Rising from the Prairie
School Store is now open!
The PPA School Store is open now through February 17. Be sure to stop by and get your school gear before it closes!” Here’s the sign-up!
Office updates
Attendance line: 608-834-6900 Line 1
Please use this number when calling in a student for an absence, illness or an appointment.
You can call the office at 608-834-6900 ext. 5507 for any reason that your student will be absent. Please call the attendance line or the office at 608-834-6931 if your student needs to leave early. Calls will be made home when students leave grounds without a guardian's permission.
School day is from 9:00am - 3:20pm.
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Spring Standardized Testing:
Dear 11th Grade Scholars, Families, and Caregivers,
On Tuesday, March 10, all SPASD 11th-grade scholars will participate in the ACT during the school day. Students will test at their primary school site (Sun Prairie East, Sun Prairie West, or PPA for JEDI scholars). Only 11th graders report to school.
The ACT is Wisconsin’s state-required assessment for juniors, is free for students, and is an important opportunity to demonstrate their learning and readiness for college and career pathways.
🎯 Why the ACT?
The ACT allows students to:
Demonstrate academic learning and skills
Show college and career readiness
Decide whether to share scores with colleges and scholarship programs
ACT results are also used for:
State and district accountability reporting
Schoolwide reflection on strengths and growth areas
📝 Registration
Students will pre-register at school during the week of March 2 utilizing a personal email
📚 Test Preparation & Resources
Free ACT Prep is available through Methodize in Xello
(Students Log in → scroll to the bottom → select Methodize Test Prep)Additional ACT preparation resources will be shared by school staff
🔍 Test Day Details (March 10)
What to bring:
Picture ID
Fully charged Chromebook and charger
May bring ACT-approved calculators
What not to bring (Items will be secured in a locked/supervised location):
Backpacks or large bag
Cell phones, smart watches, or other electronics
Food or drinks
Important notes:
Students arriving after testing begins will be scheduled for the make-up test on March 17
Dismissal will be at 1pm. Students with individualized testing schedules will receive additional communication from assessment coordinators.
ℹ️ Additional Information
Testing room assignments and schedules will be shared closer to the test date
Students testing with accommodations through an IEP, 504 Plan, or Multilianguage Learner Plan will receive additional details
Family resources:
📊 Results
Scores will be available in myACT several weeks after testing
Paper score reports are mailed 3–8 weeks after testing
Students choose whether to send scores to colleges and may add schools in myACT up to two days after testing (as long as they pre-register); students can make selections as part of the pre-registration process during the week of March 2
Thank you for partnering with us to support our 11th-grade scholars during this important milestone. We look forward to a smooth, supportive testing experience for all students.
With appreciation,
SPASD Assessment Team
Classroom Obervations - February 18th
On February 18th, Sun Prairie administrators and educators will participate in classroom walkthroughs as part of our implementation of the instructional framework fidelity tool. This means students will likely see more adults in their classrooms. Have no fear! These SPASD educators will be in classrooms to provide feedback to building-level administrators on instruction across classes. Your teachers are also aware that these walkthroughs will be happening. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the administrative team. Thank you!
RESCHEDULED! Pizza with a Purpose
This is a community engagement event.
School Building Leaders: Please share rescheduled date in your newsletters with your families.
Building on the spirit of Equity in Action: Community Conversations, the Department of Systemic Equity and Inclusion is excited to launch the first-ever Pizza with a Purpose. This informal gathering creates space for community members to come together, enjoy a slice, and engage in meaningful conversation about the district’s equity work.
Pizza with a Purpose brings the equity conversation out of the district and into the community, increasing access, connection, and shared understanding. The focus will be on the district’s Equity Framework and its five focus areas, highlighting the initiatives and strategies that guide our work. This is a structured space for listening, learning, and dialogue centered on collaboration and growth.
Come for the pizza. Stay for the purpose. Your voice matters.
When:
Saturday, January 24, 2026 February 21, 2026 RESCHEDULED
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:
Pizza Ranch
682 S. Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Busing Information
Preliminary transportation information is viewable in Infinite Campus by logging into Campus Parent, clicking on ‘More’, then choosing the Transportation tab. If the bus stop does not look accurate, please contact Kobussen. Pickup and drop-off times are continually changing as new students enroll and other students move out of the district.
This year, High School students will NOT receive bus tags. Students will need to be able to show their bus assignment through Infinite Campus when asked. Once the bus information is available, take a picture of it and add it to your favorites for easy access.
Please contact Brinda Thompson at brinda.thompson@kobussen.com or (608) 825-8700 ext. 5509 if you have questions or concerns about your child’s bus route or stop. If you have any other questions related to busing, please contact either Lisa Sprindis at lasprin@sunprairieschools.org or Rhonda Page at rspage@sunprairieschools.org. If your child is NOT going to ride the bus but is eligible, please stop by the bus table at Registration or reach out to one of the people above.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Email: ntbarre@sunprairieschools.org
Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/prairie-phoenix-academy-home
Location: 220 Kroncke Drive, Suite 13 Sun Prairie, WI 53590, USA
Phone:608-834-6900 ext. 5210