Freeport High School

Announcements

Important Reminder:

Please do not use the bus circle to pick up students.

If you are picking up your student, use the front entrance.

UPCOMING DATES:

11/7 - Fall Musical - Something Rotten @ the FPAC, 7:00pm-9:00pm

11/8 - Fall Musical - Something Rotten @ the FPAC, 2:00pm-4:00 and 7:00pm-9:00pm

11/9 - Fall Musical - Something Rotten @ the FPAC, 2:00pm-4:00pm

11/10 - No School, Professional Learning Day

11/11 - No school, Veterans Day

11/12 - Winter Preseason Parent Info Night @ the Cafe, 6:00pm-7:00pm

11/13 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00pm-6:30pm

11/18- PTSO Hannaford Gift Card Load (see below)

Click here to view the FHS athletic calendars!

Something Rotten!

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years".

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Tickets are available for purchase here!

Artwork by J Patton

~Support Your Class~

Order your poinsettia today and support the class of your choice!

Click here to order online/

Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences here!

The FHS PTSO is generously providing meals for teachers on Thursday, 11/13, for Parent Teacher Conferences.

You can help by contributing snacks, drinks, chips, dessert or money! Visit this link to sign up.

Payments can be dropped in the FHS Front Office - cash/check to RSU5 FHS PTSO, or Venmo @FHSPTSO (Mark Klein, 6511).

Thank you!

Orange Pass is in effect @ FHS!

FHS classrooms have shifted to a digital hall pass system called Orange Pass. All students sign out digitally to leave class for any reason. This system is replacing our paper sign out system and helps to monitor the location of our students and the "traffic" during class periods in the hallways. We have added Faculty Hall Monitors this year as well to help maintain the safety of the halls and school building. If you have any questions about the online pass system or logistics of the building, please reach out to Principal Jen Gulko (gulkoj@rsu5.org) or Asst. Principal Charlie Mellon (mellonc@rsu5.org).

If you are interested in reserving a table, please fill out this → form ←

Dental Clinic @ FHS

Greater Portland Health's Children’s Oral Health Program provides dental services on-site at Freeport High School. By enrolling your child, you provide them with access to on-site dental cleanings with a Greater Portland Health Dental Hygienist.

Please complete the Children’s Oral Health Program Enrollment Form at the following link - Enrollment Form - to allow your student to receive dental cleanings at their school. Enrollment is optional and open to all students, regardless of where they get their primary care.

If you filled out a dental enrollment form for your child last year and they remain in a Cumberland County School District, you do not need to complete a new one. If you have any questions, please call 207-874-2141 option 7, visit our website, or contact your school nurse’s office (guyere@rsu5.org).

ATTENTION PARENTS!

⬇ GUIDANCE ⬇

Enrichment/Gap/Summer Program Fair

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • 10:30am-1:00pm
Freeport High School, FPAC & Lobby

Students are encouraged to attend our annual Enrichment/Gap/Summer Program Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 10:35am-1:00pm. This event showcases a spectrum of local and international opportunities that can enrich a students education and personal growth. Some are yearlong, while others are summer, semester, or gap year programs. It is rare to have this many enrichment opportunities in one space. If you are someone seeking to experience the world before entering college or the workforce, you won't want to miss this!

*Juniors and Seniors must sign up in advance to be called back for this presentation. Students can follow up with individual programs until 1:00pm in the FPAC Lobby. All sophomores and freshmen will attend the presentation with their advisory.

College & Military Rep Visits

College reps share valuable information about their schools during their 30 minute visits with us. Interested juniors and seniors should sign up in advance using the link below or stop by the Guidance Office for more info.

November Dates

11/12: SMCC
11/17: Coast Guard
11/19: Army National Guard

See who's coming and sign up here »

AP Exam Payment Reminder due Nov. 10

If your student has registered for one or more AP courses for the 2025-2026 school year, they are required to take the AP exam corresponding to that course when it is administered in May, 2026. Invoices were mailed home in early October. If you would like to know if the payment has made it from your student’s backpack to the guidance office, please contact the registrar, Molly Washo at WashoM@RSU5.org.

AP Exam fees are $99 per exam – Final payment is due Monday, November 10, 2025*

Our school policy states that if the student does not take the AP exam, the AP designation would be taken off the course title.

*There is an additional $40 late fee charged by College Board for any exams ordered after 11/14/2025 and there is a $40 fee charged for any canceled exams after the order date of 11/14/2025. If your student is experiencing financial difficulties, please contact Dana Clark (ClarkD@rsu5.org).

Discover Upstate NY Colleges and Universities

Attend this online presentation from five top U.S. colleges and universities (Colgate University, Hamilton College, Skidmore College, Syracuse University, and Union College) as they introduce you to the benefits of studying in Upstate New York. You'll have the opportunity to hear from admission officers and students at each institution. Register here »

Thursday, November 13 @ 7:00 p.m.

Changing Minds: Stories Over Stigma

Wednesday, November 12th
6-:00-7:00pm
Greely High School Center for the Arts

Join mental health speaker Colin from Minding Your Mind. This FREE presentation will help parents and caregivers learn about the inner experience of a youth who struggled then found emotional well-being. No registration. You can email Melissa Fowler with any questions at mfowler@msad51.org.

College Campus Tours & Interview Tips

Check out this extensive list of more than 360 college campus tours on and off campus, virtual events, and interview information.

Other Scholarships

Looking for a chance to earn more money before college? Seniors can begin by combing through our 'Other Scholarships' page! Use the search engines on that page to help you sort scholarships by major.

October College Newsletter (for Senior Parents/Guardians)

⬇ FHS PTSO ⬇

Freeport High School PTSO

Stay active at FHS by joining the Parent Teacher Student Teacher Organization (FTSO)!

Next meeting is Tuesday, 10/21 @ 7pm (virtual)

Email melissa4fhs@gmail.com to receive the meeting link.

FHS PTSO Website

Upcoming PTSO Hannaford Gift Card Load:

11/4, 11/18

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!

Bus Routes

Click this link to view bus routes.

If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Arsenault @ 207-865-0928 x235 or arsenaultj@rsu5.org.

Lockers

Students can use this link to request a locker for the 2025/26 school year! Come to the main office if you have any questions!

Student Handbook

The start of a new school year is a great time to take a look at the FHS Student Handbook.

REPORTING ATTENDANCE

To report a student absent, tardy, or dismissed early, please email fhsattendance@rsu5.org or call 207-865-4706, x7000. Include the student's full name, the date of absence/tardy/dismissal, the reason, and your contact info.

Please note that a doctor's note, or similar 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.

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.

INTERESTED IN WORKING?

Employment opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and learning experiences are COMING SOON!!

Reach out to Dede Bennell Dede Bennell, Outreach and Service Learning Coordinator @ Freeport High School, with any questions.

bennelld@rsu5.org or (207) 865-4706 x7240

FHS Career Exploration site