Awesome work in Mr. Keson’s Robotics & Manufacturing 2 classes! Two classes just designed, fabricated, and finished this custom sheet metal wall shelf from scratch. Great to see them putting real-world CAD and metalworking skills into action! 🛠️📐

#TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar
about 20 hours ago, Jennifer Thunberg
keson's class
keson's class
📰✨ Edition 13 of The Talon has landed!

From student stories to school highlights, this latest issue is full of what’s happening at FMS right now. Our student journalists have been hard at work—take a look!

👉 Read Edition 13 here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHC5Yo3lBY/VcOIOtcPV-wgTRk_7DKp1A/edit

#FMSTalon #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
2 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
The Talon - FMS Student Newspaper
📢 Reminder, FMS Families!

This Friday, March 20, is a ½ day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM. 🕚
Please plan accordingly and enjoy the extra time with your students! 💚🤍

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
3 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Half Day Reminder

⏰💚 LAST CALL: 8th Grade T-Shirt Orders Due TOMORROW, March 20! 💚⏰

Don’t forget to order your 8th Grade Send-Off T-Shirt! This is your chance to show your Freeland pride and help support a memorable celebration for our 8th graders.

For just $10, you’ll receive a high-quality, comfortable shirt — the same great brand as our high school Student Council shirts!

💚 Families are welcome to order, too!

📌 Payment Details:
• Cash or checks accepted
• Checks payable to: Freeland Middle School Student Council
• Turn in to Mrs. Freel by TOMORROW, March 20

📝 Complete the order form here:
https://forms.gle/1vb44vZwAxPWvHeR8

Let’s make this Send-Off celebration extra special for our students! 🎉🎓💚

#GoFalcons #TalonsUp

3 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
8th Grade T-Shirt Fundraiser
🐾🦁 Animal Trivia took over lunch today! 🐘🐾
Our Falcons showed off their knowledge of creatures big and small during today’s challenge! 🧠🦅
Congrats to our winners for earning SOAR slips and this shoutout!
#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
4 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
trivia champions

🧠🏆 Mind Games Monday Winners! 🏆🧠

Now this is how it’s done! Yesterday’s team crushed the challenge with a perfect 8 out of 8 💯
No misses. No leftovers. Just straight brainpower. 🧠💪
They earned SOAR slips and some serious bragging rights. Way to show out and SOAR! 👏

#TalonsUp

5 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
mind games monday
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Freeland Middle School! 🍀

Our halls are full of green and our hearts are full of Falcon pride! Today is a great reminder that a little kindness, teamwork, and positivity can bring a lot of good luck to everyone around us.

Shoutout to our amazing students and staff for making FMS such a great place to learn and grow—today and every day!

#FreelandMiddleSchool #FalconPride #StPatricksDay
5 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
St. Patrick's Day
🎉 Middle School Staff Members of the Month – March 🎉
We are excited to recognize Mrs. Freel and Mrs. Gotts as our March Staff Members of the Month!

Mrs. Freel was nominated by students for being kind, patient, and supportive. Students shared that she creates a positive classroom environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and getting help. They also appreciate the effort she puts into helping students succeed and making school activities enjoyable.

Mrs. Gotts was recognized for being approachable, fun, and encouraging. Students shared that she makes learning enjoyable and always takes time to help them understand their work. Her positive attitude and welcoming classroom environment make a big impact on students.

Congratulations to Mrs. Freel and Mrs. Gotts, and thank you for the positive impact you make on our middle school students each day! 👏🎉

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
6 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Staff Members of the Month

⏰💚 Reminder: 8th Grade T-Shirt Orders Due March 20! 💚⏰

Don’t forget to order your 8th Grade Send-Off T-Shirt! This is your chance to show your Freeland pride and help support a memorable celebration for our 8th graders.

For just $10, you’ll receive a high-quality, comfortable shirt — the same great brand as our high school Student Council shirts!

💚 Families are welcome to order, too!

📌 Payment Details:
• Cash or checks accepted
• Checks payable to: Freeland Middle School Student Council
• Turn in to Mrs. Freel by March 20

📝 Complete the order form here:
https://forms.gle/1vb44vZwAxPWvHeR8

Let’s make this Send-Off celebration extra special for our students! 🎉🎓💚

#GoFalcons #TalonsUp

6 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
8th Grade T-Shirt Fundraiser

✨ We are proud to recognize our FMS March 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 3rd Marking Period! 🦅💚🤍

👏 Congratulations to our March 8th Grade Students of the Month—keep soaring high, Falcons!

