Cardinal Call

Food truck Friday was a great success! Congratulations to Mr. Halverson's auto tech 3 class, Mr. Kvalheim's vet science class, and Ms. Nelson's integrated literacy class for having the strongest third block attendance and earning free lunch. As we turn the calendar to May, keep up the great work, Cardinals.

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

Students from Art and French classes visited Chicago to take in the Art Institute of Chicago last week. They had a great time despite some mechanical issues with the bus on the way home.

We are proud to recognize four outstanding students for their hard work, character, and leadership. Please join us in congratulating the March Cardinals of the Month!

🟥 9th Grade – Wilson Conte
Wilson consistently demonstrates perseverance, dedication, and a great sense of humor. He’s hard working, resolute, and committed — a true role model for his peers!

🟥 10th Grade – Mason Buckingham
Mason brings positivity and quiet leadership to everything he does. He’s kind, driven, and always has a smile on his face. His passion for flying and caring nature make him a standout both in and out of the classroom.

🟥 11th Grade – Kathy (Kat) Van Dan
Kat is a self-motivated and thoughtful student who takes initiative and leads by example. From organizing the bulletin board to lending a hand wherever needed, she brings positivity and purpose to every task.

🟥 12th Grade – Pryce Petrie
Pryce is a dedicated and engaged student who goes above and beyond to support his classmates. His leadership and willingness to share his knowledge reflect his commitment to academic success and collaboration.

Congratulations to our teacher Cardinal Token Champions!

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.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we are teaming up with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to keep our roads safe.

Over 9,000 crashes a year in Wisconsin involve distracted driving, and cell phones are one of the biggest distractions. That’s more than just a number; as this video shows, our actions and decisions while driving can have serious consequences for others.

I encourage you to take WisDOT’s Buckle Up Phone Down pledge and commit to safe driving. One text behind the wheel. One trip without a seat belt. That’s all it takes to change a life forever.

The challenge is on! Click here to pledge to always buckle up and put your phone down while driving. Every trip, every time! Indicate which high school you attend so we can have a friendly competition among our three high schools. Let’s see which school has the highest rate of students, staff, and family take the Buckle Up Phone Down pledge!

Thank you for doing your part to keep our roads and community safe!

Thank you to our PBIS committee for their work on making Food Truck Friday possible, and congratulations to our winning classes.

Linked below is the April French Newsletter

20 of our German 3 and 4 students from Sun Prairie West and East High Schools recently participated in the annual German Day competition at UW-Madison on April 10th—and they did an amazing job!

While we didn’t take 1st place this year unlike last year, we proudly earned the title of Top-Scoring School, placing 5th overall among many competitive schools from around the state. The students gave it their all in a variety of categories including skits, ensemble singing, poetry recitation, and more.

Hmong Heritage Night was a great success! There were many performances and activities as well as an art exhibition.

Join us at Sun Prairie East High School on Monday, May 12 for an evening celebrating cultures that make our community shine! Hosted by our Black Student Union, Latino Student Union, and United Asian Club, this special event will feature an exciting lineup of student performances and delicious food for sale representing a variety of cultures.

Doors open at 6:00 PM and the festivities kick off at 6:30 PM. Bring the whole family and experience the rich diversity of our school!

Please save the date for our spring academic awards nights:

• Senior Scholarship Awards Night/Academic Awards: May 15

Families of Multilingual Learners, mark your calendars! Join us at Sun Prairie East High School on Wednesday, May 22 for an evening designed to support, inform, and celebrate your scholar's journey.

We'll cover important topics like ACCESS testing, Infinite Campus tools (including attendance, communication, and summer school), and graduation requirements—plus, there will be time for your questions. This is a great opportunity to connect with staff, ask questions, and learn more about how to support your scholar's success at Sun Prairie East!

Event time to be announced soon—stay tuned!

Tutoring is available after school in the LMC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We have staff on hand that can help with all core content areas and students are able to make up summative assessments during 5th hour with coordination from their instructor.

As we look to the 2025/2026 school year, please mark you calendars for our "Keys to Success" event. Keys to Success is a optional orientation program for new students to the Sun Prairie High Schools. More information can be found in the flyer linked below.

Attention Seniors! If you received a Direct Admit Letter, the deadline to accept the offer is May 1. You can find your letter in Infinite Campus under Forms. Follow the links provided in the letter.

Message from UW Systems:

• To connect with your Direct Admit UW universities and start your path to college, go to the Universities of Wisconsin admissions portal (apply.wisconsin.edu/direct-admit) and complete the Direct Admit Wisconsin form. The sooner you complete this step, the closer you are to becoming a Universities of Wisconsin student. Find a helpful checklist of next steps at wisconsin.edu/direct-admissions.

We have a busy week in Sun Prairie East athletics with softball, baseball, tennis, golf, ASL - wiffleball, soccer, lacrosse and track all competing at home! On Friday we are hosting the Paul Frank Track Invitational. This 15 team meet is a large event so please be aware that if you are planning on stopping by school Friday evening it will be very busy so please be kind in the parking lot. Go Cards!

Ms. Boberg CAA

This is a reminder that in order to be eligible for athletic practices or contests, students must be present at school, in class, for at least half of the school day. Any absences must be pre-arranged (e.g., doctor or dental appointments). If a student misses half or more of the school day due to an unexcused or non-prearranged absence, they will not be allowed to participate in athletic activities that evening. We appreciate your continued support in helping our student-athletes meet the expectations of both the classroom and their sport.

The annual FFA plant sale is almost here. Information about the event can be found on the flyers below.

As our Prom on May 10th draws closer, please be on the lookout for more information about ticket sales. In the meantime please note these important dates:

• Guest forms will be available beginning April 21 in the main office, they MUST be returned by May 1 at 1:30 pm.

• Administration will have guest form approval completed before May 5 and will email the Sun Prairie East student when approval is granted.

• Ticket sales will run from May 5-May 8. This ticket window WILL CLOSE at midnight.

• Guest forms for West will be on blue paper, East guest forms will be on red paper.

• No re-entry to the dance, initial entry must be before 9:30 PM.

Please see the linked information for upcoming contests.

• Prom - May 10
• Multicultural Night - May 12
• Senior Awards Night - May 15
• Multilingual Family Engagement Night - May 22
• AVID Senior Night - May 27, 6-8 PM at the SPWHS Auditorium