Summerfield schools will be delayed two hours today, Friday, October 23rd, due to heavy fog throughout much of our district.
Our fall community breakfast is unfortunately canceled as well.
Safe travels this morning!
☕🖤 Join Us for the Summerfield Community Breakfast!🧡☕
We're excited to share our presenter lineup for tomorrow's Community Breakfast!
We've brought together an outstanding group of students and local leaders who help make Summerfield and Monroe County such a special place to live, learn, and grow.
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 7:50 AM / Event starts at 8:15 AM
📍 Summerfield High School – Media Center
We'll kick things off with three of our amazing SHS seniors and National Honor Society members, followed by presentations from individuals and organizations making a difference in our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We're excited to share our presenter lineup for tomorrow's Community Breakfast!
We've brought together an outstanding group of students and local leaders who help make Summerfield and Monroe County such a special place to live, learn, and grow.
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 7:50 AM / Event starts at 8:15 AM
📍 Summerfield High School – Media Center
We'll kick things off with three of our amazing SHS seniors and National Honor Society members, followed by presentations from individuals and organizations making a difference in our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🐾 Sinking Fund Facts – Video 3!
Let's talk about something we're really excited about — the new academic opportunities we're providing for our students! 🧡🖤
🎥 Please take a couple of minutes to see what's new academically at Summerfield Schools HERE!
Coming up tomorrow: A look at recent facility improvements we've made throughout the district.
🏀 We’re hiring a JV Girls Basketball Coach!
Interested—or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply HERE!
Please share to help us find our next coach!
🐾 Sinking Fund Facts – Video #2!
In May of 2025, our community voted down a sinking fund proposal. We listened to the feedback, and in today's short video, we explain what we heard and how the 2026 proposal is different.
We're moving from 3 mills for 10 years to 2 mills for 4 years.
Up next, we'll highlight some of the exciting academic opportunities we've added and the facility improvements we've already made.
Thanks for taking a couple of minutes to stay informed!🧡🖤
🐾 Summerfield Schools Sinking Fund Information Series — Video 1
What is a Sinking Fund?
We recently hosted two community conversations about the sinking fund proposal that will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. We recognize that not everyone was able to attend, so we're bringing the information to you!
Over the next several days, we'll share a series of short videos explaining the proposal, our district's facility needs, the improvements we've already made, and what the proposal would mean for taxpayers.
🎥 In today's video, we answer a simple question: What exactly is a sinking fund?
What is a Sinking Fund Video: https://youtu.be/8uIrUDLIJ-w?si=GMrL_EIdd55HKS4A
📅 Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Thank you for taking a few minutes to learn more about this proposal!
What is a Sinking Fund?
We recently hosted two community conversations about the sinking fund proposal that will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. We recognize that not everyone was able to attend, so we're bringing the information to you!
Over the next several days, we'll share a series of short videos explaining the proposal, our district's facility needs, the improvements we've already made, and what the proposal would mean for taxpayers.
🎥 In today's video, we answer a simple question: What exactly is a sinking fund?
What is a Sinking Fund Video: https://youtu.be/8uIrUDLIJ-w?si=GMrL_EIdd55HKS4A
📅 Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Thank you for taking a few minutes to learn more about this proposal!
There is NO SCHOOL for students this Friday, October 16th, as district staff participate in a Professional Learning Day.
This is the first of two added full days off for students under our revised calendar, which reduces the number of half days from 11 to 6. The second added day off is Friday, April 23rd.
🧡🖤 Summerfield community, join us! We have two opportunities to connect over the next two weeks—mark your calendars and help spread the word!
📣 Sinking Fund Proposal Informational Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m.
Summerfield Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria
17555 Ida West Road, Petersburg, MI 49270
Learn more about the 2026 Sinking Fund Proposal and bring your questions. This is the final planned sinking fund community conversation before the November 3rd election.
☕ Summerfield Community Breakfast
Friday, October 23, from 7:50–9:15 a.m.
Summerfield Jr/Sr School Media Center
Breakfast begins at 7:50 a.m.; the program starts at 8:15 a.m.
Enjoy a FREE breakfast while connecting with neighbors and sharing in our school community. All community members are welcome!
We’d love to see you at one or both events. Invite a neighbor and we'll see you there! 🐾
📣 Sinking Fund Proposal Informational Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m.
