The Howl

December 19th- Winter Break Celebration for Students

December 22nd-January 2nd- No School - Winter Break

January 19th- No School - Professional Development Day

January 20th- Course Expo/8th Grade Welcome/AP & College Options - 5:30PM - 7:30PM

January 23rd- End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester

On Friday, December 19th, our school will be hosting an afternoon of Winter Break Celebration Activities. Students will participate in a variety of fun, community-building options held across classrooms and common areas. Activities may include things like a movie in the PAC, cookie decorating, art projects, games in the gym, and more.

To help us plan, all students will sign-up for the activities they are most interested in participating in on December 12th.

If your student will NOT be participating, please reach out to attendance at spwestattendance@sunprairieschools.org or (608) 478-1707 to excuse them.

We look forward to creating a positive and enjoyable celebration for all students before Winter Break!

Save the date! Have your students apply early to secure their spot in one of our many fascinating summer courses for high school students.

Badger Precollege creates innovative programming for students who want to explore their academic interests, gain insight into the college experience and meet new friends. Our programs offer a unique opportunity to help prepare students for academic and social success in high school and college.

Badger Precollege encourages students to:

• Challenge their curiosity and expand their academic interests

• Learn from experienced educators, UW faculty and other experts

• Participate online or in person on the UW–Madison campus

• Meet like-minded peers from around the world

• Enjoy the resources and reputation of a top-ranked university

• Explore their personal path to college

We offer a range of courses in subjects including engineering, computer science, health care careers, forensic science, business and psychology. Please check out our available high school classes and share them with any interested students.

Registration for all Badger Precollege summer programs opens January 12, 2026. Courses fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to mark your calendars and apply early. Limited need-based scholarship support is available.

Badger Precollege Programs HERE

We kindly invite you to support our school community by contributing to student recognition, staff appreciation efforts, and cap-and-gown assistance for graduating seniors. Your generosity helps us celebrate hard work, honor dedication, and ensure every student can walk proudly at graduation. Thank you for making a meaningful difference! Donations can now be made through the Infinite Campus school store. Donation Link

Juniors interested in UW Madison’s College Access Program in Education (CAPE) can attend a CAPE application support session during WIN time on Wednesday, December 17. Students should sign up in FlexiSched with Ms. Saldana.

Attorney Clementine Uwabera will be at SP West to speak with students during WIN time on Tuesday, December 16. Students interested in learning more about careers in Criminal Justice / Law should sign up in FlexiSched with Mrs. Griffin.

Representatives from the following college will be in Student Services during WIN time this week. Sign up in FlexiSched with Ms. Saldana.

Thursday, December 18 - Madison College

The Letters of Love Club is hosting a clothing drive partnered with The Sunshine Place! Please bring any new / gently used clothing to the donation box in the Commons. The drive runs from Tuesday, December 9 - Thursday, December 18! Please see the flyer for details on specific items requested by The Sunshine Place!

Attention Families of Seniors!

Does your graduating student have a sibling in our building? Siblings of Class of 2026 seniors have a special opportunity to honor their graduating family member in this year’s yearbook! They’re invited to submit a short message and a favorite photo to celebrate their senior.

Submissions are due by Friday, January 9, 2026.
Students can use the form emailed to them by Ms. Fowler to upload their message and photo.

Let’s help make this year extra meaningful for our seniors!

The Yearbook Club is gathering this year’s Senior Superlatives, and we want their voices included! Seniors can vote now using the survey emailed to them by Ms. Fowler on Tuesday, December 9th.

👉 The survey (in their email from Natalie Fowler) closes on December 19th, so be sure to submit votes before the deadline. These superlatives will appear in the 2025–2026 Yearbook, so don’t miss out on helping shape this year’s senior memories!

Seniors only. One submission per student.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Fowler or Ms. Blank, SPWHS Yearbook Advisors.

Seniors: Remember that you need to place your order for your Senior Cap and Gown for graduation. Orders can be placed through the Midwest Scholastic store linked here.

The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is hosting virtual Youth Apprenticeship info sessions throughout the year. Register for one today!

* NOTE: There will be an info session specific to UW Health / Biotech Youth Apprenticeship held in March 2026.

To purchase a yearbook, go to www.jostens.com. Type in “Sun Prairie West” and make sure you click Sun Prairie West High School. You may also visit the following link directly: https://tinyurl.com/SPWHSYRBK26

Yearbooks must be pre-ordered by February, 20th 2026 to be guaranteed a copy of the 2026 Yearbook.

Does your child need help before (7:45am - 8:15am) or after school (3:50pm - 4:40pm)? Check out these opportunities for receiving extra help with a variety of subjects!

We continue to run together as a PACK. Our universal expectations are that we approach everything we do in our community with Pride, Accountability, Collaboration and Kindness.

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 West students will need their student ID or if they have not yet received their 25/26 student ID, they will need to look up their Infinite Campus profile. This can be done in advance and screenshotted for quick access.

• Building opens at 8:05: Students may enter the building at 8:05 and will remain in the commons 8:20. Between 8:05-8:20 students may eat breakfast and socialize in the commons. At 8:20 students may begin to move to their classes.
• If your transportation situation makes it impossible to drop off your students later than 8:05 they will be allowed to stand in the vestibule (between the glass doors) until 8:05, particularly on inclement weather days

• Building Closes at 4:00: At 4:00pm the building closes daily. All students must be with an adult (coach, club/activity, 5th hour tutoring, etc) or leave the building for safety as we do not have supervision available after 4:00pm.

Please plan rides, drop off/pick up accordingly.

Our A/B Day Schedule and our Regular Bell Schedule. The A/B Day schedule is set for the year and will not change even if we have snow/cold days. Please note that Semester 1 starts and ends on an A Day and Semester 2 starts and ends on a B Day.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur.

(SPASD District Policy JB)

If a student or parent/caregiver would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact us at 608-834-6620. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6620.

If a student or parent/caregiver would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-6630. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-6630.