Getting Ready 2023/2024

2023/2024

ADD THE PRAIRIE DIGITAL CALENDAR TO YOUR CALENDAR

Master Prairie Calendar Address

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/prairieschool.com_1ejptmv3fpep6t05hoqo6uak28%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

Letter Days Calendar Address

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/prairieschool.com_h83trn6tn1ptv7pj28du96j6j8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

  1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
  2. On the left, next to “Other calendars,” click Add Add other calendars and then From URL.
  3. Enter the Prairie calendar’s address.
  4. Click Add Calendar. The calendar appears on the left, under “Other calendars.”
  • Tip: It might take up to 12 hours for changes to show in your Google Calendar.

  1. In Outlook, select File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
  2. On the Internet Calendars tab, click New.
  3. Paste the Prairie calendars address by pressing Ctrl+V, then click Add.
  4. In the Folder Name box, type the name of the calendar as you want it to appear in Outlook, and then click OK.

PRIMARY SCHOOL (EARLY SCHOOL - 5TH GRADE)

First day of school: Tuesday, August 22nd

⚠️ Important Information for New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️

Save the Date!

Tuesday, August 8th from 9:00 – 10:00AM: Primary School Coffee Conversations 

  • For to all new-to-Prairie Early School – 5th Grade parents
  • These discussions will take place on the Primary School playground. Enter through Door #7 (Leipold Johnson Early Childhood Center, southeast side of campus).
  • Please watch your inbox for an email with more details! If you have children in more than one division, feel free to attend the session that works best for your schedule.

SAVE THE DATE!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

  • Thursday, August 31st at 6:00PM
  • For all Prairie Early School – 5th Grade parents
  • The Primary School Back to School Night will take place in the Primary School classrooms. Please enter through Door #7 (Leipold Johnson Early Childhood Center, southeast side of campus) or Door #5 (by the Art Room).

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TEACHER MEET/GREET

  • Thursday, August 17th from 4:00 – 6:00PM
  • For all Prairie Early School – 5th Grade families
  • The Ice Cream Social and Teacher Meet/Greet will take place on the Primary School playground. Please enter through Door #7 (Leipold Johnson Early Childhood Center, southeast side of campus) or Door #5 (by the Art Room).

REQUIRED FOR ALL FAMILIES

POWERSCHOOL

PowerSchool is the online system Prairie uses to track family contact information, student health records, and academic history.

Please click the adjacent button to login. Review and update the data in each section listed — first and foremost, “Student/Parent Information” and “Health/Medical Information” — for each child. Don’t forget to change the date and click “Submit” at the bottom of each page, even if your data remains unchanged! If you have multiple children, you will need to complete this process for each child.

Don’t remember your login information? Contact Lisa Yunker, Primary School/Health Office Assistant: (262) 752-2573.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️  In mid-July, all new families will receive PowerSchool instructions and login information directly from the Admission Office. Please have your PowerSchool information updated by August 22nd.

HEALTH OFFICE

Please confirm that your student’s health information (allergies, current medication, emergency contacts, etc.) is verified and updated in PowerSchool.

Returning students must submit a physical signed by their doctor every 2 years.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️   All new students must submit a physical signed by their doctor.

FACTS

FACTS is the system that all Prairie families use to pay tuition, fees, and incidental expenses like hot lunch. Current families will already have a FACTS account established. If you have moved or have a new phone number or contact email, please take a moment and update those details in FACTS as well as in PowerSchool.

If you have any questions about FACTS or tuition/fee payment, please contact Tara Nelson in the Business Office.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️ Your family should have received information from the Business Office on setting up a FACTS account. If you have any questions about FACTS or tuition/fee payment, please contact Tara Nelson, Business Office/Payroll Manager.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR 5TH GRADE FAMILIES

5TH GRADE SUMMER READING

All students entering 5th Grade students are expected to complete reading assignments over the summer.

Due: Thursday, August 24th

5TH GRADE FALL ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

The registration portal will open at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17th.

All registrations must be completed by 9:00AM on Monday, August 28th.

5TH GRADE CAMP TIMBER-LEE PREPARATION

All students in 5th Grade will join in this outdoor educational experience taking place Wednesday, September 6th, and Thursday, September 7th. This trip will help students build relationships and get to know one another.

