SPASH Newsletter

We will celebrate Homecoming 2026 the week of Monday, October 5th through Saturday, October 10th. This week will feature a variety of student activities and opportunities to celebrate and demonstrate our school spirit including dress-up days, window decorating, service projects, and float building. The Mr. SPASH contest will be held on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM in the field house.

On Friday, October 9th we will continue our celebration with our annual Homecoming Parade and Pepfest. We will follow a modified class schedule in the morning from 7:35 AM - 11:00 AM. The parade will begin at 12:15 PM and march from Washington Elementary School to Goerke. Pepfest will begin at approximately 1:00 PM. This is part of our school day and all students are encouraged to attend. Parents and families are always welcome.

The annual SPASH homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 10th from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM in the SPASH field house. Tickets will be sold October 5 - 8 during the lunch hours in the lower commons. Ticket price $15.00. No tickets will be sold at the door.

We are now only a few weeks away from the PreACT for all sophomores and juniors. This PreACT day provides our students with the opportunity to prepare for the state-mandated PreACT and ACT in March by completing a practice version of the assessment in the same location and with the same procedures that we’ll use next semester. Students will also receive detailed feedback on their practice test, which provides them the opportunity to further prepare for the March assessment if desired.

Please note that all sophomores and juniors (including OLC students) are required to be at SPASH on Thursday, October 22, 2026 by 7:35 AM for testing and seniors will have an E-learning day. Buses will run normal routes in both the morning and afternoon and we will serve both breakfast and lunch. Students are allowed to leave once testing is completed; however, should a student need to remain at school and ride a bus home at the end of the day we will offer supervised study areas from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Please also realize that we do have some students with accommodations (i.e. extended time) who will be testing throughout the afternoon.

Please watch your email for more specific information the week prior to testing.

As we prepare for winter weather, the Stevens Point Area Public School District will conduct a test of our family notification system on October 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Families should receive the test by email, phone and text based on the contact information and preferences currently on file.

If you do not receive the test on all of your preferred devices, please log in to Skyward Family Access to review and update your contact information or contact your school office for assistance.

Testing the system now helps ensure you receive important information when weather or other circumstances affect the school day.

Thanks for helping us make sure everyone stays connected!

Get ready for a little bit of magic, mayhem, and MATILDA!

The talented students of SPASH are working incredibly hard to bring the unforgettable story of Matilda to life! From hilarious characters and outrageous teachers to big musical numbers and plenty of surprises, this is a show you won’t want to miss! Our students have been putting in countless hours of rehearsal as they prepare to share all their hard work with YOU!

November 5–6 at 7:00 PM

Tickets for Matilda will be $15 for adults, $10 for students, 5 and under free.

Tickets will be sold at the door as general admission seating.

Come support our amazing students and experience the crazy, hilarious, and heartwarming things that happen in Matilda’s extraordinary life. Bring your family, bring your friends, and come see what SPASH has been working so hard to create! We can’t wait to see you at the show!

Visual Image Photographers (VIP) will be at SPASH on Tuesday, October 13th, in the north commons from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you do not have a picture ID, please plan to get your picture taken on this day to obtain a SPASH ID.

If you wish to place an order for school pictures, please click on the button below. Proofs will be emailed to the parent's email. Parents have seven days from the photo day to place an order. If you have any questions, please email support@vipis.com or call customer service 262-375-4457.

Starting this year, we are asking all students to visibly wear their IDs as part of our increased efforts around school safety and security. IDs will be used to scan students in and out of the building during release hours efficiently, keeping us better informed of their location during the school day. Student IDs will also be scanned during lunch, allowing the line to move more quickly, in turn giving students more time to enjoy their lunch.

Junior/Senior Release is for students who exhibit a high level of maturity and personal responsibility. It allows them to leave during their lunch or unscheduled period. Students will respect the rights of others, particularly in the library, hallways, commons, etc. Parking lots are off-limits unless a student is arriving on campus or leaving campus. Failure to meet expectations will result in the student losing this privilege. Listed below are the criteria and rules pertaining to release time.

1. Parental and administrative approvals are required.

2. Students must have no failures or incompletes in the prior grading period.

3. Students must have at least a 90% attendance rate and not have more than 5 tardies during the previous quarter.

4. Students must carry their student ID card and follow all check-in and check-out procedures.

5. Students who have earned the release privilege and choose not to leave campus are permitted on campus but only in supervised areas. Students may be in the lower commons, library, core lab, or working under the supervision of a teacher. Released students may not be in the halls during class periods.

6. Students will lose their release privilege if they are transporting students on/off campus who do not have Junior/Senior Release.

7. Students are expected to use designated entrances and scan in/out using their SPASH ID upon exiting and entering the school.

8. Students must have a positive behavioral record with no suspensions in the previous or current semester.

9. Students must be responsible and respectful at all times. Failure to maintain these criteria or follow school rules and expectations will result in the loss of this release privilege.

Parents/guardians, please remember to contact SPASH when your student is absent from school. You have three options to report an absence.

1. Enter your child's absence through Skyward Family Access: Please read the instructions on how to report your absence online.
2. Call the attendance office at 715-345-5402: Due to the volume of calls received in the morning, you may get an answering machine. Please leave a message stating your name, your student's name, grade, and reason for the absence.
3. Email the attendance office at SPASH-Attendance@pointschools.net.

SPASH students can compete in the Central Wisconsin Math League held at UWSP. The tests are held in November, February and April. Students in Geometry, Algebra 2 and all classes beyond are welcome to compete. Students can find the Google Form on their teacher's Schoology page to sign up for Math League. Mrs. Perron is the advisor of the group if you have any questions email: pperron@pointschools.net

• Core Lab

• Recommended for daily questions, help if you have been absent, and test and quiz review/retakes.

