🚌🚌 We're thrilled to announce the arrival of two new school buses purchased in July with a Federal Grant offsetting $50,000 from the total cost by the District! 🚌🚌 These buses are equipped with seatbelts, keeping our students safer on every ride.
Iowa law now requires seatbelt use on all school buses built after 2020. Our district policy aligns with this, prioritizing student safety.
Seatbelt use is now required by Board Policy for any School Bus where seatbelts are equipped. This currently impacts the Bear Route (Mr. Schmitz) and the Rooster Route (Mr. Suckow), with Mrs. Stange's route following shortly! Students will review their use and function with the Driver. Students who refuse to use them, can be subject to disciplinary actions per Board Policy.
WHO 13 TV In Des Moines recently aired a story about S-F MS Teacher & Coach, Mike Sorenson "Traveling Trick Shot Artist" (https://who13.com/video/mike-sorenson-traveling-trick-shot-artist/10385855/). "Why not" check it out?
Sumner-Fredericksburg bowling and Girls wrestling tournament will be held as scheduled today. The bowling meet will start at 4 PM and the girls wrestling tournament will start at 4:30 PM.
Sumner-Fredericksburg Schools will be closed today (Tuesday, Jan. 21st) due to extreme cold.
This is not a virtual learning day.
We will send out notifications regarding this evening's activities. Stay safe, stay warm!
Good afternoon S-F parents & families,
Sumner-Fredericksburg Schools will be 2 hours late, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st.
* No morning activities
* Sumner & Fredericksburg AM Preschools 10:00 AM - 11:20; PM Preschools will be regular time
Stay warm & stay safe!
Monday schedule for Cougar basketball at Jesup:
JV Girls - 4 pm - 2 quarters - main gym
JV Boys - 4:30 pm - 2 quarters - main gym
FS boys - 5:00 pm - Full - main gym
Varsity Contests to start at 6:15 pm
SFHS Student Athlete of the Week: Cami Judisch & Sam Eagan
"Junior wrestler Sam Egan is currently 21-2 on the year and ranked 11th according to IA Wrestle. Sam is a returning state place-winner who dedicates his time not only to the classroom but also to his craft. He is an honor student and is involved in cross country, baseball, and wrestling. Sam is also one of our team leaders who works hard to elevate himself and his team to the next level." -Coach Meyer
"Cami reached her 100 career victory milestone this past Thursday. She is only the 2nd Cougar girls wrestler to achieve this feat! Cami is currently ranked 6th at 115 pounds in Class 1A and holds a 30-10 overall record so far this season. Cami displays her passion, grit, and dedication on a daily basis for the Cougars and helps lead her teammates to work hard and find the joy in this extremely demanding and tough sport." -Coach Jones
Cougar events this upcoming week of January 20th. See the full SFHS calendar @: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sumnerfredricksburg/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2025-01-17
SFMS is almost done with the 1st Quarter of our ReadBowl Competition! To celebrate, we did "The Wave" in the direction of Iowa City. We then made cards for the children at the Stead Family Children's Hospital. The students also wore their team apparel to celebrate our first successful week! Please encourage your children to read over the 3 day weekend! GO COUGARS! #readwithmalcolm #readbowl #thewave #iowahawkeyes #steadfamilychildrenshopsital #cougars
Cougar boys basketball information for Saturday at Upper Iowa. We play at 11 AM vs Independence.
MS TAG/ELP students traveled to Upper Iowa University to do a practice Mathcounts competition with other area schools. Out of 116 students, Connor Mitchell placed 2nd and Greg Baker 3rd. Connor Mitchell, Garrytt Laabs, Marshall Dillon & Kade Wendland placed 5th in the team competition.
This Thursday night, boys and girls wrestling will recognize our wrestling parents and Seniors. On this special night, we will pay tribute to all of the support and dedication our wrestling parents and Senior wrestlers have given to Cougar wrestling.
Today's Cougar basketball schedule: 4 pm JV Boys (2Q), full 9-10 game @ 4:30. Varsity girls start at 6:15 pm with Varsity boys to follow the conclusion of the girls game. Purchase your tickets via bound, no cash is accepted. Go Cougars!
