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.
SFHS wrestling live stream link, meet starts at 6:15 pm: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/sumner/organization/18081/sumner-fredericksbur-high-school/schedule?date=2025-01-05T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NzgwMTY0OWQ3Mjc2ZTlmZDdiZTJhMjc%3D
SFHS Student Athlete of the Week: Ty VanEngelenburg & Braelyn Suckow
Over the past two games, Ty has been a standout performer for the Cougars, averaging 18 points, 2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1 block per game while shooting 71% from beyond the arc. Ty has really stepped up his game over the last two games. Not only has his production increased but Ty is the "glue guy" of the team that wears many hats and allows others to shine in their roles. Ty exemplifies dedication, hard work, and excellence on the court with his camaraderie and leadership. -Coach Quigley
Braelyn has been evolving as a consistent force to be reckoned with this season, demonstrating growth and determination. With top-three placements in most of our tournaments, Brae has dominated her opponents with 16 pins and defeated several ranked wrestlers. Her record of 25-6 has earned her an 8th place ranking at 110. Her commitment to giving 110% in everything she does sets a high standard for her teammates. Brae is a true competitor and the team feeds off her desire and grit to be mentally tough and give it 110% in everything she does. We are excited to see what the second half of her season will bring! -Coach Jones
Come out and watch a fantastic SF Large Group Speech Showcase at SFHS Auditorium tomorrow night. You won't be disappointed!
SF Post Prom will be having a 50/50 raffle at the home basketball game tomorrow night, 1/3/25. Tickets are $5 each and winner receives 50% of funds raised, remaining 50% goes directly to post prom. Winner will be announced at halftime of the varsity boys game. *must be present to win*
Cougar basketball is back in action this Friday, January 3rd. SF will host the New Hampton Chickasaws.
Cougar Betterment Foundation 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Feb. 23. Sign up today.
Sumner-Fredericksburg Student-Athletes of the Week: Alexa Buhman & Westin Osborn
"Alexa brings tons of energy and competitiveness to the team every day. Her coachability and willingness to take on challenges make her a valuable asset to our team. In recent action Alexa has done a fantastic job defending and taking on new roles for the team. Great work, Alexa!" -Coach Krueger
"Westin has been a standout performer for Cougar bowling. He is leading the team with an 180 average through three meets. Westin also serves as a role model for younger bowlers, setting a high standard with his skill, attitude, and sportsmanship. Keep it up, Westin!" -Coach Skoda
Durant students wrapped up the fun and busy week with Grinch Day on Thursday and Christmas Sweater Day today! Students also had ENCORE this morning where they recognized this month's Super Cougars! Congratulations to these students for demonstrating the Cougar Way each and every day! Another congratulations to the Orange Den for having the most points for the month of December!
FES had its December Cougar Way Assembly today. In the skit, Dorothy and Scarecrow decided to go to the North Pole and ask Santa for help instead of Emerald City because it was closer. The RESPECT pillar was broken at the North Pole when the reindeer started making fun of Rudolph's nose. Santa told Dorothy and Scarecrow that Christmas isn't about how good you are at math or getting new shoes, it's about being with your family. Santa told them to go home because "There's No Place Like Home for Christmas." You can watch our Christmas skit at the following link: https://youtu.be/Po_bJ84Tbyg
FES recognized December Star Cougars today at the Cougar Way Assembly. These students are definitely on Santa's Nice List! We also celebrated December birthdays.
Thanks to the money raised from our annual chicken dinner, the middle school students were treated to the movie, Mufasa, at the Sumner Sunset Theater today to celebrate a great first semester. Happy Holidays from all of us at the middle school!
Sumner-Fredericksburg Schools will be starting 2 hours late today, Friday Dec. 20th.
No morning activities, No AM Pre-School.
Please see the information for the Cougar basketball games at Union today 12/20/24. The 9-10 boys game will be 2 quarters after JV boys game in Union's upper gym. The JV girls game will be 2 quarters in the main gym. Varsity Girls will start no sooner than 6:15. Purchase your tickets on Bound or at the gate with a card, as Union is cashless. Streaming link: hudl.com/unionknights