October Family Newsletter

SPMA Newsletter

October, 2023

Leola Hall Grand Opening

Happy Fall Y'all!

Oops, wrong accent! It's more like Go Badgers! Go Packers! Ope, let me scootch past ya there so I can watch da marching band, yeah?!

Welcome to October and all the amazing things happening this month!

Volunteer Opportunities

Marching Band Competition

Saturday, October 8, 2023

We need YOU to make this a successful event! Fill out this form to see where you can help.

We're asking all families to please donate baked goods for our bake sale too! Items should be individually-wrapped and will be marked for $2, so whatever quantity you feel justifies that in a bag. Also note whether it has nuts or was made with nuts. Items can be dropped off at the high school main office or the music rooms on Friday or at the concession stand prior to the competition.

Show Choir Invitational

Saturday, January 27, 2024

WSMA State Marching Band Championships

On October 14th bands from all over Wisconsin will perform at UW-Whitewater for the annual WSMA State Marching Band Championships.

Sauk Prairie has participated in this since 1985 and it is the highlight of the year, after months of rehearsal and improvement.

Sauk Prairie performs at 7pm. Tickets and more info can be found here:

WSMA State Marching Band Championships

Thank you to Dairyland Moving and Storage LLC for sponsoring our transportation!

Sue Halloway to be inducted in the WI State Marching Band Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin School Music Association Marching Band Hall of Fame is intended to recognize the contributions made by individuals to the marching activity in Wisconsin and is open to any person that has made a significant contribution.

Known for her dedicated work as a music educator, a pioneer in the marching arts, and a beloved mentor and friend, Susan Halloway leaves behind a lasting legacy. Over the course of her life, her contributions and efforts paved the way for many others in the marching community.

SPMS Presents Annie Jr!

What do you get when you have a bunch of orphans who have to do lots of chores? A Hard-Knock Life!

Come see this year's middle school production of Annie Jr., featuring Amelia Wolf as Annie, Elio Piccinelli as Oliver Warbucks, Alyssa Himebach as Grace and Acacia Lemmer-Engelking as Miss Hannigan.