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Greetings, Cardinals!
Things around Sun Prairie East are picking up as we near the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Students have started to return for fall sports, and summer deep cleaning is wrapping up. This week our full administrative team returned, and new teachers will be here starting on August 17th. Additionally, the student services department will be back in the office on Monday. One important change to note for this school year is that dismissal time is 3:50 PM. Additional teacher work days were added to the 2026-27 school calendar and because we need to meet instructional minute requirements, time was added onto each school day. The start time for the school day remains the same, 8:35 AM.
Sincerely,
Jim Ertel
Principal
2026-2027 Welcome Packet
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Linked here is this year's welcome packet that will be distributed at registration. Please feel free to take a look at our digital copy prior to the event.
Bell-to-Bell No Cell - Year 2
Linked below is our Bell-to-Bell no Cell poster. Student and staff expectations remain the same as they were for the 2025/2026 school year. For 2026/2027 we will continue to have posters and flyers in public spaces and classrooms. “Bell-to-Bell no Cell” is the theme for our focus on increasing the use of instructional time and improving scholar outcomes. When students return to school we will have lessons prepared for SP30 and content area classes about electronic device expectations. Our top priority continues to be teaching students how to use devices responsibly and to build skills around safe and productive technology use. When you stop in for registration, please keep a look out for more information in our welcome back packets!
2025 Keys To Success
Our 9th grade orientation program, Keys to Success will take place here at Sun Prairie East High School on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:00AM - 11:00AM.
Incoming 9th graders will spend the morning connecting with their classmates, getting to know Sun Prairie East, and learning how to find success as a Cardinal! If you missed the registration for this event, your 9th grader can still attend, but transportation will not be provided.
Publication of Student Schedules
Student schedules will be published to infinite campus at 3:30 PM on August 14th. While students and families were emailed a list of classes in June, full schedules will be available on the 14th.
School Supplies
At the High School level we do not have a standard school supply list. Many teachers will let your students know of any specific materials they will need for class during the first couple of days. To start the year please have your student bring a notebook/s, pens/pencils and their Chromebook (more information on Chromebooks to come). Many students also benefit from having a binder/s to organize their materials.
Some specific class requests can be found on our website under the "Academics" section.
Hello from the Athletics Office!
Please plan on stopping by the athletics/activities table during registration this week! Staff will be available to answer questions about sport registration, activity passes, digital ticketing and more.
Electronic ticketing for our athletic events and dances will continue via GoFan this year. Concessions at our athletic events will operate CASHLESS beginning this school year.
The school store will be open during registration as well. Stop by for some new or vintage Cardinal gear!
Students- we are gauging interest in beginning a girls flag football team this year. Any girls interested, please fill out this google form: Girls Flag Football Interest Survey
We’re excited to welcome all of our families to a new school year! As we gear up for another exciting season of high school athletics & activities, we’re eager to support our student-athletes in representing our school community with pride, sportsmanship, and dedication. Our theme this year is, Better Together! Whether your student is joining a team or club for the first time or returning for another season, we’re here to ensure a positive and rewarding experience for all. Our office is located just inside the main doors and our office hours are M-F 8am- 4pm.
Fall Sport registration is currently open on Infinite Campus via the parent portal! Please make sure all athletic forms, including physicals, are up to date and submitted prior to tryouts or the first practice. As always, we expect families and athletes to review the Student-Athlete/Activities Code of Conduct Handbook, which outlines our additional expectations on top of the school handbook.
Let’s work together to make this a successful and memorable year!
Here are some helpful links for SPE Athletics:
Arbiter Master Athletic Schedule (formerly Rschool)
Feel free to call 608-834-6720 with any questions or email us at cardinalsathletics@sunprairieschools.org.
Thank you & Go Cards!
Jenna Boberg, CAA
Athletics & Activities Director
