For those that are interested, there is a Free Autism Fun Fair on Saturday. Check out the flyer for more information.
No school Thursday, April 25 or Friday, April 26. Enjoy Freeland's Walleye Festival.
8th grade students having a great day at the Bay Arenac Career Center today!
Spotlight on the FHS Robotics Team (the Freeland Fabricators) during the state championship last week, featuring FHS student Elizabeth Hedlund.
nbc25news.com/news/local/students-compete-in-robotics-competition-at-svsu?jwsource=em
A reminder to all 6th grade parents/guardians: Freeland Middle School is hosting our incoming 7th grade parent/guardian transition presentation on Monday 4/22 at 6:30pm in the FMS cafeteria. Students are also welcome to attend.
Freeland alumnus Stacey Delaney (Rohr) has been named to the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame. Delaney led the Falcons to two (2) State Softball Championships and hold several Michigan High School records.
https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/04/5978adcee76966/blair-white-joins-mom-in-saginaw-county-sports-hall-of-fame.html
FHS Robotics Team #5166 "The Fabricators" recently completed their outstanding 2019 season. Season highlights include:
- Competing in 3 District events
- Qualifying for the Michigan FRC State Championship
- Falling 2 points short of International Competition
- Excellence in Engineering Award (Delphi)
- Quality Award (Motorola)
- Midland District Finalist
- Industrial Safety Award (Underwriters Laboratory)
- Team Spirit Award (Consumers Energy)
- Ranked #93 of 539 teams (17th percentile in state)
Congratulations on a great season!
The FHS "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" march to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, & Gender Violence has been postponed, and will be moved to Monday, April 29th.
The A.H. Nickless Innovation Award honors creative and innovative high school students. FHS placed 2nd in this prestigious competition. Checkout the article.
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Nickless-Awardevent-passes-outvaluable-honors-13773590.php#photo-1724073
Below are the starting and ending times for the 2019-2020 school year in the Freeland Community School District. Please use these in your planning for next year.
Midland Daily News information on Thursday's FHS effort to bring awareness to stop sexual assault and gender violence. The community is invited to join us to support this cause.
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Freeland-students-plan-to-walk-nbsp-for-others-13767773.php
It’s time for another round of FOX66 Golden Apple Awards nominations!
All nominations are done online - it’s so fast and easy! The best part is that ANYONE can nominate someone! Staff, students, parents, anyone! To nominate a teacher, simply go to wsmh.com/goldenapple!
The Golden Apple Award recognizes hard working teachers that go above and beyond their job!
The winning teacher, announced during “FOX66 News at 10” in June, will receive a FOX66 Golden Apple Award and be recognized for their tremendous work on FOX66 throughout the month!
All nominations MUST be complete and turned in by Tuesday, April 30th at 11:59pm.
Again, nominating a teacher is so fast and easy! Just go to wsmh.com/goldenapple!
Thank you, and spread the word!
FREELAND STUDENTS WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
FREELAND - On Thursday, April 18, 2019, over 250 Freeland High School students will participate in a March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, & Gender Violence. The March, including students of both genders, will begin in the Burger King parking lot, at the corner of Freeland and Midland Road, in Freeland, at 9:45 am. From there, students will walk along Washington Road to Webster Road, and end at FHS. This March is the culminating activity of an FHS Student Council and Be the Change project to raise awareness about this issue, and support the Underground Railroad, an organization focused on providing shelter and services for the survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
Freeland High School teacher and organizer Jen Neal is excited about the interest that she is seeing from students to support this cause, and hopes that members of the community would join to march with the students or just come and cheer us on the sidelines. “We welcome anyone from the community that would like to join us and support this worthy cause.”
Freeland is looking for a Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Please share with quality candidates you know.
FHS Senior Connor VanLoo won the Level 10 (18 year old) Vault, Floor, Rings & All Around State Championship in March and the Region 5 Level 10 Vault & All Around Championship last weekend. He he will compete in the Men’s Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Competition in May.
Freeland baseball will be hosting their annual “Pack the Pub” fundraiser on Monday, April 15th, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at 2nd Street Pub. Join us for dinner, meet the players and coaching staff, and check out the awesome raffle prizes!
Freeland Softball sweeps Hemlock on Opening Day. Check out the MLive photo gallery. https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/04/0240fe3fc62071/photos-of-freeland-playing-their-opening-softball-game-against-hemlock.html
March was a great month for Freeland Robotics. In two events, the team earned the Quality Award & were District Finalists and earned the Safety Award & the Entrepreneurship Award. The team has qualified for the State Competition on April 11-13. Way to go FRC 5166.
