Sun Prairie Area School District
Recent News About Sun Prairie Area School District
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Sun Prairie schools seek waiver for new student ranking criteria
A public hearing will take place at the upcoming School Board meeting to discuss a request from the Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) for a waiver regarding student ranking criteria.
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Sun Prairie Utilities partners with school district for new well and outdoor classroom
Sun Prairie Utilities (SPU) and the Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) are collaborating on a project to construct a city well and an outdoor classroom at Sun Prairie East.
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SPASD School Nutrition Team enhances meal program with fresh ingredients
The SPASD School Nutrition Team is enhancing its meal offerings to better support student growth and learning.
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Grow Your Own program supports SPASD staff's educational advancement
The Grow Your Own program is an initiative designed to assist SPASD staff in advancing their careers in education.
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District fosters communication with Latino and Hmong families
The District has emphasized its commitment to fostering communication with diverse student and family groups through initiatives such as the Latino and Hmong Family Advisory Groups.
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Craig Coulthart prepares to retire after long career in education
After 18 years at Eastside Elementary School and a total of 25 years in education, Craig Coulthart is set to retire at the end of this school year.
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Sun Prairie releases Spring 2025 community newsletter
The Sun Prairie Experience newsletter has released its Spring 2025 edition.
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Sun Prairie Area School District reaffirms support for LGBTQIA+ community
The Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families.
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Wisconsin Education: 77,074 students enrolled in Dane County school districts in 2023-24 school year
There were 77,074 students enrolled in Dane County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Sun Prairie school district seeks feedback on communication tools through new survey
The Sun Prairie Area School District is conducting a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of its communication tools.
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Sun Prairie Area School District opens enrollment for new students
Plans are underway for staffing classrooms in the upcoming school year at the Sun Prairie Area School District.
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Avid alumni return as coaches to mentor next generation
At Sun Prairie, the focus remains on preparing students for success beyond graduation.
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Sun Prairie leaders emphasize community effort in promoting gun safety
As the Superintendent of Sun Prairie Schools and the City Administrator of Sun Prairie, Brad Saron and Aaron Oppenheimer have jointly expressed their commitment to gun safety in a recent letter to the community.
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School district explains reasons behind recent tax levy increase
The school district's tax levy has increased by 12.6% this year, raising questions among residents about the reasons behind the rise and the expected impact from a recent referendum.
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Sun Prairie Area School District Education: 8,358 students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
For the 2023-24 school year, Sun Prairie Area School District reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 56 more students being enrolled.
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Sun Prairie Area School District reaffirms support for immigrant community
As the year 2025 begins, the Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) is reaffirming its commitment to supporting immigrant students, families, and staff.
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School board election attracts six candidates for four seats
Six individuals have announced their candidacy for the upcoming election on April 1, 2025, for four available seats on the Board of Education.
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Sun Prairie School Board welcomes new members Colleen Uhlenkamp and Steve Urso
The Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Education.
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District releases simplified scorecard for community understanding
The District has introduced a simplified version of its 2023–2024 scorecard.
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School board reschedules candidate interviews to January 6
The School Board has rescheduled the interviews for the two vacant positions.