Our Falcons 🟢🦅 and the visiting Eagles 🔴⚪️🦅 enjoyed sharing ideas, building relationships, and learning from one another through meaningful conversations and activities. It’s always inspiring to see young leaders come together with a shared goal of making their schools and communities even better. 💬✨
Thank you to Frankenmuth EF Rittmueller for visiting!
🤝 #StudentLeadership #FalconPride #EaglePride #Collaboration #FutureLeaders










This issue is filled with fresh stories, student spotlights, and the moments that continue to shape our school community. Our students have been hard at work, and it shows in every page!
Take a few minutes to read, celebrate their efforts, and see what’s been happening around campus.
Check it out here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHGdn4nz_s/acJ779HZX2s7pQWhpBfozw/edit
#TheTalon #StudentVoices #SchoolPride

Congrats to this week’s winners who rose to the challenge at lunch! 👏
Your quick thinking earned you SOAR slips and a well-deserved shoutout!
Who’s ready for next week’s challenge? 💡
#MindGamesMonday #SOAR #FalconsFlyFar

Freeland Performing Arts is proud to present: Finding Nemo, Jr. May 1-3
Get ready to dive into the "Big Blue World" as our talented cast and crew bring the heart-pounding, fin-flipping adventure of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo to life on stage! #justkeepswimming
📅 Showtimes & Ticket Info:
Friday, May 1: 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 2:00 PM (Matinee) & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 3: 2:00 PM (Matinee)
Tickets: Tickets (Online Only) - $12 Adults, $10 Seniors/Children https://fpa.ludus.com/200526273

Congratulations to Acelyn Woolard, Arianna Frampton, Emma Groke, Kaden Koepf, and Gavin Schaefer on this outstanding achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and musical talent continue to make FMS proud! 👏
#FreelandPride #FMS #HonorBand #TalonsUp


Tomorrow is the last day to order!!
🌟 We’re Fundraising… and it smells AMAZING! 🕯️✨
Support Freeland Middle School Student Leadership while shopping locally with our Virtual Candle Fundraiser! 💚
🛍️ How it works:
✔️ Click the link below
✔️ Shop your favorite candles, wax melts & more
✔️ Your order ships straight to YOU (within 5 business days!)
💥 The BEST part?
We earn 50% of all sales — that means every purchase directly supports our students and programs!
🔗 Shop here:
https://www.fundraisecoyercandleco.com/collections/freeland-middle-school-student-leadership-spring
📱 Or scan the QR code in the flyer to browse!
🕯️ Perfect for gifts, home vibes, or just treating yourself 😉
Thank you for supporting our students and our community! 💚

We are excited to recognize Mr. Fattal and Ms. Mehnert as our April Staff Members of the Month!
Mr. Fattal was nominated by students for his positive attitude and the strong connections he builds with students. Students shared that he is welcoming, easy to talk to, and brings great energy to the school each day, helping create a fun and supportive environment.
Ms. Mehnert was recognized for her kindness and dedication to helping students succeed. Students appreciate how she explains things clearly, makes learning enjoyable, and creates a classroom where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and getting help.
Congratulations to Mr. Fattal and Ms. Mehnert, and thank you for the positive impact you make on our middle school every day! 👏🎉
#TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar

Shoutout to Friday’s Name That Tune champions! 👏 These students showed off their music knowledge and took home some well-earned SOAR Slips—nice work!
We’re also excited to roll out our new cafeteria Bluetooth setup 🎧🔊 Now we can bring some fun energy to lunch with music for everyone to enjoy. Friday was just the beginning!
Thanks for helping make our school a fun and positive place to be—keep shining! ✨
#NameThatTune #PositiveVibes #SchoolFun #FalconsFlyFar

Logan was selected to perform the National Anthem at last night’s Great Lakes Loons game—and did an outstanding job playing a solo saxophone rendition. What an incredible honor and a moment to be proud of!
Take a moment to watch his performance here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zhxFcFygXjQp8rui6
Way to represent Freeland Middle School, Logan! 💚🤍
#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp


✨ We are proud to recognize our FMS April 7th Grade Students of the Month! ✨
Each month, our staff selects 4 eighth graders and 4 seventh graders who consistently display our S.O.A.R. expectations throughout the building.
🎉 Students of the Month receive:
🎟 5 S.O.A.R. tickets for upcoming drawings
🍪 A sweet treat from Chunky Chicken Cookie Company
🎁☕ A Biggby Gift Card ✨
Our next big S.O.A.R. drawing will take place at the end of the school year! 🦅💚🤍
👏 Congratulations to our April 7th Grade Students of the Month—keep soaring high, Falcons!
#FalconsFlyFar #FMSPride #StudentOfTheMonth #TalonsUp




✨ We are proud to recognize our FMS April 8th Grade Students of the Month! ✨
Each month, our staff selects 4 eighth graders and 4 seventh graders who consistently display our S.O.A.R. expectations throughout the building.
🎉 Students of the Month receive:
🎟 5 S.O.A.R. tickets for upcoming drawings
🍪 A sweet treat from Chunky Chicken Cookie Company
🎁☕ A Biggby Gift Card ✨
Our next big S.O.A.R. drawing will take place at the end of the school year! 🦅💚🤍
👏 Congratulations to our April 8th Grade Students of the Month—keep soaring high, Falcons!
#FalconsFlyFar #FMSPride #StudentOfTheMonth #TalonsUp




Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories! Yearbooks are now available to order.
🗓 Order Deadline: April 27th
🌐 Order Online: ybpay.lifetouch.com
When ordering, enter the Yearbook ID: 12961826
or search for Freeland Middle School.
Be sure to place your order before the deadline so you can enjoy all the highlights, friendships, and unforgettable moments from this school year.
Order yours today! Reach out to Mrs. Freel if you have any questions!


💲 Only $10 each
📏 Sizes Available:
• Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large
⚠️ Limited Quantity Available!
⏳ First Come, First Serve – Don’t Miss Out!
✨ Universal Fit T-Shirt – Comfortable & Stylish ✨
📍 Grab yours before they’re gone!
Contact freelh@freelandschools.net if interested!

We’re proud to share that our team finished 11th out of 73 middle school teams across Michigan this spring season—a tremendous accomplishment!
More importantly, our students showed incredible growth, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season. Their improvement has been exciting to watch, and it’s clear the future is bright for both our players and this program.
Thank you to everyone who supported FMS Esports this season—we’re just getting started!
#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp

Keep stretching those brains and bringing your best each week. Who’s ready to take on the next challenge? 👀
#MindGamesMonday #SOAR #FalconsFlyFar

Support Freeland Middle School Student Leadership while shopping locally with our Virtual Candle Fundraiser! 💚
🛍️ How it works:
✔️ Click the link below
✔️ Shop your favorite candles, wax melts & more
✔️ Your order ships straight to YOU (within 5 business days!)
💥 The BEST part?
We earn 50% of all sales — that means every purchase directly supports our students and programs!
🔗 Shop here:
https://www.fundraisecoyercandleco.com/collections/freeland-middle-school-student-leadership-spring
📱 Or scan the QR code in the flyer to browse!
🕯️ Perfect for gifts, home vibes, or just treating yourself 😉
Thank you for supporting our students and our community! 💚

Freeland Performing Arts is proud to present: Finding Nemo, Jr. May 1-3
Get ready to dive into the "Big Blue World" as our talented cast and crew bring the heart-pounding, fin-flipping adventure of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo to life on stage! #justkeepswimming
📅 Showtimes & Ticket Info:
Friday, May 1: 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 2: 2:00 PM (Matinee) & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 3: 2:00 PM (Matinee)
Tickets: Tickets (Online Only) - $12 Adults, $10 Seniors/Children https://fpa.ludus.com/200526273

Check out the latest stories, highlights, and student voices that make our school community so special. From classroom achievements to extracurricular excellence, this issue is packed with pride, creativity, and inspiration.
Read it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHEwlxnpfM/xduqWUqXELSX1FQkSXdT_w/edit
Be sure to take a few minutes to read, celebrate our students, and share your favorite moments!
#TheTalon #SchoolPride #StudentVoices

We may have shifted from Wednesday due to testing, but that didn’t stop the fun! Huge congrats to our Trivia Champions who came out on top today! 🏆👏
They earned some well-deserved SOAR slips and this social media shoutout—great job showing what it means to SOAR! 💚🦅
#TriviaTime #TalonsUp #BetterLateThanNever

