• Message from SPASH Principal, Jon Vollendorf
• Pre-arranged Absences
• Updating Family Address
• Payment of Student Fees
• Student Parking
• Yearbook Sales
• Senior Photos
• Boston School Forest
• Counseling Office
• Mobile App
• Online Learning Center
• Seal Smile Dental Program
• Math Tutoring
• Talking Transition Presentation Series
• Upcoming Events at SPASH
  

Dear SPASH Parents and Families:

Sincerely,

Jon R. Vollendorf, Ed.D.

SPASH Principal

If your child will be absent for an extended period of time, including deer hunting, please have your child bring in a signed note to the Attendance Office from the parent indicating the dates they will be out of school. The student will be given a pre-arranged absence form to take to their teachers to complete. This procedure will ensure that your student will have their homework prior to their absence.

If you have recently moved, please be sure that the school district has an updated 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 dropped off at the SPASH Main Office, the district office or emailed to dzarecki@pointschools.net. Once received, your information will be forwarded to the district office to be updated in Skyward for all students in your household. If you have any further questions regarding this procedure, please contact the Main Office at SPASH 715-345-5400.

Reminder to parents to pay your student fees as soon as possible. Fees can be paid in the SPASH Main Office or paid through Skyward Family Access. MasterCard or Visa (Debit or Credit Card) will be accepted. If paying online, parents will need their personal “parent” login and password. Using your student’s login and password will not give you access to the payment screen. Payments will immediately be posted to the student’s account. A $1 handling fee is charged to cover processing costs.

If your family is experiencing financial hardship, or qualify for free or reduced lunch, please complete a fee waiver form. Fee Waivers must be completed each year.

Reminder to students who drive to school and park in the student parking lot that SPASH requires students to purchase a parking permit each year. The permit hangs on your car's rear-view mirror.

The completed parking form, student's driver's license and payment of $50.00 are required to obtain a parking permit. Permits can be purchased in the in the SPASH Main Office or online through Family Access. If you are paying online, the completed form must be turned in to the Main Office to obtain your parking pass. Students must have a valid driver’s license in order to purchase a permit.

The SPASH parking lot is enforced by the City of Stevens Point. Students who park in the lot without a parking permit may be ticketed.

Students who are interested in purchasing a SPASH Yearbook are reminded to place their order online. No payments will be accepted at SPASH for your 2024-2025 Yearbook. All questions can be directed to Jostens using their email or by calling 1-877-767-5217. Click here to place your yearbook order online.

Seniors we need your senior photo for the 2024-2025 SPASH Tattler. In order to help parents and students make plans for senior portrait sessions, we would like to provide you with our yearbook portrait specifications. Please share these specifications with your photographer.

Please submit pictures as an attachment to SPASH-Yearbook@pointschools.net or on a CD. Files must be saved as "LastName, FirstName". No hard copies will be accepted.

Deadline to Submit is November 30, 2024

The sophomores at SPASH are taking their last trip to the Boston School Forest. Students get to work with Mrs. Lockman on identifying fungus, discovering the seasonal changes associated with phenology, and learning the importance of water quality in our fresh water sources in Stevens Point. The Biology Micro and Macro teachers are very excited for our sophomores to experience hands-on learning in a great environment!

Fall Greetings from the SPASH Counseling Department! Here are your 2024-2025 School Counselors and Alpha Assignments: Lara Nugent: A-F, Gina Jordan: G, and all 504 Students, Steve Strasman: H-L, Barb Wetzel: M-R, Nick Nugent: S-Z.

Junior conferences are quickly approaching. Your student's counselor will send a letter home about 2-3 weeks prior to your scheduled appointments. It is highly encouraged that you attend with your student. Things discussed are: earned credits and graduation status, senior year courses, assessment performance, and post-secondary plans (college, workforce, military, etc.).

Scholarships for Seniors: The SPASH Scholarship website is a great place to start when looking for scholarships. All scholarships are housed in Xello, which students can access through the link on the SPASH homepage. The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin scholarship application opens on December 1st and closes on February 15th.

Financial Aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA fafsa.gov.) is a form that determines your eligibility for federal student financial aid. Aid can include grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans. To learn more about the FAFSA, you can visit the official website: https://studentaid.gov/ If you would like assistance with your FAFSA, please contact Mrs. Jordan, School Counselor at SPASH, at gjordan@pointschools.net or call (&15) 345-5403 ext. 6.

