Rising from the Prairie

August 13, 2025

Welcome Back, Prairie Phoenix Families!

Dear Prairie Phoenix Students and Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I hope you had a wonderful summer filled with rest, growth, and memorable moments. Here at Prairie Phoenix High School, we’ve been busy preparing for an exciting year ahead—one filled with learning, opportunity, and community connection.

This year, we are focused on building a positive and inclusive school culture where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their goals. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, know that you are an important part of the Prairie Phoenix family.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll see updates about:

• First Day of School Information – schedules, transportation, and key reminders.
  
  

• Opportunities to Get Involved – sports, clubs, and activities that help make high school memorable.
  
  

• Family Engagement – ways for parents and caregivers to partner with us in supporting student success.
  
  

Our staff is eager to welcome you back and help make this your best year yet. Let’s work together to make 2025–2026 a year of growth, achievement, and pride for Prairie Phoenix High School.

See you soon, Phoenixes!

With excitement,
Nehemirah Barrett
Principal of Prairie Phoenix Academy and alternative programs

August 28 - Back to school night 4-6 pm

Sept. 2 - First day of school

Sept. 19 - Picture day

Dear Prairie Phoenix Students & Families,

Quick reminder that our Open House is Thursday, August 28 from 4:00–6:00 PM on campus. Come meet teachers, tour classrooms, pick up key info for the year, and connect with our support teams.

When: Thu, Aug 28 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Where: Prairie Phoenix High School
What to expect: teacher meet-and-greet, schedules & resources, clubs/athletics info, tech/logins help.

Food will be provided. We are grilling out.

Questions? Call the main office at [608-834-5503]. We can’t wait to see you!

This year, we’re making an important change to help everyone stay more focused, connected, and ready to learn. We’ll be using a schoolwide cell phone and electronics policy with clear, consistent expectations in every classroom — and we will be enforcing it throughout the school day and the entire school year.

You’ll hear three universal phrases:

• Off and Away – Devices, including AirPods, are stored where they can’t be seen in class (pocket, backpack, or locker).
  
  

• Teacher Directed – Devices are used for a specific, teacher-approved activity. Music is set, then the phone stays face down.
  
  

• Phone Break – A short, teacher-announced break where you can use your device freely.
  
  

Please work with your student to review and support these expectations so they’re set up for success. By making this shift together, we’re creating classrooms where we can all focus, participate, and build strong connections without constant digital distractions.

DOORS OPEN

BREAKFAST

ADVISORY

WORKSHOP 1

WORKSHOP 2

ON CAMPUS BREAK

LUNCH (CLOSED CAMPUS)

WORKSHOP 3

ADVISORY (WINN/SP30)

WORKSHOP 5/PERSONALIZED LEARNING

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.

Follow PPA on Facebook! See our events, photos of activities, and other important updates and information. https://www.facebook.com/PPASunPrairie/

PPA Specific information to keep in mind:

As a reminder, students that are driving should review this information. It is important for our student drivers to continue to be safe for themselves and others in our parking lots and on the roads. Please note that students that do not park in the designated student parking session:

First offense- a verbal warning and ask to move their vehicle to the proper area

Second offense- parent communication

Ongoing offenses will be discussed with families and hopes of a resolution

Student parking areas are circled in red.

Scholars should be prepared to learn everyday! Chromebooks should be with students daily. To reduce students transporting their wonderful Chromebooks they have the opportunity to leave the CB’s at PPA to be charged. Those that turned in Chromebooks will be able to pick them up from the main office. We will not issue a Chromebook to students if they have one or more already checked out to them. Please have your scholar return any damaged Chromebooks to the main office. We have a limited number of Chromebooks that students may use as loaners but that is on a first come basis.

Meet your new staff members.

At PPA, we have a pantry with household grocery options, including fridge/freezer selections! Families are welcome to access the pantry.

We also have a clothing closet that is OVERFLOWING! Come shop for clothing for the warmer seasons.

Please reach out to Ayanna Hale, ashale@sunprairieschools.org, or call (608) 834-6900 to ask about shopping.

Sports Physicals

All student-athletes must have a valid sports physical on file before participating in practices or competitions.

Physical forms can be scanned and submitted to:

cardinalsathletics@sunprairieschools.org

wolvesathletics@sunprairieschools.org

You can find physical forms under “Forms & Sign-Up Info” in the “MORE” tab of each school’s Athletics & Activities website:

• Sun Prairie East Athletics/Activities Website
  
  
• Sun Prairie West Athletics/Activities Website

Sport Start Dates & Coach Info

Start dates for each sport, team schedules, and coach contact info can be found on the Athletics & Activities websites. Be sure to follow your team’s social media for updates on summer contact days and practice info!

Adapted Sports League Info –For more information, please visit their website.

Email: nsconi@sunprairieschools.org
Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/prairie-phoenix-academy-home
Location: 220 Kroncke Drive, Suite 13 Sun Prairie, WI 53590, USA
Phone: 6088346901