Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates High School Counseling

Last week, the Class of 2025 gathered in the Chapel to pray together, and to recognize the Academic Top Ten. The Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian were also recognized for the first time publicly!  In alphabetical order, I am pleased to share the names of our most academically accomplished members of the SMSA Class of 2025:

• Justin Everson, son of Aaron and Gina Everson 
• Natalie Feudner, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Feudner
• Simon Fidziukiewicz, son of Andrew and Anna Fidziukiewicz
• Tyler Hoffmann, son of Jerimiah and Audra Hoffmann
• Suhaeng Huh, son of Jong Huh and Heuiyeon Kang
• Hazen Norton, son of Tyler and Kelly Norton
• Ella Pierret, daughter of Kevin and Lori Pierret
• Caden Pitz, son of Zach and Holly Pitz
• Lucile Rathke, daughter of Jason and Shannon Rathke
• Alexandra Welsch, daughter of John and Andrea Welsch 

SMSA Class of 2025 Valedictorian: Caden Pitz, cumulative 4.435 GPA

SMSA Class of 2025 Salutatorian: Lucile Rathke, cumulative 4.361 GPA

We are proud of the accomplishments of these fine Ledgers.  They have worked very hard to achieve success with their studies on the Ledge!  We look forward to celebrating with them in May and June, and can’t wait to see how they each choose to lead and share their talents in the future! 

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us. 

Mr. Eamonn O’Keeffe, 

High School Principal

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To order your Valentine’s Day Singing Telegram click here!

Your support makes a BIG impact! The Ledgerfest Silent Auction’s success is thanks to amazing contributions like Class Baskets, one of our top fundraisers! Your donation could TRIPLE its value, directly benefiting SMSA and your student.

Donate HERE, or send cash/check (attention: Ashley Lane/LF25). Don’t forget to include your child’s grade with your donation. Thank you!

Join St. Mary’s Springs Academy for the hilarious and heartwarming musical “The Addams Family” from March 7th to 9th at Horace Mann theater! Tickets available at hometowntickets.com

CESA 6 is excited to share the latest edition of the Career Readiness Corner, this resource is designed to empower families and students with valuable insights and tools for planning their future careers.

Did you know? You can Refer-A-Family and receive tuition credit!

As SMSA’s winter sports begin, please click on the links below to sign up to help with admission and concession stands at both the boys’ and girls’ home basketball games.

Boys Hoops Sign Up

Girls Hoops Sign Up

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ARE FOR SALE

High school yearbooks are available to purchase online at the SMSA website for $55. Prices go up on March 31, 2025 to $65. Get yours by clicking here!

Are you wanting to get more involved in our Parent Connectors Group? If so, look for the Parent Connectors volunteer form in your packet you will be receiving at the supply drop off day (3K-5th Grade). If your youngest child is in 6th grade or above, you won’t be receiving a form to fill out but can email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net, to share that you are interested in being a part of our group. Every year a new email group gets created so please submit your form even if you have done so in the past years. Also, only one form per family is needed to be filled out. Throughout the year, our group has various school family events as well shows our amazing SMSA Staff how appreciative we are for them. By being a part of our group, you will receive emails that shares ways you can help with these events through volunteering and donating. Our group wouldn’t be a successful without all of the wonderful people involved in it. Thank you so much! If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.

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March 17-21, 2025 – Spring Break

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On behalf of Lakeshore Elementary PTO, we are offering up to three $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in the Fond du Lac area that have previously attended at least one full year at Lakeshore Elementary School. The deadline to apply is Thursday March 20th.

2025 Lakeshore PTO Scholarship

SMSA is proud to participate in another year of Trade Tours through the Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. program, which stands for Retention, Opportunity, Community, and Knowledge. This program aimed at working specifically with high school seniors and juniors who are piecing together their plans post high school graduation. This program provides career exploration through business tours and job shadows. Fond du Lac R.O.C.K. is a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Please let counseling know if your student would be interested in joining a future tour.

2024-25 Trade Tour Schedule:
February 18th, 2025 — MEC Manufacturing Facilities
March 4th, 2025 — Kondex
April 8th, 2025 — City of FDL Construction & Maintenance
April 22nd, 2025 — JF Ahern & Co.

The Fond du Lac Recreation Department will be hiring Lifeguards to work at the Outdoor Pools for the summer. Full-time and part-time positions available. All Lifeguards must be certified through the American Red Cross; completion of the course certifies Lifeguards for 2 years. Starting pay for first year Lifeguards is $12.50/hour with opportunities for end of season bonuses.

Click here for more details!

Please refer to the information provided at the link below, for local and state scholarships that SMSA seniors can apply for. This list is always subject to change and may not be all-inclusive.

Local scholarship opportunities (Fond du Lac area) are listed first, followed by opportunities for residents of the state of Wisconsin.

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