Freeport Middle School

🎖️ Heroes' Reception at FMS 🎖️ We’re proud to announce a special event in honor of our incredible military families! 💜 📅 Wednesday, April 30th 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 FMS Media Center 🥪 Light snacks | 🎉 Great conversation | 💙 Time with your student Freeport Middle School is hosting a Heroes’ Reception to celebrate and thank our military-connected parents and guardians for their service and sacrifice. You’re invited to enjoy light refreshments and spend quality time with your child as our school community honors YOU. 📬 Invitations are going home with students TODAY, so be on the lookout in those backpacks! ✅ You can RSVP by returning the form OR by using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/3M8xLAb2Md Please RSVP by April 25th so we can prepare accordingly. We can’t wait to celebrate our heroes in and out of uniform. 💪 #FMSBulldogs

📣 REMINDER, BULLDOG FAMILIES! 🐾 There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18th for students. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 21st, ready to finish the year strong! 💪📚 #FMSBulldogs

💜🌍 Purple Up! Day at FMS 🌍💜 In honor of Purple Up! Day, our military-connected students participated in a special activity that brought their unique experiences to life. Each student pinned a purple flag on our world map to represent a favorite place they’ve lived or a location where their parent proudly served. By the end of the day, our map was covered in pins across the U.S. and around the world—from Hawaii to Germany to Italy and beyond.🌎 Listening to our students share memories of those places—the beaches of Hawaii, the castles of Germany, or the food in Italy—was a powerful reminder of just how much our military families contribute to the rich, diverse culture at FMS. We are so proud to celebrate and support our military-connected students and families today and every day. 💙 #FMSBulldogs #PurpleUp #MilitaryKids

💜 Purple Up! for Military Kids 💜 Today, as we join schools across the districts in celebrating Purple Up! Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor some real-life heroes walking the halls of Freeport Middle School every day. We are proud to have nine military veterans on our staff who have bravely served our country and now continue their service in a different uniform—educating, mentoring, and guiding the next generation. These dedicated individuals understand the unique challenges military families face and lead with compassion, strength, and purpose. 💪📚 📸 Here are the photos of those nine incredible educators in both their military role and their current educator role, proudly mounted on our Wall of Heroes at FMS. Then and now, they are true role models. To all our veterans at FMS—thank you for your service, both past and present. 💙❤️ #FMSBulldog #PurpleUp

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 11th! 🏆 A huge congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week at Freeport Middle School! These incredible students exemplify what it means to be a model middle schooler, demonstrating hard work, respect, and dedication in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers select students who go above and beyond, and we celebrate their achievements with a well-deserved bag of goodies! Students of the Week – April 11th, 2025 5th Grade: Lily Roberts & Hayden Alvarado 6th Grade: Ashly Argueta & Maddax Yount 7th Grade: Avery Smith & Daniel Nguyen 8th Grade: Abigail Bartley & Henry Boyko We are so proud of these students for their dedication, leadership, and positive attitudes! Keep up the fantastic work, and continue to inspire those around you!

💜 Purple Up! Day is Tomorrow! 💜 Freeport Middle School is proud to support our military-connected students and families. Tomorrow, we invite all students, staff, parents, and community members to wear purple as a symbol of appreciation and unity. Let’s show our Bulldog pride and stand together to honor the strength and sacrifices of our military families. 💪🇺🇸 #PurpleUp #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Harper Carl and Kingston Pham for their outstanding character, hard work, and dedication. We’re so proud of the example you set for your peers! A big thank you to our amazing PTO for generously providing the gifts to honor these incredible students. Your support makes a difference! #FMSBulldogs

