Sun Prairie Schools

10/21/2026

The Sun Prairie Optimist Club presented a check to Sun Prairie Community Schools’ Site Coordinator, Emily Veselsky, and School Counselor, Leah Wilson. The $1,000 grant will support the mobile hygiene cart at Creekside Elementary School for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders’ personal needs. Each student will receive a pouch with a toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant initially. They will also be able to request items such as hair brushes, hair ties, chap sticks, lotions, period products, and more!

Thank you Sun Prairie Optimists for supporting our vision!

10/21/2026

Hear from Craig Brandl from Prairie View Middle School for Sun Prairie Schools share the reminder that you matter and that you are remarkable!

10/20/2026

Join us on Thursday, October 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Sun Prairie Utilities for our next Community Conversations with Dr. Antoine Reed.

These gatherings are an opportunity for Dr. Reed to connect with families and community members in spaces throughout Sun Prairie. Stop by to meet him, hear more about his vision for SPASD, ask questions, and share your thoughts and ideas. Light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

10/20/2026

Horizon Elementary School has a unique way of celebrating birthdays! Thanks to the generous support of Horizon's SCO, which donated the school's book vending machine a few years ago and continues to provide books each year, students get to celebrate their birthday or half-birthday in a special way.

Students receive a special gold coin to use at the vending machine, where they can select a book to take home and keep. This tradition not only makes students feel celebrated but also helps inspire a love of reading.

“Every child deserves a book,” said Jennifer Mathwig, a kindergarten teacher at Horizon who introduced the idea to the SCO.

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Happy Friday, SPASD! We’re already halfway through October—time flies when you’re learning and having fun! See you Monday, refreshed and ready for a new week!

10/16/2026

The cast and crew of Sun Prairie West High School's production of Finding Neverland recently had a special opportunity to connect virtually with Paul Slade Smith, an original Broadway cast member, and his wife, Erin Noel Grennan. Students learned about the show's early development, its journey to Broadway and what it's like to work as a professional performer. Paul and Erin shared their experiences, answered questions and offered scholars a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional theater.

10/15/2026

Family University Launches at Creekside!

After surveying families to find out what parenting topics they would like to receive more information about, Ms. Emily, Creekside’s Community Schools Site Coordinator, has launched Family University!

Family University provides a series of classes on parenting topics. Specialists present in small group settings to parents, while the kids work on a project in a different space. Held every-other month, the first Family University session was held in the district offices. Families shared a meal, kids painted an art project and parents went into breakout sessions about sleep hygiene. Ms. Kia, Creekside Social Worker and Ms. Leah, Creekside Counselor, instructed parents on the importance of sleep hygiene.

10/14/2026

What an incredible opportunity!

Jazz Ensemble I will be opening for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on Thursday, October 15, at Wilson Theater – Vogel Hall in Milwaukee!

Congratulations to these talented student musicians and band and jazz teacher Matt McVeigh on this exciting opportunity!

Come out and support these amazing students! Tickets are available at marcuscenter.org.

We are excited to share that Jazz Ensemble I will be opening for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis next Thursday, October 15, at Wilson Theater - Vogel Hall in Milwaukee. If you are in the area join us for this special event during Wynton's final season touring with the band! You can buy tickets online at marcuscenter.org.

10/14/2026

The Sun Prairie Area School District celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a special gathering filled with culture, tradition, and community!

From dancing and drumming to storytelling, food, and meaningful conversations, the gathering brought people together to honor and celebrate Indigenous cultures, histories, and traditions.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration a meaningful experience for the community!

Thanks to Sara Naatz, Sun Prairie East Art Teacher, for sharing some of these photos!