Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School

MS Families: Today's (4/23) track meet at Oelwein has been postponed due to the potential threat of weather. We will keep you updated when a new date has been decided. Both girls and boys teams will have practice today after school. The shuttle will run as normal at 5 pm.

Yesterday, our 7th graders visited Pioneer Power Acres in Fredericksburg, where they explored how farming and agriculture have evolved over time. A big thank you to the volunteers who made the day engaging and hands-on for our students!

A big thank you to our high school FFA members, Jamie Jones and Sydney Zupke, for coming in to share all about their program! We appreciate you being such great role models for our middle school students and getting them excited about future involvement in FFA. Thanks for inspiring the next group of leaders!

The SFMS Band Program is now accepting instrument donations! If you have a gently used instrument sitting at home, consider giving it a second life in the hands of one of our students.

Your donation helps provide access to music education, build confidence, and create meaningful experiences for our young musicians.

We are accepting donations now through the end of the school year AND all summer long!
Drop-off locations: SFMS or SFHS
Questions? Contact Mrs. Kurtz at kurtza@sfcougars.k12.ia.us

Every instrument makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our band program and our students!

Our 7th grade Family and Consumer Science (FCS) students took their learning on the road today! As part of their Child Development unit, Mr. Carpenter’s class visited Mrs. Schmitt’s preschool room for some hands-on interaction and play-based learning. The middle schoolers moved beyond the classroom to observe developmental milestones in action, and they were able to practice patience, communication, and leadership skills. Creating bridges between different age groups in our district makes us all stronger!

Thank you to Bremer County Conservation for visiting our students and leading a fun, interactive game all about agricultural byproducts! Students loved learning how everyday items come from agriculture in such an engaging, hands-on way. We truly appreciate your continued involvement and support in our school!

SFMS 7th graders engineered and designed egg protective containers and then tested their projects from a classroom drop of 8.7 feet, a second drop in the multipurpose gym of 11.3 feet, and finally some groups dropped their eggs from an impressive crow's nest height of 22 feet! These kids are amazing!

A big thank you to Madelyn Hennings, 2025 Alternate Chickasaw County Fair Queen, for visiting our school! Madelyn shared about her role, promoting agricultural education and community involvement, and led students through fun, hands-on activities focused on leadership. We appreciate you taking the time to inspire our students and be such a positive role model!

Reminder! 🍗 If you purchased a ticket for the SFMS Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner, today’s the day! Stop by between 11:00 AM–2:00 PM to pick up your meal.

Didn’t get a ticket yet? No problem—just hop in line and let us know, and we’ll get you taken care of!

Thank you for supporting our students—we appreciate you!

Mrs. Priebe and Mrs. Koch's 7th grade homeroomies have been practicing critical thinking and active listening while defending their ideas in the game of Mafia!

Grover the Therapy Doggo is looking mighty suspicious!

8th Grade Field Trip 2026!

📣 PBL SHOWCASE! You're Invited!
SFMS families and community members, we are so excited to invite you to our upcoming PBL Showcase!

This is your chance to see all the incredible work our students have put into their final projects.

When: May 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Why: To celebrate student learning and innovation!

Mark your calendars! We can't wait to share our projects with you.
#SFMS #PBLShowcase #StudentInnovation

Mark your calendars! Our Middle School is hosting its Annual Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on April 19th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Come grab a delicious meal and support a great cause. Every plate sold helps fund:

✨ Student incentives and rewards

🚌 Exciting field trip opportunities

Don’t cook Sunday lunch—let us handle it! See you there!

A big thank you to Bremer County Conservation for spending time with our students throughout this school year! In this lesson, students learned all about composting—how food scraps and organic materials break down into nutrient-rich soil. We appreciate the hands-on learning experiences and all you do for our students!

MS Families, reminder that spring sports pictures are tomorrow, April 8th. Your student needs a picture form and payment at the time of pictures.
Thank you.

A big thank you to Reicks View Farms for visiting our 5th grade agricultural studies class! Students enjoyed learning about pork farming—from how pigs are raised and cared for to how pork gets from farm to table. They even learned that Iowa is the #1 pork-producing state! We appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge with our students!

A huge congratulations to our SFMS 7th & 8th Grade Band on earning a Superior rating at the Middle School Large Group Contest which is the highest rating possible! These students have put in countless hours of practice, focus, and teamwork, and it truly paid off. We are so proud of their hard work and the way they represented our school!

Way to go, SFMS Band!

🐔 Reminder: Chicken Dinner Fundraiser 🐔

SF Middle School students — please return your ticket packets by Friday, March 20th or Monday, March 23rd. Thank you for your efforts in supporting our school!

If you would still like to purchase a ticket, please reach out to an SF Middle School student or contact Keri at the SF Middle School office.

We appreciate your support!