News Detail
February 9, 2026
“Do justice, love goodness, and walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Dear DSHA community,
In the last eNews, I reflected on the opportunity our daughters have to learn about complex topics through the lens of faith. As parents, we are the primary formers of our daughter’s faith. As the school, we embrace this partnership with you. Foundational to complex issues facing our community, national, and global communities is human dignity. With the current concern for the dignity of immigrants, we are sharing a few resources that have come recently from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Wisconsin Conference of Bishops, and the Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee.
- Advocating the Welcome, The Branches, October 14, 2025
- USCCB Special Message on Immigration, November 12, 2025
- Wisconsin Catholic Conference of Bishops Statement on Federal Immigration Enforcement, December 18, 2025.I opened the last eNews with the lyrics from "The Road of Mercy," a song we sing each week at Mass. Today I offer a closing prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
In addition to the two-week outlook, here are some important dates for the 2026-27 school year:
- August 20: Check-in day for all students
- August 20-21: Freshman orientation
- August 24: First day of classes
- September 7: Labor Day; no school
- November 26-27: Thanksgiving break
- December 16-18: First semester exams
- December 19-January 3, 2027: Christmas break
- January 4, 2027: First day of second-semester classes
- March 25-April 4, 2027: Easter break
- May 25-27, 2027: Second semester exams
- May 27: Baccalaureate Mass
- May 28: Graduation
Academic Updates
NEW! Information on Second Semester Conferences to Come in February 23 eNews
NEW! ACT and Pre-ACT Testing | The ACT will be administered to juniors, and the Pre-ACT will be administered to freshmen and sophomores on Tuesday, March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This is the same day as parent-teacher conferences.
- ACT: DSHA will administer the ACT Plus Writing test digitally to the entire junior class on March 10. Families will be billed via Smart Tuition. Students who participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice program will have their testing fee covered by the state of Wisconsin.
- PreACT: DSHA will administer the PreACT to the entire sophomore and freshman class on March 10. The PreACT offers sophomores and freshmen an early experience with ACT items, provides a predicted ACT score, and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college-ready. There is no student fee associated with this test.
If you are opting your daughter out of either test, please contact College Assistant and Testing Coordinator Amy Lund.
Salvatorian Global Scholars Honors Program | This is the third year of this program. Salvatorian Global Scholars learn the mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior by exploring human kindness, rejoicing in cultural diversity, and finding common humanity across cultures and the curriculum. The Sisters of the Divine Savior is an international congregation of more than 1,000 sisters ministering in 26 countries on five continents. In alignment with the mission, global scholars prepare for higher education and careers in which intercultural knowledge, critical thinking, communication skills, and multilingualism are assets. In addition to academics in core subjects, scholars pursue electives geared to developing a worldview and cultural awareness. They participate in co-curricular activities, service, and intercultural experiences that tie their academics with experiences outside the classroom. Your daughter may register for the Global Scholars program by contacting World Languages Department Chair Susie Romero or her school counselor.
Dean of Student Affairs Updates
NEW! Winter Formal Tickets Available in myDSHA | Winter Formal is Saturday, February 21, 7-10 p.m. at DSHA. Tickets must be purchased in advance in your myDSHA account. Tickets are $10 each.
Parking Passes Now Available | Parking passes are available for purchase for any student who currently has their driver’s license. Passes are $125 for the remainder of the year. If a student is interested in purchasing a pass, she should contact Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn Hathaway in the Main Office.
Questions? Contact Dean of Student Affairs Rachel Fredricks.
Campus Ministry Updates
Fr. Silas to Speak at Holy Family Parish | DSHA Chaplain Fr. Silas, SDS, will be speaking at Holy Family Parish in Whitefish Bay on March 12 at 7 p.m. He'll be discussing how we can turn our ordinary lives into opportunities for discipleship as well as offering space for reflection. This is a great way to spend the Lenten season!
Holy Family Parish is located at 4825 N. Wildwood Avenue in Whitefish Bay. Parking is available behind the school off Marlborough Avenue and in the Wildwood Avenue lot.
Questions? Contact Director of Campus Ministry Stephanie Monson.
Student Services Updates
Screen Time and Social Media Presentation from Children's Wisconsin: On February 24, 6-7:30 p.m., Children's Wisconsin Therapist Emi Orr will lead the event in the DSHA Commons. This presentation is open to DSHA and MUHS families.
Social media and screen time play a powerful role in today’s teens’ mental health and well-being. Join Emi Orr, psychotherapist with Children’s Wisconsin and in-house therapist for DSHA and MUHS, for an informative evening exploring the benefits and risks of technology use, the impact of screen dependence on mental health, and practical strategies for helping teens build a healthy relationship with technology. Parents and caregivers will gain valuable tools, tips, and resources to support a more balanced and healthy home environment. If you have any questions, please reach out to Director of Student Services Maria Schram. RSVP by February 20
Student Services Counselor Resource | If your daughter experiences sadness during the winter, she may need some help feeling more like herself. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition in which individuals feel sad or unlike themselves when the season changes. We have resources to help! Please click here to read a fact sheet. Please click here for a Spanish version.
