Freeport High School
Announcements
Announcements
ATTN: All volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Application
This fundraiser supports the FHS Golf Program, but you can also shop for general Freeport Falcon swag just because! Grab your favorite gear and show your Falcon pride!
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Deadline for senior portraits, senior write-ups, & guaranteed recognition ad placements is
10/31/26
Click → HERE ← for more information regarding yearbook directions for SENIORS
The school day runs from 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Students are expected to attend all classes regularly and are responsible for making up any work missed due to an absence.
Parents/guardians are expected to notify the school on the morning of their child's absence.
Absences not verified within 48 hours will be considered unexcused.
To report your child absent you can:
⭐ Call the main office, 865-4706 x7000
⭐ Email fhsattendance@rsu5.org
⭐ Send a message via Reach My Teach
Please note that provider documentation is required for ALL appointment related tardies & dismissals.
This is school policy, that follows Maine statute.
Until documentation is provided, absences will be marked as unexcused.
Students who are absent all day, arrive unexcused-late after 8:15 a.m., or are dismissed early from school will be ineligible to participate in after-school activities on that day. If a student is late to school or dismissed early due to an appointment, provider documentation is required on the day of the appointment for the student to be considered eligible for participation.
Please review this attendance document for more detailed information regarding our attendance policy. You can also view athletic document for more detailed information regarding attendance expectations and interscholastic and co-curricular activities.
If a student plans to be absent for personal or educational purposes (e.g. vacations, college visits, etc..), a Planned Absence Form must be completed & submitted, one week in advance. Completed forms can be submitted to Mrs. Meier in the Main Office.
Maine adopts new statewide policy limiting student cell phone use in schools. Starting August 2026, there will be no cell phones allowed in school. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with FHS POLICY regrading this change. Thank you!
Click this link to view bus routes.
If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Arsenault @ 207-865-0928 x235 or arsenaultj@rsu5.org.
Students can use this link to request a locker for the 26/27 school year! Come to the main office if you have any questions!
The start of a new school year is a great time to take a look at the FHS Student Handbook.
⬇ GUIDANCE ⬇
Sign up here or in Guidance to meet with a college admissions reps that will be visiting FHS this fall. This is the perfect time to ask your most important questions. Many of them will even be the ones to review your college application!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming visits:
Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: University of New England, Harold Alfond Forum
Fairs are free and open to the public.
Our FHS School Counseling Newsletter (September 2026) is hot off the press! Each issue is designed to keep our students, families, and staff informed about how we’re supporting the students of FHS, upcoming events and helpful resources.
Periodically the School Counseling Office will share pertinent information through the FHS College Newsletter with seniors as they step into the college application process. These newsletters help guide students throughout their senior year.
Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: Region 10 Technical High School
Discover exciting program opportunities and pathways to success after graduation at our Open House. Language facilitators will be available for this event.
Event Highlights:
Welcome and Introduction to Region 10 and CTE
Overview of Program Opportunities
Post Secondary Opportunities After Region 10
Application and Enrollment Process
Guided Tour of the School
Question and Answer Period
Please reach out to Dede Bennell, Outreach and Service Learning Coordinator @ Freeport High School, with any questions regarding employment opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and learning experiences.
bennelld@rsu5.org or (207) 865-4706 x7240
⬇ FHS PTSO ⬇
The FHS PTSO & friends of RSU5 are looking for volunteers!
Are you good with numbers? Are you an organized person? Do you want to get more involved in the school community? The FHS PTSO is looking for a:
Treasurer
SignUpGenius coordinator
Person to order food for school events
Please contact melissa4FHS@gmail.com for more information.
Next meeting date: 9/15 @ 7pm via Zoom.
lease reach out to melissa4FHS@gmail.com for the link to join!
Participation in the FHS PTSO's Hannaford Gift Card Program provides a 5% return on every purchase at any Hannaford Supermarket or Bow Street Market. Proceeds are dedicated to teacher grants, student scholarships, Senior Week ceremonies & Project Graduation, year after year, simply by buying the things you need. We appreciate your commitment to our school community!
How it works:
1) You purchase a GC
2) you get a GC for the full amount
3) Hannaford donates 5% of that purcase the FHS PTSO.
Visit the PTSO website for details.
What to read more about the goings on at Freeport High School?
The Modern Journalism class has been busy taking photos and writing about all things FHS!
Check out their website, www.fhsfalconmedia.com !