📢 Important Announcement for 8th Grade Families 📢 We regret to inform you that due to a lack of participation, the 8th Grade Formal has been cancelled. We understand this may be disappointing news for some, and we truly appreciate the support and interest from those who planned to attend. Thank you for your continued support. 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🌟 Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week, we are proud to recognize Mrs. Sharie Smith, the heartbeat of Freeport Middle School and the Walton County School District Assistant Principal of the Year! Mrs. Smith is more than a leader—she’s a problem solver, a cheerleader for our students and staff, and a true pillar of our community. Her caring nature, compassion, and quick wit make every day at FMS brighter. Whether it’s helping a student in need, supporting teachers, or simply sharing a laugh in the hallway, Mrs. Smith leads with heart and humor. We are incredibly blessed to have her on our team. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for all you do to make Freeport Middle School the Model Middle School. 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🎉April is the Month of the Military Child!🎉 Did you know military kids move an average of 6 to 9 times before graduating high school? That’s about three times more than their peers! These young heroes show incredible strength, adaptability, and resilience with every move. Let’s celebrate their journey all month long! #FMSBulldogs

🎶🌟 FMS Bulldogs Shine at Solo and Ensemble Competition! 🌟🎶 We’re proud to celebrate six outstanding Freeport Middle School band students who competed at the Florida Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Competition on April 4th, 2025! These talented FMS Bulldogs showcased their musical skills and dedication after weeks of preparation, performing solo pieces in front of official judges. Their hard work paid off with amazing results! Meet our accomplished student musicians and their ratings (listed from left to right): 🎺 Roman Barna – Trumpet Solo – Superior Rating 🎶 Shawn Lawrence – Clarinet Solo – Excellent Rating 🎷 Caiden McCaffery – Alto Saxophone Solo – Superior Rating 🎶 DJ Severs – Clarinet Solo – Superior Rating 🎶 Caitlin Sikes – Clarinet Solo – Excellent Rating 🎷 Hailey Compton – Alto Saxophone Solo – Superior Rating 👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to these incredible student musicians for representing Freeport Middle School with pride and excellence! 🎉 #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 4, 2025 🏆 We’re excited to announce the Freeport Middle School Students of the Week for April 4, 2025! These exceptional students have demonstrated outstanding character, academic effort, and leadership—truly living out what it means to be a model Bulldog at FMS. At Freeport Middle School, we believe in recognizing students who consistently go above and beyond in the classroom and in our school community. Each week, our teachers nominate students who display excellence, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude. 🎉 As a reward, our Students of the Week receive a special bag of goodies and are celebrated for their achievements! ⭐ April 4, 2025 – Students of the Week: 5th Grade: Michelle Ramirez & Hayden Almonte 6th Grade: Kenzie Rathel & Alex Spears 7th Grade: Kendall Pistole & Braydon McLean 8th Grade: Valencia Wray & Samuel Palmer We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and ability to lead by example. Keep shining, Bulldogs—you are making a difference every day! #FMSBulldogs

📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we proudly celebrate Mrs. O’Hara, the heart and soul of the Freeport Middle School Media Center! Whether she’s helping students discover their next favorite book or supporting research and learning in the classroom, Mrs. O’Hara goes above and beyond every single day. But her impact doesn’t stop at the library doors — she also leads the design of our amazing yearbook, capturing the spirit of FMS one snapshot at a time. You’ll find her at nearly every extracurricular event, cheering on our Bulldogs and snapping photos to preserve those unforgettable moments. 📸💙 Her dedication, creativity, and support for students and staff make her a true treasure in our school family. Thank you, Mrs. O’Hara, for everything you do to make Freeport Middle School shine!🐾📖 #FMSBulldog #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay

🌊🐬 8th Grade Sea World Trip - April 10th-11th 🐬🌊 Hey #FMSBulldogs families! The 8th Grade Sea World Trip is coming up fast! 🚌✨ Here’s what you need to know: 📅 Departure: April 10th at 9:00 AM CST 📍 Arrival at SeaWorld (Orlando): April 10th at 6:00 PM EST 🎢 Fun at SeaWorld! 📅 Return to FMS: April 11th at 11:00 PM CST 💼 Packing List Includes: ✔️ Backpack & sleeping bag (provided by SeaWorld) ✔️ Toiletries (NO showers available—baby wipes & deodorant suggested) ✔️ School-appropriate sleepwear & change of clothes ✔️ Comfortable shoes & sunscreen 💰 Spending Money: All meals are covered, but for souvenirs & extra snacks, students will need a prepaid gift card or debit/credit card (SeaWorld NO LONGER accepts cash). 📢 IMPORTANT: If you’re not in the REMIND Group for this trip, sign up ASAP to receive updates! We’re excited for an unforgettable adventure!