Summerfield Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria
17555 Ida West Road, Petersburg, MI 49270
Learn more about the 2026 Sinking Fund Proposal and bring your questions. This is the final planned sinking fund community conversation before the November 3rd election.
☕ Summerfield Community Breakfast
Friday, October 23, from 7:50–9:15 a.m.
Summerfield Jr/Sr School Media Center
Breakfast begins at 7:50 a.m.; the program starts at 8:15 a.m.
Enjoy a FREE breakfast while connecting with neighbors and sharing in our school community. All community members are welcome!
We’d love to see you at one or both events. Invite a neighbor and we'll see you there! 🐾
🐾 Bulldog Points of Pride!🐾
Here’s another story that becomes even more meaningful when we follow a group of students from one grade to the next.
In Spring 2025, as 7th graders, 57.4% of this cohort met the M-STEP English Language Arts proficiency standard.
One year later, as 8th graders, 78.7% met the PSAT 8/9 Reading & Writing benchmark.
That represents a 21.3 percentage-point increase in the percentage of this cohort meeting their respective grade-level literacy standard or benchmark!
It is important to note that these are different assessments—M-STEP ELA in 7th grade and PSAT 8/9 Reading & Writing in 8th grade—so this isn't an apples-to-apples measure of individual student growth. But it does show a very encouraging trajectory as this group of Bulldogs progressed from one grade to the next.
And at 78.7%, nearly 8 out of every 10 students in this cohort met the 8th-grade Reading & Writing benchmark.
That's progress worth recognizing, an achievement worth celebrating, and another reminder of what can happen when our students, staff, and families keep working together.
We are happy to announce our new Varsity Basketball Coach, Ron Estes! Ron has a wealth of coaching experience, both in Basketball and Football. He was a former teacher and Varsity Basketball coach at Summerfield from 1993-1999, leading Summerfield to its first TCC championship in school history. He also served as the head football coach in Blissfield for many years, including a state runner up finish in 2007. He has also served as an assistant at Adrian College. We are thrilled to welcome Ron back to the Bulldog Family!
We are also excited to announce that Mr. Josh Andrews will also be returning to the sidelines to assist Ron on his staff this year!
Summerfield Schools Wellness Plan Review — Public Invitation
Summerfield Schools invites you to participate in our District Wellness Plan Review on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. in the Summerfield High School Board of Education Room.
During the meeting, the District Wellness Committee will review Summerfield Schools’ Local Wellness Policy and complete the District’s triennial wellness assessment.
Meeting Information
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Location: Summerfield High School — Board of Education Room
Summerfield Schools invites you to participate in our District Wellness Plan Review on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. in the Summerfield High School Board of Education Room.
During the meeting, the District Wellness Committee will review Summerfield Schools’ Local Wellness Policy and complete the District’s triennial wellness assessment.
Meeting Information
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Location: Summerfield High School — Board of Education Room
"🐾 Bulldog Points of Pride!🐾
Sometimes the most meaningful story isn't found by comparing one year's 6th graders to the next year's 6th graders. It's found by following the same group of students as they move from one grade to the next.
And this one is worth celebrating!
In Spring 2025, 25.0% of this cohort met the M-STEP Mathematics proficiency standard as 5th graders. One year later, as 6th graders, 51.1% met the mathematics proficiency standard.
That's a 26.1 percentage-point increase in just one year — more than doubling the cohort's proficiency rate!
We also know that 51.1% isn't our finish line. There is more work ahead, and our goal remains continued growth and higher levels of achievement for every student.
But when a group of students makes this kind of progress, it deserves to be recognized. It reflects the effort of our students, the work of their teachers and staff, and the support they receive along the way.
Great work, class of 2032!
Sometimes the most meaningful story isn't found by comparing one year's 6th graders to the next year's 6th graders. It's found by following the same group of students as they move from one grade to the next.
And this one is worth celebrating!
In Spring 2025, 25.0% of this cohort met the M-STEP Mathematics proficiency standard as 5th graders. One year later, as 6th graders, 51.1% met the mathematics proficiency standard.
That's a 26.1 percentage-point increase in just one year — more than doubling the cohort's proficiency rate!
We also know that 51.1% isn't our finish line. There is more work ahead, and our goal remains continued growth and higher levels of achievement for every student.