5TH GRADE FALL ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

The registration portal will open at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17th.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6TH - 8TH GRADE)

First day of school: Tuesday, August 22nd

⚠️ Important Information for New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️

Course Selection

All new-to-Prairie MS parents and students should review the 2023-24 Performing Arts Course Descriptions with their child as soon as possible. Kim Forsman, Middle School Administrative Assistant, will be contacting you to confirm your child’s course preferences.

Save the Date!

Wednesday, August 16th from 1:00-3:00PM: Middle School Student Orientation

  • For all new-to-Prairie 6th – 8th Grade students and all rising 6th Grade students
  • Students will meet in the Student Research Center (SRC). Orientation will be followed by a Middle School Social and Teacher Meet & Greet on Prairie’s playground from 3:00-4:00PM. Parents are welcome to stay.

Wednesday, August 9th from 9:00 – 10:00AM: Middle School Coffee Conversations 

  • For all new Prairie 6th – 8th Grade parents
  • These discussions will take place in the Student Research Center (SRC); enter through the SRC doors through the Upper School parking lot off of Lighthouse Drive.
  • Please watch your inbox for an email with more details! If you have children in more than one division, feel free to attend the session that works best for your schedule.

SAVE THE DATE!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

  • Tuesday, August 29th at 6:00PM
  • For all 6th – 8th Grade parents
  • Location: The Middle School Back to School Night will begin in the John Mitchell Theatre. Please enter through the main entrance at Door #2.

STUDENT ORIENTATION

  • Wednesday, August 16th from 1:00-3:00PM
  • For all new-to-Prairie 6th – 8th Grade students and all rising 6th Grade students
  • Students will meet in the Student Research Center (SRC). Orientation will be followed by a Middle School Social and Teacher Meet & Greet on Prairie’s playground from 3:00-4:00PM. Parents are welcome to stay.

REQUIRED FOR ALL FAMILIES

POWERSCHOOL

PowerSchool is the online system Prairie uses to track family contact information, student health records, and academic history.

Please click the adjacent button to login. Review and update the data in each section listed — first and foremost, “Student/Parent Information” and “Health/Medical Information” — for each child. Don’t forget to change the date and click “Submit” at the bottom of each page, even if your data remains unchanged! If you have multiple children, you will need to complete this process for each child.

Don’t remember your login information? Contact Kim Forsman, Middle School Assistant/Registrar: (262) 752-2551.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️  In mid-July, all new families will receive PowerSchool instructions and login information directly from the Admission Office. Please have your PowerSchool information updated by August 22nd.

HEALTH OFFICE

Please confirm that your student’s health information (allergies, current medication, emergency contacts, etc.) is verified and updated in PowerSchool.

Returning students must submit a physical signed by their doctor every 2 years.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️   All new students must submit a physical signed by their doctor.

FACTS

FACTS is the system that all Prairie families use to pay tuition, fees, and incidental expenses like hot lunch. Current families will already have a FACTS account established. If you have moved or have a new phone number or contact email, please take a moment and update those details in FACTS as well as in PowerSchool.

If you have any questions about FACTS or tuition/fee payment, please contact Tara Nelson in the Business Office.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️ Your family should have received information from the Business Office on setting up a FACTS account. If you have any questions about FACTS or tuition/fee payment, please contact Tara Nelson, Business Office/Payroll Manager.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SUMMER READING

All new and returning MS students are expected to complete reading assignments over the summer.

Due: Wednesday, August 23rd

FALL ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

The registration portal will open at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17th.

Fall registrations must be completed by 9:00AM on Monday, August 28th.

6TH GRADE CAMP TIMBER-LEE PREPARATION

All students in 6th Grade will join in this outdoor educational experience taking place Wednesday, September 7th through Friday, September 9th. This trip will help students build relationships and get to know one another.

FALL ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

The registration portal will open at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17th.

UPPER SCHOOL (9TH - 12TH GRADE)

Monday, August 21st - Thursday, August 24th: Camp Manito-wish Trip

Friday, August 25th: No School

Monday, August 28th: First day of school

⚠️ Important Information for New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️

Save the Date!

Thursday, August 17th, 10:00AM – 4:00PM: Summer Bridge

  • For all new-to-Prairie 9th Grade students
  • Summer Bridge will take place in the Upper School Commons. Please enter Door #8 or Door #9.

