Freeport Middle School

🎉💦 PBIS Last Day of School Funday – Friday, May 30th! 💦🎉 We’re closing out the school year in the BEST way possible! Join us on Friday, May 30th for our PBIS Last Day of School Funday – a full day of fun, games, and Bulldog pride! 🐾💙🧡 Here’s what’s in store for our students: 🎯 Waterslides 🏐 Volleyball ⚽ Soccer 🏀 Basketball 🎬 Movies 🎮 Super Smash Bros Tournament ❓ Trivia 🏓 Ping Pong Tournament 🌽 Cornhole PLUS: 🍕 Concessions and pizza will be available for purchase! This day is all about celebrating our amazing students and the hard work they’ve put in all year long. Let’s make it one to remember, Bulldogs! 🐶💪 #FMSBulldogs

🎉🏆 End-of-Year Awards Day is This Week at Freeport Middle School! 🏆🎉 FMS families, get ready to celebrate your student’s hard work and achievements! Our Awards Day ceremonies are just a few days away: 📅 May 20 5th Grade Awards – 9:00 AM 6th Grade Awards – 10:30 AM 📅 May 21 7th Grade Awards – 8:00 AM 8th Grade Awards – 10:00 AM 📍 Important Reminder: All parents and guardians must check in at the front office to get a Visitor Badge before attending the ceremony. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in — you won’t want to miss a moment of your student’s special day! Let’s finish the school year strong and show our Bulldog pride as we celebrate our amazing #FMSBulldogs! 🐾💙🧡

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – May 16, 2025 🏆 Congratulations to the Freeport Middle School Students of the Week for May 16, 2025! We are thrilled to honor these outstanding Bulldogs who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and positive behavior. At Freeport Middle School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where students grow into responsible, respectful, and motivated learners. Each week, teachers at Freeport Middle School nominate students who exemplify our core values of respect, responsibility, and school pride. These Students of the Week earn special recognition, including a treat bag and school-wide acknowledgement for their hard work both inside and outside the classroom. Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – May 16, 2025: 5th Grade: Landry Brunson & Logan Smashey 6th Grade: Scarlett McBride & Bentley Casey 7th Grade: Samantha Gulfan & Noah Cirel 8th Grade: Lauren Rowin & Alexis Barron Torres We celebrate these students not only for their academic excellence but also for their leadership skills, positive attitudes, and commitment to making Freeport Middle School a community of excellence. Keep shining, Bulldogs! Your dedication inspires us all. #FMSBulldogs

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Kingston Pham and Lilly Ortman! 🏆🎉 We are proud to announce that Kingston and Lilly have been named Students of the Semester and were honored by the Kiwanis Club for their outstanding achievements and leadership! 🌟 Thank you for representing Freeport Middle School with pride — we are so proud of you both! 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

📘✨ FMS Yearbook Distribution Day is Almost Here! ✨📘 Get ready to grab your copy of the 2024–2025 Freeport Middle School Yearbook on Monday, May 19th! 📅 We have a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase at $50 each. Don’t miss your chance to own this special keepsake from an unforgettable school year! 💙 🎓 8th Grade students get first dibs on any leftover books starting Tuesday, May 20th. 💵 Payment Options: Cash Checks payable to Freeport Middle School 📍 Yearbooks will be distributed on campus — act fast before they’re gone! #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – May 9, 2025 🏆 Congratulations to our May 9th Students of the Week at Freeport Middle School! We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of these exceptional Bulldogs who exemplify the qualities of model middle school students. Through consistent hard work, respectful behavior, and academic excellence, these students have gone above and beyond both in and out of the classroom. Each week, our dedicated teachers nominate students who demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and school pride. These students are honored with a special treat bag and school-wide recognition! 🎉 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – May 9, 2025: 5th Grade: Vera Marse & Reid Ragin 6th Grade: Harmony Silva-Pysner & Jackson Duncan 7th Grade: Allyson Howell & Abel Crile 8th Grade: Riley Hammond & Grayton Bogdanov We celebrate these students not just for their academic success, but for their positive attitudes, leadership qualities, and the example they set for others. 👏 Keep up the amazing work, Bulldogs – your efforts continue to make Freeport Middle School a place of excellence! #FMSBulldogs

