Cardinal Call
Greetings, Cardinals!
Fall is in full swing and with that comes our fall high school traditions. One of the most exciting is homecoming! We will have repeating information in the upcoming Cardinal Calls about our homecoming festivities. Please review them closely so that you can make sure to meet the deadlines for guest forms and ticket sales. General inquiries about guest forms can be directed to the main office, and ticket sales questions can answered by the athletic and activities office.
Another fall event is PreACT testing. This year testing is on September 22. Please take a moment to review the information about testing below so you can be prepared for testing day. This year high school seniors across the district are expected to attend school. More information about that change can be found below. Thank you, and let's have a great week!
Sincerely,
Jim Ertel
Principal
Fall PreACT Testing
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Sun Prairie East will administer the PreACT exam to all 9th–11th grade students during the school day. Seniors still report to school on testing day. We will have Senior Focus Day for 12th graders.
Why the PreACT?
In the Fall, the PreACT is for practice and feedback and is not used for college admissions or state reporting. In addition to providing data to our educators to inform future instruction, it also provides valuable information to support student growth. The assessment helps students:
⭐ Identify academic strengths
🔍 Spot areas to improve
📝 Gain experience with ACT-style questions
📊 Plan for college and career readiness
How can I prepare for the PreACT?
In SP30, students will receive key information about preparing and test-taking strategies.
The PreACT mirrors the ACT, so these materials can double as preparation for both assessments: Test Prep & Kaplan Test Prep & ACT practice test.
All students also have access to free ACT & SAT prep through a program called Methodize that students can find under the Resources tab on Xello (an academic & career planning application on school issued devices).
What can I expect on Test Day?
Students will test during the regular school start time.
Students should bring a fully charged device, along with a water bottle and snack to be eaten during the scheduled break. All other testing materials will be provided.
Testing room assignments will be posted in school common areas.
What’s on the PreACT?
English – 35 minutes | 48 items
Math – 45 minutes | 26 items
Reading – 40 minutes | 33 items
Science – 40 minutes | 36 items
Results will be available about three weeks after testing and will be shared with both students and parents/caregivers.
Electronic Devices - 9/13 Weekly Update
After the second week of school we want to congratulate our students on their support and compliance with the Bell to Bell - No Cell policy. After one week we had 13 phones turned into the main office. That means that 99.9% of the student body honored our new policy. Great work!
ID Requirement Update
Additional clarification about the requirement for students to wear their IDs has been provided to high school administration. Starting in October students will be required to wear their IDs on their person.
- This means student will not have to wear their ID around their neck on a lanyard, but could if they prefer.
- Lanyards have already been purchased by schools so they will be provided to students if they would like one, for free.
- Plastic ID badge holders have also been purchased by schools and they will also be provided to students if they would like one, for free.
- Students do have the option to purchase a lanyard or badge clip of their choosing if they would like.
- East plans to provide SP30 lessons for students on what this could look like at the end of September, and we will continue to provide updates on this policy as they are provided.
Monitoring Student Activity on School-Issued Devices via Securly
Securly is the tool used by the District to keep harmful content on school-issued devices away from our students. Securly has a feature that will allow our teachers to directly observe what is on the Chromebook screens of the students in their classrooms.
The Securly tool also allows parents and caregivers to observe their child's activity while using school-issued devices. Parents and caregivers can access this information by viewing their child's Activity Feed. Parents and caregivers also receive Flagged Activity notifications that inform them of any flagged activities pointing to self-harm or bullying related to their child.
Please see the instructions included in the links below for more information on how to access the Securly app:
Securly Information for Caregivers & Students (ENGLISH)
AP Information
AP Students & Families: Over the last several years, Sun Prairie East High School has been left with a large bill of unpaid AP exam fees. In an effort to become more fiscally responsible and ensure that our AP exam order accurately reflects students’ plans, we are changing the date of when AP exam fees are due. This year, AP exam fees will be posted to students’ Infinite Campus accounts by October 1st, 2026. Each AP exam costs $99, and payment for AP exam fees will be due by November 1st, 2026. Please be aware that students whose AP exam fees have not been paid by the deadline will not have an AP exam ordered for them. For students who are on free or reduced lunch programming, AP exam fees are waived due to Wisconsin state law (Wis. Stat. sec. 120.12(22)). Please reach out to Beth Butler, AP Coordinator, at eabutle@sunprairieschools.org or 608-834-6700 ext. 5778 with questions.
SENIORS - Early Graduation Deadline on Tuesday
Early Graduation: Students interested in applying for early graduation should schedule a meeting with their counselor to review eligibility and other important considerations. The completed application form must be submitted to Student Services no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15th.
Hello from the Athletics Office!
Fall sports are in full swing! Please look through the information below for important updates from the athletics and activities office.
Thank you!
Jenna Boberg, CAA
Athletics & Activities Director
Event Guidelines
We are excited to have our fall sports in full swing. We have already started to host home events. Please review the SPASD event guidelines. Our athletes are ready to take the field, stage, pool, court, pitch, course and so much more this school year. Together we will continue to make these fantastic, safe and enjoyable events for all.
All East students will need their student ID or if they have not yet received their 26/27 student ID, they will need to look up their Infinite Campus profile. This can be done in advance and screenshotted for quick access. Also, please download GoFan to purchase digital tickets to our events.