But when a group of students makes this kind of progress, it deserves to be recognized. It reflects the effort of our students, the work of their teachers and staff, and the support they receive along the way.
Great work, class of 2032!
Big news, Dawgs! 🧡🖤 We’ve been awarded $712,340 through the 61v grant to support our three new programs: HS Construction Trades, MS Construction Trades, and HS Business!
These funds will cover launch equipment and support the programs over the next two school years, helping our students build skills for their futures.
The future is bright, and exciting opportunities are ahead!
These funds will cover launch equipment and support the programs over the next two school years, helping our students build skills for their futures.
The future is bright, and exciting opportunities are ahead!
🏈As we get ready to cheer on our varsity football team tonight and for the rest of the season, here are a few friendly reminders to help keep our games safe and enjoyable for everyone.
We appreciate our families helping us by supervising students, leaving outside balls and sports equipment at home, and remembering that students cannot re-enter once they exit.
Thank you for helping us create a positive game-day experience for our students, families, athletes, and fans. See you at kickoff. GO DAWGS! 🐾🏈🧡
Our first Sinking Fund Informational Meeting is next week. Please consider joining us to learn more about the proposal, hear information about the district’s facility needs, and ask questions.
📅 October 1st or October 14th
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Summerfield Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria
We hope you’ll join us and learn more about the proposal before Election Day.
🐾 Bulldog Points of Pride! 🐾
We’re proud to celebrate our 8th grade students (our current 9th grade class), with 78.7% meeting the PSAT 8/9 Reading & Writing benchmark this spring!
That’s 11.2 percentage points above the Monroe County average and 13.9 points above the Michigan average.
This achievement wasn’t built in a single year. It reflects years of hard work by our students, encouragement and support from their families, and a commitment to learning along the way.
We’re also grateful for the many teachers and staff members who have taught, challenged, and supported these students throughout their journey at Summerfield.
This success has been years in the making—and our entire Bulldog family can be proud! 🧡🖤
📚 FREE PRESCHOOL — Now Enrolling for THIS School Year! 🎉
Summerfield Schools has openings in our FREE preschool programs!
Ready to apply? Scan the QR code on the flyer to begin the enrollment process today!
Bulldogs Travelling to Montpelier Tonight...
Montpelier reached out and said they are anticipating a larger crowd tonight and recommended that you purchase your tickets online in order to avoid potential lines. Tickets can be purchased at the link below:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/montpelier/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE4Ng%3D%3D
The address to the field is also below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FHnH9eYDY3d6i8eK6
Good luck to our football team tonight! Go Dawgs!
Montpelier reached out and said they are anticipating a larger crowd tonight and recommended that you purchase your tickets online in order to avoid potential lines. Tickets can be purchased at the link below:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/montpelier/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE4Ng%3D%3D
The address to the field is also below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FHnH9eYDY3d6i8eK6
Good luck to our football team tonight! Go Dawgs!
Summerfield Football begins a new era tonight as they play their first game in our new league, the Great Lakes Conference.
For more information on the Conference, check out the GLC website! Statistics will be updated weekly!
https://sites.google.com/view/great-lakes-conference/home?pli=1&authuser=0
Come out and support our Dawgs against the Edon Bombers at 7:00 at our home football field. Hope to see you there!
For more information on the Conference, check out the GLC website! Statistics will be updated weekly!
https://sites.google.com/view/great-lakes-conference/home?pli=1&authuser=0
Come out and support our Dawgs against the Edon Bombers at 7:00 at our home football field. Hope to see you there!
📢 Infinite Campus Emergency Alert Test📢
As we begin a new school year, we are testing our emergency alert system to make sure families are set up to receive important district communications.
A test emergency notification is scheduled to be sent to families today (09/09/26) at 4:00pm. If you receive the test notification, your preferences are set to receive emergency alerts. Future emergency notifications—including school delays, closings, and other weather-related updates—will be delivered in the same way. Alerts will be delivered according to your Infinite Campus notification preferences and may be received by phone call, text message, email, or through the Infinite Campus platform.
Want to check or customize your settings? Follow the steps in the graphic below. Be sure “Emergency” is selected for your phone number(s) to receive weather-related alerts.
If you need assistance accessing your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please contact our Elementary School or Jr./Sr. High School office.
