Thank you to Mrs. Bullerman and the 8th grade staff and students for running stations at FES Friday morning for Homecoming! Our students look forward to this every ever year. Fun was had by all!
Midwest Grain Bins SFMS Student-Athletes of the Week: Ryleigh Walton and Spencer Land
"Ryleigh has shown great leadership through the first few weeks of volleyball. She consistently puts in the work to improve, has a positive attitude, and is continuously encouraging her teammates. Ryleigh helps lead the court by communicating and doing whatever is needed to help the team. Her great start to the season includes the game winning ace to beat Denver this past Tuesday. " - Coach Njus
"Spencer is a natural leader who brings a great work ethic and positive attitude to the team each day. His versatility allows him to step into different roles and do whatever the team needs from him. Spencer was given a tough assignment against Oelwein this past week and responded with a strong performance. His hard work, leadership, and willingness to take on challenges make him a great example for his teammates." - Coach Volker
"Ryleigh has shown great leadership through the first few weeks of volleyball. She consistently puts in the work to improve, has a positive attitude, and is continuously encouraging her teammates. Ryleigh helps lead the court by communicating and doing whatever is needed to help the team. Her great start to the season includes the game winning ace to beat Denver this past Tuesday. " - Coach Njus
"Spencer is a natural leader who brings a great work ethic and positive attitude to the team each day. His versatility allows him to step into different roles and do whatever the team needs from him. Spencer was given a tough assignment against Oelwein this past week and responded with a strong performance. His hard work, leadership, and willingness to take on challenges make him a great example for his teammates." - Coach Volker
Bank Iowa SFHS Student-Athletes of the Week: Jaci Snyder and Jack Leete
"Jaci has been a solid leader and embodies what it means to be a dedicated SFHS student-athlete. She isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone, embrace challenges, and put in the work. She has medaled in all four races so far this season, and we are incredibly proud of her growth and determination. We’re excited to see what the rest of her senior season has in store!" - Coach Jones
"Jack has a tremendous passion for football and brings an outstanding work ethic every day. He is a source of positivity and resilience for our team, and is willing to push through adversity and put the team first. Jack continues to challenge himself and those around him to improve, helping lead the team" -Coach Coyle
"Jaci has been a solid leader and embodies what it means to be a dedicated SFHS student-athlete. She isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone, embrace challenges, and put in the work. She has medaled in all four races so far this season, and we are incredibly proud of her growth and determination. We’re excited to see what the rest of her senior season has in store!" - Coach Jones
"Jack has a tremendous passion for football and brings an outstanding work ethic every day. He is a source of positivity and resilience for our team, and is willing to push through adversity and put the team first. Jack continues to challenge himself and those around him to improve, helping lead the team" -Coach Coyle
COUGARSTRUCK!
The sound of spikes hitting the course.
The sound of kills hitting the floor.
The sound of pads hitting under the Friday night lights.
This week is all Cougars:
Sept 21: XC @ Denver, 4:40 pm, JV VB Triangular (home), 5pm., JV FB vs Wapsie Valley (home), 6 pm
Sept 22: JV/V VB @ Jesup, 5:30 pm
Sept 24: XC @ Grundy Center 4:45 pm
Sept 25: JJV/V FB (home) vs A-P, 4:30/7:00 pm
Sept 26: V VB @ Denver Tournament, 9:00 am
The sound of spikes hitting the course.
The sound of kills hitting the floor.
The sound of pads hitting under the Friday night lights.
This week is all Cougars:
Sept 21: XC @ Denver, 4:40 pm, JV VB Triangular (home), 5pm., JV FB vs Wapsie Valley (home), 6 pm
Sept 22: JV/V VB @ Jesup, 5:30 pm
Sept 24: XC @ Grundy Center 4:45 pm
Sept 25: JJV/V FB (home) vs A-P, 4:30/7:00 pm
Sept 26: V VB @ Denver Tournament, 9:00 am
This past Friday we had a great group of students spend time visiting with residents at Hillcrest Living, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they represented Sumner-Fredericksburg! It was great to see our students sitting down, having conversations, sharing stories, listening, laughing, and building connections with members of our community.
Experiences like this are a great reminder that being a Cougar is about more than what happens in the classroom, on the court, or on the field. It’s also about being a positive presence in our communities, making a difference in the lives of others, and learning from one another.
Thank you to Hillcrest for welcoming our students and giving them this opportunity.
SFMS Homecoming Assembly 2026
🐾SFMS students switched it up yesterday for Homecoming Dress-Up Days and took on the role of parents. The BBQ Dad's🍔🍴and Soccer Mom's ⚽🥤showed off their Cougar spirit and delivered a lot of laughs! Go Cougars! 🐾
Our No Boundaries students presented their plans to Mr. Cunningham for renovations to the current Future Frontiers space at FES! We’re excited to see their ideas and creativity take shape as they envision a refreshed space for students. 🏗️✨
Due to forecasted thunderstorms tomorrow evening, we have updated Friday's game schedule to ensure the completion of the game and safety of our athletes, staff, and spectators.