Questions? Contact Student Services Administrative Assistant Katie Hoffmann, DSHA '02.
College Counseling Updates
NEW! Carla Olle Career and College Planning Day | On Tuesday, March 3, 7:50-1:30, sophomores and juniors will experience a day of career exploration. Girls will begin the day interacting with our keynote panel. Afterward, they will attend four career presentations aligning with the professions they selected through a survey. Sophomores will end the day with professional career programming, while juniors will meet with Director of College Counseling Kristin Shea to learn more about the college process.
- Attendance is mandatory for all sophomores and juniors
- Freshmen will have no classes on this day
- Seniors will be on Vocare
There will be a modified day schedule (7:50-1:30) and bus schedule. Students must bring their own lunch as the cafeteria will NOT be open.
NEW! College Decisions & Next Steps | Many students are receiving college admission decisions: accepted, deferred, denied, and waitlisted. Review next steps for college
NEW! AP Testing Support | Revolution Prep is offering self-proctored digital practice exams to help students prepare for the multiple-choice portions of the most popular AP tests:
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Physics
- U.S. History
Sign up for a practice AP test
PSAT Practice Exams | Revolution Prep is providing FREE practice tests for DSHA students. Sophomores are encouraged to take the PSAT practice test, but the tests are open to all students. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test taken by high school juniors to practice for the SAT. It helps students become familiar with the SAT format, identify strengths and weaknesses, and qualify juniors for National Merit scholarships.
Choose from one of these practice exams:
- Saturday, February 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., live online
- Sunday, February 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., live online
Questions? Contact Director of College Counseling Kristin Shea.
Applied Wellness Updates
NEW! Sophomore AW Accounts | The second half of the sophomore class will enable their Applied Wellness (AW) accounts during their fitness hours on February 10. Once this has been accomplished, all sophomores will be able to use their accounts to access wellness experience options for the remainder of the semester. They will also use their AW accounts to navigate their Applied Wellness hour junior and senior years.
Questions? Contact Applied Wellness Director Joanna McQuide, DSHA '93.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Updates
Dasher Dialogue | Students are invited to attend an optional Dasher Dialogue focusing on loving your neighbor on February 12.
Optional Dasher Dialogues have been a part of the fabric of DSHA for the last nine years. Consistent with the DSHA mission to form young women who accept the gospel call to live lives that will make a difference, Dasher Dialogues create a loving and caring space for conversations that can be uncomfortable. These conversations focus on the dignity of every Dasher while helping students understand their responsibility to act as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Questions? Contact Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cynthia Blaze.
From the Business Office
Tuition Fees | Second-semester course fees have been invoiced through your Blackbaud Tuition account as part of the February billing. Payments for these courses are due by February 15. Parents, you may make your payments by logging into your Blackbaud Tuition account or submitting your payment to the DSHA Business Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8-4 p.m.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the fees invoiced, please contact the DSHA Business Office or by phone at 414-721-2916.
Financial Aid Information
NEW! Spring 2026 Dual-Credit Financial Aid | DSHA has specific financial aid available to help with the cost of dual-credit classes. Financial aid is limited to one dual-credit course per school year, as there are limited funds for dual-credit financial assistance, and students must be registered for the class to receive dual-credit financial assistance. If you are interested in an application, complete this form on your resource board in myDSHA.
NEW! 2026-27 School Year Financial Aid Application Submissions Due March 13 | The financial aid application for the 2026-27 school year is open. Families who are interested in need-based scholarships and financial aid for the 2026-27 school year are welcome to complete this application by Friday, March 13. Keep in mind, 2025 tax information is required.
Learn how to apply for financial aid
Questions? Contact Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Ann Duffy Scott, DSHA '10.
From the PA, PAA, and PFAA
Apply for PFAA Summer Scholarships | PFAA members, your daughter has access to PFAA scholarship information in her myDSHA account. All applications must be submitted by February 28 for consideration. Click here to learn more and join the PFAA.
DSHA to Host WSMA Music Festival | DSHA is once again hosting the Wisconsin School Music Association's Solo and Ensemble Annual Music Festival on February 20-21. It was a great success last year; our girls had "home court" advantage, and our visitors were impressed by both our facility and our hospitality. We're delighted to do it again, but we need your help! Volunteer
Dasher Athletics
NEW! Basketball Season Update | As of February 4, the DSHA varsity team is 7-3 in Conference (third place) and 11-6 overall with six conference games remaining. Post-season play will begin on February 24. Senior night will take place on Tuesday, February 17, prior to warm-ups of the varsity game, about 6:30 p.m.
