Cardinal Call

Semester one is almost complete! With that comes some important check points. Seniors, if you are graduating early please check out the information linked below. Also, if you are interested, please fill out the scholarship application form; this spring we will be evaluating applications for scholarship recipients. For 9th,10th, and 11th graders it will be a busy three weeks as we wrap up semester one and move through the registration process for the 2026/2027 school year. Our department chairs have been working to improve the registration process and are excited to help you chart out what comes next in your high school journey. If you have questions as we work through this process, please feel free to connect with student services. Let's have a great week!

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

Listed below are important dates for both students and families to be aware of:

• January 16 - Last day for new content semester 1 summative assessments.
• January 23 - End of semester 1.

If you are a senior that is graduating at semester, there are some important steps to complete before your time with us is complete. Please review the following links to make sure devices are handed in, fees are paid, and you have your Google drive transferred to a non-SPASD account. Congratulations, and see you in June!

• ​Here is the Letter for Early Grad Students & Families.
• ​Here is the Google Takeout Instructions for transferring their files.

Students and families—join us for an exciting Course Expo where you can explore course offerings, meet instructors, and learn about the opportunities ahead!

Whether you’re planning for the upcoming year or just curious about what’s available, this is a great chance to ask questions, get inspired, and make informed choices together.

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Sun Prairie East High School

We look forward to seeing you there! Feel free to share and invite others who may be interested.

The ACT 95 student working group will be soliciting feedback about ACT 95 tie breaking criteria. If you are interested in participating in our student focus groups please sign up for the ACT 95 Focus Group WIN session on Monday. The working in group is hoping to finalize a proposal to take to the school board this month. Thank you!

Students can now view attachments within their own NextPath account! This is great timing as high school buildings prepare to engage students in goal setting right after Winter Break. Students log in just like they do when taking their SEL Competency Survey “Glimpse” and instead/now also see an additional option (Files) towards the bottom of their home screen. They will then be taken to their attachments list - where they can find (all) assessment results attachments including the most recent PreACT fall administration.

Linked below is the January French Newsletter.

5th Hour Tutoring is up & running for 2025-2026! 5th Hour Tutoring runs Tuesdays - Thursdays from 3:50-4:40PM in the LMC, with teachers from English, math, science, social studies, art, and more available to work with students. Students are able to take the activity bus (which leaves at 4:45PM) home after 5th Hour tutoring.

Seniors: The local scholarship application is now open. The deadline to complete is January 30th. This is a great opportunity to be considered for scholarships that are only available to Sun Prairie students. Click here to access the application.

Jenna Boberg, CAA

Athletics & Activities Director

Once semester grades are transcripted after January 23, athletes with an F in any class must serve a 15 school day and night athletic suspension. This includes SP30 grades and Xello lessons. If you have questions about this policy, please speak with your coach. If you need additional follow up, please reach out to the athletic office.

Sun Prairie East student Manny Abreu was featured on Spectrum News last week. You can check out the story here. Congrats Manny!

Support our Cardinal athletes this season as they face the West Wolves!

As winter sports kick off, now is a great time to secure your athletic passes if you don’t have one! If you plan to attend multiple games this season, a pass is the easiest and most cost-effective way to enjoy all the action.

Our athletes and families are invited to join Influential Athlete’s monthly virtual NIL Masterclasses to learn how to navigate NIL safely while maximizing opportunities and building skills for life after sports. Sessions take place on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6 PM CST.

2025 – 2026 Schedule:

• Jan 27, 2026: Pitching & Negotiating NIL Deals

• Feb 24, 2026: Protecting Yourself in NIL Deals

• Mar 31, 2026: Financial Management for NIL Athletes

• Apr 28, 2026: Maximizing Media Exposure

• May 26, 2026: Life After Sports – Using NIL to Build Your Future

Please see the linked information for upcoming contests.

Sun Prairie East High School

Principal: Jim Ertel

Asst. Principal: Pang Khang, Rachel Looper

Main Office: 608-834-6703

Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/east-high
Location: 888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie WI 53590