On March 22, 2021, Freeland High School students will join all K-8 students in participating in every day in-person instruction. FHS students have been attending every other day since the beginning of the school year.
Freeland Boys Basketball tops John Glenn, 47-41.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/03/09/usda-extends-free-meals-children-through-summer-2021-due-pandemic
We are excited to be able to extend our commitment to Freeland and surrounding communities. Free meals will continue through September!
The Freeland National Honor Society recently participated in a Virtual Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics. Freeland raised almost $7000 and took home the 2nd place trophies for both the largest team and the most money raised by a school. Check out this video explaining what was done and see how creative our stduetns were.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8DmWDJiKlc
Freeland’s expected sinking fund projects for 2021 include: asphalt/ concrete installation/repair, two outdoor lighting projects, asbestos tile removal/replacement and renovations to the Learning Center cafeteria, and any needed roofing or HVAC (secondary schools) replacement.
As we strive to continually improve our nutrition services program, this brand new steamer will be a great addition to our elementary building. This will allow for steaming of fresh and frozen vegetables, among other items. Due to increased breakfast and lunch participation we are able to add new equipment. Thank you Freeland families for your continued support!
The ballot language for the May 4th sinking fund proposal is below:
Freeland Community School District Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Freeland Community School District, Saginaw, Midland and Bay Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 8 years, 2021 to 2028, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading of technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2021 is approximately $891,702?
Freeland Varsity Girls won against Bridgeport last night, 62-23. Boys Basketball fell to Bridgeport on Tuesday, 55-62.
MS/HS Falcons, get ready for some exciting changes to the café and serving areas. Today a team met to discuss a refresh of the café, a complete remodel of the serving lines and a coffee bar for the 2021/2022 school year. Much more to come!
The MS/HS students are able to choose a grab and go breakfast on the way to class each day. There is always a hot and cold option. For lunch today, we have fresh fruit parfaits, turkey and cheese wraps or the Falcon Philly. ALL meals are FREE to students!
The FMS Cheer Team (showing their medals from their 1st Place finish at the Heritage Middle School Meet) will compete this Friday at our own Freeland Middle School Invitational. Go Falcons!
Salad days at our Elementary and Learning Center are always a hit. Our Nutrition Services team does a great job!
Freeland has had a sinking fund since 1997. Over the past two (2) years, it was used to replace Freeland’s roofs in the worst state of disrepair (south wing of the Learning Center, Learning Center cafeteria, and the Elementary School Gym). Approval of this levy would allow for a plan to replace the remainder of the schools’ roofs as they age.
Freeland graduate Nico Delgadomoves on in the Favorite Chef competition. Please don't miss a chance to vote for this former Falcon.
https://favchef.com/2021/nico-delgado?fbclid=IwAR1EPEcbd_YpGv8a95u0-RXQMT35iuugl6tWy_ADLA3S3EX_sscr-LR1uoM
A good night for Freeland:
Varsity Girls Basketball wins 45-16
Varsity Boys Basketball wins 64-56
FNV Hockey wins 8-7
A Sinking Fund millage is a property tax, considered a “pay-as-you-go” method for funding building and infrastructure projects. This is different than a bond, a form of borrowing, through which taxpayers must pay back the borrowed funds over a period of years with interest.
Freeland Varsity Boys Basketball tops Garber, 51-29, to cap a 3-0 night for the program.
Take a peek at some of the meals from our Nutrition Services team. The daily count of students eating breakfast and lunch has skyrocketed and we couldn't be more excited! We are thankful for their dedication to Freeland students.
Freeland Girls Basketball tops Birch Run, 60-20. Falcons’ JV also prevails.
The 2 mill sinking fund request will cost the owner of a $200,000 home ($100,000 taxable value) $200 per year. That is $6 per year less than the current expiring debt levy.