📢 Testing Reminder! 📢 Bulldog families, tomorrow (Tuesday) is a BIG day at Freeport Middle School! Our students will be taking the FAST Math, Algebra EOC, and Geometry EOC. 📊✏️ We are incredibly proud of how our students have been performing — they’ve already outpaced last year’s ELA scores, and we fully expect them to continue that same level of excellence in math! 💪🐾 ✅ Testing Tips for Success: Get a good night's sleep 🛌 Eat a healthy breakfast 🥣 Arrive to school on time and ready to go ⏰ Bring a positive attitude and give it your best 🌟 Then on Thursday, we continue strong with the Civics EOC and 5th & 8th Grade Science tests. Let’s finish this testing week with focus and pride! Let’s go #FMSBulldogs — show what you know and finish the year strong! 🐶📚🔥

🎉🏆 End-of-Year Awards Day Reminder! 🏆🎉 FMS families – our Awards Day celebrations are right around the corner! 🗓️ 📅 May 20 5th Grade Awards – 9:00 AM 6th Grade Awards – 10:30 AM 📅 May 21 7th Grade Awards – 8:00 AM 8th Grade Awards – 10:00 AM 📍 REMINDER: Parents and guardians must check in at the front office to receive a Visitor Badge before entering the event. Please plan to arrive early so you don’t miss a moment of your student’s special day! Let’s finish strong and celebrate our amazing Bulldogs! 🐾💙🧡 #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – May 2nd! 🏆 A huge congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week at Freeport Middle School! These incredible students exemplify what it means to be a model middle schooler, demonstrating hard work, respect, and dedication in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers select students who go above and beyond, and we celebrate their achievements with a well-deserved bag of goodies! Students of the Week – May 2nd, 2025 5th Grade: Kennadie Hart & River Shutt 6th Grade: Shainley French & Clark Payne 7th Grade: Lillie Arp & Jonathan Pacheco 8th Grade: Kiera Watson & Collin Spiva We are so proud of these students for their dedication, leadership, and positive attitudes! Keep up the fantastic work, and continue to inspire those around you!

🎶 TONIGHT! 🎶 Join us at Freeport Middle School for our Spring Concert! 🌸🎵 🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM 🎤 Concert begins at 6:00 PM 📍 Enter through the bus ramp side doors Come enjoy an evening of unforgettable performances by our talented student musicians! 🎼 Admission is free, and donations to support our music program are welcome. 🎺🎷🎻 Let’s pack the house and cheer on our incredible band students! #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Yesterday, we proudly recognized all of our students who achieved perfect attendance for the 3rd quarter! 🏅👏 These Bulldogs showed up every single day—demonstrating commitment, responsibility, and Bulldog pride! 🐾📚 We’re so proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see even more students reach this milestone in the 4th quarter. Keep showing up and showing out! #FMSBulldogs

🎶 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎶 Join us at Freeport Middle School for our Spring Concert on May 6! 🌸🎵 🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM 🎤 Concert begins at 6:00 PM 📍 Enter through the bus ramp side doors Enjoy an evening of unforgettable performances by our talented student musicians! 🎼 Admission is free, with a donation box available to support our music program. 🎺🎷🎻 Let’s pack the house and cheer on our incredible band students! #FMSBulldogs

📣 REMINDER, FMS Families! 📣 We begin FAST ELA Testing TOMORROW morning! 📝📚 Let’s help our Bulldogs show what they know by making sure they come to school ready to focus and do their best. Here are a few quick tips to help your student start the day off right: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep – aim for 8–10 hours! ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast – fuel that brain with protein and whole grains. ✅ Arrive to school on time and well-rested – every minute matters! ✅ Bring a positive attitude – remind them they’re ready for this! We can’t wait to see them shine! 💪📖 #FMSBulldogs

