Cardinal Call

April 15th is our Academic Awards Night for 9th-11th grade students. We are looking forward to celebrating our students' hard work and achievements over the past school year. The celebration starts at 7:00 PM in the performing arts center. Senior awards night will follow in May. Finally, thank you to all our students who completed standardized testing this year. Your scores are a component of how we measure our growth and success, and we all appreciate your efforts.

Sincerely,

Jim Ertel

Principal

Sun Prairie East's prom will be on May 9th at Monona Terrace. The dance starts at 8:00 PM and runs until 11:00 PM. Here are some important dates and information to know about Prom:

• Guest Forms: Will be available in the main office from April 20th - April 30th. They are DUE at the end of the school day on April 30th.
• Tickets: Tickets will go on sale via GoFan on May 4th. They will be on sale through noon on May 7th.
• LINKED HERE is our FAQ document.
• Questions: If you have questions about guest forms please contact the main office. They will be able to direct your question to the appropriate administrator. If you have questions about ticketing please contact the athletic and activities office so that they can assist you.
• DO NOT PROCRASTINATE: In order to run a safe and successful dance off campus, we must screen guest forms and ticket sales. To do this we need finalized rosters for the event. Please purchase your tickets early and reach out with any questions prior to the deadline. Thank you!

A big thank you to all of our students and staff for making the March 10th ACT testing day a success for our 11th grade students! We are grateful for the effort, preparation, and focus shown by everyone involved. At this point, testing has been completed and results are being processed, and students have begun receiving mailed copies of their score reports.

Reports are mailed directly to students and are also available electronically through each student’s MyACT account. Students created MyACT accounts during pre-registration (completed in early March) using personal email addresses, which ensures continued access to their accounts beyond graduation. You may find the following resources to be helpful as you review your report.

Website:Understanding Your Scores

Resources:

• Sample Score Report - Student

• Using Your ACT Results & Using-Your-ACT-Results-Spanish

• Understanding Your Scores (act.org)

The Sun Prairie East Green Bandana Club, now officially affiliated with the national “Green Bandana Project,” is selling mental health awareness shirts just in time for Mental Health Month in May. $2 of each purchase will go to our club. These shirts were designed by Sequoia F, and we are very excited to share them with all of you. Order here: https://spgreenbandana2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/. The store closes on April 30, 2026.

The Green Bandana Project increases student awareness of vital school-based mental health and suicide prevention resources and empowers students to seek help when they need it. Want to learn more, contact Mrs. Karsten or Teacher Arlo.

As we move into an important season of planning for life after high school, we encourage all juniors to schedule a meeting with their school counselor during the month of April.

This one-on-one meeting is a valuable opportunity for students to:

• Review graduation progress and senior year course options

• Explore a variety of post-high school pathways, including college, career, military, and workforce options

• Identify next steps based on individual goals, interests, and strengths

• Get guidance on college applications, scholarships, and timelines

• Ask questions and create a clear plan for the months ahead

Taking time now to meet with a counselor can help reduce stress and ensure students are on track for a successful senior year and beyond. Parents are welcome to attend these conferences.

Use the links below to schedule an appointment with your counselor:

Sarah Albright (Last Names A-F)

Amy Karsten (Last Names G-L)

Steven Jordan (Last Names M-S)

Phau Thao (Last Names T-Z)

The district is proud to celebrate our 3rd Annual Hmong Heritage Night! Join us as we celebrate the Hmong community in the Sun Prairie Area School District on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00-7:00 pm at Sun Prairie West High School. Check out the flyers in Hmong, English, or Spanish. This district-wide event will feature:

• Food & local vendors

• Music & cultural performances

• Art showcase

• Games & activities, raffle prizes

• Community Hmong businesses & leaders

Our spring academic awards night for 9th-11th grade students will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 PM in the performing arts center.

Linked below is the April French Newsletter.

Linked below is the Band program newsletter.

5th Hour Tutoring is up & running for 2025-2026! 5th Hour Tutoring runs Tuesdays - Thursdays from 3:50-4:40PM in the LMC, with teachers from English, math, science, social studies, art, and more available to work with students. Students are able to take the activity bus (which leaves at 4:45PM) home after 5th Hour tutoring.

Link to sign up for the ASVAB Test

Information about the ASVAB Exam

Versión en español

Jenna Boberg, CAA

Athletics & Activities Director

The Sun Prairie East forensics team earned 8th place at the state competition yesterday! Notable finishes included:

Lacey Janko - 2nd place, Solo Serious

Lucy Hahn - 3rd place, Solo Serious

Addie Bresina + Micheal Murdock - 3rd place, Play Acting

Eurijah Lovelle + Collin Lyons - 4th place, Play Acting

These students were semifinalists (the top 12 in the state): Aisha Kunjo, Ida Janneh, Sarah Morriss, Maddy Hando, Connor Wilkinson.

On April 10th the Sun Prairie East FFA Environmental Science Team competed at the Wisconsin State Land and Water Envirothon.

Micheal Murdock, Kennedy Carr, Lauren Alt, Collin Lyons, and Eurijah Lovelle worked together to take First Place as an FFA team and Second Place overall. They also earned First Place in the Team Presentation portion where they presented on Non-Point Source Pollution receiving a nearly perfect score of 198/200! They will be representing the Wisconsin FFA at the National FFA Environmental Science Career Development Event in October!

Please congratulate this amazing team and their hard work!

At the Envirothon teams take exams based on four categories: Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils & Land Use, and Wildlife.

Aquatic Ecology - Students work with water resource professionals to learn about aquatic ecosystems, identify aquatic organisms, discuss watershed management, and determine nonpoint source pollution.

Forestry - Forestry educators and professionals identify practices for the maintenance of healthy forests and teach the basics of species identification, forest structure, and sustainable management approaches.

Soils and Land Use - Professional soil scientists help students learn about soil structure, interpret maps, evaluate land forms, and discover soil characteristics that affect agriculture and development issues.

Wildlife - Wildlife experts provide students with hands-on practicum and tracking knowledge regarding animal populations, their dynamics, and the importance of habitat conservation.

Additionally, teams create group presentations based on a pre-selected, topical conservation issue that local conservation professionals are dealing with across the state. Field professionals and educators challenge students to work as a team exploring facets of current environmental topics. The Current Issue Team Presentation helps students articulate today’s critical environmental concerns and develop the skills to communicate the conservation ethic in whatever scholastic, career, or civic choices lie ahead. This year's current issue was: Non-Point Source Pollution: It begins at home!

Students must be accompanied by an advisor or coach when using school facilities when school is not in session. If facilities are locked, students should not attempt to enter by jumping fences or propping open gates or doors.

Our athletes and families are invited to join Influential Athlete’s monthly virtual NIL Masterclasses to learn how to navigate NIL safely while maximizing opportunities and building skills for life after sports. Sessions take place on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6 PM CST.

2025 – 2026 Schedule:

• Apr 28, 2026: Maximizing Media Exposure

• May 26, 2026: Life After Sports – Using NIL to Build Your Future

Please see the linked information for upcoming contests.

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