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

In the Old Testament reading for today, we read: “Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.” Esther asked and God answered her. This is an often repeated pattern in scripture and salvation history. The Lord promises to answer us whenever we raise our heartfelt concerns to Him.

May the experiences, prayers and reflections of Lent 2025 help to open our hearts – that we may always “ask, seek, and knock” for God’s grace to renew our hearts with His eternal love, mercy, and forgiveness. On our path this Lent, may we find the Lord and all of the comfort his presence assures.

On behalf of all administration, faculty and staff of the high school, we wish all families a happy, healthy and restful Spring Break! Classes will resume on Monday, March 24th, a B-Day.

Once students return from Spring Break, there will be only seven days remaining in Quarter 3. This is a good time for students to take account of their academic responsibilities – and make a plan to become current if they are behind. As always, Ledgers are expected to meet all learning obligations and finish strong!

It is also a good time for parents and guardians to review their students’ academic achievements in Skyward. Parents and guardians are encouraged to make a plan to discuss both successes and/or challenges their child may be experiencing. Teachers shall also be reaching out to parents in circumstances where students may be at risk for failing the Quarter.

Quarter 3 Report Cards will be available to view in Skyward on April 3rd.

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us.
Mr. Eamonn O’Keeffe
Principal, High School

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When: April 5, 2025 – Doors open @ 5:00
Where: FCC – 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac, WI

Reserve YOUR Ticket Here!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Prom is scheduled for May 3rd and will surely be another memorable experience for our students. Whether or not your son/daughter chooses to attend Prom (and we hope they do), all Juniors and Seniors (and up to one guest per person) are invited to attend Post Prom. Post Prom is a safe and fun event that will be held from 11:00pm – 1:00am, featuring games, prizes, food, friends and fun.

Please consider supporting this special event for our students by making a donation or serving on the committee.

Monetary Donations (requested by March 31 PLEASE): To defray the costs of this event, we are asking you to please consider making a donation. There are several ways to contribute:

In April we will be celebrating SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH. To help celebrate, we would like each student to be able to add a “brick” for every book they check out (keep in mind our older students can check out up to 3 books a week! That’s a lot of LEGOs!) What will we build? It’s up to the students and their placement of their “bricks”. So if you have any extra clean LEGOs and are willing to donate them to the library…we would LOVE to take them off your hands! Duplo sized would be wonderful for our younger students, and building plates would also be great to have as well. Stay tuned and find out what we build!

Deadline to donate Lego’s is Friday, March 14, 2025 – Lego’s can be turned in to the South Hall Office. 

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

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

May 3, 2025 – Prom and Post Prom

May 10, 2025 – Jazz Night

May 15, 2025 – Ledger Honors Convocation

May 18, 2025 – Senior Honors Ceremony

May 21, 2025 – Spring Concert

May 30, 2025 – Commencement Practice – Seniors Only – REQUIRED

June 1, 2025 – Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement

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The SHRM Student Relations Committee is once again planning an event for students to learn about the businesses and careers in their communities! This event will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 9th from 4:30-6 pm. Please mark your calendars! This event will be a great opportunity for students to learn about the businesses and careers in our communities, what skillsets are needed and make some connections along the way. We are also offering a resume building and interview assistance breakout session.

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT! Applications are currently being accepted for the FDL SHRM Scholarship. Visit the FDL SHRM Scholarship page to learn more and apply! Deadline to submit is April 18, 2025. https://www.envisiongreaterfdl.com/fdlshrm/scholarships/

A lots of representatives coming to SMSA campus this Spring. Please review dates and times below and see if any of these options would benefit you! It’s important to explore different options and learn about campus life from these representatives.

Email counseling if you would like to attend and please be specific as to what visit you would like to participate in.

Marian University
Date: Monday, March 24th
Time: 11:25 – 11:55
Location: North Hall Office

UW La Crosse
Date: Wednesday, March 26th
Time: 2:35 – 3:15
Location: North Hall Office

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.

2025 Lakeshore PTO Scholarship

Your current high school sophomores and juniors are invited to Nurse Camp 2025!
June 9–12, 2025
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Marian University Stayer Center & SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

Discover how nursing changes lives!
• Practice nursing skills in Marian’s newly renovated simulation labs:
CPR
First Aid
IV Therapy/Injections
Sterile Techniques
Vital Signs
Infection Control
• Shadow a nurse: Maternity/Nursery; Medical; Surgical/Ambulatory Care
• Meet one-on-one with health care professionals and current nursing students

Other details:
• Lunch will be provided each day.
• Only current high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply.
• Space is limited to 20 students.
• Students who participate in Nurse Camp and later enroll at Marian will receive a $2,000 scholarship!

Apply Today! DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 A $50 nonrefundable reservation fee will be required upon acceptance.

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:
March 21 – Michels at 9:00am in Brownsville
April 4 – Froedtert Hospital at 9:00am in Fond du Lac. This is a chance to see the NEW hospital!
April 17 – Sargento at 11:00 (arrive at 10:45) in Plymouth
April 22 – J.F. Ahern at 11:00am in Fond du Lac

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.

The Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac is looking for students who are interested in volunteering at our Saturday, April 12th Easter EGGstravaganza! This is a very popular event. With two egg hunts, guest register for one only, either 10-12 or 1-3. Included in the fun are games, baby chicks, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. Please click the link to sign up. Parents with students 13 and up or students 14 and up on their own are invited to volunteer. Thank you for your interest!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ACAE2AA0FBC34-55542860-cmfdl#/

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