Freeland Community School District

Reminder to Freeland Parents: June 30th is the deadline for returning Transportation Forms. https://www.freelandschools.net/page/transportation The above link takes you to the 2023-24 Transportation Documents (Bus rules, Video Camera Policy, Bus Safety tips, etc.)

The Nouvel-Freeland Clay Target Team earned State Runner-up on Saturday for trap shooting, vying against 75 teams for the title. Freeland's Ryan Quackenbush had a score of 95/100 to contribute to our total. The trophy is currently housed at the Saginaw Field and Stream Club.

Freeland Softball advanced to the Regional Finals this weekend with a 2-1 win over Garber, before falling 4-2 to Gaylord. Check out this mLive article. https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/06/saginaw-area-softball-highlights-freeland-has-regional-to-remember.html

Freeland Soccer falls 2-1 in Regional Finals https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/06/freeland-falls-short-in-girls-soccer-regional-final.html Congratulations on a great season!

FCSD is looking for a qualified candidate that loves working with children.

Freeland Soccer topped Big Rapids 3-0 last night. Regional Championship is 5 pm tomorrow @ Clare, vs. Elk Rapids. Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/997664?schoolId=MI10317 NFHS Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/clare-high-school-clare-mi/gam2339407482 Go Falcons!

Thank you to the following community businesses for supporting our Freeland youth. Every sixth grade student (Class of 2029) received their own Falcon Pride shirt. Each class tie dyed their shirts a specific color and wore them for Field Day today! 2nd Street Sports Pub Riverside and The Otherside Roger Richter, State Farm Insurance McIntosh & Associates ATS Printing Pat's Food Center and Do It Best Hardware Freeland Sports Zone Barton Woods Kloha Contracting Baynes Apple Valley Farm Freeland Family Dentistry Mid Michigan Gymnastics Create It Too

Freeland had a great day at the State Championships w/ 7 All State Athletes: STATE CHAMPION - 3200m - TJ Hansen (School Record - 9:11.56) 3rd - 800m - Braydon Honsinger (SR- 1:54.44) 3rd - 4x800m Relay - Hansen, N. Niederquell, J. Alexander, Honsinger (SR - 7:50) 4th - 300m Hurdles - Haven Vasold 7th - Shot Put - Sam Talaga (SR - 50’-5.5”) 8th - Shot Put - Alyssa Spegel Great work!

Freeland District Champs x2 Softball 4-2 over Bullock Creek Soccer 2-0 over Essexville-Garber Great work Falcons!!

Congratulations to the FHS Class of 2023!

FCSD is looking for a Special Education teacher at Freeland Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year. If you know of a qualified applicant, please encourage them to apply!

FCSD is looking for an exceptional educational leader for Freeland Middle School. If know someone, please send them our way.

Yesterday's “clap out” for our FHS seniors started at Freeland Elementary, then the Learning Center, and ended with a walk through Freeland Middle/High school. A memorable experience for our Falcon graduates! Picture credit - Shannon Abbott Henige.

Thank you to the following community businesses for supporting our Freeland graduates! Every Senior received their own Falcon Alumni shirt and a small gift yesterday! Pat's Food Center and Do It Best Hardware Freeland Sports Zone Barton Woods Kloha Contracting Baynes Apple Valley Farm Freeland Family Dentistry Mid Michigan Gymnastics Create It Too 2nd Street Sports Pub Riverside and The Otherside Roger Richter, State Farm Insurance McIntosh & Associates Super Cute Sandlot Sports

Thank you to the following community businesses for supporting our Freeland youth. Every kindergarten student (Class of 2035) received their own Falcon Pride shirt today! Pat's Food Center and Do It Best Hardware Freeland Sports Zone Barton Woods Kloha Contracting Baynes Apple Valley Farm, Freeland Family Dentistry Mid Michigan Gymnastics Create It Too 2nd Street Sports Pub Riverside and The Otherside Roger Richter, State Farm Insurance McIntosh & Associates ATS Printing

Congratulations to Freeland High School 2020 graduate Tyler McLaren! Check out the link below for information regarding his recent award/selection. https://www.svsucardinals.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/releases/20230531gfk15e

Congratulations to Zoey, Evelynn, Jocelyn, Megan, Haven, Macie, Sydney, Jacob, Ashley, Lauren, & Myah - the 2023 Freeland Athletic Association Scholarship Winners.

The Freeland 6th grade band delivered an excellent performance last night to end a run of 3 excellent band concerts in 7 days.

During the 7th & 8th grade band concert on Tuesday evening, Mr. Shaw was recognized by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) and presented with the District V Teacher of the Year Award! Below is the nomination submission that was shared with those in attendance on Tuesday. Congratulations Mr. Shaw and thank you for all you do for our band program and FCSD's students! "I would like to nominate Mr. Steven Shaw. This is Steve’s 12th year of teaching at Freeland Schools. He teaches 5th grade through 12th grade band classes. Before coming to Freeland, Steve taught in the Corunna Public Schools for 5 years. Under Steve’s direction, the Freeland Bands have consistently received 1st Division ratings at Band and Orchestra Festival. Steve currently serves as the Treasurer of MSBOA, District 5. He has held this position for the last 10 years and has done an absolutely amazing job. He is one of the main reasons that District V continues to have a very healthy fund balance. Before becoming our Treasurer, he served District V as the 2nd vice president for Band & Orchestra. At that time, the vice-president not only collected the registrations and money, but he was also responsible for hiring all of the adjudicators for those festivals. Steve has also been an active mentor to our new members. Steve works hard to grow and nurture the band family in Freeland. He empowers student leaders to plan fun team building activities each month. He takes the band on trips, including taking the high school band to Disney/Universal in March 2022. He makes his students feel loved, appreciated, and accepted. Steve has a heart for serving others and shares that with his students by taking them to perform at retirement communities and a local school with special needs students. He loves to impact and encourage young people. He is beginning his 8th year as a youth group leader at church and he counsels at a summer bible camp. Steve grew up in Livonia and attended Clarenceville High School. He earned his BME at Central Michigan University and his Masters in Conducting at the American Band College through Sam Houston University. Steve currently resides in Saginaw with his wife Lindsey and their three children. Steve is a phenomenal colleague -- he's detail-oriented, dependable, and a fabulous collaborator. He works with many musical members of the community. He has brilliant educational ideas, and is more than willing to share the wealth. He's encouraging to both students and colleagues - truly wants the very best for everyone."

FCSD is looking for a school counselor to join the team at Freeland High School. If you know of any qualified candidates, please encourage them to apply!