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It's Big Money Raffle Time!
It’s that time of year again! Time for St. Mary’s Springs Academy’s “Big Money Raffle” (BMR). Who will win $20,000 this year!?
This cash raffle is one of only three major fundraisers for SMSA that involves EVERY family, Pre-K through 12th grade. Each family receives 5 BMR tickets to sell and/or purchase. Tickets are being distributed this year as follows:
- If your youngest child attending SMSA is in grades P3 – 8th grade, and you attended conferences on September 30 & October 1, you should have received your tickets as you entered the South Hall entrance. If your youngest child attending SMSA is in 9 – 12th grade, your tickets will be coming home with your child in the next week.
- Any remaining tickets that were not distributed at conferences will be sent home with your youngest child at SMSA. Please be sure to check their backpacks.
Please review the information included in the envelope regarding this fundraiser. Tickets may be returned to school with your child, or to the North, South or Scrip offices any time before the live noon drawing on Friday, January 16, 2026.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to purchase additional tickets, please contact a member of the BMR committee, listed below.
Valerie Everson
920.251.3719
Stephanie Fessler
920.960.0556
Katie Mathos
920.979.6757
Lisa Shannon
920.539.2892
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FDL County Annual Conservation Poster & Speaking Contests
It’s that time of year again—Fond du Lac County’s Annual Poster and Speaking Conservation Contest information is now available! This year’s theme is “Soil. Where it all Begins.
- Click here for Poster contest rules and entry form.
- Click here for Speech contest rules, entry form and speech submission link.
FDL County always loves to see entire classes join in, but individual entries are welcome as well. Get creative with your posters and speeches!
If you have any questions or would like to see examples of past entries, please reach out to Amber Cannon at amber.cannon@fdlco.wi.gov.
In addition to these contests, their department also offers a variety of educational natural resource presentations. You can find the full list on their website under School Information: Natural Resource Presentations
Nomination for Christmas Card Sale Recipient
A long standing tradition at SMSA continues again this year with the Christmas Card Fundraiser, in which students in Grades 4 through 8 will be creating and selling handmade Christmas Cards. These cards will be sold for $2.00 each by the St. Mary’s Springs families after all the masses at Holy Family Parish sites on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. We will also be having a movie and popcorn afternoon, the day before Christmas Break, where students can bring in a donation to watch the movie of their choice and enjoy popcorn. Everyone will be able to participate, whether they bring in a donation or not. All proceeds from the card sale and movie/popcorn will go to benefit a local child (Fond du Lac County) and his/her family, who is currently or has had medical concerns/conditions.
If you know of a child and their family that you feel is deserving of a nomination, please fill out the below form. All nominations will be reviewed and a recipient will be chosen by random draw.
Catholic Schools Walk is Back - and This Year, We Walk for Pupil Services
At St. Mary’s Springs Academy, we are committed to educating the whole child — academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. This year, every dollar raised through the Catholic Schools Walk will directly benefit our Pupil Services Department, which provides essential support to every SMSA student.
Pupil Services encompasses four vital areas of student life and growth:
Academic – differentiated learning, enrichment, and intervention to ensure every child thrives in the classroom.
Spiritual – opportunities for students to grow in faith through worship, service, and community.
Social Emotional – licensed counselors who guide students in their academic, personal, and career development.
Physical – onsite nursing support for physical, mental, and emotional health needs.
Over the coming weeks, each Walk communication will highlight more detail about these services and how they make an impact on the lives of our students and families. We also warmly invite our SMSA community to join our students on campus, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14–15, as they walk the track in celebration of Catholic education. A schedule of class walk times will be shared in future communications.
Together, we can support the whole child at SMSA. If you would like to support our Catholic Schools Walk and the work of Pupil Services you may donate by clicking here.
Refer-A-Family Program - Earn $500 Towards Tuition
Do you have gently used or like new instruments at home?
Do you have a gently used or like new instrument(s) that you are looking to donate? SMSA is looking to add instruments to our band programs for students who are just starting out, in need of help financially, and/or are unsure what they would like to play and may need to try a few different options. Instruments can be dropped off at the North or South office during regular school hours.
Please email gscudella@smsacademy.org with questions.
Has your child outgrown their uniform pieces?
All uniform and spirit wear pieces that your child outgrows, throughout the school year, can be dropped off at the North, South or Scrip office during regular business hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon LaLuzerne at slaluzerne@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8012.
Have Questions? Stay Connected!
Staying connected and having efficient communication is essential to the success of our students. Questions and issues will come up throughout the school year and we want to ensure you have all the information needed when something occurs. To reach teachers, school counselors, health services, principals and other staff members, please call the school’s main office (920-924-0993) and they will connect you with the appropriate department.
Scrip Hours
Regular Scrip Hours:
Monday and Friday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Click here to print off the current Scrip order form.
Performing Arts (PPA)
If your high school or middle school child participates in band, chorus, theater, or jazz vocals/band, you are invited to join the PPA and support arts programming at SMSA. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6 pm in the Lauby Lounge (first floor teacher lounge).
Learn how you can get involved. Contact PPA@smsacademy.org to learn more!
Would you like to get involved at SMSA?
If you are interested in getting involved at SMSA, be a part of the SMSA Parent Connectors Group! Our group focuses on building connections with our SMSA families through our events during the school year as well as celebrating our amazing SMSA Staff. If you have a child(ren) in grades preschool through 5th Grade, you received a blue Parent Connectors Volunteer Form at supply drop off day. If you are interested in helping with our group, please fill out the form & return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 5th. Only ONE per family is needed to be filled out. If your youngest child(ren) is in 6th Grade or older, please email me, alnuss@charter.net, letting me know you would like to be included in the group emails as they didn’t receive a volunteer form. Once they are all collected and entered, you will receive an email. Each year a NEW email group is created to keep it updated so even if you have been a part of the group email in years past, please let us know you continue to want to be. We greatly appreciate ALL of our volunteers! We couldn’t do what we do without all of your help! It is going to be a great school year! If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.