Additionally, for the first time, the WIAA generated a mid-season seeding report. This is a current snapshot of possible seeds for the upcoming tournament series. These seeds are computed electronically and were released on January 30. DSHA basketball received the sixth overall seed in their sectional with seven regular-season games remaining on the schedule.
NEW! Alpine Ski Season Update | The DSHA ski team is having a great season with Varsity currently ranked second of 18 teams in the conference, and only three points away from first-place Slinger. Our two JV teams are also skiing very well, with JV Red currently tied for first place with Arrowhead. The team celebrated Senior Night at their race on Sunday, February 1 at Heiliger Huegel, honoring Riley Doerr, DSHA ’26; Emily Peterson, DSHA ’26; Colleen Barry, DSHA ’26, Ella Walker, DSHA ’26, Molly McGown, DSHA ’26; and Dempsey Dean, DSHA ’26.
Congratulations to the 2026 DSHA Varsity team selected to go to State finals on February 15-16 at Mt. La Crosse: Riley Doerr, DSHA '26; Elizabeth Doneff, DSHA ’28; Kate Bradford, DSHA ’27; Sophie Walker, DSHA ’28, Emily Peterson, DSHA ’26; Reagan Dunn, DSHA ’28; and Ellen Barry, DSHA ’28.
NEW! Gymnastics Co-op Update | The varsity gymnastics team is continuing to have a great season. At the Jefferson Invite, the team finished first out of six teams, achieving the highest point total since the start of the co-op. Mary Stith, DSHA ‘26, placed third on floor and fourth on beam, and Lucy Elgersma, DSHA ‘26, placed sixth on bars.
At the WA-DSHA meet, the gymnastics team took third place with Stith placing fourth on both the floor and beam. At the West Bend Dual, the co-op finished in first place with Tirza Getty, DSHA ‘26, placing second on beam, Stith placing third on floor, and Elgersma placing third on bars. Finally, the varsity team finished in second place out of four teams at the Menomonee Falls meet Stith placed third on the floor and fourth on beam. Getty placed sixth on bars.
The next meet is senior/parent night on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. at Nathan Hale High School. Come cheer on your Dasher gymnasts!
NEW! Milwaukee High School Sports Awards Fall Nominees | We are thrilled to share that the following DSHA fall sport student-athletes have been nominated for the Milwaukee High School Sports Awards:
- Diving: Kendall Rummel, DSHA '26
- Golf: Zoe Gryniewicz, DSHA '27; Julia Krueger, DSHA '28; Addison Roesch, DSHA '28; and Ava Roesch, DSHA '26
- Tennis: Lizzy Stuckslager, DSHA '26, and Amelia Stuckslager, DSHA '28
- Volleyball: Maddie Brown, DSHA '26, and Tegan Loechler, DSHA '28
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Questions? Contact Athletic Administrative Assistant Allison Gill.
Special Events
NEW! Mother Daughter Dance Portraits Are Here | Portraits from this event have been delivered to your daughter's mailbox. You can also check out candid photos from the event and order files and prints.
Join Us For the Love of DSHA! | DSHA's annual auction is coming up on Saturday, March 14. This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year; it's also a wonderful way to connect with the DSHA community and enjoy a night of fun!
Reserve your tickets or table now! You can also volunteer to be a table captain. Contact Director of Volunteer Engagement & Special Events Cassandra Aranda if you'd like to head a table. Get your tickets
Exclusive Auction Items for Sale | Before the bidding begins for DSHA's annual auction, For the Love of DSHA, we’re offering our community a special opportunity to make an early impact.
A collection of exclusive pre-auction items is now available for purchase. These items are perfect for early supporters who want to help kickstart fundraising.
Questions? Contact Director of Volunteer Engagement & Special Events Cassandra Aranda.
Volunteer
NEW! Winter Formal Chaperones Needed | Is your daughter worried you will bust out your best high school moves and embarrass her? No worries! Parent chaperones help us cover concessions and entrances. DSHA staff will supervise the dance floors. Winter Formal is at DSHA February 21, 6:30-10 p.m.Volunteer
NEW! Help at Grandparent Liturgy | On April 29, we invite Dasher grandparents to DSHA for Mass and breakfast. We need volunteers to greet guests, provide hospitality, and clean up to ensure a warm and memorable experience for all!
Volunteer
DSHA Auction | We need your help to make this year's auction incredible! We're looking for volunteers to help set up the day prior to the auction and to help at the event on March 14.
Additionally, we're accepting donations from our Amazon wishlist, as well as donations of wine, spirits, and gift cards — all worth $25 or more. Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office, attention Cassandra Aranda. Volunteer
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Questions? Contact Director of Volunteer Engagement & Special Events Cassandra Aranda.
We're Hiring
NEW! DSHA is Hiring | Join our amazing network of professionals at a 2025 Journal Sentinel-recognized Top Workplace. DSHA is currently hiring for:
- Director of Student Services
- Summer Cool instructors
- Cross country assistant coach (fall 2026)
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