Middle School Daily Announcements
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A Day
Thursday’s Breakfast: colby cheese omelet w/ toast or PB&J uncrustable, diced peaches, fruit juices
Thursday’s Lunch: choice of stuffed crust pizza or ham & cheese sub or PB&J uncrustable or protein pack, carrots, watermelon, salad bar
Announcements
Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team on their 3/2 win over Denver last night.
Congratulations to the cross country members on their meet at Starmont. The fastest girl was Lydia P. who ran a 2-mile time of 17:56 and finished in 48th place. The fastest boy was Jaxon C. with a time of 17:38 who finished in 86th place. Half of the team set a new personal record! Great running, Cougars!
Our 7/8 football team has their first home game tomorrow against Oelwein. The 8th graders will play first at 4:15 followed by a 7th grade game.
Our volleyball team goes to Turkey Valley tomorrow for their game that starts at 4:15. 7th grade will play first and then 8th grade will play.
Our 5th graders are going on a field trip to Cresco tomorrow for Norman Borlaug Inspire Day.
Homecoming is this week. Middle School dress up days are below. Please see this flyer for suggested attire ideas. Middle school students will have a fun Friday morning full of activities. After lunch all students will be bused to the high school for the pep assembly and parade. Here is Mr. Myers’ Transportation Parent Letter to reference if your student will have changes to their schedule that day.
Wednesday: Wrong Occasion Wednesday
Thursday: BBQ Dads & Soccer Moms
Friday: Cougar Spirit Day
We are still in need of volunteers to help work our concession stand and admissions table for upcoming events. Volunteering is a great way to support our students and school community, and we can’t do it without your help! If you are able to give a little of your time, please sign up using this link. Thank you.
Picture day for Sumner-Fredericksburg is scheduled for Friday, October 9th. The middle school event ordering code is 0553ECF. Online ordering is available before and after picture day.
5th grade PE Days
Fri (9/18) - Blue
Mon (9/21) - Green
Wed (9/23) - Blue
Fri (9/25) - Green
Band Lesson Days
Thu (9/17) - 7/8 Day 6
Fri (9/18) - 7/8 Day 1, 5/6 Week 2/Day 1
Activities
3:20 p.m. - 7/8 FB/VB/CC practice-shuttle leaves at 5:15
Upcoming Events/Activities
Sept 17 - 8/7 FB game @ home vs Oelwein / 7/8 VB game @ Turkey Valley /
5th Field Trip to Norman Borlaug Days
Sept 18 - Homecoming AM Activities, 1 pm pep rally & parade @ high school
Sept 21 - 7/8 VB game @ Cresco / 7/8 CC meet @ Denver GC
Sept 24 - 7/8 VB game vs South Winn / 8/7 FB game @ Jesup
School Year Calendar Dates
Q1: Aug. 25th - Oct. 22nd Q2: Oct. 23rd - Dec. 22nd Q3: Jan. 4th - March 12th Q4: March 15th -May 18th
Holidays: Thanksgiving Day (11/26), New Year's (1/1), MLK (1/18),President's Day (2/15), Memorial Day (5/31) President's Day (2/15), Memorial Day (5/31)
Early Dismissal: Oct. 20, Oct. 22, Dec. 22, Feb. 23, Feb 25, March 25, May 6, May 18
No School: Oct. 5, Oct. 23, Nov. 2, Nov 25, Jan 4, Jan 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Feb. 26, March 1, March 26, March 29