Congratulations to Kadyn Blanchard, 1st Team MLive Dream Team. Alyssa Argyle (2nd Team), Lily Beyer (HM), & Jayce Bourcier (HM) were also recognized.
https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/04/3044fc0a908306/meet-mlives-201819-basketball-dream-teams-from-saginaw.html
Freeland presents the musical “Annie”- show dates are Friday, Apr. 5 @ 7:30 and Saturday, Apr. 6 @ 2:00 & 7:30. Tickets for assigned seating are $7 and are on sale Mon.-Thur. this week from 3:30-7:00 in the foyer of the auditorium. Remaining tickets available at the door.
Freeland Class of 1969 - 50-year Class Reunion!
Article detailing Freeland‘s Girls Basketball win that sent us to the State Finals @ 6:15 today. Go Falcons!
https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/03/c16a7a23408658/freeland-fights-back-to-upset-hamilton-in-girls-hoops-state-semifinals.html
Yes! Freeland Girls Basketball moves on to the State Finals.Tops Hamilton 71-66. Go Falcons!
The next Freeland Elementary/Learning Center PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd - 6:00 pm @ the MTSS Room in Freeland Elementary School. Please join us.
Freeland Schools will not be in session March 25-29. Classes resume Monday, April 1, 2019.
The Freeland Fabricators (FRC #5166) are competing at the First Robotics Competition at Dow High today and tomorrow. Free admission. This is a very compeitive and exciting event. Go Freeland!
Freeland is looking for an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year.
Tickets for Freeland's production of Annie (April 5th & 6th) are on sale now. Check out the rehearsal production.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVmEUrrbJ4k&feature=youtu.be
MDN article about Freeland's Quarter-Final win.
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/highschool/article/Final-Four-once-more-Freeland-girls-rally-to-13701754.php
Freeland Girls Basketball tops Cadillac 48-38, advances to State Semi-Finals on Friday.
Quarterfinal Girls Basketball tonight - Freeland vs. Cadillac @ Mt. Pleasant HS. Tip @ 7:00. Go Falcons!
Boys Varsity Basketball Coaching Position available for the 2019-2020 school year.
Social Studies/English Teaching Position available at FHS for the 2019-2020 school year.
Social Studies Teaching Position available at FHS for the 2019-2020 school year.
FHS Band excelled @ State Solo/Ensemble. Avery Foerster, Madison Gillis, Matt Loeffler (x2), Noah Mehl, Kellen Williamson & Lauren Henderson received 1st Division Ratings. 2nd Division - Lillie Duus, Lauren Henderson, Caitlin Scileppi, Erika Smyth, Katlynn Sturis & Nathan Young
The Tuition Incentive Program provides $64.3 million of postsecondary tuition assistance to MI students. For the Class of 2019, 52.2% of Saginaw County TIP eligible seniors completed applications. At Freeland HS, 100% of our TIP eligible seniors have completed applications.
Know a current 4th-7th grade girl who is curious about technology? Camp Infinity is a summer technology camp for girls @ SVSU, June 17-21. Camp Infinity introduces girls to computer and internet technologies through hands-on activities. Check it out.
https://mymcwt.secure.force.com/Events/cnp_paas_evt__ExternalRegistrationPage?Site_Id=a2N0a000000dm0nEAA
MLive article detailing Freeland's Regional Championship game. https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/03/54caca16ec5808/freeland-hands-central-montcalm-first-loss-to-continue-tourney-tradition.html
Falcon Girls Basketball - Regional Champions. Beat Central Montcalm 59-51.
Congratulations to FHS students Lauren Henderson, Jessica Kelsey, Lauren Ostrowski, Emily Rood, & Ashley Schmidt for their induction into the National Technical Honor Society for qualifying Freeland students who attend the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center.
Regional Final Basketball Tonight. Freeland vs. undefeated Central Montcalm. 6:00 p.m. tip @ Mt. Morris HS. $6 admission. This is can't miss basketball. Go Falcons!
FHS is parting with a Rockwell/Delta Heavy Duty 12" Variable Speed Wood Lathe. Check it out if you are interested. https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2296505
Freeland Girls Basketball tops Corunna, 60-46, advances to Regional Finals.
FHS Sophomore/FNV Griffins forward Brendan Maly was named Division 3 All-State Hockey 2nd Team. Congratulations!
The Falcons Girls Basketball team faces Corunna @ Mt. Morris in the Regional Semi-Final tonight. Tip @ 5:30. Go Falcons! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2019/03/freelands-kadyn-blanchard-claims-saginaw-girls-basketball-player-of-week.html
FMS Parents who are in need of a way to know what is going on in MS classes can now access a great home/school connection, go to www.freelandschools.net and follow these steps:
MS Site > Menu > Parents and Community > Daily FMS Agenda
Freeland Girls advance to Regionals with a win over John Glenn.
Construction is going on at Freeland Elementary School as the District's former Business/Technology Office and the former FES Counselor's Office are converted into a needed classroom for next year.
Freeland tops Swan Valley. District Girls Basketball Championship @ 7:00 Friday night vs. John Glenn at John Glenn. Go Falcons!
