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High school highlights senior projects, career fairs and student lobbying at Superior Days
Summary
District staff described the high school’s academic and career planning sequence, career fairs and senior capstone options; 18 students attended Superior Days in Madison to advocate for K–12 funding, and two juniors described the experience to the board.
District staff described Superior High School’s academic and career planning sequence, career fairs and senior capstone options, and highlighted a student delegation that traveled to Madison to advocate for increased K–12 funding.
Caitlin (district staff) summarized the 9–12 academic and career planning (ACP) progression: community service and career exploration beginning in ninth grade, career fairs (about three per year with roughly 30 exhibitor tables), junior-year career experience days (12–15 events referenced) and the senior capstone project, which includes 15 hours of community service and an extended career-research/job-shadow component. The district’s ACP website was identified as an exemplar on the Department of Public Instruction website.
Staff noted partnerships with local employers and institutions, including a recent partnership with Accenture that provided job-shadow opportunities for students. The high school is offering a senior project showcase option in which students present artifacts and talk with attendees at a commons-area event.
Caitlin reported that 18 Superior High School students were part of a 33-student delegation to Superior Days in Madison; the student delegation met with legislators and toured the State Capitol. Two juniors who attended—Callie Peterson and Addie Matusiak—told the board the lobbying experience was rewarding and educational. Callie said the Capitol tour was “really cool” and that many students had never visited Madison; Addie said lobbying “opened my eyes” to how state government works and that representatives and their staff were receptive.
Board members praised the students’ preparation and noted that Superior students were viewed as well-prepared by other delegations. Staff said they will encourage returning students to mentor newcomers so future delegations can build on this year’s experience.
The high school report was presented as an informational item and no board action was requested.
