The No Boundaries Northeast students had a special delivery today! Premier Furniture’s showroom has arrived in Fredericksburg. Our students helped to unload everything and will be preparing and arranging it for future clients.
A special thank you to Sue Beach for partnering with us and allowing our students to have an amazing opportunity!
4 days ago, Kayla Kenan
The No Boundaries Northeast students had a special delivery today! Premier Furniture’s showroom has arrived in Fredericksburg. Our students helped to unload everything and will be preparing and arranging it for future clients.
A special thank you to Sue Beach for partnering with us and allowing our students to have an amazing opportunity!
4 days ago, Betsy Rucker
7th and 8th Grade Science students worked hard on a bubble solution lab today. They are testing three different solutions to determine which makes the biggest table-top bubble. Stay tuned for the results!
4 days ago, Betsy Rucker
Last spring, the S-F Middle School PBL Wellness Workshop class collaborated with Michelle, the founder of SMACK cards, to create motivational sayings to be used to make our very own SMACK pack! SMACK cards are motivational cards with the purpose of Spreading Messages of Affirmation, Compassion and Kindness.
The Cougar Pack is finally ready for purchase! If interested, you can purchase the Cougar Pack using the following link to pre-order. Please submit your orders by September 2nd.
No Boundaries is off to a great start! Stay tuned for exciting updates and projects from these 8th grade students!
5 days ago, Betsy Rucker
🚌 2026–2027 BUS ROUTES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Bus routes and transportation information for the upcoming school year are now available on the Sumner-Fredericksburg Schools website under the transportation tab.
We encourage families to take a few minutes to review their student’s route, pick-up location, and scheduled time before the first day of school.
Please also review the 2026–2027 Transportation Information Letter for important information about routes, pick-up times, transportation procedures, and more.
If you do not see your student’s name listed on any of the routes and believe this may be an error, please contact any school office for assistance.
Thank you for helping us get ready for a safe and smooth start to the school year!
Go Cougars!
12 days ago, Haley Nelson
Hey Cougar Nation! 🐾
As we continue our Ongoing Connection Campaign, Superintendent Ryan Cunningham is back with our next update on the big moves happening across Sumner-Fredericksburg!
In case you missed our introduction, this year-long effort is all about keeping our community connected to the 5 Key Pillars that shape our district’s future:
1. Bond, Referendum & Building for the Future 2. Demystifying "Future Frontiers" & Regional Growth 3. Transparent School Board Highlights 4. Our Core Academic Initiatives 5. Tools to Keep Families Connected
Today, we're diving into Core Academic Initiatives & Demystifying Future Frontiers with an exciting look at No Boundaries! 💡
Did you know our students are partnering with Premier Furniture to manage and evaluate a real-world corporate showroom right here in our district? 🏢✨
They aren't just learning in a classroom—they’ll be collecting data, speaking at conferences, mastering public speaking, and bringing thousands of dollars in high-end classroom resources back to our district at little to no cost to taxpayers!
Want to hear how a trailer load of $1,100 adjustable desks fits into our work-based learning vision?
🎥 Watch the video HERE to see Mr. Cunningham break down the project directly from the trailer!
📰 Read the full story in this coming week's local paper or HEREto see how "No Boundaries" will be giving our kids a head start on their futures.
As always, whether you read the paper, visit sfcougars.org, or follow us right here through the live feed, we’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. Because at the end of the day—we need each other!
Let's build a Solid Foundation and a Strong Future together!
Go Cougars! 💙💛
29 days ago, Ryan Cunningham
Oh, the tears were flowing as we said goodbye to our 4th graders yesterday at the FES Cougar Way Assembly! A 4th grader summed up the feeling by saying, "I am excited for Middle School but kind of sad to leave this building." Each 4th grader was called to walk up to the front of the room and received, not a diploma, but a free slice of pizza from Casey's! FES would like to send a huge thank you to Casey's for its generous support of our school! And to our special 4th graders, we will miss you and thank you for all the great memories...best wishes as you follow the Cougar Way into the next chapter! Make it a good one!
3 months ago, Kelsie Hammond
Congratulations to our Lucky American winners! Maylee Rigel and Harper Langreck won USA cups in April, and Avery Bane won USA glow sticks in May. We told Avery the glow sticks would be a great way to celebrate our country's 250th birthday this summer!
