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.
🏀 WE’RE HIRING: Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach! 🏀
Summerfield Schools is searching for the next leader of our Boys Varsity Basketball program!
We’re looking for a dedicated leader who will serve as a positive role model and promote integrity, respect, and sportsmanship. The ideal candidate will build a competitive basketball program while mentoring student-athletes and creating a positive experience both on and off the court.
📅Application Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., or until filled.
Interested in joining the Summerfield team? View the full posting and application information HERE.🔗
🖤Fall Community Breakfast!🧡
Come connect with neighbors, local leaders, and community organizations while hearing about the great things happening throughout our community.
📅 Friday, October 23
🥐 Doors open at 7:50 a.m.
🎤 Program begins at 8:15 a.m.
🍳 FREE breakfast included!
We’re also looking for presenters! If you represent a local organization, business, nonprofit, government agency, or community group and have an update to share, we’d love to include you. Presenters will have approximately 2–3 minutes to share with the group.
Interested in presenting? Let us know by emailing jessica.preston@summerfieldschools.org.
We hope to see you there!
Come connect with neighbors, local leaders, and community organizations while hearing about the great things happening throughout our community.
📅 Friday, October 23
🥐 Doors open at 7:50 a.m.
🎤 Program begins at 8:15 a.m.
🍳 FREE breakfast included!
We’re also looking for presenters! If you represent a local organization, business, nonprofit, government agency, or community group and have an update to share, we’d love to include you. Presenters will have approximately 2–3 minutes to share with the group.
Interested in presenting? Let us know by emailing jessica.preston@summerfieldschools.org.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you PTO for helping fuel our teachers for back to school! 🧡🖤
📬 The 2026 Fall Aware is on its way!🍂
Our latest edition was dropped off at the post office yesterday, which means district residents could start seeing it in their mailboxes as early as today!
Can’t wait for your copy—or don’t live in the district? Check out the digital edition here.
A huge THANK YOU to the district staff and community members who helped bring this edition together. It truly takes a team, and we’re excited to share the finished product with our community!
Take a look, and enjoy the holiday weekend!
See you tonight!🐾
🖤We're two weeks away from our back to school events, and three weeks from kicking off the 26-27 school year! 🧡
Tuesday, September 1st
K–12 Open House - Tour the buildings, meet our staff, and get important information for the year ahead,.
K–12 Open House - 5:00–6:30 PM
• 7th Grade Orientation – 5:00 PM
• 9th Grade Orientation – 5:30 PM
UNLEASHED - 6:30–8:00 PM
Stick around after Open House for activities, information, school spirit, and a chance to connect with our Bulldog community!
Wednesday, September 2nd
GSRP Open House - 5:30-6:30PM
Tuesday, September 8th
First Day of School for K-12
Week of September 14th
First Day of School for GSRP
WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BY SEALED BID
Summerfield Schools is accepting sealed bids for surplus weight training and fitness equipment!
Equipment available includes:
• Wind Bike
• Incline Bench Press
• Neck Developer
• Decline Bench Press
• Leg Press
• Bench/Pulldown Machine
• Squat/Calf Machine
• Shoulder Press
📅 Bid Deadline: August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Bids may be submitted on one or more individual pieces of equipment. All equipment is being sold as-is, where-is.
📍 Sealed bids should be marked “EQUIPMENT SALE BID” and submitted to:
Summerfield Schools
Attn: Jessica Preston
17555 Ida West Rd.
Petersburg, MI 49270
Please see THIS Notice of Sale for photos, complete bidding instructions, and additional details.
Questions? Contact Jessica Preston at preston@summerfield.k12.mi.us.
Please share with anyone who may be interested!
🏐 Calling All 7th & 8th Grade Girls Interested in Volleyball! 🏐
Come join us for an Open Gym to sharpen your skills, meet your teammates, and get ready for tryouts!
📅 Open Gym:
Monday, August 17
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Gym
🏐 Tryouts:
📅 August 18–20
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Gym
To participate in Volleyball, all athletes must:
✅ Have a current sports physical uploaded to FinalForms.
✅ Pay the $55 pay-to-participate fee in the High School Office.
We can't wait to see everyone there! Bring your energy, work hard, and get ready for a great season. Go Bulldogs! 🧡🏐🖤🐾
Come join us for an Open Gym to sharpen your skills, meet your teammates, and get ready for tryouts!
📅 Open Gym:
Monday, August 17
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Gym
🏐 Tryouts:
📅 August 18–20
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Gym
To participate in Volleyball, all athletes must:
✅ Have a current sports physical uploaded to FinalForms.
✅ Pay the $55 pay-to-participate fee in the High School Office.
We can't wait to see everyone there! Bring your energy, work hard, and get ready for a great season. Go Bulldogs! 🧡🏐🖤🐾
Take a look at the difference! 👀
Thanks to our Energy Bond Project, we’ve upgraded the lighting in our high school gym from older fixtures to new, energy-efficient LED lighting. The transformation is easy to see—and the benefits go far beyond brighter lights.
The new LED lighting:
✔️ Improves visibility for students, athletes, and spectators
✔️ Uses less energy, helping reduce operating costs
✔️ Requires less maintenance and has a longer lifespan
✔️ Creates a brighter, more welcoming environment for school events
This project is one of many improvements being made through our Energy Bond, allowing us to modernize our facilities while investing in long-term energy savings. Be on the lookout for more energy bond project updates!
Check out the before and after pictures of our gym floor too! It looks GREAT!🐾
