There is so much to celebrate this week. CONGRATULATIONS to our DEFENDING STATE CHAMPION Forensics Team who brought home their 2nd State Championships to end their UNDEFEATED SEASON. Even when they split to go to two competitions the same weekend... THEY STILL WON BOTH! If you are interested in learning more about Forensics and how you can become a part of this dynasty, connect with Ms. Dahlgren. We also celebrate our very own Ms. Sandee Ortiz being name NATIONAL Health Teacher of the Year through SHAPE. We also celebrate our FIRST OVER SP United ROBOTICS team heading into their first competition and coming home with the Rookie All-Star Award. We take all of this exciting momentum into our Pre-ACT test for our 9th and 10th graders this week as we also gear up for AP Tests. Standardized tests aren't everything, we have SO MUCH BRILLANCE happening right now at West, let's show it off on these tests too!

April is also a time for many awareness, acceptance and heritage month celebrations. Last week we celebrated Hmong Heritage Month which we continue to celebrate all month (and year) long. This week we highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a WIN time around consent. Upcoming in the next couple of weeks will also be Autism Acceptance and Arab American Heritage celebration.

There is a lot in the Howl this week. Check it out!

• Greetings Wolf Pack!
• Upcoming Events
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Pre-ACT on April 8th
• TEDx
• Job Fair Wednesday
• Upcoming College Visits
• Prom Information
• SENIORS!
• AP Tests are Coming!
• National Health Teacher of the Year
• State Champions!
• HOSA Fundraiser
• Spotlights!
• Wolf Study Lounge
• In Case you Missed It!

April 8th-

• 9th and 10th grade Pre-ACT
• NO SCHOOL 11th and 12th grade
• TEDx Sun Prairie 4:30-7:00pm

April 9th-

• Job Fair for SP West students in the North Gym during both lunches- Need a summer or year-round job? Check it out! Noon-2pm
• Academic Awards Night 9th-11th grade in the West PAC 7:00pm

April 11th- AVID Fish Fry Fundraiser 5-8pm

April 17th- Cap/Gown delivery from Midwest Scholastic During lunches

April 21st- SP West Guest Forms for PROM Available in Front Office

April 24th- Hmong Heritage Night Celebration- at West- Our Roots, Our Legacy, Our Future- April 24th, 5-7pm

April 30th- Children's Day Festival at West 5:00-7:30pm

May 1st- Guest Forms due to the wooden box by 1:30pm (HARD DEADLINE)

May 3rd- HOSA Night Out at Forward Madison

May 5th-8th- Prom tickets on sale for SP West Juniors and Seniors only through Go Fan- closes 11:59pm on May 8th (HARD DEADLINE).

May 10th- Prom!- 8pm-11pm- Monona Terrace- More details to come!

June 12th- Last day of school

June 13th- Graduation!

April is an incredibly full month of awareness, acceptance and heritage celebration. This week we highlight that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Take a moment to watch this video to learn more about why sexual assault awareness month is important. Trigger warning: the video discusses sexual assault.

Last week we had representatives from RCC: Sexual Violence Resource Center at lunch raising awareness and providing opportunities for students to learn about the event coming up this week during WIN time. Students, sign up tomorrow in FlexiSched to join to learn about consent.

Have you experienced bullying or harassment at school? Please make sure to report it so that we can follow-up appropriately and take steps to prevent it continuing. You can: talk to any adult, go to Student Services, ask to talk with a Dean of Students, ask to talk to Ms. Vivi, or fill out the form below.

One Final Reminder: THIS TUESDAY, April 8th

• Pre-ACT for 9th and 10th grade
• No school for 11th and 12th grade

9th and 10th Graders:

• Bring:
• a fully charged Chromebook and charger.
• students may also bring ACT-approved calculators.

• Not allowed in the testing room:
• Backpacks/large bags
• Cell phones
• All other electronics (including smart watches)
• Food/drink
• We will provide a location for these items in the den, however, the less you bring the easier it will be.

• Room Assignments
• Room assignments will be posted in the commons the day before the test.

