Need help with PowerSchool? Contact Denise Waltenburg for questions.

Find info about Standards Based Grading (including conversion of SBA proficiency to letter grade) here.

We invite any junior or senior parents to the next meeting on January 3rd at 6:00 at SHS in the library conference room. If you are not able to attend, but would like to be a part of the event, please email Nicky Wilson at nickyw2433@gmail.com to be included on future meeting notices.

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.

SHS has a wide assortment of clubs held during Advisory time. This can be the time when students meet with groups such as Pledgemakers, Student Council, Spartan Spin, DECA, Black Student Union, GSA, FBLA, and more. Beyond those groups, there are also SO MANY more opportunities to sign up for an activity during advisory including cooking, ping pong, welding, relaxing activities, and time for crafting. Here are a few "clubs" that can use help with supplies, with their Amazon Wish Lists linked:

MOVIE CLUB

JEWELRY MAKING CLUB

HOT CHOCOLATE CLUB

SEWING CLUB Cleaning out your sewing closets? Clothing Construction and Design I & II classes and Sewing Club would appreciate any fabric or thread donations! Please drop off in the main office; attention Kathleen Sims

Our Girls Basketball team will be hosting their Hoops for Hope fundraiser at their January 30th home game against Duluth East. The Spartan Shack has create a T-Shirt for this fundraiser, order yours here by January 9th.

Here are scholarship upcoming dates for seniors & parents:

• Scholarship applications are now available. More info HERE.
  
• Friday, January 19: Deadline for Nelson, McLean, Hendrickson, O'Hara applications (no late applications will be accepted.)
  
• Wednesday, January 31: Nelson Writing sample at 8-10:30am in the Arena Gym
  
• Wednesday, February 14: Deadline for General Scholarship applications (no late applications will be accepted.)
  
• Mid-April: Students will be informed about scholarship decisions

SHS Financial Aid Night was Wednesday, December 13th. Below is some information that was covered. Need help filling out the application? Find resources here. Contact our counseling center with any questions regarding financial aid.

On January 9, 2024 students in grades 10-12 will receive a booster Human Growth and Development lesson and a booster Signs of Suicide-suicide prevention lesson in advisory.

Please check your email for information sent from our counselors about each lesson and the option to opt out your child for either lesson.

Here are the slides to the lessons that students will see if you would like to preview them.

As with many things, parents are great resources and educators for their children on these important topics. Our goal is to support and supplement the dialogue between parents and students.

The UW Wisconsin-Madison Extension has some of the upcoming virtual parenting offerings:

• January 4th - Resilient Co-Parenting: Families Fighting Fair

• January 9th - Focus on Fathers

• January 9th - Trauma Informed Caregiving: 8 Week Workshop Series

• January 11th - Parent Cafe

• January 16th - Triple P Positive Parenting Program (for parents/caregivers of children 0-12)

Click image below more information on these free virtual classes.

Our student council is planning to host a student Snowball on January 19th. More information about ticket sales will come soon, check the student announcements in between these newsletter to keep in the loop.

Students can check their morning announcement email on how to sign up to attend this opportunity being held at SHS on January 9th. Students must sign up by January 3rd at 3pm. Students will be able to attend during 6th or 7th hour, or after school. A variety of employers and education/training institutions will be set up in the Spartan Arena gym, highlighting careers in the following fields:

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Manufacturing
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

If there are any businesses who aren't already signed up to attend, who would like to participate, you can reach out to Caitlin Knoll at caitlin.knoll@superior.k12.wi.us

Have you ordered your student's portrait and yearbook yet?

Contact Ms. Elaine at elaine.holmberg@superior.k12.wi.us with any questions or assistance with attendance needs. Please remember that our school day starts at 7:55am every day, on Wednesdays our day starts at 8:25am.

The 2023/24 Calendar can be viewed HERE.

The 2024/25 Calendar is now approved and can be viewed HERE.

Join ConnectSPED on Tuesday, January 9th at the Superior Public Library or over Zoom from 5:15-6:45pm to connect with other parents/guardians/family members who have a child(ren) with diverse needs in Superior. Our open forum meeting will provide a space to discuss relevant topics, and light refreshments will be provided. Click on the event to find more details, share with other families, and please let ConnectSPED know if you have any questions. Email contact: connectspedsuperior@gmail.com Connect to their Facebook Event Page here.