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44 minutes ago, Tracy Papenhagen
The cutest chipmunks
🧡Summerfield Schools Reminder 🖤 There is NO SCHOOL for students this Monday, November 2nd, as our teachers participate in a Professional Learning Day. Thank you, Summerfield families, for planning ahead, and enjoy your long weekend!🎃
about 18 hours ago, August Ost
11/2/26 no school infographic
Halloween fun in sixth-grade Science!
1 day ago, Tracy Papenhagen
Creepy fun in sixth-grade Science this week!  Spooky touch-and-tell bags, pumpkin catapults, and spider web bridges!
What is it?
Chemical reactions!
Be careful!
Fire away!
Who will win?
Go!
Engineering...
Team effort!
So many spiders!

🐾 Sinking Fund Facts – Video 7!

We've talked about our roofs, heating systems, and other facility needs. Now it's time to answer a question we know is on your mind: What's this going to cost me?

In Video 7, we break down the proposed 2-mill sinking fund for four years, explain the difference between market value and taxable value, and share real examples of what the proposal would cost homeowners annually, monthly, and even daily.

You can watch today's video HERE.

📅 Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Go Bulldogs! 🧡🖤

2 days ago, August Ost
Title Slide - What will the sinking fund proposal cost me?
cost breakdown based on common taxable values

🐾 Sinking Fund Facts – Video 6!

In Video 6, we're taking a closer look at the heating and ventilation systems throughout Summerfield Schools.

Please take a few minutes to learn about our systems, their ages, condition, and the estimated costs of replacement. You can watch today's video HERE.

Up tomorrow: Video 7 – What Will the Sinking Fund Proposal Cost a Homeowner🏠💲

Go Bulldogs! 🧡🖤

3 days ago, August Ost
heating and ventilation title page

🐾 Sinking Fund Facts – Video 4!

We've talked about what we've heard from our community and the new opportunities we're providing our students academically. Today, we're sharing what we've already done to improve our district facilities!

From new boilers and LED lighting to HVAC upgrades, and safety improvements, check out today's video HERE.

Up tomorrow: Video #5 – A Look at Our Building Roofs

5 days ago, August Ost
VIDEO #4 Title Slide
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!
8 days ago, August Ost
School delay in community breakfast canceled flyer
☕🖤 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!
9 days ago, August Ost
Community Breakfast Lineup

🐾 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.

9 days ago, August Ost
video 3 infographic

🐾 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!🧡🖤

10 days ago, August Ost
Video #2 - The 2025 Sinking Fund Proposal Title Slide
🐾 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!
11 days ago, August Ost
What is a Sinking Fund video  Title Page

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.

19 days ago, August Ost
No School Reminder - Infographic
🧡🖤 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! 🐾
19 days ago, August Ost
Fall community breakfast infographic
sinking fund community presentation infographic

🐾 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.

22 days ago, August Ost
Points of Pride Infographic
Sixth-grade Students of the Month for September!
26 days ago, Tracy Papenhagen
Sofia Vargas was recognized with the Citizenship Award for the month of September.
Students of the Month for Math, ELA, Science, and Geography
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
29 days ago, August Ost
"🐾 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!
29 days ago, August Ost
5th grade to 6th grade progress on math Mstep assessment infographic
Our 6th graders had a successful first popcorn sale. All proceeds benefit 6th grade camp! The next popcorn Friday is October 23-only $1!
about 1 month ago, Jen Baur
popping popcorn
boys eating popcorn
delivering popcorn
girls eating popcorn
🇺🇸 Our 5th graders learned about the history and meaning of the American flag, then proudly watched their appointed Flag Custodians raise it for the first time this school year. A wonderful tradition and a great lesson in respect, responsibility, and pride! Thank you to Master Sergeant Kocinski for your service and for being a part of the tradition! ❤️🤍💙
about 1 month ago, Jen Baur
flag custodians
flag presentation
the reason for the tradition
our flag
after folding the flag
students with certificates
exiting gym to go to flag pole
raising the flag
🏈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! 🐾🏈🧡
about 1 month ago, August Ost
football game rules infographic