The entire SFMS will be competing in the 2025 ReadBowl, starting today and continuing until February 7. This is a reading competition that is put on by Malcolm Mitchell, a former New England Patriot and Super Bowl Champion. Students will keep track of the minutes that they read on a weekly log sheet. Please encourage your child to read at home at night. We would greatly appreciate that! Please help your student fill out the log and put your initials next to the time, so that we can keep an honor system. The teachers will enter the information onto the ReadBowl website and we will be competing with schools all around the world. Each week, students will get to see some inspiring messages about reading from NFL players. The winner of the competition will be announced on live tv before the Super Bowl. We are also going to be competing against each other at school. Literature classes will make up our teams. Student progress will be displayed in our main hallway. The SFMS Lit class with the most minutes per average will get to have some free gym time! On Fridays, we would also love for students to wear team apparel (jerseys, sports teams shirts, organization or group shirts).
Today's Cougar girls basketball game with Waverly-Shell Rock will be a Varsity girls game only, starting at 6:15 PM.
SFHS Student-Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Bushman & Kallen Wilharm.
Brooklyn has been a leader by example for Cougar bowling and is leading the team with a 142 average. Brooklyn is a pleasure to coach and is a joy to be around. She always has a positive attitude and picks up her teammates when they are down. -Coach Skoda
Kallen embodies what it means to be a true team player. He is always bringing a positive attitude to practice and games. His unselfishness is remarkable, often sacrificing minutes and his body for the betterment of team success. Kallen leads our team in charges taken and is a champion in his role for Cougar basketball. -Coach Quigley
SFHS Activities week of 1/13/25:
Monday: GBB home vs Waverly-Shell Rock- varsity only @ 6:15 PM. FFA Chapter meeting @ 6 PM
Tuesday: GBB/BBB home vs Oelwein, starting @ 4 PM; B/G Bowling @ New Hampton 4 PM
Wednesday: NA
Thursday: B/G wrestling home @ 6:15 PM
Friday: B/G bowling @ Forest City @ 4 PM
Saturday: Boys wrestling @ Cascade @ 9:30 AM; Girls wrestling @ Oelwein 10 AM; Boys Varsity basketball @ UIU vs Independence 11 AM
Sunday: VB Rental; Soccer open gym
Link to SFHS Bound calendar: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sumnerfredricksburg
Cougar basketball live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/ic_43ewgOz8?feature=shared
Chase Redfern, a proud graduate of Sumner-Fredericksburg High School Class of 2021, played a leading role in the funeral procession that transported President Carter to the Capitol. Serving as a member of the distinguished Caisson Platoon, Chase is prominently positioned front-right on horseback.
This remarkable achievement reflects not only Chase's dedication and professionalism but also the high standards of the regiment. We are incredibly proud of Chase for representing our community with such honor and distinction.
For more information about the Caisson Platoon and its traditions, you can visit their official page. https://jtfncr.mdw.army.mil/Caisson-Detachment/
Cecelia Sperfslage
Cecelia Sperfslage stands out as a dedicated and hardworking student who consistently completes her assignments with exceptional quality. Her willingness to assist her peers in understanding challenging material reflects her natural leadership abilities. As an early high school student, Cecelia is already demonstrating the traits of a future leader, making her a role model for her classmates.
K Peach
K Peach is a beacon of positivity in the classroom, always maintaining an upbeat attitude and fostering collaboration among peers. Their commitment to going above and beyond in their academic work reflects their determination and drive to succeed. K’s dedication and teamwork make them a standout student deserving of this recognition.
Jamie Jones
Jamie Jones exemplifies what it means to be a model student-athlete. Her strong communication skills, commitment to volunteering for tutoring hours, and leadership in both sports and organizations make her an invaluable asset to the school community. Jamie’s dedication and enthusiasm set an inspiring example for all.
Ellie Smith
Ellie Smith brings joy and enthusiasm to every classroom she enters. Her willingness to assist classmates who are struggling and her drive to go the extra mile with her work are remarkable. Ellie’s kindness, diligence, and proactive approach make her a standout student and a valued member of the school.
