Cardinal Call

Winter break is almost here, and we have a fun winter celebration planned for Friday. Students, please keep a lookout for more information from Student Council. We will also have an assembly schedule on Friday. With most secondary schools running different schedules due to celebration plans, we will not have East/West shuttle buses on 12/19. We will have the LMC open for traveling students as a study space as needed. On behalf of the entire East staff, we would like to wish all our students and families a safe and happy winter break. The Cardinal Call will be back the week of January 4th in the new year.

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

We are almost to winter break, and Winter Week is here. As a reminder, we are running an assembly schedule for our winter celebration on Friday. Students will sign up for our celebration period in FlexiSCHED for Friday.

Below is our assembly schedule for Friday.

Although it is early December, the end of semester 1 will arrive quickly. Listed below are important dates for both students and families to be aware of:

• January 9 - Deadline for students to submit quarter 2 missing formatives and summatives. Last day for initial attempts at summatives. (NOTE: THIS IS THE FRIDAY WE ARE BACK AFTER WINTER BREAK)
• January 16 - Last day for new semester 1 summatives.
• January 23 - End of semester 1.

On December 19 the 2026/2027 course guide will become available to students and families. This will be the kick off to “Request Fest” as we start the scheduling season. Please be on the lookout for more information as we enter this exciting time of year.

The 2025/2026 Course Expo will be held on January 13 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This event is a great time to meet with teachers and staff about what classes we offer. Staff will be available to answer questions and chat with families about questions they may have on our offerings.

AP (Advanced Placement) night will be held in conjunction with the course expo. You will be able to hear what Advanced Classes are, the workload, expectations, and different AP classes available.

Students, please make sure you are locking your vehicles when in school. Locking your cars is important to make sure no one is entering your vehicle without your permission or knowledge.

Starting in December we are asking both students and staff members to refrain from having food and beverages in the pod spaces. If you would like to enjoy a drink or snack, you are welcome to do so in classrooms or the commons (per your classroom teacher's expectations). Thank you!

Linked below are the band program updates for the week of December 8.

Linked below is the December French Newsletter.

Please see the linked information regarding the "Annual Notice of Special Education Referral and Evaluation Procedures."

Child Find -- Notice English - Child Find -- Notice Spanish - Child Find -- Notice Hmong

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.

On Thursday, December 18, Yale junior Kadjata Bah, who was born and raised in Madison, will be at SPEHS during WIN. She will share what it’s like going from the Madison area to Yale, and she is ready to answer your questions about applications, financial aid, and college life. Sign up for WIN with Ms. Albright!

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.

The SPASD follows our conference guidelines and district policies for inclement weather. Any cancellations/rescheduled events or changes in locations will reflect on our athletic schedule: Sun Prairie East High School

Jenna Boberg, CAA

Athletics & Activities Director

Boys hockey hosted their annual staff appreciation event this past week. Thank you for all you do!

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:

• 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.

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