Cardinal Call

I hope families were able to enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend. As the end of the school year draws near, grading deadlines grow closer. This Friday, May 29, is the last day to turn in any late or missing work. To help students with this process Friday has been switched to a WIN day and not SP30. Also, I would like to welcome Ms. Fuelling to our leadership team! Let's have a great week!

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

Students, please check in with your teachers about your end of semester deadlines. Unlike semester one, we do not offer incompletes at the end of the second semester. When the school year is over, the only way to recover credit is through summer school.

Dates to note:

5/29/26 - Late work deadline for missing summatives/formatives. This falls two weeks before the end of the term so that work can be scored and entered into the gradebook.

6/5/26 - Last day for new summatives. This date falls a week before the end of the semester so that scores can be given and a retake opportunity offered prior to the end of the school year. Please check with your specific instructor about unit pacing if you have questions.

6/12/26: Teacher contracts end for the 2025/2026 school year. All grades must be submitted to the registrar.

Reminder: Spring semester grades affect fall athletic eligibility. If you have questions about this, please reach out to your coach or the athletic office.

The linked letter highlights next school year's upcoming incoming 9th grade events. This letter has also been shared with the middle schools.

The last day the activity bus will run will be June 4th. This is also the last day for 5th hour for the 2025/2026 school year.

The PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Team recently recognized 108 students who achieved perfect attendance in one or more quarters this school year. To celebrate this fantastic achievement, the team hosted a special event for the students and their caregivers. Congratulations to all of our dedicated students!

Student Council is busy preparing for the 2026-2027 school year. Officer elections will be held next week.

Students now have a before-school tutoring option available to them to get help in English, math, science, social studies, and more! Zero Hour will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the LMC from 8:00-8:30AM. 5th Hour (our after-school tutoring option) continues to run in the LMC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:50-4:40PM.

On Thursday, May 14th eight students from Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West graduated from the NextGen First Responder Academy at Madison College. These students completed the NextGen Academy with a combination of certifications ranging from Emergency Medical Responder, FireFighter 1 and 2, and Fire Inspector certifications. Sun Prairie West senior Humberto Guzman was one of two speakers at the event.

Dear Sun Prairie High School Parents and Caregivers,

This letter is to provide information about your student’s chromebook as we approach the end of the year. Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will keep their school-issued device over the summer unless they are leaving the district, in which case the device should be returned no later than June 11th, 2026. Students can still access school applications and use their device. Filtering software will still be active throughout the summer. Students are expected to care for their device over the summer just as they would during the school year.

Seniors must return their devices on or before our last day of school on June 11th, 2026.

Device Collection for Seniors will begin on June 5, 2026 in the LMC. Students will be called to the library by the first initial of their last name. If you no longer need your device, feel free to turn it in earlier. Both devices and chargers will be collected, as well as library materials. If you have lost your charger, there will be a fee of $15 added to your Infinite Campus account. Lost or damaged device fees will also be added to your account in Infinite Campus. This fee will vary based on the age of the device and type of damage.

Google Takeout Instructions (transferring student account data to a personal account) are posted in the senior class Google Classroom and are linked below. Seniors will lose access to their district accounts on June 30, 2026, and should begin transferring their data as soon as possible to avoid loss of files. Since your personal Google account is not considered the “owner” of your school account’s data, you may lose access to those files once your student account is deactivated, unless you go in from your personal account and “MAKE A COPY.”

Fines for overdue library materials, missing Chromebooks and chargers may be assessed on June 5th or earlier. Any materials needing to be returned after June 11th should be brought to the District Service Center at 501 S. Bird St.

Link Here for One Pager Instructions for Google Takeout

Linked below is the May French Newsletter.

Linked below is the Band program newsletter.

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. June 4th will be the last day for 5th hour tutoring and the activity bus for the 2025-26 school year.

What is the PSAT/NMSQT?

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT) (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a test for our Juniors and can serve as a practice version of the SAT that helps you get familiar with the types of questions and format you’ll see on college entrance exams. It measures your skills in reading, writing, and math — the same skills that are important for college success. In addition, the NMSQT portion of the exam allows students to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. High-performing juniors may earn recognition, scholarship opportunities, and academic distinctions that can strengthen college applications.

Is the PSAT/NMSQT required?

No, the PSAT is optional. You are not required to take it, and colleges do not ask for or look at your PSAT scores during the admissions process.

Why take the PSAT/NMSQT?

Even though it’s optional, here are some reasons why it can be beneficial for students:

• Practice for the SAT: The PSAT gives you a realistic test experience so you can see what to expect on the SAT and where you might want to improve.
  

• Scholarship opportunities: Juniors who take the PSAT may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
  

• College readiness check: Your PSAT results can help you understand how prepared you are for college-level work and what skills to strengthen.

Can any grade level take it?

The test is intended for juniors; however, sophomores are welcome to take it for practice. Please note that only juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship, so sophomores will not qualify for it.

Are there FEES?

Yes, $18.00 - The PSAT test fee must be paid through Infinite Campus. After the form closes, the fee will appear in Infinite Campus on Monday September 14, 2026. *Fee waivers may be available for qualifying students.

Accommodations needed?

Students with disabilities who wish to apply for PSAT accommodations make their request in writing via email to the school’s PSAT coordinator by Monday August 31, 2026. The College Board will review applications and approve or deny requests that are made. The test date comes up early in the fall semester; therefore it is critical to start this process early. If you do not notify the PSAT coordinator by Monday August 31, 2026, that your child will need accommodations for the PSAT, your child will not receive accommodations for the test.

Important: If you would like to take the PSAT exam during the fall of the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday October 14th, 2026, please complete the attached Google Form by 11:59 PM Friday, September 11, 2026. No exceptions.

For more details or questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Thao at pthao@sunprairieschools.org

PSAT/NMSQT GOOGLE FORM.

If you wish to opt your student out of the Direct Admit Wisconsin program, please complete linked form below. Additionally, more information about the program can be found on our school district website, LINKED HERE.

Versión en español

Jenna Boberg, CAA

Athletics & Activities Director

Sun Prairie East was honored as #13 on USA Today's rankings for best high schools for student athletes. You can see the article on the link below.

Congratulations to Girls Track & Field as 2026 Big 8 Conference Champions!

Congratulations to Girls Softball as 2026 Big 8 Conference Champions!

Congratulations to Ben Becker, longtime Athletic Trainer for Sun Prairie High School and this year’s recipient of the Wisconsin Athletic Director’s Association Athletic Service Award! For more than a decade, Ben has gone above and beyond in caring for our student athletes, managing injuries, and supporting recoveries, all while setting a remarkable standard of excellence in our community.

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:

• 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, Allison Fuelling

Main Office: 608-834-6703

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