expectations, however you're able.

Mr. Matt Amerson

Superior High School Assistant Principal

Spartan Families, check out this deep dive to PowerSchool Parent Portal. PowerSchool is the School District of Superior's grading tool. All parents and students have the ability to view comments, assignments and standards. Remember to click the INFORMATIONAL [i] to view assignments, and comments!

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.

Student Council are looking for adult volunteers to help supervise their student Fall Ball being held on Saturday, October 19th at UWS Yellowjacket Union. If you are interested in helping, please contact LeAnn Egnash. All volunteers for this event must complete the two part background check process through our school district (linked above). Thank you for helping our Spartans make fun and safe memories of their time at SHS.

Students will be able to purchase their ticket for Fall Ball at the SHS Treasurer's Office starting on October 11th. Ticket sales close at 3:15pm on October 18th. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

We are really excited to get Student Club time up and running starting next week. During advisory, students were able to look through a long list of options and pick something that they were interested in being a part of. Student Clubs will happen every Tuesday during Advisory class. This time will give students the opportunity to get involved with something they're interested in, and to meet like minded students who they may not have met otherwise. Ask your student which Club they signed up for.

Here are some Clubs that could use support:

Jewelry Making - Looking for donations of old or broken jewelry, keys, beads, or other household items that can be turned into jewelry. Students can drop donations off with Ms. Stubbe in Room 2114.

Lego Club - Seeking any lego donations. If your kids don't play with them anymore and you want to clean out the closets at home, Lego Club will put them to good use. Please have your student drop off these donations with Ms. Moore in Room 2150.

SHS Orchestra spent the day connecting and making music with SMS Orchestra yesterday at the School Forest.

Spartan Volleyball is serving up a cure for Breast Cancer during their home game against Cloquet on October 3rd! Varsity player, Brekyn W., has worked hard on organizing our Dig Pink event this year, as a part of her senior project. They would love your support!

Spartan Soccer are hosting a fundraiser during their October 5th home game. They will have a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and game day jersey auction. All funds raiser will go to Aspirus St. Lukes Foundation Cancer Care Fund. This is a Senior project that some of our Spartan Soccer players are organizing.

The 2024 Hall of Fame Celebration will take place at SHS on Saturday, October 4th. Tickets for this event can be purchased here.

On Wednesday, Spartan golfers headed to Hudson for WIAA Regionals and came out as an honorable 5th. All Spartans battled tough pins, high winds, lightning fast greens, numerous huge deep bunkers, punishing fescue, and didn’t complain or make any excuses. They never quit and they played smart and grinded. They finished ahead of some teams with amazing history like New Richmond, River Falls, Eau Claire Memorial and Eau Claire North. It was a SPARTAN STRONG season! Senior Brynn Johnson qualifies for sectionals as the top scorer outside the top four teams with a stellar 91. She will compete in Tomah on Monday. Go Spartans!

Our Spartan Tennis athletes start WIAA playoffs in Eau Claire this Monday! Wish them well as they compete on the courts!

*Deadline coming! Get your Senior portrait uploaded by OCTOBER 25th!*

*The drop box link is in the senior site above.*

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.

Stop by the Scholarship Foundation booth during the Homecoming Game on October 4th. They will be the booth giving out FREE ROOTBEER FLOATS and would be happy to answer any scholarship questions.

Reminder to our graduates. When you are ready to part with your cap and/or gown, we will take your donations at the main office any time!

Homecoming is happening tomorrow, Friday October 4th. The parade will start at 1:30pm and has a new route this year going down Catlin Avenue from Yellowjacket Union to Wessman. Spartan Football face off Hudson at 7:00 (4:15 for the 9th Grade Team). Below are some details for the day.

The student Homecoming assembly will be live streamed on our District YouTube page here.

The Spartan Shack is open everyday from 11am-12:30 and/or by appointment. They will be open TONIGHT during DIG PINK!

Email: spartanshack@superior.k12.wi.us

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On October 16th, our SHS Hope Squad asks all Spartans to wear ORANGE as a visual representation that together we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. You can find more information and resources for conversations at home here.

Jostens have uploaded portraits from picture day. View and order by:

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

Retake Day will be on October 11th during the school day. We want all students to have their photo taken for ID purposes and to be included in the yearbook.

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.

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

WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The State Superintendent's Advisory Council on Special Education will host a special public forum on the challenges and successes of Wisconsin school districts. The forum will highlight the state's Special Education policies.

We encourage all of you to attend this online forum on October 9th at 5pm.

If you would like to publicly comment on the online forum, you are invited to do so. Comments on the DPI website may be submitted in written form from October 2nd through October 11th.

Registration is required HERE.