The Howl
October 19, 2025
ACT Planning
Dear 11th Grade Scholars and Parents/Caregivers,
This is a reminder that on Tuesday, March 10, all SPASD 11th grade scholars will take the ACT, Wisconsin’s state-required high school assessment.
Students will test at their primary school site (Sun Prairie East, Sun Prairie West, or PPA for JEDI scholars).
The ACT is free for all juniors and required by the state.
With testing one week away, additional details for the day are shared below.
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
What’s on the ACT?
English – 35 minutes | 50 multiple-choice questions
Math – 50 minutes | 45 multiple-choice questions
Reading – 40 minutes | 36 multiple-choice questions
Science – 40 minutes | 40 multiple-choice questions
Writing – 40 minutes | 1 essay
Test Preparation
Be ACT Ready! (West) Be ACT Ready! (East) Be ACT Ready! (PPA)
Information about the different sections of the ACT
Test-taking tips
How to access Methodize Test Prep for studying
Testing Day Details – Tuesday, March 10
Arrival & Transportation
Juniors should arrive between 8:00–8:35 a.m.
Testing begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
All students must be in their assigned testing location by 8:35 a.m.
Students arriving late will be scheduled for the make-up exam on March 17
Morning bus routes will run as normal
Buses will depart at approximately 1:00 p.m. following testing. Students with individualized testing schedules will receive additional communication from assessment coordinators.
Room assignments will be communicated directly to students and posted on testing day.
What to Bring
Picture ID
Fully charged Chromebook and charger
May bring ACT-approved calculators
What Not to Bring
(Students will be provided a locked/supervised location for these items.)
Backpacks or large bags
Cell phones
Smart watches
Other electronic devices
Food or drinks
Results
Scores will be available in myACT several weeks after testing
Paper score reports are mailed 3–8 weeks after the test date
Students choose whether to send scores to colleges through myACT
We appreciate your partnership as we support our scholars in demonstrating their learning and taking the next steps toward their postsecondary goals. Additional information, including final room assignments, will be shared closer to the test date.
If you have questions, please contact your school’s Assessment Coordinator.
With appreciation,
John Barth
Assistant Principal
jebarth@sunprairieschools.org
Jordain Blank
Lead Admin Associate
jnblank@sunprairieschools.org
A Wrinkle in Time
It is time! A Wrinkle in Time performances start on Thursday, March 12th, and run 3/12, 3/13, 3/14 @ 7:00 PM, and 3/15 @ 2:00 PM. Come support our amazing cast and crew. Bonus: See if you can find all of the Easter eggs connecting our show to the hit Netflix series, “Stranger Things”…IYKYK
Drama Fish Fry
Friday, March 20th, the Sun Prairie East and West drama clubs, along with The Storm, will host a fish fry at The Round Table. Please come out to support our groups. Money raised will go towards future trips to American Players Theatre and our Spring 2028 London trip.
College Rep Visits
Representatives from the following colleges will be in Student Services during WIN time this week. Students should sign up in FlexiSched with Mrs. Griffin
Wednesday, March 11 - UW Platteville
Thursday, March 12 - Madison College
YA Information Meetings
Dane County is hosting a virtual Youth Apprenticeship Information Meeting on March 11. More information and a link to register for the information session can be found HERE.
*All students interested in a Youth Apprenticeship with UW Health or in Biotech (BTCI) must attend the meeting on March 11.
🧪 Science
Students in AP Environmental Science did a speed dating activity to learn about air pollutants.
UW Madison Precollege Business Events
The following opportunities are being offered by the UW Madison School of Business and Precollege Programs. Event information and application materials are included in the linked handout:
Her View, Her Voice: Exploring Business - April 11, open to all grade levels (applications due March 13)
Precollege Summer Camp: Business Basics - June 15-18, for current freshmen (applications due by April 30)
Precollege Summer Camp: Junior Business Basics - June 22-25 OR June 29-July 2, for current sophomores and juniors (applications due by April 30)
UW Madison Engineering Summer Program
UW Madison is hosting an Engineering Summer Program from July 11-July 31. Current sophomores and juniors can apply by March 2. More information and application links can be found on this website.
Senior Cap and Gown
Seniors: Remember that you need to place your order for your Senior Cap and Gown for graduation. Orders can be placed through the Midwest Scholastic store linked here.
Donations
We kindly invite you to support our school community by contributing to student recognition, staff appreciation efforts, and cap-and-gown assistance for graduating seniors. Your generosity helps us celebrate hard work, honor dedication, and ensure every student can walk proudly at graduation. Thank you for making a meaningful difference! Donations can now be made through the Infinite Campus school store. Donation Link
Event Guideliness
Please review the SPASD event guidelines. Our athletes are ready to take the field, stage, pool, court, pitch, course and so much more this school year. Together we will continue to make these fantastic, safe and enjoyable events for all.
All West students will need their student ID or if they have not yet received their 25/26 student ID, they will need to look up their Infinite Campus profile. This can be done in advance and screenshotted for quick access.
Building Hours
- Building opens at 8:05: Students may enter the building at 8:05 and will remain in the commons 8:20. Between 8:05-8:20 students may eat breakfast and socialize in the commons. At 8:20 students may begin to move to their classes.
- If your transportation situation makes it impossible to drop off your students later than 8:05 they will be allowed to stand in the vestibule (between the glass doors) until 8:05, particularly on inclement weather days
- Building Closes at 4:00: At 4:00pm the building closes daily. All students must be with an adult (coach, club/activity, 5th hour tutoring, etc) or leave the building for safety as we do not have supervision available after 4:00pm.
Please plan rides, drop off/pick up accordingly.