📣 We Want Your Feedback! 📝 Freeport Middle School is conducting our annual Climate & Culture Survey, and your voice matters! Parent and guardian input helps shape our School Improvement Goals and ensures we’re meeting the needs of all Bulldogs. 🐾 👉 Please take a few minutes to complete the quick survey here: 🔗 https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/280597/22278 🎁 After completing the survey, don’t forget to submit your receipt to Mrs. Ellison by May 29th for a chance to win a Chick-Fil-A gift card! Let’s work together to make FMS the best it can be! 💙 #FMSBulldogs

🥄💪 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 💪🥄 Today we celebrate our amazing FMS Lunchroom Ladies—the true heroes behind the scenes! 👩‍🍳💙 From early mornings to warm smiles in the lunch line, these incredible women work hard every day to serve healthy, delicious meals while creating a welcoming space for every student. Their kindness, dedication, and care make a big difference in the lives of our Bulldogs! Thank you for all you do to keep our students nourished and our school running strong. You are truly appreciated! #FMSBulldogs

Honoring the Month of the Military Child at FMS As part of our Month of the Military Child celebration, Ms. Campfield's History class had the privilege of hosting MSgt. Willingham, who shared powerful stories from his military service. He spoke about the true meaning of patriotism and how serving his country deepened his appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy. Our students were fully engaged—hanging on to every word—and walked away with a greater understanding of what it means to serve and sacrifice. 🎖️ Thank you, MSgt. Willingham, for your service and for inspiring our future leaders. We are proud of the strong military connections at Freeport Middle School and grateful for opportunities like this that help our students grow in knowledge and perspective. #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Happy Principals' Day to Mr. Smith! 🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible leadership of a man who leads Freeport Middle School with compassion, integrity, and vision. Mr. Smith is more than a principal—he’s a problem solver, mentor, and advocate who always puts students and staff first. From high-fives in the hallway to meaningful conversations with students, he creates a school culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired. Thank you, Mr. Smith, for your unwavering dedication to FMS. We are grateful for your leadership today and every day! #FMSBulldog

Career Day at FMS! 🔍🎓 Last Friday, our students had an incredible opportunity to explore their futures during Career Day! They rotated through sessions with professionals from a wide range of fields—park rangers, shipyard workers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, engineers, military personnel, realtors, marketing experts, entrepreneurs, carpenters, law enforcement officers, IT specialists, NWFSC staff, artists, musicians, and WCSD employees. Students not only learned about various career paths but were also able to ask meaningful questions and gain real-world insight. 💬✨ A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for orchestrating this valuable event and to all the professionals who took time to pour into our students. You made a lasting impact! 🙌 #FMSBulldogs

What an incredible afternoon at Freeport Middle School! Our Heroes Reception was a heartwarming celebration honoring the brave men and women who serve and protect our community and country. It was an honor to welcome these heroes into our school and express our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. This special event was the perfect way to close out the Month of the Military Child—a time when we recognize the strength, resilience, and courage of military-connected students and their families. Today was a reminder of the powerful impact our heroes have both at home and beyond. Thank you to all who attended and helped make this day so meaningful. #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 25th! 🏆 A huge congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week at Freeport Middle School! These incredible students exemplify what it means to be a model middle schooler, demonstrating hard work, respect, and dedication in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers select students who go above and beyond, and we celebrate their achievements with a well-deserved bag of goodies! Students of the Week – April 25th, 2025 5th Grade: Gwyn Busto & Max Estrada-Villa 6th Grade: Ireland Radtke & Jaxon McDonald 7th Grade: Valerie Radtke & Cristopher Barron Torres 8th Grade: Alyssa Graham & John Farwick We are so proud of these students for their dedication, leadership, and positive attitudes! Keep up the fantastic work, and continue to inspire those around you!