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. If you would like transportation to this event, please fill out this form.

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!

Spartans have been all over the community spreading their musical talents and bringing cheer.

Spartan Cheer is off to a great Winter season with a 1st Place trophy earned from their first competition!

Our Spartan wrestling team had a successful and tough tournament in Eau Claire last weekend. They will hit the mats at home on January 4th!

Cap and Gown orders need to be completed by January 15th. The easiest way to order is by visiting Jostens Website. There are many packages and you are free to choose but you need to, at minimum, order the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. There is an option to get the 3 for $36.00. Please check out the Senior site above for additional details.

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.

The holiday season can be magical. For many people, though, including teens, the holidays can be just the opposite—a stressful time that sparks or exacerbates feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and depression.

Beyond the wish list (that tends to get more extravagant the older they get), what teens need most from parents is understanding and support. This includes holiday stress-management skills to help reduce stress during this time of year. Here are a few articles to consider as the holiday season approaches.

The GSA group will be hosting a movie night on Friday, December 20th for all student after school in the Library Conference Room.

The Spartan Shack is open everyday from 11am-12:30 and/or by appointment.

Email: spartanshack@superior.k12.wi.us

Shop on their NEW WEBSITE!

Follow them Facebook for other pop-up and evening times!

New Carhart quarter zips are in! Show off your #SPARTANPRIDE this winter season!

Because of funding from the Ryan Hoff Memorial Foundation, Friends of Steve Arnovich - 14 Foundation, and an anonymous alumni group, our Changing Lives Class were able help six Spartan families in need this Holiday season. SHS staff were sent out a form to nominate families. The Changing Lives Class budgeted from the family lists, made the purchases, and did all the wrapping to make the Holiday season a little brighter for 6 special Spartan families.

Members of our Interact Club helped ring bells for the Salvation Army this month.

Spartan DECA had a successful trip to Two Harbors for their mini districts competition.

Spartans who received first place in their category were:

Nora Lepien

Emilee Daniel (x2)

Kegan Sumption

Paige Johnson

Ty Soderlund (x2)

Spartans who received second place in their category were:

Brynn Johnson

Callie Peterson

Gracie Heier

Cole Thralow

Presley Bonneville

Tayler McMeekin

Great work to all of our DECA members on this practice run. Their district competition is set for January 11th in Menomonie!

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.

Pictures from the retake day HAVE been uploaded!

Order your yearbook

Students and staff got in on the fun dress up days that our Student Council organized this week!

Our Spartan Manufacturers were hard at work filling orders from their Holiday product sale. Follow their Facebook page to know when they will be selling again!

The Spartan Spin Magazine just dropped their December printed edition. It is available free for students at SHS. Spartan Community members can subscribe here to get theirs delivered at their home. It is jam packed with quality Spartan content. Get yours today!

The Spartan Spin had the chance to go to Lake Superior College to learn about their Media Studies program. They explored the campus, participated in production activities with LSC students, and had some fun in front of their green screen.

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.
• Follow their new Facebook page here.