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/03/c583fbc0b27658/saginaw-playoff-roundup-reese-birch-run-bumped-from-girls-district-tourney.html
Are you looking for an occasional or even a permanent part time job opportunity? If so, Freeland has an opportunity for you. Follow the link below to fill out an application for kitchen positions.
https://careers.compassgroupcareers.com/jobs?page=1&tags=Hourly
March is Reading Month- Read with Mrs. Criner
https://sites.google.com/freelandschools.net/openthemagic/home
Don't forget to check back daily!
mLive article highlighting Freeland Girls Basketball's regular season ending victory over Alma.
Good luck to FHS Wrestlers Cole Fournier & Tyler Tomasek as they participate in the Individual Wrestling State Finals this weekend.
Freeland tops Swan Valley to set up District Final with Garber on Friday.
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/0bd6f2e13d9173/saginaw-basketball-roundup-heritage-tops-flushing-to-set-up-final-with-saginaw-high.html
Freeland Youth Wrestlers medaling @ the NEMWA State Finals. Champion: Noah Graham; 2nd place – Gibby Shepard, Adam Suitor, & Sam Klopf; 3rd place – Wyatt Brewer, Colton Winchell, Kael Foulds, Zack Clark, Easton Rosebush, Joseph Klopf, & Adam Brewster; 4th place – Colin Earls, Preston Wetherell, Bryson Lynch, Brigham Smith, & Cayden Remainder. Congratulations!
Interested in a fantastic theater experience for your K-8th grade student? Check this out!
Freeland Girls Basketball continues TVC success.
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/df4795be6c2260/saginaw-girls-basketball-roundup-freeland-celebrates-senior-perfection.html
Looking for a fun night out in March. Come support FNV Hockey at their St. Paddy's Day Party on March 16th. Don't miss it!
Elementary Art Show April 9th
A successful weekend for Freeland athletics, as the FHS Competitive Cheer team finished 4th in Regionals, qualifying for the State Competition. Additionally, wrestlers Tyler Tomasek and Cole Fournier qualified for State finals. Go Falcons!
Congratulations to FHS graduate Kolten Radaz. Attending Campbellsville University, this weekend Kolt finished 2nd in the Mid South Conference Qualifying Tournament, earning a spot in the National Finals.
WeCode at Saginaw Valley State University is a FREE one-day weekend boot camp for beginners who would like to explore basics of coding using Sphero Programming. This camp is open to 5th – 12th graders and is being offered on Saturday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 9th (students may only attend ONE session). Additionally, a WeCode for Adults (open to Adults ONLY and one parent per family please) will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019. For more information or to register, please use the links below.
Register for 5th - 12th graders for March 2, 2019
Register for 5th - 12th graders for March 9, 2019
Register for Adults for April 20, 2019
Congratulations to the four (4) Freeland Wrestlers advancing to Regionals. Nolan VanLoo (112 lbs), Jacob Ott (119), Tyler Tomasek (130), & Cole Fournier (130) will compete to go to the State Finals. Good luck!
Freeland Girls top Goodrich, 58-38.
https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2019/02/freeland-leans-on-defense-in-rematch-with-goodrich.html
With the support of a fantastic student section and a great crowd, the FNV Griffins clinched a Conference Championship with a 4-2 win over the Tri-Valley Titans last night.
8th grade students had guest speaker Matt Shea talk with them about the high school Freeland Scholars program as our students begin to think about their transition to 9th grade.
With a 7th Grade Boys game vs Nouvel and JV & Varsity Girls tonight vs Goodrich, we are in dire need of concession workers due to the rescheduled events. Please contact Stacy (snewbold@wm.com) or Rick (rnewbold9241@ymail.com) Newbold if you could help out. Thank you!
Home Freeland Girls Basketball vs. Goodrich - Tonight, Feb. 13th - JV will start at 6:00, followed by the Varsity game. Go Falcons!
The Freeland Community School District will be closed Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Falcon Wrestlers won a 2nd straight District Championship on Wednesday, with wins over Carrollton (60-24) & Valley Lutheran/Nouvel (60-15). Freeland hosts Individual Districts on Saturday. Wrestling starts at 9:30 a.m. We hope to see you there for some great wrestling.
Looking for a secretarial position in the Freeland Community School district? We would love to have you apply. There is an opportunity for additional hours as well.
Looking for a super fun night out to support a great cause? The Freeland Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Dinner, February 23rd, has you covered. Do not miss this awesome event.
Today is tie dye day at Freeland Elementary.
If you're interested in learning about hospice services, here's the perfect opportunity to make that happen! This FREE event is presented by a Hospice Liaison for Covenant Healthcare. For more info and to get registered click https://www.smore.com/63xn8. Registration is required.
All Freeland athletic events scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7th have been cancelled.