Thursday, August 3rd, Noon – 1:00PM: Upper School Lunch Conversations

  • For all new Prairie Upper School parents
  • These discussions will take place on the Performing Arts Circle (PAC) patio; enter through Door #2.
  • Please watch your inbox for an email with more details! If you have children in more than one division, feel free to attend the session that works best for your schedule.

Thursday, August 3rd, Noon – 1:00PM: 9th Grade Buddy Lunch

  • For all new-to-Prairie 9th Grade students
  • Buddy Lunch will take place on the Performing Arts Circle (PAC) patio on the west side of the building. Drop off at Door #2.

SAVE THE DATE!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

  • For all Prairie 9th – 12th Grade parents
  • Monday, September 11th from at 6:00PM
  • The Upper School Back to School Night will take place in the Upper School classrooms. Please enter through Door #8 or Door #9

9TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE

  • For all Prairie 9th Grade Students
  • Friday August 18th from 10:00AM-12:00PM
  • 9th Grade Open House will take place in the Upper School Commons. Please enter through Door #8 or Door #9

REQUIRED FOR ALL FAMILIES

POWERSCHOOL

PowerSchool is the online system Prairie uses to track family contact information, student health records, and academic history.

Please click the adjacent button to login. Review and update the data in each section listed — first and foremost, “Student/Parent Information” and “Health/Medical Information” — for each child. Don’t forget to change the date and click “Submit” at the bottom of each page, even if your data remains unchanged! If you have multiple children, you will need to complete this process for each child.

Don’t remember your login information? Contact Barb Barth, Upper School Assistant: (262) 752-2626.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️  In mid-July, all new families will receive PowerSchool instructions and login information directly from the Admission Office. Please have your PowerSchool information updated by August 22nd.

HEALTH OFFICE

Please confirm that your student’s health information (allergies, current medication, emergency contacts, etc.) is verified and updated in PowerSchool.

Returning students must submit a physical signed by their doctor every 2 years.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️   All new students must submit a physical signed by their doctor.

FACTS

FACTS is the system that all Prairie families use to pay tuition, fees, and incidental expenses like hot lunch. Current families will already have a FACTS account established. If you have moved or have a new phone number or contact email, please take a moment and update those details in FACTS as well as in PowerSchool.

If you have any questions about FACTS or tuition/fee payment, please contact Tara Nelson in the Business Office.

⚠️ New-to-Prairie Parents ⚠️ Your family should have received information from the Business Office on setting up a FACTS account. If you have any questions about FACTS or tuition/fee payment, please contact Tara Nelson, Business Office/Payroll Manager.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CAMP MANITO-WISH

Camp Manito-wish Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 17th at 6:00PM in the John Mitchell Theatre

Camp Manito-wish Trip: Monday, August 21st – Thursday, August 24th

Our annual four-day trip to Camp Manito-wish in northern Wisconsin comprises leadership training, outdoor education, community-building, and formative bonding experiences.

Camp Manito-wish Trip: Monday, August 21st – Thursday, August 24th

Our annual four-day trip to Camp Manito-wish in northern Wisconsin comprises leadership training, outdoor education, community-building, and formative bonding experiences.

SUMMER READING

All new and returning US students are expected to complete reading assignments before classes resume in the fall.

Due: Monday, August 21st, unless otherwise noted in the directions provided.

SUMMER MATH

All returning US students should have received a summer math packet before the close of the 2022-2023 school year and are expected to complete these assignments before classes resume in the fall.

All new-to-Prairie students will receive materials and directions from the Admission Team.

Due: Unless otherwise noted in the directions provided, electronic and paper submissions are due by Monday, August 28th.

SUMMER AP COURSES

US students who are registered to take any AP courses for the 2023-2024 school year may access their summer work by clicking below.

Deadlines and AP summer work expectations are set by the individual course instructors.

FALL ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

The registration portal will open at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17th.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

Lisa Yunker, Primary School/Health Office Assistant: (262) 752-2573
Kim Forsman, Middle School Assistant/Registrar: (262) 752-2551
Barb Barth, Upper School Assistant: (262) 752-2626
Bree Mahone, Assistant Director of Admission: (262) 752-2522
Tara Nelson, Business Office/Payroll Manager: (262) 752-2507