The regular season is behind us, and now it's time to make some noise!
Wednesday: Cougar Volleyball hits the court for Regional action at SFHS.
Thursday: Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams head to South Hamilton looking to punch their tickets to STATE.
Friday: Cougar Football takes on Beckman Catholic in the 1st Round of the PLAYOFFS.
LET'S GO COUGARS!
Wednesday: Cougar Volleyball hits the court for Regional action at SFHS.
Thursday: Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams head to South Hamilton looking to punch their tickets to STATE.
Friday: Cougar Football takes on Beckman Catholic in the 1st Round of the PLAYOFFS.
LET'S GO COUGARS!
Happy Boss's Day to Mr. Cunningham!
"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet." Theodore Hesburgh
SF is fortunate to have a leader of such high caliber who has the vision of bringing bigger and better opportunities to our students. His forward-thinking and action has brought creative solutions to, not just keep our district afloat, but thriving. Thank you, Mr. Cunningham, for putting SF on the map! Here's to more exciting things to come!
"The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet." Theodore Hesburgh
SF is fortunate to have a leader of such high caliber who has the vision of bringing bigger and better opportunities to our students. His forward-thinking and action has brought creative solutions to, not just keep our district afloat, but thriving. Thank you, Mr. Cunningham, for putting SF on the map! Here's to more exciting things to come!
🏈SFMS Football teams enjoyed their last practice for the season. Thank you to Coach Smith, Coach Volker and Nicolle Avenson for guiding these young men . A special thank you to Mr. Jake Spiegel for providing pizza for the boys!
🔺📏Math in action! Our 8th graders used pasta noodles, protractors, and rulers to build triangles, measure angles and sides, and compare triangles to explore similarity. Who knew geometry could be so much fun? Great hands-on learning!
The 6th grade students have been learning about the Ancient Greek Olympics, and we celebrated by hosting our own STEM Olympics!
Students competed in teams representing different Greek city-states, or poleis, as they put their creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills to the test. Events included temple building, catapult making, and boat making.
One team from each class earned the gold medal for their outstanding work!
It was a fun way to bring ancient history to life while combining STEM, teamwork, and friendly competition.
Students competed in teams representing different Greek city-states, or poleis, as they put their creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills to the test. Events included temple building, catapult making, and boat making.
One team from each class earned the gold medal for their outstanding work!
It was a fun way to bring ancient history to life while combining STEM, teamwork, and friendly competition.
Due to player availability for Union, Friday’s JJV football game has been CANCELED.
The varsity game will still be played as scheduled at 7:00 PM.
SENIOR NIGHT Recognition will start at 6:35 PM as we recognize and celebrate our seniors from: Football, Band, and Cross Country.
GO COUGARS!
The varsity game will still be played as scheduled at 7:00 PM.
SENIOR NIGHT Recognition will start at 6:35 PM as we recognize and celebrate our seniors from: Football, Band, and Cross Country.
GO COUGARS!
Midwest Grain Bins SFMS Student-Athletes of the Week: Hayden Slick & Maylee Uhlenhopp
"Maylee has been a great addition to the team this year. Her sense of humor and personality are pivotal to how our team acts and performs. She recently set her personal record by over a minute while running at Jesup! She will play a bigger role next year as she will be looked upon as a team leader." - Coach Sorenson and Coach Price
"Hayden went from a runner to "Super Manager" due to an injury. He leads our stretches and is always positive, he cares about his teammates and wants them to excel in everything they do. We are hoping that Hayden will be able to run next year, he is a great person to build your team around." - Coach Sorenson and Coach Price
"Maylee has been a great addition to the team this year. Her sense of humor and personality are pivotal to how our team acts and performs. She recently set her personal record by over a minute while running at Jesup! She will play a bigger role next year as she will be looked upon as a team leader." - Coach Sorenson and Coach Price
"Hayden went from a runner to "Super Manager" due to an injury. He leads our stretches and is always positive, he cares about his teammates and wants them to excel in everything they do. We are hoping that Hayden will be able to run next year, he is a great person to build your team around." - Coach Sorenson and Coach Price
Bank Iowa SFHS Student-Athletes of the Week: Nevaeh Larson & Rain Robertson
"Nevaeh has stepped into a new role this season and is thriving. She’s leading the team in assists, consistently setting up her teammates and making the hardest plays look effortless. Her court vision, heart, and hustle set her apart. Nevaeh has proven that when you combine those qualities, it elevates the whole team." - Coach Mitchell
"Rain continues to step up when her team needs her most. She is a quiet leader and her hard work and determination are paying off as she pushes herself outside her comfort zone and gains confidence in every meet. We're excited to see her continued growth and what she can accomplish in the second half of the season! " - Coach Jones
"Nevaeh has stepped into a new role this season and is thriving. She’s leading the team in assists, consistently setting up her teammates and making the hardest plays look effortless. Her court vision, heart, and hustle set her apart. Nevaeh has proven that when you combine those qualities, it elevates the whole team." - Coach Mitchell
"Rain continues to step up when her team needs her most. She is a quiet leader and her hard work and determination are paying off as she pushes herself outside her comfort zone and gains confidence in every meet. We're excited to see her continued growth and what she can accomplish in the second half of the season! " - Coach Jones
7th & 8th Grade Design Exploratory students completed a notecard tower design competition to see who could make the tallest tower. A lot of patience and innovation went into their towers!
