Bridges Elementary School -

Bridges traffic reminders...

School begins next week (YAY!), just a reminder...no left turns into the parking lots from Broadway during pick-up and drop-off times. #togetherwesoar

We are thrilled to welcome new staff members to Bridges!

Meet Abigail Smith, School Counselor!

Originally from Marshfield, Abigail has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and a Master's degree in School Counseling from the University of Wisconsin Stout.

Abigail credits Kimberli Dammann, her elementary school counselor, with inspiring her to become a school counselor.
Abigail enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies and exploring coffee shops. She has a cat named Salem.
A big Sauk Prairie welcome to Abigail!

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Welcome new Bridges staff member Jenna Syftestad!

Jenna is originally from Reedsburg and received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin Superior. Jenna loves spending time with her family, reading, and watching football, especially the Wisconsin Badgers!

Jenna's father is one of the reasons she chose education as a career. She says her Dad, who works in education, has been a consistent role model, always encouraging her in her dream of becoming a teacher.


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Bridges Elementary is getting power from the sun!

The solar installation will generate half the school’s annual electricity - saving the district thousands per year and helping us reach our efficiency goals.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this project happen!

(In the third photo are 2 SPHS students doing a youth apprencticeship with Westphal & Co and are working on the project)

For more information on solar in our schools, please visit our website at
saukprairieschools.org/solar

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We are going to miss our 4th grade buddies! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

25 MINUTES!! 11:10 release time today for the last day!

Last Friday we had some of the 2025 graduates walk the halls of Bridges Before starting their next chapter! Congrats 2025 graduates!! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Second grade visited Grand Ave to preview their new school! It will be a bittersweet goodbye for our students moving on to 3rd grade! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

We LOVE Aldo Leopold Nature Center! They are amazing! Our 1st graders got to explore pond habitats, find hidden insects, and hike through the prairies searching for pollinators, what a day! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Nature day! Look at all the fantastic nature finds from Ms. Pugh's Kindergarten class. #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Ladybug the Clown had her last visit to Bridges this school year... We will miss her so much, can't wait for next year! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Teacher Hack! Use shaving cream to clean desk tops = productive fun! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Did you miss the Music Informance?? It was AMAZING! Thank you to Mrs. Meyer for making this happen! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Kids will be kids! We are so thankful to have the ability to let kids test physical boundaries in a safe space. We love the actio room! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Do you remember visiting the International Crane Foundation? Rain or shine, still an amazing trip for our 2nd graders! #SPSDlearning #togherwesoar

No School tomorrow - Monday, May 26

Do you remember doing the Foil Boat Challenge? Ms. Pugh's Kindergarteners worked their way up to building weight bearing boats, they had 3 trails to get as many pennies on their foil boats before it sank. These kiddos are incredible! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Have you ever been to Fish Camp? Looks like a blast! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar

Culvers Custard!! We surpassed our $25,000 fundraising goal for custard and boy was it a sweet treat on a hot day! Thank you to everyone who made this possible! #SPSDlearning #togetherwesoar