Freeland Boys Bowling lost 2 tough matches last Saturday. The highlight of the day though was a 290 game by Justin Traverse. Justin hit on his first 10 strikes before finishing with a spare to complete a 290 game. The Girls Bowling team swept Swan Valley & Valley Lutheran.
The Freeland Community School District will be closed Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Falcon Boys Basketball beats Swan Valley.
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/6164bbff621912/saginawarea-boys-basketball-roundup-freeland-upends-rival-swan-valley.html
Freeland Girls Basketball tops Swan Valley.
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/eba1dbea54967/saginaw-girls-basketball-roundup-freeland-stays-on-tvc-central-roll.html
FHS Sr. Lily Beyer signed to play softball at the University of Toledo. Lily has received countless softball awards and was named 1st Team All-State in '17 & HM All-State in '18. Lily is a 3 sport athlete, playing 4 years of Varsity Golf, Basketball, & Softball. Congratulations!
FHS Sr. Erin Tyson signed to play soccer for the Siena Heights Saints. Erin, playing her 4th year of soccer for the Falcons this spring, was named to the All Division, All District, & All Regional teams last year. Erin will study Pre-Med while at Siena Heights. Congratulations!
Freeland Schools are closed on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Interested in working with kids? Love Softball? Have a passion for Track? Freeland has two (2) coaching openings for this Spring - JV Softball & MS Boys Track. We would love to have you working with our students.
The south wall of Ms. Peter’s kindergarten classroom at the Learning Center was in rough shape last Thursday. The Freeland maintenance staff did a great job getting the classroom ready for our students on Friday.
On Friday, Kindergarten & 1st grade students at the Freeland Learning Center were exploring with shadows in their STEM class in anticipation of Groundhog's Day.
Freeland Class Ring found at Delta College in 1977. See Susan McGraw's post on Freeland 411 if it is yours or you know the owner. https://www.facebook.com/Freeland-411-128554907177437/
FHS Students ~ Are you ready for this year's SAT? Here's a great opportunity for 10th-12th grade students looking to prepare for the SAT Math Test. Check out the informational flyer via the link: https://www.smore.com/kv495. The registration deadline is February 20th.
The Freeland Community School District will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
State-wide robotics competition for girls in grades 4-8.
Freeland Robotics Club will sponsor the first four (4) Freeland teams to form. Interested parents/teachers can contact Charlie Snider (charlie.snider@nexteer.com) for details.
All events, practices, and activities in the Freeland Community School District have been cancelled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
The Freeland Community School District is closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
All of Tuesday's athletic contests have been cancelled.
The Freeland Community School District is closed on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Congratulations to FHS Senior Connor VanLoo. Connor signed with the United States Naval Academy and will compete on their gymnastics team.
The Freeland Community School District will be closed on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Very nice Midland Daily News article on Freeland High School graduate Tori Jankoska.
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Where-Are-They-Now-Former-Miss-Basketball-Tori-13539847.php
Have you gotten your Freeland Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Dinner Raffle Tickets yet? Don't miss out on this night of fun for a great cause. Mark February 23rd on your calendar and we will see you there!
Looking for Freeland athletic information about the Falcon Wrestlers going 3-1 and finishing 3rd @ the Midland Chemic Clash team tournament against tough completion? Or want to follow your favorite Falcon sport? Go to https://freelandathletics.com/
Check out this news story featuring FHS 9th grader Mark Enwiller. We promise it is worth the 3 minutes of your day.
https://nbc25news.com/sports/path-to-greatness
The Freeland Varsity Pompon team competed at the MidAmerican Pompon Class B Regional Competition last weekend, completing an energetic, colorful routine and qualifying for States along with 3 other teams. Good luck Falcons.
Thursday and Friday are half days for FMS/FHS. Dismissal time is 11:15 for 7th - 12th grade students.
Varsity Cheer scheduled for today, 1-16-19, is still going on as scheduled. Bus time is 3:30 to Frankenmuth.
FHS will be open until 1:00 pm today (Wednesday) if students need to get materials to study for their Thursday exams.
Exam Update @FHS/FMS -
Thursday & Friday will be 1/2 days, with no change in exam schedule.
Exams scheduled for today will occur on Monday, January 21st.
Freeland Community School District is closed today, Wednesday, January 16
Auditions are Thursday, January 10, for Freeland's production of Annie. Save the Date - Shows are April 5th & 6th!
Congratulations to the following Freeland students who placed at the HOSA Regional Competition: Ashley Schmidt & Elli Howard (3rd) CERT Skills; Kara Holt (3rd) Dental Terminology; Lauren Henderson (1st) Existing Medical Innovation; and Maddy Boyes (1st) Prepared Speaking.
Looking for entertainment on a cold winter night? Varsity Boys Basketball (Freeland hosting Nouvel) will warm you up. Tip after the JV game (approx. 7:30). Go Falcons!
New Para-Professional posting in Freeland.
