Cardinal Call
Greetings, Cardinals!
It's hard to believe, but we are already halfway through quarter three. Progress reports will be posted Monday, 2/23, to the parent portal. We also have spring conferences this Thursday evening and Friday morning. Teachers will be utilizing their google booking sites to make reservations for families, so keep an eye out for those emails. If needed, you can find staff emails on our website under the staff directory (LINK). Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jim Ertel
Principal
IC Updates Coming
Infinite Campus is changing ecommerce providers, meaning that the back-end of the finance system for payments made in the Parent Portal will be changing. This will require all families to re-enter their payment information for lunch fees and other fees that are paid with stored bank/credit card information. This will impact all users of Infinite Campus, as we only accept electronic payments. This will have the biggest impact on caregivers who rely on the automated lunch account replenishment feature that automatically adds funds to a student’s IC lunch account when the account gets close to zero. The process for entering financial information is typical and customary and should be familiar to anyone who has made electronic payments. Information about the change, including clear instructions, will be sent to caregivers in the coming weeks. The change-over is scheduled for Spring Break.
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 to students, and is an important opportunity for students 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
Our Cardinals have been active this winter, and the accomplishments are rolling in. Congratulations to the teams and organizations that have completed their seasons and best of luck to those that are starting their playoff runs. Go Cards!
Jenna Boberg, CAA
Athletics & Activities Director
Spring Sports Registration
Spring sports registration is now open! If your student is interested in any of the following sports make sure you get signed up on Infinite Campus!
Track - Boys and Girls starts March 09, 2026
Lacrosse - Boys and Girls (CO-OP) starts March 16, 2026
Softball starts March 16, 2026
Baseball starts March 23, 2026
Soccer - Girls starts March 23, 2026
Golf - Boys starts March 30, 2026
Tennis - Boys (CO-OP) starts March 30, 2026
Sun Prairie East High School
Principal: Jim Ertel
Asst. Principal: Pang Khang, Rachel Looper
Main Office: 608-834-6703
Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/east-high
Location: 888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie WI 53590