• Testing Schedule
• 8:05-8:35 am: 9th- 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 following steps toward their post-secondary goals.

Join us for TEDx Sun Prairie West High School on Tuesday, April 8th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sun Prairie West Black Box Theater. This year’s theme, The Power of Why, explores the questions that drive and challenge us. Our speakers, including community leaders and students, will share inspiring talks on topics like diversity, education, classical music, and beauty standards. Enjoy interactive booths, snacks, and a chance to connect with speakers and fellow attendees. Don't miss an evening of big ideas and meaningful conversations!

For more information and to get your tickets, visit our official event page: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/61109

and official ticketing page: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=270799

Sun Prairie West is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 9, in the North Gym from 12 - 2pm. Students will have the opportunity to talk to a variety of job representatives that are looking to hire eager and motivated students, as well as introduce students to different career possibilities.

A rep from UW Whitewater will be here on Wednesday, April 9 during WIN time. Sign up in FlexiSched with Mrs. Griffin.

It's hard to believe that Prom is going to be here before we know it! Here are some important dates/information to put on your calendars as we get ready for Prom.

• SP West Prom is for SP West Juniors and Seniors. Freshman or sophomores may attend SP West Prom ONLY if a guest form is turned in and approved within the deadlines below.

• Due venue availability SP West and SP East's proms are BOTH on May 10th this year from 8pm-11pm.
• Can I go to both proms?
• Yes, but you would need to buy a ticket for both.
• When would I have to arrive?
• The last entry for both proms is 9:30pm
• Where are the proms held?
• SP West- Monona Terrace
• SP East- Alliant Energy Center
• Are there guest form for both proms?
• Yes, if students from East want to go to West's prom or students from West want to go to East's prom you MUST have a guest form approved during the deadlines below (deadlines are the same for both schools). Guest forms to attend West's prom will be on blue paper, guest forms for East's prom will be on red paper.

• Important information:
• SP West Prom- 8pm-11pm on May 10th at the Monona Terrace
• Guest Forms available starting April 21st in the FRONT OFFICE
• Guest Forms due in the wooden box int he FRONT OFFICE NO LATER than 1:30pm on 1st
• Guest Forms to attend EAST's Prom should be dropped off in the admin office with at least 24 hours allowed for processing.
• Tickets on sale for SP West Juniors and Seniors only May 5th to May 8th- 11:59pm on Go Fan.

Midwest Scholastic will be delivering caps, gowns, cords, and other supplies to Sun Prairie West on Thursday, April 17th during lunches (12:11-1:30pm) in the PAC Lobby. This is the only time Midwest will be at our school.

• Unpaid orders will NOT be left at school. This will be delivered after payment and will incur special handling costs. If you would like to pay prior to delivery day, you may do so with a credit card by visiting mwscholastic.com and click on ‘Pay Invoice’ at the top of the page.

• Paid orders will be left at school and can be picked up in the front office.

Any questions regarding your payment? Please email Midwest Scholastic at payments@mwscholastic.com.

Any questions regarding the graduation ceremony? Please see the FAQ sheet on the Sun Prairie West Graduation website.

Check out this article written by a fellow high school student on AP test study tips. AP tests are coming. Study now and you've GOT THIS!

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Sandee Ortiz who was named as the SHAPE National Health Teacher of the Year. Ms. Ortiz currently serves as our PE/Health Department Chair, one of our health teachers, PE teacher and tennis coach. Congratulations Ms. Ortiz.

Congratulations to the Sun Prairie West forensics team for winning first place at the WFCA State Tournament! There were 60 teams in attendance and SP West won FIRST PLACE! In fact, they were undefeated for their entire competitive season!