Freeland's Saginaw-Area Fall Dream Team Members:
Volleyball - Caitlinn Pistro
Girls Cross Country - Kiera Hansen
Girls Golf - Olivia Pumford & Lily Beyer
Football - Jack Townsend & Jayce Bourcier
Boys Soccer - AJ Duggan, Ryan Svorinic, Keaton Knochel, & Dylan Beeckman
Students and staff had a great end to their week during our annual dodgeball tournament!
In the spirit of giving, the Freeland Little League donated $710 to the Freeland Schools to cover unpaid meal debts for those in need. Thank you Eric Gladwish (pictured with Food Service Director Caila Wellsted) and the Freeland Little League for the generous donation.
This week, FHS would like to recognize one of our teachers, Nickie Clark. Mrs. Clark has taught for 26 years, and loves working with kids and making learning fun. She enjoys working in a community that is dedicated to our students, and feels she has been blessed to work with many great teachers during her career.
Freeland Schools will not be in session December 24 - January 4. School resumes on Monday, January 7 ,2019.
With the resignation of our newly hired coach, Freeland needs an 8th Grade Basketball Coach for the rapidly approaching season. Position will be filled as soon as possible.
Second grade students designed a model of a cable car using materials to test the effectiveness of movement. Some engineers revised their design by making adjustments and improvements!
Elementary Spelling Bee live feed- tomorrow at 2:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weMVeQbqq0Y
Freeland Class of 1969 - 50-year Class Reunion. Save the date, don't miss the fun!
Our kindergarten students are hard at work practicing for their big performance next week! For a sneak peek, click on the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmLXhsVlWX3juz2Td_iz4ipkroXuvUmC/view?usp=sharing
1st & 2nd Grade Parents ~ Just a reminder that the deadline for registering for Grandma Ba's Kitchen is this Friday. For more information, please click on https://www.smore.com/jtfhv.
As Freeland Schools looks to more efficiently use the space we have, we are parting with some of our periodical collections.
Time Magazine (bound): 1964 - 1997
Time (not bound): 1998 -2016
Newsweek (bound): 1964 - ?
Life (bound): 1965 -?
Saturday Evening Post (bound): 1964 - 1967
If you are interested in all or part of the collection, make an appointment to view (989.695.5527) or submit a bid to Kelly Baker (bakerk@freelandschools.net). The highest bid(s) and /or those removing the largest amount of the collection (as determined by the District), submitted by Thursday, December 20, 2018 @ 12:00 pm will the receive the collection.
Freeland was allocated $49, 950 as one of 72 districts funded through the Teacher & Leader Instruction Support Competitive Grant Program. 23 staff members are receiving training in Cognitive Coaching and will be revising our Mentor Program for new staff through this grant.
Need a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Mixed Bag has a great selection of gift ideas. Proceeds support the FPSO & kids @ FHS/FMS. Order by Friday to get in time for Christmas.
http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid=886034&student=FreelandPSO
Freeland Roboforce advances to the State Finals. Congratulations and good luck to Makenna Geurts, Mia Hileman, and Lauren Messing.
Freeland Formulators & Freeland Roboforce competed Saturday against 36 teams at the "Ready, Set, Lego" robotics competition. The Formulators received a Program Award trophy for robot design, demonstration, & model progress, while Roboforce is advancing to States. Way to go!
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities Board, an electronic sign has been constructed in front of Freeland High School/Middle School. We are very thankful and super excited to have this great communication tool.
Congratulations to all Talent Show participants! Special recognition goes to our winners, 1st place Kyla Maxey, 2nd Lance Haenlein, and 3rd Noah Mehl for their musical performances.
Last night, the Freeland Board of Education approved a calendar for the 2019-20 school year (see below) and start dates of September 1, 2020 & August 31, 2021 for the 20-21 and 21-22 school years. Freeland will start school prior to Labor Day beginning in 2020.
Is your K-8 student interested in the theatre? Check out this awesome one (1) day camp on December 8th.
The breakfast and lunch menu at all schools, will follow the Tuesday menu. No adjustments due to the snow day. See you Tuesday!
Freeland needs you! The Freeland Athletic Association is looking for volunteers to assist in the Concession Stand during home athletic events.
Please sign up to help.
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2573970/false#/invitation
FES students created community art by decorating bags for Pat’s Food Center.
Freeland Community Schools are closed today - Monday, November 26, 2018.
Freeland Schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 & Friday, Nov. 23.
Freeland Elementary School is looking for a Building Secretary.
Please take a look at the link below to the 2018 Powley Street Singers Fall Concert. It was awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEZspFvrV5w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0dKFuwuVv-nt1cIvT2pAUFsB18iTbHfuTgFWpp3WEmG3_bW53cdfSrVF8
Learning Center Families ~ 3rd Street (south of the LC) will be closed today, Wednesday, November 21. Dismissal will occur following the plan that was communicated last Friday.
3rd Street, south of the Learning Center, will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 21st. Will be open Monday & Tuesday.