The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and Cougar athletics are heating up! We have another busy week ahead with football, volleyball, band performances, cross country, and Senior Night!
Grab your jacket, enjoy the fall weather, and come out to support our Cougars!
Grab your jacket, enjoy the fall weather, and come out to support our Cougars!
Last home game for the SFMS 8th Graders. Time well spent as teammates with lessons learned that will they will carry with them far beyond the football field. The season will close with a full 8th and a full 7th grade game next Thursday evening in Denver. Go Cougars!
📣SFMS Cheerleaders are ready to cheer on the 7th and 8th grade football teams tonight at Home against Wapsie Valley. Go Cougars! 🐾🏈
📸 Say cheese, Cougars! 🐾
Picture Day is tomorrow, October 9th! Get those smiles ready and come dressed to impress.
Picture Day is tomorrow, October 9th! Get those smiles ready and come dressed to impress.
Building strong routines for strong minds! Across Durant and Fredericksburg Elementaries, our classrooms are in full swing. Students are actively engaged in their daily instruction, and our educators continue to design meaningful, high-value learning experiences to support every child's growth. Here’s to a successful year ahead! 🎓🏫
Yesterday the SFMS Community Health Class had a presentation by Rhonda and Kayla, from the Community Memorial Hospital. They taught the students some basic first aid, and discussed real-world examples! The presentation was very informative and we appreciate the support from CMH! 🏥
Mr. Carpenter's Foods and Manners class has been busy in the kitchen. We have taken advantage of the fall apples with an apple crisp. We made a tater tot casserole, a lasagna and chicken noodle soup. We even had a couple special guests to showcase our creations. 🍎
Mr. Carpenter's life skills class has started their cooking unit. The first kitchen lab was making a grilled cheese. Here we are making a pancake. 🍴
Sumner-Fredericksburg is looking for passionate Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessionals to join our team. Positions are available across any of our four building locations in the district, giving you flexibility in where you make an impact!
Whether you're looking for flexible hours or a rewarding way to support our students, we’d love to have you.
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Whether you're looking for flexible hours or a rewarding way to support our students, we’d love to have you.
Tag someone who would be a great fit or share this post to help us spread the word!
Cougar volleyball will be traveling to Denver on Thursday for the second night of the NICL Volleyball Tournament.
5:00 pm start:
Match 1 -- Denver vs Sumner-Fredericksburg
Match 2 -- Union Community vs Jesup (17m Warm-Up)
Match 3 -- M1 Losing Team vs M2 Losing Team (6m Warm-Up)
Match 4 -- M1 Winning Team vs M2 Winning Team (6m Warm-Up)
Midwest Grain Bins SFMS Student-Athletes of the Week: Gable Steffen & Tandee Drudik
"Tandee has shown huge improvement over the course of two years in the programs. She has a never give up attitude and continues to get better every day. She shows up daily with a positive attitude and does whatever is asked of her and is willing to step out of her comfort zone." - Coach Sorenson
"Gable has shown tremendous growth throughout the season, both as a quarterback and as a leader. He continues to work hard each day, takes responsibility for his role, and has become more confident leading the offense. Gable does a great job communicating with his teammates and continues to improve each time he steps on the field." - Coach Volker
"Tandee has shown huge improvement over the course of two years in the programs. She has a never give up attitude and continues to get better every day. She shows up daily with a positive attitude and does whatever is asked of her and is willing to step out of her comfort zone." - Coach Sorenson
"Gable has shown tremendous growth throughout the season, both as a quarterback and as a leader. He continues to work hard each day, takes responsibility for his role, and has become more confident leading the offense. Gable does a great job communicating with his teammates and continues to improve each time he steps on the field." - Coach Volker
