Governor Whitmer's announcement yesterday had two (2) significant impacts on Freeland Schools:
1. High School students are able to return to "in-person" learning. Therefore, along will all K-8 students who attend school everyday, FHS students will return to school, and their alternating day schedule, on Monday, January 4, 2021.
2. Freeland Football will resume practicing on Monday, December 21, in preparation for their Regional Final contest on Saturday, Jan. 2nd. They are being allowed to do so as part of an MDHHS pilot rapid testing program.
Freeland Schools will continue to distribute meals to families, for any child 18 years or younger, during Winter Break. On Monday, December 21 and on Monday, December 28, at Freeland Elementary (710 Powley Dr.) from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, we will provide seven (7) breakfasts and seven (7) lunches for any child. We a blessed to be able to provide this service to those who are able to take advantage of it.
As we close out 2020, a year that has been challenging in many ways, we are happy to end it with a positive message that highlights the spirit of Freeland students and residents. Recently, FES Counselor Pete Duley challenged our 3rd-8th grade students to help brighten the holiday season for the residents in our local assisted living homes. They certainly met the challenge by sending over 250 pictures and cards with cheerful messages to the residents! The residents were very grateful to receive the cards and pictures, especially in this time of limited or no visitors. The students of Freeland also collected hundreds of food items to give to our local food pantries.
Additionally, we had many families and businesses help support struggling families by giving over 300 gifts to them. These families and businesses are not looking for recognition, we want them to know that the families receiving the gifts were very appreciative and thankful for their generosity.
It is evident that our students and families had the last say in 2020, and what a promising message it was to lead us into 2021!
Freeland Schools will be looking for a 2nd grade teacher immediately after our return from Winter Break. Please share this with any qualified individuals you feel might be great candidates.
Freeland High School will be open as an SAT Testing Center on December 19, 2020. This is the makup for the December 5, 2020, test that was cancelled due to the MDHHS Emergency Order. Distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are mandatory.
The MIHA Division A State Runner-Up Freeland Equestrian Team was well represented in the District 6 Top Ten as Kenedee Beyer (2 - Undefeated in Huntseat Bareback & Western Equitation), Grace Kostrzewa (4), Adeline Rapin (6), and Riley Newbold (10) were all recognized. Congratulations!
Freeland placed two (2) athletes on the MHSFCA Divsion 5 All-State Football Team. Congratulations to Ben Wellnitz (TE) and Cole Wiese (OL) on being selected for this honor.
MLive article featuring FMS 8th grader TJ Hansen.
https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/12/freelands-tj-hansen-finishes-10th-in-aau-cross-country-nationals.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=saginawnews_sf&fbclid=IwAR0YGOHEfcTrBFpfZFVuBcx2BezgZEwhnof9SKCEpjomGoiy4Ne30OK1i4U
Freeland Schools are still in need of Lunch/Recess Aides both at the Learning Center and the Elementary School. Please contact us if you are interested in this meaningful work that helps us to keep our schools open and our students safe.
Our Nutrition Services team and student volunteers will be distributing seven (7) days worth of FREE breakfast and lunch, tonight from Freeland Elementary. Meals are available to ANY family with children 18 and under. Curbside pick up is 4:30-7:00 and children do not need to be present.
The Freeland Community School District is having technical difficulties with Google this morning. This may disrupt remote instruction for 7th -12th grade students. We will keep you posted.
EDIT: ONLY the 6th thru 12th grade buses will be later. The Learning Center and Elementary will be the same time.
BUS UPDATE: Starting Wed. 12/9/20 all buses will be running as normal; however they will be starting approx. 15 minutes later than usual. If your student has been attending in-person during these past few weeks, please have them go to their original bus stop and ride their normal bus home. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Dept. dillk@freelandschools.net or (989)695-5101
Distribution for seven (7) days worth of FREE breakfast and lunch is tonight, from 5-7 at Freeland Elementary. Meals are free to EVERYONE 18 and under. Children do not need to be present to pick up meals.
The SAT Test scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Freeland High School has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020.
The Freeland Community School District is searching for a K-8 Virtual Teacher and a Special Education Virtual Teacher. Postings are attached. Please forward to those who might be interested.
Congratuations to FHS Seniors Logan Kuhn (Lawrence Tech - Golf) and Brendan Maly (Cornerstone University - Baseball) on committing to play their chosen sport at the collegiate level.
Freeland Schools is still looking for help. We hope open school up for K-8 student on Wednesday, Dec, 9th, but are greatly in need of parents, community members, and generally people who like kids to supervise students during our lunch periods K-8. Pay is $11.50 per hour, it all occurs during the middle of the school day, and the work is contracted through PCMI. If you are interested, please email Matt Cairy (cairym@freelandschools) and can we get you the information you need to apply. We also have a paraprofessional position open for someone interested in working with special needs children (see posting). If you have the time and interest, please consider these meaningful work opportunities.
BUS TIMES: If your student(s) is attending "in-person" due to having an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and you requested busing, below is a link with bus times which is posted on the FCSD website. The document is named "IEP STUDENTS BUS TIMES 12-1-20". Please note there are only 2 buses for 6th-12th and 2 for Y5-5th grades. If you have any questions, please contact Karri Dill at dillk@freelandschools.net
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_wNVGF3IooLfll1ZU9RVGpfbTlCaU1HX2RkRERQNE5YeUhpNU5LLVYtZTRBRHBSTk0tUm8?usp=sharing
During last spring's Unanticipated School Closure and through the Summer Food Service Program, the Freeland Nutrition Services Team's dedicated efforts made a positive impact on our children and in our community by providing healthy meals during a time of need. Their efforts were recognized by the Michigan Department of Education - 451,285 meals served!