Freeland Lions Club helping families in need. Please share will those who could benefit from these opportunities.
FHS Senior Autumn Kloha committed to play soccer for SVSU this week. Autumn will complete her 4th year of basketball & her 4th year soccer before joining the Cardinal program. Congratulations!
We are looking forward to seeing FMS parents and students tonight during conferences from 4:30-7:00pm. Thank you Freeland Assembly of God for providing a wonderful meal to the middle school teachers!
Freeland Chamber's 11th Annual Christmas Benefit Breakfast - Thursday, Dec. 20. Don't miss this great event.
We are looking for volunteers (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or siblings) to help our students this year with shopping and packaging up gifts for their families.
Click on this link now to sign up: http://signup.com/go/gFQDydn
Dates: November 26-30th, 2018
Do you have a special skill, talent, or new class idea that you'd like to share with others? If you are interested in teaching a Community Education class or would like to learn more, please contact Marcus Hillborg at 989-695-5721 or hillborgm@freelandschools.net.
FAA Meetings: Due to the upcoming basketball season & Progressive Raffle held on Wednesdays. Meeting dates are being move to the 3rd Monday of the month. Next two meetings: Nov. 19 & Dec. 17 @ 7:00 pm in the FHS Office.
Miss Mary from St. Mary's is handing out helmets to all third graders. They have just completed a 6 week program called Think First! It is a wonderful program that teaches them about water safety, bike safety, and gun safety.
Do you know an elementary education major graduating in December? Freeland Elementary School will have a full time teaching position opening in January and is looking for excellent candidates.
What were Freeland teachers, staff, and student volunteers up to today? Attending, presenting, and hosting an amazing #migoogle conference.
#migoogle Freeland student volunteers doing a great job today serving our teachers!
Consumers Energy is (finally) scheduled to repair the streetlight electric lines at the MS Crosswalk on Webster Rd. We expect the dig to start on Thursday, 11/8. Thank you for your patience and for driving safely.
Saginaw ISD is 10th in the state with the number of students served in school districts across Saginaw County, but 55 out of 56 in local tax revenues per student. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Proposed millage funds will support student participation in skilled trades/career technical education courses, support transportation, improve infrastructure, & upgrade equipment. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
This table shows comparisons in tax revenues per student with neighboring and peer counties. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Saginaw County superintendents identified these four barriers for Saginaw County students. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
CTE enrollment differences between Saginaw County and Bay/Arenac County are due to identified barriers. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Freeland Schools will not be in session on Monday (11/5) or Tuesday (11/6)
Freeland Volleyball wins District Championship, 3-1 over Garber.
Freeland Schools received a $48,074 grant through the 2018 Competitive School Safety Grant Program. Allocated for improving the security of our buildings, this grant was awarded by the State of Michigan and is administered by the Michigan State Police.
Happy Halloween! FMS celebrated with a Halloween themed dance. Shout out to Ms. Shea, Mrs. DeShone, and the Student Council for planning this great event!
Freeland Schools will not be in session on Mon., Nov. 5 or Tues., Nov. 6 due to the Michigan Google Conference being held at FHS/FMS. We look forward to welcoming this large conference to Freeland and showcasing our school for the State.
With 3rd Street from Powley Drive to Church Street nearing completion, please be aware that twice a day, as the buses leave from FES to go to the Learning Center, the buses will be stopping traffic to unload/load children. It may be best to avoid 3rd Street at those times.
Please be aware that we are expecting the Saginaw County Road Commission to install a 3-way stop at the corner of Powley Drive and 7th Street in the very near future.
Saginaw County CTE millage language is on the bottom of page two of the 11/6 ballot. The language asks voters to decide whether or not to approve 1 mill to support Career and Technical Education course participation for Saginaw County students.
http://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Students in Mrs. Howson's 7th grade English class analyzed plot collaboratively using textual evidence from Gary Soto’s “Seventh Grade."
Reminder-
Elementary Picture Retakes are Monday, October 29, 2018
Freeland Football hosts Chip Hills tonight in the 1st Round of the Playoffs. Kickoff - 7:00 @ Falcon Stadium. $6 entry fee. Can't get to the game, use the link below to watch live on the MHSAA.TV website and the NFHS Network. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/tournament/michigan-fall-championships/football-mi
Freeland Football hosts a playoff game on Friday and the Freeland Athletic Association needs help in the concession stand. Please go to the link below and volunteer. You can make a difference.
http://signup.com/go/WrpRmDm
Freeland Soccer advances to Regional Finals a with a 5-1 win over Lake Fenton.
FPSO Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, October 30th @ 6:00 p.m. in the CIC Room in the high school office. We will be discussing: Goals for 2018-2019, fundraising ideas, upcoming items that need funding, teacher conference meals, & after prom activities. Please join us in making a difference in our schools!