📢🏆 Bulldog Pride Alert! 🏆📢 Huge congratulations to Natasha Duffley for representing FMS at the State Science Fair this past week! Competing in the Environmental Engineering category, she finished 4th place in the entire state and even won the Sierra Club Florida "Cantwell" Award! 🎉👏 The Cantwell Award is a special recognition given at the State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida to honor outstanding creativity in research projects—an incredible achievement for Natasha! 👏🔬 Way to go, Natasha! We are so proud of you!🐾 #FMSBulldogs

☀️📚 Learning Beyond the Classroom! 📚☀️ At Freeport Middle School, we believe that learning happens in many ways and in many places! Last week, Mrs. O'Hara’s Creative Writing class and Ms. Campfield’s U.S. History class took advantage of one of the great features of our school by having class outside! Engaging in lessons in an outdoor setting provides a differentiated learning experience that fosters creativity, enhances focus, and encourages students to think beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. Whether it’s finding inspiration in nature for writing or discussing history with fresh perspectives in an open environment, these opportunities make learning more dynamic and enjoyable! We love seeing our teachers use creative ways to bring lessons to life for our Bulldogs! 🐾📖🌿 #FMSBulldogs

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April is the Month of the Military Child!💜 At Freeport Middle School, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. Being a military child means adapting to change, facing challenges with courage, and showing unwavering support for a parent or loved one who serves our country. Throughout April, we honor these amazing young individuals who embody bravery in their own unique way. From frequent moves and new schools to the challenges of deployments, military kids show us what it means to be strong and adaptable. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderful military community at FMS, and we appreciate the sacrifices both our service members and their families make every day. Stay tuned, as we will be releasing a schedule soon with the various ways we are celebrating this special recognition! Some of our planned events include: ✅ Military members eating lunch with their children ✅ Purple Up! Day – Wear purple to show support! ✅ Care packages to support military families ✅ Other special celebrations to honor our military-connected students We can’t wait to celebrate these amazing kids all month long! 💜 #FMSBulldogs

🏀⚽ FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS! ⚾🏐 PanCare will be providing FREE sports physicals at Freeport Middle School on April 15, 16, and 17! 📅 ✅ Where to Get the Packet: Pick up and turn in your completed physical packet to Mrs. Tabatha at the front office. ✅ Good for One Year: This physical will cover student-athletes for a full year. ✅ 8th Graders: If you’re heading to high school next year, your physical will transfer with you! Don’t miss this opportunity to get your sports physical done for free! 💪🐾 #FMSBulldogs

✨ Our Wall of Heroes is Complete! ✨ Freeport Middle School is proud to honor the service and sacrifice of our military community with our newly completed Wall of Heroes display in the main corridor. This powerful tribute features photos of our military veteran teachers, showcasing them both in uniform and today, as they continue to serve our students and school. A detailed map highlights the many locations where our veterans have been stationed, with flags marking their service across the globe. In addition, we recognize the 60+ military-connected students at FMS with a gold star proudly displaying each of their names. These students embody the strength, resilience, and adaptability that come with being part of a military family. As we celebrate Month of the Military Child throughout April, we will be providing a special opportunity for our military-connected students to place a pin on the map in locations they’ve lived or visited along their journeys. This will be a meaningful way to showcase the diverse experiences of our incredible students! Thank you to all of our military families for everything you do! 💜🎖️ #FMSBulldogs