• Structure will include teacher(s) circulating around the table offering support with all math classes.

• Staffed by at least one SPASH math teacher every period of the school day.

• Available daily.

• Located in the LMC.

• PLT

• Recommended for individual and small group support with daily work, test and quiz review/retakes, and help if you have been absent.

• Structure will include your math teacher circulating to individuals and small groups answering questions.

• Staffed by your students' math teacher.

• Available on block days (Wednesday and Thursday).

• Located in the math classroom.

• UWSP Tutoring

• Recommended for students who need individual academic support in math.

• Structure will include a tutoring format of any math student in grades 7 - 12.

• Staffed by UWSP Students.

• Available on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

• Located at UWSP Library and Student Resource Center (SRC 150).

• Student Tutors

• We will have a list of students who are comfortable tutoring students in classes that they have already found success in. This is the only option for support that costs money. If requested, you will receive a list of student tutors with their contact information and the content they are interested in tutoring. You will arrange a schedule and pay rate with the student tutor.

• For more details on any of these options, feel free to reach out to your child's math teacher.

What is SPASH SLR?

SPASH Saturday Learning Recovery is a Saturday morning detention session assigned by one of the Assistant Principals or Dean of Students for reasons that may include but are not limited to truancy, misconduct, misuse of PLT, or failure to follow other school rules. Students assigned to SPASH SLR will report to the SPASH LMC for the assigned time on a selected Saturday morning and engage in supervised quiet study and work completion.

Why Are We Doing This?

Student attendance and prompt work completion are primary indicators of not only academic performance but also graduation eligibility and future employment capacity.

As we continue to work with our students to improve their academic growth, we want to emphasize the importance of being present as well as engaging and completing coursework. While we have an outstanding record of student achievement, we can improve our overall attendance percentage as well as punctual work submission.

SPASH SLR offers students an opportunity to make-up missed classroom work time as well as to complete missing or incomplete work. Students who do not complete their assigned SLR will be referred for progressive discipline which could include a truancy referral as well as in-school suspension.

When and Where Will it Happen?

SPASH Saturday Learning Recovery will be in the SPASH LMC from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on select Saturdays throughout the year and supervised by a SPASH faculty or staff member. Students will work with the supervisor to set and work towards a goal for the session. Cell phones are not permitted during SLR and any Chromebook use will be supervised via Securly.

Students and parents of students assigned to SLR will be notified via the SPASH North Office.

Please be sure that the school district has the correct address on file for your student/family. If you need to update your family address, please provide the district with a copy or a picture of a piece of mail with your name and current address. This information can be emailed to enrollments@pointschools.net or dropped off to your school's main office.

Any student who parks in the student parking lot must purchase a parking pass. The permit hangs on the car's rearview mirror. You must have a valid driver's license to purchase your permit.

To get your pass, turn in your completed parking form and bring your driver's license and the $50 payment to the SPASH main office. If you pay online, remember to hand in your completed form and bring your driver's license to the main office to obtain your permit.

Cars parked in the lot without a permit may be ticketed through the City of Stevens Point Parking Enforcement.

We know you have a lot on your plates and ordering a yearbook can get missed or you may have questions and not know where to go! Just a reminder, that most questions can be answered at our SPASH Yearbook website, https://spash.pointschools.net/parent-resources/yearbook or you should be able to Google SPASH Yearbook and click on the result. There is information on ordering ads, the yearbook and submitting senior pictures. There is a sale until January 29th to purchase your yearbook for $76. The price will increase to $80 after that date.

📕 Students are able to purchase the SPASH yearbook online through Jostens. Place your order to get the best yearbook sale price.

Spring Supplements from the 2025 Yearbook should arrive in October. When they arrive we will announce to students that they are available to pick up during the lunch hours.

All questions can be directed to Jostens at 1-877-767-5217.

FAQs and links to order are on the SPASH Yearbook page!

Senior pictures are due by November 30th. Please see the SPASH Yearbook Page link above to answer most commonly asked questions regarding submitting pictures for the yearbook.

Our first Seal-A-Smile visit to SPASH will be on Tuesday, October 27th. Registration for the Seal-A-Smile program for SPASH is done online via the link or QR code. Click on the button below for more information.

The Top Cats Program recognizes students who have been doing a great job in the classroom, have improved significantly, have been caught doing something good, or have made some other significant contribution to our school. Congratulations to this month's Top Cats.

October 5 - 9: Homecoming Week

October 5: Hosa Free Formal Boutique - 4pm - 6pm in North Commons

October 7: Mr. SPASH - 7:00 PM - Field House

October 9: Homecoming Parade and Pep Fest - 12:00 to 2:15 PM - Goerke Field

October 10: Homecoming Dance - 8:00 - 11:00 PM - Field House

October 13: Picture Retake Day - 10 AM - 1 PM - North Commons

October 13: Choir Concert - 7 PM - Auditorium

October 15: Orchestra Concert - 7 PM - Auditorium

October 17: Empty Bowls - Lower Commons - 11 AM - 3 PM

October 21: Parent Forum - Room 1322 - 6 - 7 PM

October 22: Pre ACT - sophomores/ACT for Juniors

October 23: No School - Professional Development Day for Staff

October 23: PSAT for Juniors who signed up

October 27: Seal-A-Smile Dental Clinic - Auditorium - 7 AM - Noon

October 30: No School

November 4: End of 1st Quarter

November 5 - 6: Fall Musical Matilda- Auditorium 7 PM

November 7th: Fall Musical Matilda - Auditorium - 2 PM and 7 PM performances

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