These students earned top accolades:

1st place, Group Interpretation: Nicole Meier and Amelia Johnson

1st place, Play Acting: Leela Bournane and Ishaan Shukla

2nd place, Duo Interpretation: John Kudrle and Maecie Ledden

2nd place, Expository Speaking: Maha Kothinti

2nd place, Oral Interpretation: Siddhi Rajkondawar

4th place, Expository Speaking: Sanjay Jagadeesh

4th place, Storytelling: Kiya Justl

5th place, Expository Speaking: Shlok Shah

5th place, Oratory: Yogitha Rajkumar

5th place, Radio: Asha Sundaram

6th place, Informative Speaking: Meredith Kalberer

These students were in the top 12 in the state: Jojo Knauss, Tanish Premnath, Devin Willis, Pragnya Vella, Meg Maloney, Bekah Lefeber, Arjun Chittapuram

Asha Sundaram was awarded a senior scholarship!

Our very first ever, SP United Robotics Team competed this weekend and won the Rookie All-Star Award.

Seussical the Musical cast members performed on Saturday, April 5 at the SP Explore Children’s Museum, helping kick off SP Schools Week of the Child events.

In Ms. Dahlgren’s class, students welcomed guest speakers to learn more about agriculture in Wisconsin. Two local dairy farmers spoke with us, and Katilyn Riley-Kessler (shown here) from the Wisconsin Beef Council joined by video call! Students got to see real-world examples of topics we had been studying in the messages the guest speaker shared!

In Mr. Barth’s class, students did an activity about procedural due process. Students were supposed to make the American Flag out of playdoh. But some groups received instructions that were intentionally vague. Students learned how different procedures and expectations can lead to very different outcomes.

With Clear Instructions:

Vague Instructions:

In health class students were tasked with testing their communication skills by describing to their partner the details of the photo displayed on the board.

New Year, Same Supports! We’re excited to share some updates to our before and after school tutoring support program to better support your learning:

• Afternoon Study Lounge Relocated: The afternoon study hall has been moved to a new space—the Library—to provide a more focused and resource-rich environment.

• Additional Teacher Support: We’ve added more teachers to our tutoring sessions to ensure students get the help they need.

Be sure to take advantage of these new changes and set yourself up for success this year!

Let’s make this a fantastic year of learning and growth!

We need YOUR input too! Do you have an idea of something that should be included in the Howl? Your ideas are always welcome. Email our Admin Associate to the Principal, Jordain Blank at jnblank@sunprairieschools.org.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur.

(SPASD District Policy JB)

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact us at 608-834-6620. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6620.

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-6630. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-6630.

We strive to keep The Howl as streamlined as possible with all of the important information for our community. To the end once something has appeared in The Howl, it will move here to the "In Case you Missed It!" section. Take a moment to peruse and make sure you have not missed important info!

Support scholars taking national exams by becoming an AP Proctor! We are seeking proctors to work between May 5 and May 23 at East High School, West High School, and the PLC at the Hilltop Campus. Test proctors are responsible for test room security and the administration of exams. We have many opportunities to help, both full day and half day. Pay is $20/hour and proctors must be high school graduates over the age of 18 and pass a background check. Please complete this form by April 2 to indicate your interest, and share with your neighbors!

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.

Juniors! Thank you to those who attended your Junior Academic and Career Planning Presentation on March 14, 2025 during SP30. Now that you have had time to review the Junior Planning Presentation, schedule a time TODAY to meet with your counselor for your 1:1 Junior meeting follow up. Our goal is to meet with 100% of our juniors to hear your wonderings, dreams, goals and plans for after high school so we can assist you in the next steps.

Parents, please encourage your students to use the following Booking Links below to schedule a meeting with their counselor:

• Ms. Saldana (Last names A-G): cmsalda.youcanbook.me

• Mr. Medema (Last names H-M): https://keithmedema.youcanbook.me/

• Ms. Wagner (Last names N-T): https://wagner-counseling.youcanbook.me/

• Ms. Thao (Last names U-Z): https://pthao-west.youcanbook.me/

Prom is upon us! Looking to donate a prom dress, or in need of a prom dress? Join Sunshine Place and our School Social Workers with Prom Dress Pop Up!

Questions, ideas, or looking for a dress?

Reach out to your SPW School Social Worker!

Susi Sirianni (last names A - K) at sesiria@sunprairieschools.org

Caitlin Fahey (last names L- Z) at cmfahey@sunprairieschools.org

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