🚌 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.
👉 View Bus Routes & Transportation Information
Thank you for helping us get ready for a safe and smooth start to the school year!
Go Cougars!
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 HERE to 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! 💙💛
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.
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.
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.
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.
Be on the lookout for episodes coming soon!
A highlight of this unit was a visit to the Bremer County Courthouse, where students experienced a real courtroom setting and gained firsthand insight into how the justice system operates. Students also had the opportunity to meet with County Attorney Darius Robinson, who shared valuable knowledge about the legal profession, courtroom procedures, and the responsibilities of serving the community through the judicial system. The students ended their visit by playing their roles and questioning witnesses, with Mr.Robinson giving pointers to help them prepare for their actual trial.
This project, under the leadership of Mrs. Priebe and Mrs. Koch, is helping students develop public speaking, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills while discovering how the justice system works beyond the pages of a textbook.
Come see these students in action as they try their case at the Bremer County Courthouse on Thursday afternoon, May 21 at approximately noon.
(On School Nurse Appreciation Day)
Ms. Luebbers travels to each school,
When handling difficult issues, she always keeps her cool.
Miss Haley can’t wait for her to get over here,
Dealing with a bloody nose or a sliver is a real fear.
If you have a fever and are feeling hot,
Ms. Luebbers will let you lie on her cot.
If you fall and need an ice pack,
Don’t worry, Ms. Luebbers has your back.
But if you tell your teacher you have a tummy ache,
Ms. Luebbers will make sure it isn’t fake.
If you are really sick, she will give your parents a call,
So relax and don’t bawl.
Her son taught at FES, and he was ‘da bomb,
So we know she is also a good mom.
She will take care of your kids too,
But this is something most of you already knew.
Last year was a tough one by far,
And you showed us how strong you really are.
You worked through it,
And didn’t complain a bit.
It’s been almost a year since you rang that end-of-treatment bell,
And we are so glad that you are well.
When things go from bad to worse,
We are so thankful to have Ms. Luebbers, the nurse!