With the help of Explorica/Worldstrides, the SPASH Social Studies department is taking a trip to ITALY in June 2026. The trip is a 10-day journey through Italy with stops in Florence, Venice, Rome, Assisi, and Pompeii. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience and embrace Italian culture; including food, history, art, and visits to the Roman Colosseum and the Vatican. Travelers are also eligible for high school and college credit.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please join us at an informational meeting during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 18th at 6:00 pm in room 2356. If you cannot attend the informational meeting you should stop by room 2356 during conferences on Monday, November 18th or Thursday, November 21st between 4-8 pm. You may also contact Elizabeth Anderson at eanderso@pointschools.net.

Stay connected with SPASH on the go by downloading our district’s mobile app! Available for both iPhone and Android devices, our app allows you to access the school calendar, read announcements, manage preferences for updates and alerts, check grades and attendance, and more.

Having our school app is an easy way to stay in the loop on everything going on at our school all year long. Download it today from the App Store or Google Play Store and be sure to enable push notifications so you never miss an important school announcement or update again! Connecting with our school community is just a tap away.

Through a virtual learning environment with quality staff, the OLC proudly celebrates our 15th year enhancing and expanding current SPASH course offerings. We are happy to be supporting over 200 students this fall with both part-time and full-time enrollments. The OLC meets the individual learning needs of a diverse population of SPASH students in a variety of situations. We offer over 110 online courses in all core subject areas and many electives as well as several Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Besides mastering new content, we guide students to become more responsible, organized and independent learners with effective communication and literacy skills. We welcome students to apply now for the spring semester and/or the summer session. For more information, please visit the OLC website www.pointschools.net/olc or call the OLC office at 715-345-5400 ext 70104 or email us: secondaryolc@pointschools.net. We’re happy to help!

Our district has returned to working with the Seal a Smile dental program! Seal a Smile is a program we previously participated in for school-based dental services. We will no longer be partnering with Bridging Brighter Smiles. Seal a Smile will be provided to us from Noble Community Clinics, formerly known as Family Health La Clinica. Noble will provide services at no cost to our students and their families regardless of insurance status, Medicaid, or ability to pay. The dental program will continue to include preventative dental services such oral exams, prophy (cleanings), sealant delivery, fluoride varnish placement, dental referrals, and oral hygiene instruction. Watch your email for more information if you are interested in Seal a Smile services.

Talking Transition Presentation Series: topics for students with differing abilities and their families.

The postsecondary transition planning process can feel overwhelming unless you know what agencies are available to support you and your child. This presentation series provides information to students with disabilities, parents, and educators on various transition resources in Portage County. The events are free and will be held once a month on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm - 7:00pm.

Reach out to Wendy Christianson at wchristi@pointschools.net or 715-345-5400 ext. 70846 with questions or to request accommodations or an interpreter to participate in any of the events. Additional event information will be posted on the SPASH Transition Facebook Page. Please review each event for specific information on the topic and location. All events are in person and have a virtual option to attend. In-person locations vary. The next presentation will be Employment Services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Forward Services on Monday, November 18, 2024 at The Commons Community Nonprofit Center, 2801 Hoover Rd, Stevens Point.

Please refer to the school district calendar below for important dates and scheduled days off.

November 5 - End of 1st Quarter

November 7 - 8 - SPASH Musical, Cinderella - Auditorium - 7:00 pm

November 9 - SPASH Musical, Cinderella - Auditorium @ 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

November 12 - Jazz Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:30 pm

November 14 - ASVAB 7:30 am - 11:30 am

November 18 - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

November 21 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 to 8:00 pm

November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 30 - Deadline to submit senior photos

December 12 - Combined Orchestra and Choir Concert -Auditorium - 7:30 pm

December 14 - ACT @ SPASH 8 am

December 17 - Holiday Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:30 pm

December 23 - January 1 - Winter Break - No School
January 2 - No Block Schedule

January 15 - Incoming Sophomore Night 6 - 7 pm - Auditorium

January 20 - No School

January 20 - 24 - No Block Schedule

January 24 - End of Semester

January 27 - No School

January 31 & February 1 - One Acts - Auditorium - 7 pm

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