Announcements
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Today’s lunch: Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Big Mac Salad, Baked Beans, Peas, Blueberries, Sliced Pears, Doritos, and Salad Bar
Tomorrow’s lunch entree: Shrimp Poppers and Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Fresh Banana, Applesauce, and Salad Bar
Thanks to the students, staff and community members who donated blood yesterday. We had 59 donors register and of those 51 pints of blood were collected. We should be proud to say we saved 153 lives yesterday. Congratulations to the 13 first time donors. Today, after checking into home base, any student or staff who donated (or attempted to donate) blood at the NHS blood drive should report to the gold gym for a photo for the newspaper.
Fall Cheer: If you are interested in Fall Cheer for the 25-26 school year, you can sign up using the attached form or check your emails for a link. There will be an informational meeting sometime in April.
Get ready to roll into fun with the Sumner Youth Bowling Program!
What: Learn the fundamentals of bowling, improve your skills, and have a blast!
Where: Thunder Lanes, Sumner
When: Starting Sunday, March 30th, for 6 weeks!
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM each day
Cost: Only $7 per week!
This program is open to all students in grades K-12, and anyone who wants to have fun and get better at bowling. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
🚫Attention students: Parking enforcement is now in effect. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed, and fines will be added to your school fees. All outstanding fees must be paid by the end of the school year to participate in graduation. Three or more parking violations will result in the loss of on-campus parking privileges.
Driver’s Education Courses: Students interested in taking Driver's Ed may register through Homesafe Driving School LLC for spring classes. At the top of the website, go to "Classes" and you can see winter options for classes in Waverly or if you scroll down, you'll see an option for May 14th in Sumner.🚗
Homebase Reminder: Check in with your homebase teacher before going to Cougar Time or any other homebase activities. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.
💻Please be sure you are checking your emails daily. You may be missing important information from your teachers and school administration.
Energy Drinks: A reminder that our school's health and wellness policy limits caffeine in beverages to 100mg. Please avoid bringing drinks exceeding this limit to school. These drinks include 12oz. Alani Energy (200mg), 16oz. Monster Energy(160mg), 12oz. Celsius(200+mg), and similar products. READ THE LABELS!
Quote of the day: “The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”- Mark Twain
Community Notices/Announcements
Fun in the Son Daycare in Fredericksburg is looking for help after school and on no school days. Apply at Fun in the Son.
The Fredericksburg Pool is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season. Please email Misty Prosser at fburgparkandrec@gmail.com with questions. A local certification class is being held March 21-23.
Chickasaw County Fair Queen Applications are due April 30th. This is a scholarship opportunity for both the winner and runner up
Lifeguards Wanted:Sumner Family Aquatic Center is looking for lifeguards!
Training reimbursement! Training dates are available to choose from (but act quickly before they are no longer available)
You must be at least 15 years of age
Current guards can receive a referral bonus if their referral is hired!
Call or email Laura with questions: 319-327-1913 or sumnerparkandrec@gmail.com
Parking Reminders:
All students who drive to school must have a visible parking permit in any vehicle they might drive to school. Parking permit applications are available in the office. If you get a different vehicle, you need to update your parking permit.
Sophomore/Freshman lot-Northwest side of the building
Junior/Senior lot-South lot across the street
Senior lot-East side of the median on the east side of the building
NO PARKING EAST OF THE BLUE GYM, INCLUDING THE CURB BY THE GOLF COURSE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Students caught parking in the staff parking or in a no-parking zone will be fined; 1st violation=$5, 2nd violation=$10, 3rd violation=On-school grounds parking privileges revoked.
No parking at Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club. Violators are subject to ticketing/towing
Upcoming activities/dates (Bound Calendar)
*If there is no ticket information available on the links provided, please contact the hosting school/venue for purchasing details.
3/31 All-State Individual Speech @ UNI
4/7 No School/Professional Development
4/17 2 hour early dismissal
4/18 & 4/21 No School
4/26 Prom
5/11 1:30 Fine Arts Fair (Gold Gym)
5/18 Graduation
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