SPEHS Cardinal Connection

As the leaves change color and start to fall, we are reminded of how quickly the school year is going. We have had a busy couple of weeks with Homecoming activiites and conferences. Conferences were a big success and many scholars and parent/caregivers were able to meet with teachers. Conferences can happen at any time so please reach out to teachers if you have questions or need to know more information.

This edition includes community events happening, pictures of activities happening in and out of the classroom, college and careen information and more. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the main office and our admin assistants will be able to direct you to the correct admin.

Regards,

Jim Ertel, Interim Principal

Chrissy Mitlyng, Associate Principal

Rachel Looper, Associate Principal

Information about Purchasing a 2025 Yearbook:

Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com. Type in “Sun Prairie” and make sure you click on Sun Prairie EAST. The yearbooks for East and West high schools are different, so it is very important that you purchase the correct one.

Yearbooks must be pre-ordered to be guaranteed a copy of the 2024 Yearbook.

Click here to see upcoming Free Vaccination Clinics in the Madison area.

The Art Department is exhibiting scholar art work in the community.

Students in Veterinary Science and Wildlife Management got some hands-on and career-based learning this past week when a DNR Wildlife Biologist visited our classrooms. As part of her work, the DNR Biologist collects data on harvested deer by using their teeth to age the deer and collecting lymph nodes for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. Students got to get hands on and help the DNR Biologist age the deer and collect lymph nodes!

The Business Leadership Academy took a field trip to UW-Madison’s School of Business on Oct. 9th.

Students Competed in the State FFA Soils and Land Evaluation Contest

Adventure Education took a field trip to Devil's Lake.

All senior portraits are due by November 1, 2024.

All senior portraits need to be uploaded directly to Jostens using the following link:

https://images.jostens.com/0zMjHapp182-g8UoYWPFmAA

Be sure to include the student’s first name, last name, and grade (12). Ensure that you spell the name correctly. Please make sure your photo file is titled as follows:

Student's Last Name, Student's First Name

Example: Gustafson, Amanda

If you have any questions or concerns in the meanwhile, please contact Amanda Gustafson at aggusta@sunprairieschools.org (608) 834-6700 ext. 5659 for Sun Prairie EAST.

To purchase a senior recognition ad, your submission of your Grad Ad is due by December 1, 2024.

You will purchase these at the same link where you can purchase the yearbook: www.jostensyearbooks.com. Simply scroll down to the section that says Yearbook Recognition Ads and click the button that says “Create My Ad.”

This year, in an effort to create a more equitable experience for students, all senior ads will only be offered at the ⅛ page size. You can purchase one for your graduating senior for $50. Again, if you have any questions or concerns in the meanwhile, please contact Amanda Gustafson (EAST HS) at aggusta@sunprairieschools.org (608) 834-6700 ext. 5659.

Important update: FAFSA will be released on Dec 1st.

College Goal Wisconsin will be rescheduled for January 7th 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

*It is recommended that each Senior and each Caregiver sign up to get their FSA ID now to be ready to apply to FAFSA in Dec/Jan. See the directions below. FSA ID Link

Viterbo University - 10-28-24 - Block 2 -B-day.

Concordia University - 10-28-24 - Block4 - B-Day

Grand Canyon University: 10-29-24 - Block 2, A-Day

UW Eau Claire - 11-04-24 - Block 2, A-Day

Lawrence University: 11-05-24 - Block4, B-Day

UW-Stout - 11-19-24 - Block 4, B-Day

MADISON COLLEGE VISITS:

Nov. 6, 2024, Dec. 4, 2024, Jan. 8, 2025, Feb. 5, 2025, March 5, 2025, April 2, 2025

If your student is interested in visiting any of these colleges representatives have them pick up a pass in Student Services.

• November 5th-End of 1st Quarter
• November 7th- Community Feast 5:30-7:30 pm
• November 12th-College Info Night 6-7pm LMC
• November 27-29- No School