Freealnd Football Coach Townsend and some FHS Varsity Football players presented Tyler Wirth and his family with a check at their fundraiser, on behalf of Clash for a Cure. Tyler, an 8th grader from Midland, is battling stage 4 glioblastoma in his spinal cord. #tylerstrong
The Freeland Travel Club is headed to Europe in June 2020. You will spend 12 days in Ireland, Scotland, and England. The trip is open to parents and 7th-12th grade students (after the 2019-2020 school year).
There is an information meeting on Tuesday, October 23 at 6 pm in Mrs. Hannon's classroom (MS 85). If you are interested in the trip but unable to attend the meeting, please email Mindi Hannon (hannonm@freelandschools.net) for information.
Freeland tops Swan Valley for District Soccer Championship, 3-0.
Freeland Golf is in 2nd place at the State Finals after Day 1.
Freeland is playoff bound. 15-8 win over Frankenmuth.
Freeland is looking for a Drama Club Advisor. Do you know someone who is excited about leading our talented students in their Spring production?
Middle school students enjoying creating pull toys in robotics class.
Saginaw News Article regarding the SISD CTE millage.
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2018/10/here_is_what_the_cte_millage_f.html
6th grade enjoyed their Delta STEM field trip today. Thank you to all of the chaperones who attended.
FHS Graduate Stacy Delaney was featured in this great article. Check it out!
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Where-Are-They-Now-Freeland-all-time-great-Stacy-13296895.php
The Falcon Threads store is open on the school website:
www.freelandschools.net
MENU > Parents & Community > FALCON THREADS
Store is open through 10/14/18. Happy Shopping !
Freeland is looking for a JV Baseball Coach. Do you know the perfect person? Let them know.
Nice article in MHSAA NOW highlighting Freeland graduate Betsy Cook and FHS Junior Caitlinn Pistro.
The Township's work on the extension of 3rd Street, from Church to Powlely, is continuing.
Freeland Schools has an open Paraprofessional position at FES. Looking for a great person to work with some of our awesome kids.
Today, the Freeland Learning Center & Elementary School are distributing STEM Passports to all Y5-3rd grade students. This program is designed to offer children in the Great Lakes Bay Region an increased opportunity to access STEM learning.
Coats for Kids - Coat Distribution - Saturday, Nov. 3rd. See flyer for details.
Reminder: Freeland Schools are Closed on Monday, October 8, 2018.
6th Annual Dow Great Lakes Bay STEM Festival @ Delta College - FREE and OPEN to the public of all ages on Friday, October 12, from 6 pm – 9 pm and Saturday, October 13, from 11 am – 2 pm.
At FMS this is week, we are celebrating Homecoming! We had great participation today for Patriotic Day. Make sure to wear a jersey tomorrow for Jersey Day!
Great day for Freeland Cross Country @ Harbor Beach. Girls won the Team Trophy w/ 6 medalists and Kiera Hansen & Whitney Farrell running races that put them on the Top 10 Record Board. Boys medalists were Darren Bila & Jacob Wurtzel. Many PRs & great races by Freeland runners.
STEM Class - 3rd graders use the Koma Koma app to learn about animation and stop motion, using LEGO mini figures to help tell their stories.
STEM Class - 5th graders are getting to know the Dash robot by making obstacle courses. This is a lead-in to learning to code Dash and is great for problem solving & teamwork.
Congratulations to Justin Beyer & Matthew Staley - Freeland’s newest Eagle Scouts!
Freeland Volleyball defeated Swan Valley 3-1 last night. Miss the action? If you had a subscription to the NFHS Network, you could have watched the game live or On Demand at your convenience at home or on your mobile device.
Freeland Soccer tops Shepherd 8-2 last night, and recognizes 2018 graduate (and former player) JT Burnett at halftime as he battles colon cancer.
Looking for something to do? Come to FHS. Freeland vs. Swan Valley Volleyball - Tonight at 7:00 (following Fr. & JV action). Come see the Falcons defend last year's Division Title.
Know an exceptional Elementary Special Education Teacher? Freeland has an opening. Inquiries can be made to Matt Cairy at cairym@freelandschoools.net
Support the FHS Band from 4-6pm today! Get a professional wash at Deano's (corner of Midland/Pierce Roads) and they will donate 100% of what you pay/donate for the wash to the Freeland Band program.
The Freeland Community School District proudly displays Falcon pride on our school vehicles.
Freeland tops Standish 17-14
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/abc2ebae0d8307/saginaw-football-roundup-freel.html
Clash for a Cure - TV5 Pregame
https://www.wnem.com/news/clash-for-a-cure-game/video_1b365d2e-32d0-5165-b8b0-286f77eeccf6.html
Students in our Intro to Sculpture class visited SVSU today to work with Artist-in-Residence, sculptor William Allen.
FMS is game day ready. Clash for the Cure 2018. Go Falcons!
