SPS Week Ahead

"The SPS Week Ahead" compiles a list of some of the events taking place throughout the district as well as some important reminders.



Back to School Nights

Our elementary schools, O'Donnell Middle School, and Stoughton High School are all holding back to school nights this week:

  • O'Donnell Middle School - Tuesday, September 16 from 6-8pm

  • Stoughton High School - Wednesday, September 17 from 6-8pm

  • Elementary Schools - Thursday, September 18

    • Hansen - 5-6:30pm

    • Dawe, Gibbons, South, Wilkins - 6-7:30pm

Your individual school will be providing more details about to expect at these events.



Early Release Day on Thursday

As a reminder, this Thursday, September 18, 2025 is an early release day for the Stoughton Public Schools.

Here are the school hours for early release days:

  • SHS & OMS - 7:35am - 11:32am

  • Elementary Schools - 8:30am - 12:20pm

  • Preschool - 8:30am - 11:00am (No afternoon preschool session)

Lunch will still be served.



Opt-In to Receive Text Messages from SPS

If you have not already opted in to receive text messages from the District and your school, you received a message from BrightArrow, Stoughton Public Schools’ communication platform, on Monday, September 15.

This SMS/text message will allow you to opt in to receive important District/school updates, emergency alerts, and other public information. (If you have already opted in to receive our text messages you will not receive this message.)

  • To opt in at any time, reply "YES" to 79041.


  • To opt out at any time, reply "STOP."

Thank you for staying informed!



Nominate SPS Staff for a Bright Knight Award

The Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites parents of children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan to nominate one staff member for a Bright Knight Award. This award honors educators for the meaningful impact they have on students with diverse learning needs.

Please complete the Google Form and share a brief explanation of why you are nominating this staff member. Recipients will be recognized at a SEPAC fall meeting, where each honoree will be publicly thanked and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 26, 2025.



SHS Fall Sports Schedule

The fall sports season is underway at Stoughton High. Click here to see the athletics schedule for this week. For more updates about the Black Knights this fall season, follow the Stoughton High School Athletics Facebook page.



Helpful Links

Here are some helpful links to bookmark:

For updates and a look at all of the wonderful things our students are doing each day, follow our SPS Facebook and Instagram accounts.



District Newsletter

Miss the latest district newsletter? Click here to read it. The next edition will be sent to the community on Friday.