Cardinal Call

This week marks our fall parent/caregiver conferences. Conferences run from 4-8 PM on Thursday, October 23 and 7 AM-noon on Friday, October 24th. There will also be college information sessions at 6 PM on Thursday and 9 AM on Friday in the LMC. If you have specific questions about your student's classes, please reach out to their instructors. As a reminder, students have the day off on Friday. Finally, we are nearing the end of quarter 1, which ends on November 4th.

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

Sun Prairie East was recognized as one of the best high schools in the United States. If you look at the rankings, we are listed under our old name, "Sun Prairie High School." We are working to have that updated.

Parents & Caregivers, Thank you for supporting your scholar during the fall PreACT assessment. We are grateful for the way our students showed effort and focus during testing. Student reports are in the process of being mailed home.

Results are also available online. To view your scholar’s report:

1. Go to https://nextpath.app/login.

2. Select “log in with email” under the Guardian option.

1. The first time you sign in, you will be asked to confirm some information for your child(ren).

2. Once logged in, select PreACT Local.

The Student Report includes:

• Subject and Composite Scores

• Readiness Benchmarks

• National Percentile Rank

• Predicted ACT Score

• STEM score (Science and Math)

• Progress Toward Career Readiness

You can learn more about these scores here: Using Your PreACT Results.

Because the PreACT is similar to the ACT, these resources can help students plan and prepare for spring testing: Test Prep, Kaplan Test Prep, & ACT practice test. Students also have free access to ACT and SAT prep through Methodize, which can be found under the Resources tab on Xello (available on school-issued devices).

The score report is only one piece of your scholar’s learning story. Their growth also shows up in the classroom—through teacher observations, daily work, and other assessments collected across the school year. We look forward to supporting and celebrating their growth throughout the year.

Due to the large number of students who are waiting to be scheduled for Behind the Wheel (BTW) training, we have closed the BTW application form. We had a setback in scheduling students due to the need to replace a vehicle in late summer.

Many families took advantage of the WI DOT Drivers Education Grant. Although the initial funding has been used, the site is still accepting applications with the hope that it additional funding will become available. This grant will pay for students to go to Private Driving Schools which is often a faster route to complete the training for licensing.

Below are some photos from our homecoming celebrations! A big thank you to DECA for sponsoring the flag football and student vs staff volleyball games. Also, Student Council put in many hours planning the parade and dance. Thank you to all our student organizations who made the week a success!

Attention Parents and Caregivers of the Class of 2026!

All East seniors are receiving their Senior Guide, a valuable resource designed to help them plan their next steps after high school. The guide includes important information about college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), apprenticeships, military options, and career pathways.

Students will use this guide during upcoming SP30 classes to begin mapping out their postsecondary plans. We encourage families to review the guide together and discuss future goals, deadlines, and opportunities.

For additional support, students can connect with their College and Career Readiness Coordinator or School Counselor.

Together, let’s help every senior take confident steps toward their future!

The art department would like to share some of the cool projects our students are working on. Check it out!

The fall blood drive will be Wednesday, October 29th. Students if you have questions please check in with Ms. Harms or Ms. Orcutt.

Please stop on by and enjoy our Trunk 'N Treat family event on October 22.

Linked below are the band program updates for the week of September 29th.

Linked below is this month's French Newsletter.

To better support students and ensure that instructional time is maximized, we are updating our attendance procedures—specifically focusing on students who are on campus but not in class—as well as our hallway expectations. These changes are designed to reduce the number of students missing class, promote a safe and orderly environment, and help every student fully benefit from their time in school.

Please review the updated procedures, which will take effect on Monday, October 20th, through this LINK.

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.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Sun Prairie District Career & Technical Education (CTE) Facebook Page!

Follow us to stay updated on student projects, career pathway spotlights, apprenticeship opportunities, and upcoming CTE events happening across the district.

👉 Follow us today: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580281289527]
Stay connected and see how our students are preparing for their futures!

As we near the start of our winter sports season please check in with the athletics office if you have any questions about sports registration and associated fees. Thank you!

Jenna Boberg, CAA

Athletics & Activities Director

The fall sports teams will be headed into the playoffs in October, follow along on the WIAA site HERE

Winter Sports Registration is now open on infinite campus. Winter season athletes should not wait, register now!

We will offer the following sports:

Adapted Indoor Floor Hockey

Basketball - Boys

Basketball - Girls

Gymnastics - Girls

Hockey - Boys

Hockey - Girls

Swim/Dive - Boys

Wrestling - Boys

Wrestling - Girls

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:

• Oct 28, 2025: Social Media for NIL Success

• Nov 25, 2025: Storytelling & On-Camera Presence

• Dec 16, 2025: Identifying Potential NIL Partners

• 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.