diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/index.rst b/source/community/release_notes/index.rst
index 3df9721da..417c427af 100755
--- a/source/community/release_notes/index.rst
+++ b/source/community/release_notes/index.rst
@@ -10,12 +10,14 @@ migrations, and other changes and updates to the Open edX platform.
    un-supported release to the toctree in the old_releases.rst file.
 
 .. toctree::
-    :maxdepth: 1
+    :maxdepth: 2
 
     Redwood: The Current Release <redwood>
-    Redwood Release Notes <redwood/feature_release_notes>
-    Redwood Developer & Operator Release Notes <redwood/dev_op_release_notes>
     Sumac: The Next Release <sumac>
+
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 1
+
     old_releases
     named_release_branches_and_tags
 
diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst b/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst
index b39e0b372..ff27cc91a 100644
--- a/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst
+++ b/source/community/release_notes/redwood.rst
@@ -19,4 +19,10 @@ about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_.
    
    :doc:`redwood/dev_op_release_notes`.
 
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 2
+
+    Redwood Release Notes <redwood/feature_release_notes>
+    Redwood Developer & Operator Release Notes <redwood/dev_op_release_notes>
+
 .. _Open edX Platform: https://openedx.org
diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst
index 78a7c1e39..06766629c 100755
--- a/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst
+++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac.rst
@@ -1,48 +1,29 @@
-Open edX Sumac Release
-######################
+Open edX Sumac - The Next Release
+#################################
 
-These are the release notes for the Sumac release, the 19th community release of the Open edX Platform, spanning changes from May 10, 2024 to October 09, 2024.  You can also review details about `earlier releases`_ or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_.
-
-.. _earlier releases: https://edx.readthedocs.io/projects/edx-developer-docs/en/latest/named_releases.html
-.. _Open edX Platform: https://openedx.org
-
-.. contents::
- :depth: 1
- :local:
-
-Breaking Changes
-****************
-
-
-Learner Experiences
-*******************
+These are the release notes for the Sumac release, the 19th community release
+of the Open edX Platform, which will be released in December 2024. You can also review details
+about :doc:`index` or learn more about the `Open edX Platform`_.
 
+.. highlights::
 
-Instructor Experiences
-**********************
+   What's new in Sumac? Click to read about new features:
 
+   :doc:`sumac/feature_release_notes`.
 
-Administrators & Operators
-**************************
 
-Settings and Toggles
-====================
+.. highlights::
 
+   What's new in Sumac? Operators and developers, click to read about new
+   updates, patches, and configuration options.
+   
+   :doc:`sumac/dev_op_release_notes`.
 
-Other Operator Changes
-======================
+.. toctree::
+    :maxdepth: 2
 
+    Sumac Release Notes <sumac/feature_release_notes>
+    Sumac Developer & Operator Release Notes <sumac/dev_op_release_notes>
 
-Deprecations & Removals
-***********************
-
-
-Developer Experience
-********************
-
-Researcher & Data Experiences
-*****************************
-
+.. _Open edX Platform: https://openedx.org
 
-Known Issues
-************
diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/dev_op_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/dev_op_release_notes.rst
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..4a21de840
--- /dev/null
+++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/dev_op_release_notes.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+Open edX Sumac Release
+######################
+
+These are the release notes for the Sumac release, the 19th community release of
+the Open edX Platform, spanning changes from May 10, 2024 to October 09, 2024.
+You can also review details about :doc:`../index` or learn more about the `Open edX
+Platform`_.
+
+To view the end-user facing docs, see the :doc:`feature_release_notes`.
+
+.. _Open edX Platform: https://openedx.org
+
+.. contents::
+ :depth: 1
+ :local:
+
+Breaking Changes
+****************
+
+
+Learner Experiences
+*******************
+
+
+Instructor Experiences
+**********************
+
+
+Administrators & Operators
+**************************
+
+Settings and Toggles
+====================
+
+
+Other Operator Changes
+======================
+
+
+Deprecations & Removals
+***********************
+
+
+Developer Experience
+********************
+
+Researcher & Data Experiences
+*****************************
+
+
+Known Issues
+************
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..68c454326
--- /dev/null
+++ b/source/community/release_notes/sumac/feature_release_notes.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Open edX Redwood Release - Feature-Based Notes
+##############################################
+
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 1
+
+
+Information for site operators and developers, including information on how to
+enable and/or configure new features that require additional work, can be found
+in the :doc:`dev_op_release_notes`.