#FalconsFlyFar #FMSPride #StudentOfTheMonth #TalonsUp

9 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
March Students of the Month
March Students of the Month
March Students of the Month
March Students of the Month

✨ We are proud to recognize our FMS March 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 3rd Marking Period! 🦅💚🤍

👏 Congratulations to our March 7th Grade Students of the Month—keep soaring high, Falcons!

#FalconsFlyFar #FMSPride #StudentOfTheMonth #TalonsUp

9 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
March Students of the Month
March Students of the Month
March Students of the Month
March Students of the Month
Mr. Schwedler’s students presented their Civil War PBL projects today, connecting the causes and impacts of the Civil War to modern-day conflicts.

Their thoughtful research and meaningful comparisons showed strong critical thinking and a powerful understanding of how history connects to today’s world. Great work! 👏📚

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
10 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
PBL Schwedler
PB
PBL Schwedler
PBL Schwedler
PBL Schwedler
PBL Schwedler
🌼 Spring Trivia brightened up lunch yesterday! 🌼
Our Falcons put their seasonal smarts to the test and had a great time competing! 🧠🦅
Congrats to our SOAR slip winners!
#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
10 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
trivia champions
🧠🎉 Midweek Shoutout for Mind Games Monday! 🎉🧠

We’re still thinking about Monday’s challenge! Our winners worked their way through the puzzles and came out on top with strong problem-solving and teamwork. 💪

They earned SOAR slips and some well-deserved bragging rights! 👏
Better late than never — way to keep SOARing! 🚀

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
11 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
mind games monday
⏰ Don’t forget! Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend.

Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before you head to bed on Saturday night. While we may lose an hour of sleep, we gain more daylight to enjoy in the evenings!

Take a moment to check smoke detector batteries and enjoy the extra sunshine! 🌞

#DaylightSavingsTime #SpringForward
15 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Daylight Savings Time
🎉📰 Edition 12 of The Talon is here!

Our Falcons have been busy — and this issue is packed with fresh stories, student voices, and the latest FMS updates you won’t want to miss.

Take a few minutes to check it out and support our student journalists!

👉 Read Edition 12 here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBx5yTzSE/dpdIfFvYs4svJvoeIwObPw/edit

#FMSTalon #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
16 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
The Talon - FMS Student Newspaper
🏀🏈 Sports Trivia brought the competition to lunch yesterday! ⚽️⚾️
Our Falcons showed off their knowledge of teams, records, and big moments from the world of sports! 🧠🦅
Congrats to our winners for earning SOAR slips and this well-deserved shoutout!
#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
17 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
trivia champions

⏰💚 Reminder: 8th Grade T-Shirt Orders Due March 20! 💚⏰

Don’t forget to order your 8th Grade Send-Off T-Shirt! This is your chance to show your Freeland pride and help support a memorable celebration for our 8th graders.

For just $10, you’ll receive a high-quality, comfortable shirt — the same great brand as our high school Student Council shirts!

💚 Families are welcome to order, too!

📌 Payment Details:
• Cash or checks accepted
• Checks payable to: Freeland Middle School Student Council
• Turn in to Mrs. Freel by March 20

📝 Complete the order form here:
https://forms.gle/1vb44vZwAxPWvHeR8

Let’s make this Send-Off celebration extra special for our students! 🎉🎓💚

#GoFalcons #TalonsUp

17 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
8th Grade T-Shirt Fundraiser
Freeland Youth Football is sponsoring QBs vs. Cancer with Alma College quarterback Tyler Herzog. This camp is open to athletes in 3rd–12th grade who are current or aspiring quarterbacks.

This opportunity supports skill development while contributing to a meaningful cause within our community.

For more information, please contact Tyler Herzog at 248-303-9890 or herzog1t@alma.edu.
19 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
football camp
🧠✨ Mind Games Monday Winners! ✨🧠
This week’s challenge kept everyone thinking! Our winning team powered through and solved 6 out of 8 — strong work on a tough set! 💪

Their focus and teamwork earned them SOAR slips and this well-deserved shoutout. Way to rise to the challenge and keep SOARing! 🚀👏

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
19 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
mind games monday