3 months ago, Kelsie Hammond
Congratulations to Mariah Lantow and Avery Bane for achieving Math Wizard status at the May Cougar Way Assembly! Several other students added multiplication, subtraction, and addition tags to their math chains. These math chains will follow them to the next grade, and FES will continue to prioritize learning our basic facts next year. We are so proud of the progress students have made this year, and we're expecting even greater growth next year! #GoForGold
3 months ago, Kelsie Hammond
She's our best FES writing teacher by far, And she makes each child feel like a star. Her Poetry Cafe Day is so neat, She even makes each student a treat. She puts in so much time getting each poetry book just right, Being in 3rd grade is a memory they will hold tight. Thank you, Mrs. Boltz, for all the special things you do, You will be on the top of the list of the greatest teachers they knew.
3 months ago, Kelsie Hammond
In Mr. Sorenson's PBL class, Legendary, the students battled today to see who had the best fantasy football team. Congratulations to Grady Leete on winning the first ever Legendary Football Bracket. The class voted Grady Leete's Sumner Snappers as the best team. Grady is now the first two-sport champion!
3 months ago, Betsy Rucker
SFMS PBL Showcase
3 months ago, Betsy Rucker
The Homesteading PBL students learned how to make dehydrated fruit—a simple and healthy way to preserve food! They carefully sliced strawberries, bananas, apples, mangoes, and oranges before placing them in the dehydrator. A fun fact they learned: dehydrated fruit is a great snack option because it keeps most of the nutrients of fresh fruit while being lightweight, shelf-stable, and easy to take on the go—no added preservatives needed. This activity helped students see how food preservation can be both practical and a great way to enjoy healthy snacks year-round.
3 months ago, Kayla Kenan
1st and 4th graders at Durant finished up reading buddies for the year! Students in Mrs. O'Brien's and Mr. Price's classes played games together with their buddies for our final time together.
4 months ago, Kayla Hoth
A huge thank you to Bob Schulz, Erica Sternat, and Beth Henningsen for taking the time to speak with the “Welcome to the Cougar Community” PBL group! Students had the opportunity to learn about their careers and the important roles they play in helping keep Fredericksburg running smoothly. We appreciate them sharing their knowledge and giving students a closer look at how our community works together!
4 months ago, Kayla Kenan
The Homesteading PBL group stepped into traditional homesteading skills that help inspire the younger generation to understand where their food comes from and how to live more sustainably.
Students explored Mrs. Kenan's homestead, including the garden, strawberry bed, asparagus patch, wildflower areas, landscaping, tree plantings, and fruit trees. They also learned about composting. Highlights included collecting eggs from the chickens and holding freshly hatched baby quail. Students also toured her cellar and saw preserved foods.
They wrapped up the visit by helping in the garden with putting newspaper and grass clippings down as weed barriers, then enjoyed ice cream on the porch while watching orioles and hummingbirds come in. Mrs. Kenan's hope is that each student left feeling inspired and carrying at least one new idea or skill they can take with them from this experience.
4 months ago, Kayla Kenan
One of the clear student favorites so far in our Homesteading PBL has been making homemade granola! Students created two different kinds—maple flavored and peanut butter. Along the way, they learned about all the different add-ins they can use to customize granola, from oats and nuts to dried fruit and seeds. To finish it off, they enjoyed their fresh granola over Country View Dairy yogurt, and it was a big hit all around!
This also sparked a great conversation about how homemade granola can be a healthier option than many store-bought versions, since we can control the ingredients, reduce added sugars, and avoid unnecessary preservatives.
4 months ago, Kayla Kenan
Today, the Virtual Field Trip and Voices of the Titanic PBL classes teamed up for an immersive Titanic experience using VR goggles! Students explored different areas of the Titanic while the Voices of the Titanic students shared which class they were visiting and the passengers they’ve been researching. From first class luxury to life below deck, students had fun comparing what life was like in each part of the ship and bringing history to life through virtual reality.
4 months ago, Kayla Kenan
Today Mr. Tranbarger and Ms. Avenson's PBL class went to North Woods Ponds. Students learned how to safely put a hook and worm on, then practiced casting their lines. It didn’t take long before the excitement kicked in—kids were reeling in bluegill and smallmouth bass!
While they were out exploring, they also took time to look for signs of wildlife. They found deer trails throughout the area and even spotted an otter trail, which was a cool surprise and great reminder of how active the ecosystem is around us. It was a great day outside—learning real-life skills, enjoying the beauty of our local environment, and appreciating the spaces we’re lucky to have nearby.
