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Patrick Marsh Middle School
Sun Prairie Area School District
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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We are proud to share the February 2025 edition of our Every Family, Every Day newsletter, highlighting our diverse students, staff, and families.
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Our Nutrition Team continues to work together to improve meal offerings for our students.
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The District and City of Sun Prairie are working together to create an outdoor classroom space.
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The District is committed to fostering meaningful two-way communication.
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Thank you for 18 Years of service!
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The District provides support for employees as they grow into professional educators.
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Our District continues to set the standard for employee wellness, combining innovative programs, exceptional care, and national recognition to solidify its leadership in workplace well-being.
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The class composite wall from Sun Prairie High School has been completed.
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A mobile dental program has been supporting SPASD students.
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.
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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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