Cardinal Call

Tuesday marks our last dedicated state testing day of the school year. If you have a 9th or 10th grade student, please read the PreACT information carefully. On Tuesday, April 8th, ONLY 9th and 10th grade students need to report to school. Thank you to our all scholars that have worked hard to show their learning on these assessments this school year. Lastly, spring is a busy time of year for celebrations and recognitions, so please note the important dates for these celebrations as we look to wrap up the school year strong!

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

Please help support our AVID program by visiting the fish fry at the Round Table on Friday, April 11th.

De’Maria Posadowska 12th Grade - Nominated by Ms. Cleveland

This student has been applying for every scholarship possible while trying hard to do everything possible to achieve her goal of a financially feasible college education. Leader, Awesome, Intuitive, Intelligent.

Kaleb Burdick 11th Grade - Nominated by Ms. Winter

I am nominating Kaleb for his excellence in attendance, effort, engagement and the positive energy he brings to our Lifeguard Training class. Positive, humorous, hard-working, committed.

Muhammad Bajo 10th Grade - Nominated by Mr. Peters

It is my honor to recommend Muhammad as the Student of the Month. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude, both inside and outside of the classroom. In terms of academic performance, Muhammad consistently excels, maintaining high grades in all subjects. Their dedication to learning is evident in the thoroughness and thoughtfulness they apply to each assignment. Beyond their impressive academic achievements, Muhammad actively engages in class discussions, contributing insightful perspectives and showing a deep understanding of the material. Highly intelligent, consistent, dedicated and always carries a smile

Ke’Mya Anderson 9th Grade - Nominated by Mr. Bahe

She is always on time to class. Completing assignments in full and on time. The individuals are lab partners and they are always smiling, working hard in the lab, and completing their labs within a timely manner. They are all a pleasure to have in class. Motivated, determined, engaged, collaborative, adaptable and knowledgeable.

Dear 9-10th Grade Scholars, Families, and Caregivers,

On April 8th, Sun Prairie East, West, and Prairie Phoenix Academy High Schools will be closed except for 9th and 10th graders taking the PreACT Secure. Please see the attached flyer below for more information:

ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - English

ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Spanish

ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Hmong

*9-10th-grade students take the PreACT Secure at their primary school of enrollment. JEDI Virtual School students take the PreACT at the Prairie Phoenix Academy location.

Testing Day

Scholars are required to bring a fully charged Chromebook and charger. Students may also bring ACT-approved calculators. Any non-approved calculator will not be permitted. While small purses will be allowed, large bags, cell phones, and all other electronics (including smart watches) will not be allowed in the testing environment. Scholars who access medication during the school day will be accommodated. Food or snacks will not be allowed in testing rooms unless necessary for medical reasons. Water bottles are only permitted outside of the testing area.

For 9th and 10th graders taking the PreACT, grab & go lunches will be available and bus routes are running normally. Students arriving later than the start time will not be permitted to take the assessment and will be scheduled to make up the exam later. Athletes who are taking buses to events later in the day will not be able to stay and should report back to the building for their scheduled departure time.

We ask that 9-10th graders arrive between 8:00 and 8:35 am, with testing beginning promptly at 9:00 am. Room assignments will be communicated directly with scholars and posted on test day. All scholars must be in their assigned location at 8:35 am. Failure to do so will result in scholars needing to make up the exam at a later date and time.

PreACT Secure Schedule - Tuesday, April 8th

Testing Schedule

• 8:05-8:35 am

• 9-10th graders report to testing locations for check-in

• 9:00 am

• Test sessions begin. Scholars arriving after this time will not be permitted to take the test and will need to make up for the test at a later date and time.

• 12:00-12:30 pm

• Morning testing is completed. Students will have lunch.

• 12:35 pm

• Buses run after school routes.

*Students with accommodations may have a different schedule for this day. If applicable, a separate communication will be shared.

We look forward to this opportunity for our scholars to demonstrate their college and career readiness and take the next steps toward their post-secondary goals.

Sincerely,

Rachel Looper

Assistant Principal - East

ryloope@sunprairieschools.org

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!

Can your third block class be the winner? Thank you to our local businesses for helping us to make this challenge possible.

Please consider supporting our Hmong students attending the Hmong National Development Conference.

Please save the date for our spring academic awards nights.

• Academic Awards Night 9th-11th grades: April 14
• Senior Scholarship Awards Night/Academic Awards: May 15

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.

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.

SSM Health has posted their 2025-26 YA positions. You can access all positions from SSM Health’s Apprenticeship Program page (link below). Students are expected to apply for the youth apprentice program at their high school before applying for an SSM Health YA position. Our recruiter will verify this by sending an email to their respective consortia/school leader.

https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/apprenticeship-program

With quarter three closing and quarter four about to begin please read over the athletic grade reminders closely. Also, below are key dates as it relates to prom. Thank you!

Ms. Boberg CAA

This is a friendly reminder that 3rd Quarter/Mid-Semester grades will have an immediate impact on athletic eligibility (any F’s result in a 15 school day and night suspension). Thank you for your attention to timely and accurate reporting and for supporting our student-athletes both in the classroom and on the field.

Students participating in athletics may be scheduled for early release on game/meet days. They must attend class until their designated release time, which will be reflected in their attendance on Infinite Campus. Release times are communicated by coaches and can be found in our athletic scheduler: Big 8 Conference Schedule. Students who leave earlier than allowed or skip their last period will receive an unexcused absence.

Thank you for your support!

On the two days before break, 24 SPEHS students participated in the Wisconsin High School Model United Nations competition at UW Madison. Over 450 students from around Wisconsin participated.

All of our students performed well and each gave speeches or presented resolutions to their committees on a wide range of global issues. Several students received awards for their work.

Maya Lisowe - Singapore - Best Position Paper (on use of military contractors)

Abby Lydon & Ceylon Trinity - Iceland - Best Position Paper (on global agriculture)

Penelope Schlotz and Kate Beversdorf- Singapore - Verbal Commendation- (on global agriculture)

Owen Butcher & Micheal Murdock- Iceland - Honorable Mention (global refugees)

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.

The athletic department and WIAA proudly celebrate Spring Officials Appreciation Week and recognize the vital role our officials play in creating fair, safe, and spirited competition at our athletic events. Please take extra care this week, and always, in showing sportsmanship to our officials at events and thanking them for their dedication, integrity, and commitment to our student-athletes and school communities.

Please see the linked information for upcoming contests.

• Academic Awards Night - April 14
• Prom - May 10
• Senior Awards Night - May 15
• AVID Senior Night - May 27, 6-8 PM at the SPWHS Auditorium