Quick Reminder: S-F Facilities Community Meeting TONIGHT (Wed. 4/23) @ S-FHS Auditorium starting at 6:00 PM. ALL are welcome - see you there!
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our Miss Julie at FES!
With her upbeat morning announcements, Miss Julie gets us pumped up for the day,
She plays songs and sings, so DJ Julie is what we say.
She is a fashionista and knows all the instyle trends,
Her fashion accessory collection never ends.
Even with a broken ankle, she still wears high heels,
Her Amazon influencer lets her in on all the good deals.
You often see her walking her dog at a fast pace,
She gets her nails done at a top secret place.
She tells stories that make us laugh until we cry,
Miss Julie is a fun person, that’s no lie.
She grew up on a farm,
And she once worked the whole day with a broken arm.
She is the hardest worker we know,
And she always smiles even when she is running low.
She takes care of all the office things,
And gives it her all until that last bell rings.
Miss Julie decorates the birthday board,
It’s so cool that she drives her dad’s Ford.
She helps the students when the nurse is not here,
When she has to be gone, the staff has fear.
Without Julie, FES is not the same,
The day just feels rather lame.
The staff and students love her so,
This woman has no foe.
Miss Julie is so kind,
A better secretary you will never find.
Our S-F Preschools are offering OPEN HOUSE opportunities for parents & families enrolling in 2025-26!
Monday, May 5th @ Durant Elementary 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5th @ Fredericksburg Elementary 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Register your students for next year: https://tinyurl.com/muf4y6tt
Volunteers are an essential part of the school experience. They assist during field trips,, serve on committees, worth with athletes, & much more!
During National Public School Volunteer Week, we’re proud to celebrate the meaningful impact they make every day. Thank you! 🙌
We’d like to wish a Happy Easter to all the students, families, and staff who are celebrating today! 🌷
The 8th graders attended a Career Fair at Upper Iowa University yesterday!
FES students earned a Cougar Way Reward today. However, this was NOT the "Picnic" we had in mind. "Rain, rain, go away...why did you have to ruin our picnic today?" Thank you to the cooks who adjusted the lunch menu for us!
Good afternoon S-F families,
We will be holding the first of 2 community facilities meetings TOMORROW NIGHT (Wednesday) @ S-F Middle School in Fredericksburg starting at 6:00 PM in the multi-purpose room.
All are welcome, please plan to attend & have a great night!
Please be sure to note the schedule for this week! ✍️
There will be a two-hour early out on Thursday, April 17. There is then no school on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21.
The 2025 Residential Construction class is selling three chicken coops of varying designs. Each coop will be sold for $350 as a reimbursement of materials and a fundraiser for the Industrial Technology Program.
The coops will be sold on a first come first serve basis, please email Mr. Sadler (sadlerb@sfcougars.k12.ia.us) if you are interested in buying one of the coops.
Thank you for your support!
It might be cold, but spring must be close because we were feeling the urge to play in some dirt and plant some seeds in third grade at FES.
Congratulations to our 5th grade Battle of the Books team, Overbooked Champions! 📚
The students made it to the final competition, which will be held April 29 in Marshalltown. They will be competing against 15 other teams for the championship.
Team members are Ava, Maylee, Lucille, Carter, Rylee Koltholff, and Ryleigh. Well done, team! 💯
Mrs. Harkrader's kindergarten class at FES celebrated National Unicorn Day today! Mrs. Harkrader decorated the classroom with all things unicorn and rainbows. We read the book Thelma the Unicorn, made a retelling craft, and watched the movie. Happy National Unicorn Day!!
Today, a total of 33 students competed at the Clear Lake AEA North Iowa Spelling Bee. A big congratulations to Greg Baker for making the Top 10, Marshall Dillon for earning an impressive 3rd place, and Caleena Scott for taking home 2nd place! Caleena, a 6th grader, now has the exciting opportunity to compete at the Iowa State Fair Spelling Bee this August. Way to go, everyone—you represented S-F well!
We would like to share an update with our community.
Superintendent Kevin Seney has accepted the position of superintendent of the East Marshall Community School District.
Mr. Seney remains committed to leading our district over the coming weeks as we finish the 2024-25 school year strong.
We want to wish Mr. Seney the very best as he takes this next step. His leadership has been instrumental in driving numerous initiatives that have positively impacted our schools and students. We are grateful for his hard work and the positive changes he has brought.
The School Board will immediately begin the search for our next superintendent. We will look to engage our community in this important process.
As always, thank you for your support.
Michael DeSloover, President
Sumner-Fredericksburg School Board
SFMS Track Athletes: Just a reminder that picture day is Tuesday, April 8! Please make sure to bring your track sweatsuit and uniform to school so you're ready for team and individual photos. If you’re planning to order any pictures, fill out the picture form and bring the money to go with the order. Thank you!
April is Financial Literacy Month! We emphasize the value of sound financial education from an early age. 💸
Now is a good time to begin exploring the concepts of saving, budgeting, and the responsible use of credit. Join us in fostering a generation of savvy financial decision makers!
Have you explored your local libraries lately? Rediscover all they have to offer during National Library Week! 📚✨
Visit the links below to learn about a wide variety of resources, exciting programs, and upcoming events.
👉Sumner Public Library: https://www.sumner.lib.ia.us
👉Upham Public Library: https://www.fredericksburg.lib.ia.us
April is also National School Library Month—make some time to stop by your school library, too!
The Annual SFMS Chicken Dinner Fundraiser is TODAY! 🍗 Join us from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a delicious 3-piece chicken dinner, complete with potato, beans, a roll, and a cookie, all for just $16. If you haven’t purchased a ticket in advance, don’t worry—extra meals are available! Support SFMS and enjoy a tasty meal. Please refer to the map to help maintain smooth traffic flow for this drive-thru dinner. We look forward to seeing you there!
REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, April 7 for teacher professional development. We’ll see our students again on Tuesday! 🗓️
