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Patrick Marsh Middle School
Sun Prairie Area School District
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Professional Learning Center - Board Meeting Room
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Monk's Bar & Grill
Creekside
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Multipurpose Room
Childcare and pizza provided.
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Science Room
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Patrick Marsh Middle School
Welcome to the Sun Prairie Experience
Whatever your student wants to do, we have access and opportunities like nowhere else.
What's Happening
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The Sun Prairie Area School District is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Education. The district extends a warm welcome to Colleen Uhlenkamp and Steve Urso, who will bring valuable perspectives and experiences to their roles.
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Gun safety is a shared responsibility that affects the well-being of our entire community. Visit our Gun Safety Resources page for important information and tools to help ensure the safety of our students, families, and neighborhoods.
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Here are answers to some of the questions the district has received about the district’s impact on 2024 property taxes.
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Six people have declared their candidacy for the four seats on the Board of Education that are up for election on April 1, 2025.
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We are proud to share the December 2024 edition of our Every Family, Every Day newsletter, highlighting our diverse students, staff, and families.
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The District has created a simplified version of its 2023–2024 scorecard so that our community can better understand how we are enacting our Strategic Framework and improving results for kids.
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For 93 years, Don Strohmenger has always been at the heart of Sun Prairie, having grown up and lived here his whole life.
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The Board will interview candidates for the seat previously held by Mr. Foster on December 16.
On Thursday, we shared the October 2024 edition of our Every Family, Every Day newsletter, highlighting our diverse students, staff, and families.
Experience Sun Prairie 2023–2024
We invite you and your family to experience the Sun Prairie Area School District. We proudly serve over 8,400 students in 4K through twelfth grade. Our district includes 15 schools -- nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and an alternative learning school. Our 4K program is held at 11 sites around the Sun Prairie community. Please visit each school's individual websites to learn more about each of them.
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We provide high quality, nutritious breakfast and lunches to all students. See our menus and more.
VISIT OUR SCHOOL NUTRITION AND WELLNESS PAGE TO FIND OUT MORE
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Aspiring musicians develop their talents and musical literacy by exploring concepts, instruments, voice, and composition. We have many opportunities!
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Students in grades 9-12 can compete in sports through SP East and SP West high schools.
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Student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique vision for post secondary success.
VISIT OUR ACADEMICS AND CAREER PLANNING PAGE TO FIND OUR MORE
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Working in alignment across our District to improve student outcomes and meet our community's expectations.
VISIT OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FRAMEWORK AND SEE OUR PROGRESS.
![4K Math Legos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572276863/sunprairiek12wius/oidi381lqfqpm9t9hpe8/4KMathLegos2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572276863/sunprairiek12wius/oidi381lqfqpm9t9hpe8/4KMathLegos2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572276863/sunprairiek12wius/oidi381lqfqpm9t9hpe8/4KMathLegos2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572276863/sunprairiek12wius/oidi381lqfqpm9t9hpe8/4KMathLegos2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1572276863/sunprairiek12wius/oidi381lqfqpm9t9hpe8/4KMathLegos2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1572276863/sunprairiek12wius/oidi381lqfqpm9t9hpe8/4KMathLegos2.jpg","width":2200}])
A place where students come together to create, invent, tinker, explore, discover and collaborate using a variety of tools and materials.
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All students, including advanced learners are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
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Now enrolling students to attend our amazing schools.
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