Huskies Have HEART Newsletter
September 13, 2026
Hello Central Heights families!
Remember that our school day will run from 8:25am - 3:40pm this school year! Our doors will open at 8:10am each day for breakfast! Throughout the school year, our weekly newsletter will be in your inbox around 10:00am on Sunday mornings.
Calendar Check:
September 15-17th - Aimsweb+ Testing in Literacy & Math
September 23rd - Family Fun Night at Sheehan Park
October 8th-Picture Retake Day
October 9th-No School, Professional Development Day
In order to call your student out absent/excuse them from school, please call our attendance line: 608-318-8020.
Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea. Let us know (by calling: 318-8020) if they test positive for any communicable disease, such as COVID, influenza, strep, or pertussis. Your school's health assistant can provide guidance on when your child can return to school after testing positive.
Free and Reduced Meals and Fee Waiver Information
If you would like to apply for Free or Reduced status, please fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals. Please see the links below for directions, the application, and frequently asked questions document. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Sun Prairie. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals. Be sure to list each of your children on the application form. If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact the Sun Prairie School District, Nutrition Department, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 or email nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org or call (608) 834-6544.
If you want to share your Free and Reduced status with Central Heights in order to request fee waivers for things like athletic fees, activity and club fees, course fees, and or summer school fees, please contact our school social worker, Matt Jahnke at (608) 318-8009 or mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.org
Comidas gratis y a precio reducido e información sobre exención de tarifas
Si desea solicitar el estado Gratis o Reducido, complete la solicitud para comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido. Consulte los enlaces a continuación para obtener instrucciones, la solicitud y el documento de preguntas frecuentes. Solo necesita presentar una solicitud por hogar, incluso si sus hijos asisten a más de una escuela en Sun Prairie. La solicitud debe completarse en su totalidad para certificar que sus hijos reciban comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido. Asegúrese de incluir a cada uno de sus hijos en el formulario de solicitud. Si en algún momento no está seguro de qué hacer a continuación, comuníquese con el Departamento de Nutrición del Distrito Escolar de Sun Prairie, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 o envíe un correo electrónico nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org o llame al (608) 834-6544.
Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Comida Escolar Gratis y a Precio Reducido
Formulario de Solicitud Gratis y Reducido (descargar para completar)
Si desea compartir su estado Gratis o Reducido con Central Heights para solicitar exenciones de tarifas para cosas como tarifas deportivas, tarifas de actividades y clubes, tarifas de cursos o tarifas de la escuela de verano, comuníquese con nuestro trabajador social de la escuela, Matt Jahnke al ( 608) 318-8009 o mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.orgzoom_out_maphow in original size
Are You Eligible for Fee Waivers?
Are you eligible for Free and Reduced lunches? If you share your eligibility for Free and reduced lunches with your student’s building administration, you can request fee waivers for sports and other school activities. Please complete this form if you want to request fee waivers.
Interested in tennis? Join the club! Tennis club will meet on Wednesday after school, starting September 16th until 4:40 (activity bus home is available). In order to participate, club members will need a physical on file and to have paid the $10 club fee (on Infinite Campus under ‘fees’). We provide the equipment! Contact Mr. Herman and turn in your physical at tjherma@sunprairieschools.org or Mr. Hartman at nchartm@sunprairieschools.org@sunprairieschools.org for more information. See you in room 308 (meeting point) on Wednesdays!
Interested in tennis? Join the club! Tennis club will meet on Wednesday after school, starting September 16th until 4:40 (activity bus home is available). In order to participate, club members will need a physical on file and to have paid the $10 club fee (on Infinite Campus under ‘fees’). We provide the equipment! Contact Mr. Herman and turn in your physical at tjherma@sunprairieschools.org or Mr. Hartman at nchartm@sunprairieschools.org@sunprairieschools.org for more information. See you in room 308 (meeting point) on Wednesdays!
Please click on the link below to see what is happening in your students 8th grade core classes.
Please scan the QR code to apply to volunteer in our schools!
STUDENT FEE INFORMATION
You will see in your students Infinite Campus (Parent Portal) that two fees have been assessed to your student, one fee is $20 (2026-2027 Consumable Fee) and the other is $10 Club Fee. The $20 consumable fee is to help cover the cost of class consumable materials. A few years ago, the district use to charge a fee for specific classes (ex: Tech Ed, $30, F/CS, $35, PE $5, etc.) The district decided to go away from that and assess all students a flat fee. For middle school students it is $20 and is a required fee. The $10 Club fee is a one time fee that needs to get paid IF you child participates in any club during the year (ex: Dudgeons/Dragons, Drama (school play), GSA, etc.). If your student does not participate in any club, that fee will be removed in the spring.I know there has been some questions so we are hoping this clears up a few. If you have any questions please feel free to call Schell at 608.318.8000 ext. 5804 or email: srjasze@sunprairieschools.org.
Are You Eligible for Fee Waivers?
Are you eligible for Free and Reduced lunches? If you share your eligibility for Free and reduced lunches with your student’s building administration, you can request fee waivers for sports and other school activities. Please complete this form if you want to request fee waivers.
Important Safety Update: District Launches Speak Up Speak Out Reporting Tool
Fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and mental health support is essential to the Sun Prairie Area School District. To enhance our campus safety protocols, our district is transitioning to use a reporting system called Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) for all safety concerns. In the past, we used SUSO specifically for reporting threats of school violence. Now, we are transitioning to use it for any safety-related concern.
What is Speak Up Speak Out?
Speak Up Speak Out is a comprehensive, confidential safety reporting system supported by state safety resources.
Students and families can use SUSO to report a wide range of concerns, including:
Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Harassment
Threats of School Violence or Weapons
Peer Mental Health & Crisis Situations (e.g., self-harm, severe distress, depression)
Drug or Alcohol Misuse
Any Other Safety or Campus Concerns
SUSO has many benefits that helped us make the decision to transition away from other electronic reporting systems:
Empowers Student Voice: Gives students a direct, secure option to speak up when they notice concerning behavior online or in person.
100% Confidential Option: Removes the fear of social retaliation by allowing students to submit tips confidentially.
Round-the-Clock Monitoring: Reports are monitored 24/7/365 to ensure urgent threats or mental health crises receive immediate attention.
Collaborative Intervention: Connects school administrators, counselors, and local safety teams to provide targeted supports.
Accessing the Speak Up Speak Out portal is quick and straightforward:
District Website: Click the Speak Up Speak Out link located on the main page of our district and school websites.
Web Search: Search "SUSO Wisconsin" in any browser to reach the main reporting site.
Bookmark this link so you have quick access if you ever need to use it.
We ask that you review this tool with your student and reinforce the message that reporting a concern can save lives, help our schools be safer spaces, and support peers in crisis.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
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SCO HUSKY Gear Order Information:
Order your Central Heights Husky Gear at this link! Proceeds will go towards the CHMS SCO and are used throughout the year to help support and celebrate our students! The store will be open until September 13th @ 11:59PM! Get your orders in now!
Did you know that you can utilize Campus Portal to receive alerts when your student is marked absent or tardy? Here’s a video on how to set your campus portal notifications to receive these alerts
