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

In recent articles the word “chaotic” has become a literary theme. It is the way some journalists choose to describe the state of our world these days. Looking at current global realities, it is easy to see why. I have read stories reporting on war and violence; disease ravaged nations; urban and rural hunger; people suffering grief, emotional chaos, fear, and injustice. Along with these, dramatic economic shifts and uncertainties cause chaos in the lives of many.

On Ash Wednesday we were reminded: ‘even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart. Even now in the face of social and global instability, uncertainty and change, we are called to find God, who Christians believe is found everywhere and in all things.

The liturgical season of Lent is traditionally a time of penance, fasting and almsgiving. Christians reflect on opportunities to be more intentional about how their faith in the living God informs their choices and actions in a world so in need of mercy, love, healing and redemption. It has been said that the virtue of any society can be measured by how the most vulnerable are treated. Certainly the Gospel message supports this idea.  

We treasure our Catholic identity and mission at SMSA. It informs all our strategies. We do our best to become a more reflective and conscious learning community. As Ledgers develop deeper awareness of the mystery of the Incarnation and the Good News of the Gospel, we see them grow in curiosity and virtue. Our students learn that through Jesus, God entered into solidarity with people of the ancient world, and with all people of all ages – especially those who suffer and are lost in a challenging, chaotic and often violent society.  

This Lent, we will continue to turn our prayers and attention toward those who suffer – in our Springs community and the broader world –  in places torn apart by conflict and war like Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.  

May God continue to help Ledgers grow in awareness of the needs of others. During Lent, may our students embrace ways of helping others who are more needy than themselves. May empathy and love – especially for the least among us – be the defining characteristic of our lives as Ledgers and Christians. 

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us.

Mr. Eamonn O’Keeffe

Principal, High School

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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

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. 

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:

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

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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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.

US ARMY
Date: Thursday, March 6th
Time: 1:00 – 1:45
Location: Cafeteria, request 1:1 meeting individually

UW Stout
Date: Thursday, March 6th
Time: 2:35 – 3:15
Location: North Hall Office

MUSA Sheet Metal
Date: Wednesday, March 12th
Time: 11:15 – 12:00
Location: North Hall Office

Viterbo University
Date: Thursday, March 13th
Time: 12:10 – 1:10
Location: North Hall Office

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Date: Thursday, March 13th
Time: 1:45 – 2:45
Location: North Hall Office

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

When: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Where: Marian University Stayer Center, 45 S National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI

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:
March 7th, 2025 — Zacherl Funeral Home in Fond du Lac.
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.

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