A 3,000 square foot Fitness Center located in the second floor of the Johnson Athletic Facility (JAC). Current students utilize the JAC for PE classes as well as team strength and conditioning training. The facility offers a variety of equipment and provides individuals all around workout opportunities.
2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR HOURS*
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM-5:30PM
*Subject to change on select days as necessary.
Fitness Center Equipment
- Machines
- 1,630 LBS of Metal Plates
- 1,130 LBS of Bumper Plates
- 11 – 45 LB Barbells
- 4 – 33 LB Barbells
- 2 Trap Bars
- 6 Power Rack Stations
- 3 Woodway Treadmills
- 1 Woodway Curve
- 2 NordicTrack Ellipticals
- 3 NordicTrack Stationary Bikes
- Dumbbell Rack Equipped with 5-75 LBS
- Medicine Balls
- Resistance Bands
- Accessory Equipment: Stability Balls, Speed Ladders, Jump Ropes, Kettlebells, Battle Ropes
Fitness Center and/or Track Only Membership
Visiting alumni may register for complimentary short-term use of the JAC. Current staff and coaches and their immediate family members may register for complimentary Fitness Center and/or Track memberships. Click on the Athletics Registration portal link located to the right. NOTE: Annual registration is required.
Questions? Contact Sammie Woodward at (262) 752-2608.
Fitness Center Staff
Sammie Wagner
Director of Fitness Center
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sammie is currently in her first year as Fitness Center Director/Strength and Conditioning Coach after spending two years as the Assistant Athletic Director. Sammie has always had a passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals. She has experience working with a wide range of clients including youth, high school and college, as well as adult athletes of all ages.
Prior to joining Prairie’s Athletic Department, she spent two years as the graduate assistant women’s basketball and strength and conditioning coach at Carthage College. During this time, she also worked as personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Legacy Gym MKE. These experiences helped her learn how to work with a variety of clients with different backgrounds and goals.
Sammie’s coaching philosophy is to help people become the best version of themselves through hard work and dedication. Her goal is to leave a lasting impact on every athlete and client she works with, striving to connect with them on a personal level and empower them to reach heights they never thought possible.
Certifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science
- Master of Education in Sports Leadership
- Certified Personal Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Nutrition Coach: National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Sports Nutrition Coach: National Academy of Sports Medicine
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certified
Individuals interested in training with Sammie can contact her at swagner@prairieschool.com for rates, availability, etc.
Paola Leal
Fitness Center and Physical Education Assistant
Paola holds a degree in Physical Education and is a certified Sports Medicine Specialist with more than 23 years of experience in strength and conditioning. Throughout her career, she has conducted over 13,000 physical fitness assessments helping individuals of all ages improve their health, performance, and overall well-being.
In Brazil, she worked extensively with college students through a variety of fitness and wellness programs, gaining valuable experience in motivating and supporting people at different stages of life. Over the years, she has focused her work on individuals managing chronic pain or injuries, developing safe, effective, and personalized approaches to exercise that help them regain strength, confidence, and quality of life.
She teaches an early-morning fitness class in the Johnson Athletic Center for adults of all fitness levels.