Updated Cougar Football Schedule:
4:00 PM – JJV Kickoff (Shortened game, ends by 4:45 PM)
5:30 PM – Varsity Kickoff
Updated Cougar Football Schedule:
4:00 PM – JJV Kickoff (Shortened game, ends by 4:45 PM)
5:30 PM – Varsity Kickoff
🐾Today was wrong occasion dress up day at the middle school. Check out some of our awesome Homecoming hallway decorations-Go Cougars!🐾
🌱 Future scientists in training! Today, our 8th-grade science students stepped into the role of researchers to master the basics of experimental design. To explore the real-world factors that affect plant growth, students took total control of the scientific method. They brainstormed variables, formed hypotheses, and set up their own hands-on experiments.. By controlling variables and keeping precise data logs, these students aren't just reading about science—they are actively living it. We can't wait to see what their data reveals! 📊🔬
Technology can be frustrating, not going to lie,
So it's a good thing we have Nate, the tech guy.
When your signal is "weak",
And you're about to freak,
We call Nate.
When your page won't load,
And your head is about to explode,
We call Nate.
When the iPads don't produce sound,
And no solution can be found,
We call Nate.
When your Chromebook is a lemon and decides to quit,
And you are in the middle of throwing a fit,
We call Nate.
When you open an email that is bad,
And now you are feeling sad,
We call Nate.
When you click on a dangerous link,
And now a virus is on the brink,
We call Nate.
In 4 buildings between 2 towns, he has a lot on his plate,
Happy IT Professionals' Day to Nate,
One day late.
SF recently welcomed Tyson,
And he should help out a ton.
So thank you to both of you,
For all that you do!
*Disclaimer: SF staff, do not call Nate. This line was used for literary purposes only. Please follow protocol and submit a help ticket through email when encountering a technology issue.
So it's a good thing we have Nate, the tech guy.
When your signal is "weak",
And you're about to freak,
We call Nate.
When your page won't load,
And your head is about to explode,
We call Nate.
When the iPads don't produce sound,
And no solution can be found,
We call Nate.
When your Chromebook is a lemon and decides to quit,
And you are in the middle of throwing a fit,
We call Nate.
When you open an email that is bad,
And now you are feeling sad,
We call Nate.
When you click on a dangerous link,
And now a virus is on the brink,
We call Nate.
In 4 buildings between 2 towns, he has a lot on his plate,
Happy IT Professionals' Day to Nate,
One day late.
SF recently welcomed Tyson,
And he should help out a ton.
So thank you to both of you,
For all that you do!
*Disclaimer: SF staff, do not call Nate. This line was used for literary purposes only. Please follow protocol and submit a help ticket through email when encountering a technology issue.
A team of No Boundaries Northeast students presented a renovation plan to Mr. Vonk and Mrs. Miehe from Future Frontiers today. The students did a great job of talking about things in the room they would like to remedy to make the spaces more functional. Students then took the meeting's feedback and created their next plan of action to make the space into a working showroom for Premier Furniture! The end goal is have students work with other school districts as they select new furniture.
Stars, Stripes, & School Spirit!
Fredericksburg Elementary was feeling extra patriotic today! Our students showed off their red, white, and blue for American Day to kick of Homecoming week! 🎉🐾
Fredericksburg Elementary was feeling extra patriotic today! Our students showed off their red, white, and blue for American Day to kick of Homecoming week! 🎉🐾
Mrs. Koch's math intervention group is practicing fact fluency by rolling 2 dice, finding the product and filling in a blank multiplication chart. When we get all products through 36, we will add a third dice. The goal is to fill the entire 12 x 12 grid!
🌴☀️ ALOHA FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL! 🌺🦜Our hallways completely transformed into a tropical paradise today for Homecoming Tropical Tuesday! From vibrant Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts to neon sunglasses and leis, our students and staff brought peak vacation vibes to school today. Go Cougars!
Life Skills in action! Our middle school students are learning skills that prepare them for life beyond the classroom—from discovering themselves and building healthy friendships to communicating effectively, practicing good citizenship, developing employability skills, and learning the basics of financial literacy.
And yes, sometimes life skills look like changing a tire! 🚗💪 These hands-on experiences help students build confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, and the knowledge they’ll carry with them for years to come.
And yes, sometimes life skills look like changing a tire! 🚗💪 These hands-on experiences help students build confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, and the knowledge they’ll carry with them for years to come.
7th grade science students in Mrs. Rucker's class learned about methods of plant reproduction by collecting plants outside around SFMS. They completed an assignment where they provided a sketch and a real sample of six different plants, identified their common and scientific names, and researched the method(s) each plant uses for reproduction.
Due to high internal classroom temperatures, we will dismiss two-hours early on Thursday (9/3/26) and Friday (9/4/26). Communication on 7-12 practices and activities will continue to come through the activity department and coaches. Crisp, fall weather can't come soon enough!
Due to the heat and expected internal classroom temperatures across our campus, we will be dismissing two hours early today (9/1/26) and tomorrow (9/2/26). No middle school activities or events. High school competitions as scheduled with high school football practice moving indoors after school is dismissed.