BREAKING: No Homecoming Parade, Football Game at Sumner-Fredericksburg

First the varsity football game was cancelled, now Homecoming Week in the Sumner-Fredericksburg School District will not feature a parade either.

According to a school Facebook post Tuesday (09.10), “Due to multiple injuries sustained over the last few weeks, Oelwein High School has made the decision to forfeit this Friday’s varsity football game against our Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars.”

In place of the Varsity game, the school district was working on adjustments to the 9th-10th grade game. However, the school announced Thursday, “We regret to inform you that, due to uncontrollable circumstances, the Freshman football game scheduled for Friday has been canceled. This decision was not made lightly, as we have worked diligently to find a way to make the game happen. We understand how much our students, families, and fans, especially during Homecoming week, look forward to these events. However, the well-being and competition for our student-athletes are always our top priorities, and we believe this is the best decision under the circumstances.”

Friday, a school district Facebook post  also announced the cancellation of the Homecoming parade, “Due to unforeseen circumstances there will not be a homecoming parade today. The pep rally will be high school students only, however, adult attendance is still welcome. The pep rally will start at 1:15 in the blue gym and will be live streamed on the Hudl Fan app.

The Sumner-Fredericksburg Homecoming dance Saturday (09.14) night will go on as scheduled.

*Read Oelwein Community Schools Facebook notification from Tuesday (09.10):