Tonight - Varsity Football hosts Standish-Sterling in our Clash for a Cure game. Kickoff is @ 7:00. Falcon Stadium opens @ 5:15 w/ a raffle & silent auction tent. Opening ceremony starts @ 6:30 with our football players, cheerleaders, & poms sharing dedications/memorials.
STATE CHAMPS! a HS Sports Show on Fox Sports Detroit, will spotlight the the Birch Run-Freeland volleyball game that is on MHSAA.tv and show highlights for Sunday’s show airing at 9:00am. The match was an exciting 4 set win for the Falcons. Check it out!
Don’t forget to send a $1.00 donation tomorrow for Clash for a Cure Hat Day. Any student who brings $1.00 can wear a hat of their choice tomorrow. All donations will go towards Freeland Clash for a Cure.
Clash for the Cure-
Popcorn with Players
Our elementary students cheered for Senior athletes as they paraded the elementary halls.
Thanks to all who attended the Tailgate with the Teams last night. It was a great part of our Clash for the Cure week.
Learning Center students enjoying pizza and salad for lunch today.
Tonight (Wednesday) the Freeland community is invited to a Tailgate with the Teams at 5:00 in the FHS Cafeteria. Meet the fall sports teams, eat free hot dogs, chips, & cookies, and stay for a boys' soccer game or girls' volleyball game. See you there!
Clash for a Cure is so much more than just a football game!
https://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/index.ssf/2018/09/will_vondette_gets_chance_to_h.html
Check out the picnic tables that the FHS woodworking class built for the Freeland Athletic Association and the District. These student constructed tables will become a part of the concession area at Falcon Stadium.
Can't get to FHS sporting events? A seasonal/4 month ($30) or year-long/12 month ($60) NFHS subscription allows access to all Freeland games played at Falcon Stadium or in the FHS gym. See the flyer below. A great gift for those who cannot travel to Freeland.
WeCode @ SVSU is a FREE one-day camp for beginners who want to explore coding. Open to 5th–12th graders & offered on Sat, Oct 6 or Sat, Oct 27 (may attend 1 session). Use the links below:
Register for 5th - 12th grade October 6, 2018
Register for 5th - 12th grade October 27, 2018
Freeland's Clash for a Cure week got off to a great start with the Color Run on Sunday. What's next?
Wed: Free Tailgate with the Teams @ 5:00 (HS Cafe)
Fri: Falcon Stadium gates open @ 5:15 (Raffles+)
Pre-game ceremony w/ dedications @ 6:00
Freeland vs SSC kicks off @ 7:00
Several Freeland 6th-8th Cross-Country runners competed at the MSU Spartan Invitational on Friday. Braydon Honsinger (8th grade) won the middle school 3200m race in 10:31. TJ Hansen (6th) placed 3rd overall. Noah Graham (7th) also medaled. Congratulations!
If you have a girl in grades K - 6th who is interested in chants, stunting, tumbling, and having a great time - the Little Falcon Cheer Clinic is for them. The date is Tues., Sept. 25. Check out the details on the registration form and join the fun
Want to see some great HS Football? Freeland (2-0) hosts Swan Valley (2-0) tonight at Falcon Stadium. Kickoff @ 7:00. Go Falcons!
Thanks to a $20,101 grant from the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and the Dow Corning Foundation, Freeland Middle School is excited to introduce an ST Math Intervention Program to increase student math achievement at FMS. We are very grateful, and excited for our students.
Today's 6th -12th grade Cross Country meet at Shepherd has been moved to Thursday, September 6.
The Freeland Community School District is super excited to welcome our students back for the 1st day of school!
Freeland Football Update: Freeland 36 - Carrollton 13. Next up: Freeland (2-0) hosts Swan Valley (2-0) on Friday @ 7:00 pm. Go Falcons!
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities Board, an electronic sign will be constructed in front of Freeland High School/Middle School this fall. We are very thankful and super excited.
This is a Test Message from the Freeland Schools Alert System. We are looking forward to a great school year.
Staff Message - Test
Freeland is excited to bring Chartwells School Dining Service to our students. Check out the menus and give it a try. Your kids will not be disappointed.
https://freeland.nutrislice.com/menu
Start times for Tuesday Open Houses:
Y5/K - 5:00
1st Grade - 6:00
4th Grade - 5:00
5th Grade - 5:30
6th Grade - 6:00
FHS - 6:00
Freeland Soccer tops Alma 6-0 last night in TVC action.
Freeland is rolling out our new mobil app.
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.freeland
iPhone:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/freeland-community-schools/id1418588052?ls=1&mt=8 .
Check it out!
Open House for 2nd (5-6:30) & 3rd (6-7:30) grades and Freeland Middle School (5-6:30) tonight. We hope to see you there!
Freeland's custodial staff has been busy this summer - making even 50+ year old gym floors look as good as new.
Freeland District Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Check out this helpful Thrillshare information. http://5il.co/4268