Sun Prairie Area School District
Recent News About Sun Prairie Area School District
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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.
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Sun Prairie honors longtime resident Don Strohmenger's contributions
For 93 years, Don Strohmenger has been a significant figure in Sun Prairie, where he was born and raised.
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Sun Prairie school board seeks applicants for two vacant positions
The Sun Prairie Area School District has announced two vacancies on its school board and is inviting community members to apply.
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Dane County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Dane County districts' student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Eastside Elementary receives national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School
Eastside Elementary School in the Sun Prairie Area School District has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Dane County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Dane County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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How many students were enrolled in Dane County school districts in 2022-23 school year?
There were 76,842 students enrolled in Dane County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Sun Prairie Area School District Names Lindsay Hagens as the 2023-24 “Distinguished Alumni/Wall of Success” Recipient
Sun Prairie High School's Class of 2004 graduate Lindsay Hagens has been selected as the recipient of the 2023-24 "Distinguished Alumni/Wall of Success" award by the Sun Prairie Area School District. Lindsay's impressive journey from her school days to her current successes has earned her this prestigious recognition.Lindsay's educational background includes earning her Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degrees from Madison College and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, respectively. Despite not always being the most cooperative student, she acknowledges the teachers who...
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SPASD TECH SALE at District Support Center Offers Great Deals on Electronic Devices
The SPASD TECH SALE is set to take place at the District Support Center on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at Room 100, located at 501 S. Bird Street.A variety of electronic devices will be available for purchase at discounted prices during the sale. Items include iPads 6th Gen for $75.00, Dell 3040 Desktop Computers for $10, laptops for $10, monitors priced between $5 and $10, brand new desktop keyboards for $5, and an In Focus-J Touch Panel on Cart for $200. Additionally, there will be many projectors, lots of cables, other...
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The Sun Prairie Education Foundation Seeks New Executive Director
The Sun Prairie Education Foundation is currently in search of a new Executive Director. The announcement was made on their website, with a clear call to action for interested individuals. The foundation, based in Sun Prairie, is looking to fill this vital role with a qualified candidate."The Sun Prairie Education Foundation is Hiring!" This declaration from the foundation signals an exciting opportunity for those interested in making a difference in the field of education. The position of Executive Director is crucial for the foundation's operations and the impact it has...