Upcoming Dates

March 17th - parent/teacher conferences 2:45-6pm

Unified Arts/8th Grade

March 18th - Trimester 2 ends

March 19th - parent/teacher conferences 2:45-6pm

6th/7th Grade

Thursday, March 26th - FMS Dodgeball night 6-7:30pm

2025-2026 School Calendars

School Year Calendar

District Events Calendar

2026-2027 School Year Calendar

This Weekly Announcement changes daily with updates, check back frequently so you do not miss important information!

The Freeport Middle School Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be taking place in a few weeks. They have a different setup than our fall conferences. There is no sign-up required for the spring conferences. All teachers will be at different tables to conduct conferences. Parents will walk around to the tables to meet with their child’s teachers. Students can come with you to the conferences (not required).

The 8th grade and UA conferences will be held in the gym on Tuesday, March 17th, from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8th grade families will have an opportunity to speak with teachers about High School course selection and a representative from Region 10 will be present.

The 6th and 7th-grade conferences will be on Thursday, March 19th, from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The 6th grade showcase will be in the cafeteria and the teachers' tables will be set up in the library.

The 7th grade conferences and showcase will be in the gym.

FMI please contact the main office

Please do not pull into the bus circle in front of the building during the hours of 11am-12:30pm. This is our recess time and students are in the circle. Please use the lower parent pickup during these hours. Thank you!

Senior Auction!

Dear RSU5 Families,

The Freeport High School Senior Class Auction has begun! All proceeds from the auction go toward Project Graduation, an event after graduation planned to keep our FHS graduates safe and substance-free, and to have a fun event to celebrate such an important milestone in their lives!

Bidding is open from Sunday, February 22, at 12:00 pm and runs until Sunday, March 8, at 6:00 pm.

Bid now, bid often, and help make the ending of the FHS class of 2026's Senior year unforgettable!

Auction link: https://www.32auctions.com/FHS2026

Best,

Class of 2026 Class Officers

Project Graduation Committee

ATHLETICS

Please use this link to sign your student up for a sport - Fall/Winter/Spring - even if your student decides not to participate it is helpful to at least have them sign up. Schedules can also be found on this link.

Click this link to sign your student up for all sports - Athletics

Athletics Department practice schedule

Scroll to the bottom of this announcement to see the BB schedule

Cancellations

ATTENDANCE- Please review

If your student is going to be absent or late, please contact the school at 865.6051 (you can leave a message in the general mailbox) or email fmsattendance@rsu5.org

If your student is late and you are dropping them off, they can walk themselves in. They will sign in in the office and then head to class. You do not need to walk them into school.

If you are dismissing your student you must call ahead, preferably in the morning or send an email to fmsattendance@rsu5.org. We will dismiss your student out of class. They will sign out in the main office and then wait for you to pull in front of the building for pick up. You do not need to come in and sign your student out.

For absences of 3 or more consecutive days (e.g., family vacations) please complete and extended absence form and submit it two weeks in advance.

Your students will check their emails during bcs (end of the day). If you have any information/change of plans, you can email your student and/or call the main office.

Month of March BASE lesson topics:

6th grade: Digital Citizenship: Lessons to teach students to be safe, responsible, and healthy as they navigate their online world. Includes discussions around cellphones, computers, and apps.

7th grade: All or Nothing Thinking: Defines all-or-nothing thinking, describes healthy alternatives to dysfunctional habits, highlights the impact of limited thinking, and provides pathways to problem solve and moderate extremes.

8th grade: Erin's Law Assertive Communication: Define assertive communication and its key components. Express thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully. Understand the importance of using assertive communication as a tool for personal safety and boundary-setting

Yearbook

It's time to order the FMS Yearbook! Act now and receive a 10% discount!

Use this link to purchase:

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017182039293086

From the Nurse

CLUBS

All are welcome

Clubs typically run from 2:20-3:00/3:30

The late bus arrives to FMS at 3:05pm for those students needing transportation home - Freeport Students Only!

Call the Main Office if you have any questions!

Art Club

Art club meets every Tuesday from 2:20 - 3:00 in the Art Room! All are welcome!

No need to sign up, just show up! Students can join on a “drop in” basis - they can come every week, or whenever they have time to make art.

Art Club is an open studio space where students can create art with choice!

Photography Club

MEETINGS WILL BE ON ALTERNATING MONDAYS

2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15

Film Club

FMS After School

This month we will watch The Truman Show, starring Jim Carey, in three parts.

Thursday, February 12

Thursday February 26 and

Thursday, March 5

Everyone is welcome to come and watch all or some of the movie. Snacks and discussion are provided!

We meet in Ms. K Brown's room 215, immediately after school. We are done by 3:00 pm.

Are you fascinated by space, NASA missions, rocketry, and the history of space exploration? Join the Space Explorers Club to dive into the wonders of the universe! Together, we’ll learn about past and present space missions, explore rocketry and engineering challenges, and discover the people and events that shaped space history.

The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (see the meeting calendar for specific dates). All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome - no experience required, just curiosity and excitement about space.

Here is the LINK for more information!

See Madame Davis in Room 124 for more information!

Taekwondo

Wednesdays 2:30-3:00pm

Come learn an introduction to the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo!

Learn basic kicking and striking skills, self protection and defense skills, and traditional forms and patterns for the new student.

You'll also learn ways to improve your physical fitness and focus while developing a positive attitude in your daily life!

Come try out some classes and start on a track to achieving your first belt!

Classes taught by Mr. Chasse Taekwondo instructor.

Sweatpants and a t-shirt will be all you need to start.

STEM Club

Join the STEM Club!
Do you love building, creating, and solving challenges? Come be part of the STEM Club, meeting after school on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month in Mrs. Alvarez’s room!

Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders

2 exciting field trips planned this year!

Come explore, create, and have fun with friends!

Math Club

All things MATH!

We will meet every Tuesday from 2:20 to 3:30, in Room 223

Homework club

Need extra help, come to homework club!

Thursdays in room 201 from 2:20-3:30pm

The Civil Rights Team

&

The Freeport Middle School GSA

(formerly LGBTQIA+ Club)

Next meeting is on 3/12

We meet on Thursdays in Madame Davis's room 124 from 2:20-3:00pm

Student Information

Students check your emails during BCS!

Once Students are issued laptops!

The office or your parents may send you alerts for changes in plans.

The school day ends at 2:20. Make sure to have a "backup" plan (especially if clubs/practices/games are cancelled). All kids need to know if they are walking home, getting picked up, or riding a bus (FMS does not need to know the plan). They can have different plans on different days without letting us know, just make sure your child knows.