Freeport Middle School

🎉🏆 End-of-Year Awards Day Reminder! 🏆🎉 FMS families – our Awards Day celebrations are right around the corner! 🗓️ 📅 May 20 5th Grade Awards – 9:00 AM 6th Grade Awards – 10:30 AM 📅 May 21 7th Grade Awards – 8:00 AM 8th Grade Awards – 10:00 AM 📍 REMINDER: Parents and guardians must check in at the front office to receive a Visitor Badge before entering the event. Please plan to arrive early so you don’t miss a moment of your student’s special day! Let’s finish strong and celebrate our amazing Bulldogs! 🐾💙🧡 #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – May 2nd! 🏆 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 – May 2nd, 2025 5th Grade: Kennadie Hart & River Shutt 6th Grade: Shainley French & Clark Payne 7th Grade: Lillie Arp & Jonathan Pacheco 8th Grade: Kiera Watson & Collin Spiva 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!

🎶 TONIGHT! 🎶 Join us at Freeport Middle School for our Spring Concert! 🌸🎵 🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM 🎤 Concert begins at 6:00 PM 📍 Enter through the bus ramp side doors Come enjoy an evening of unforgettable performances by our talented student musicians! 🎼 Admission is free, and donations to support our music program are welcome. 🎺🎷🎻 Let’s pack the house and cheer on our incredible band students! #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Yesterday, we proudly recognized all of our students who achieved perfect attendance for the 3rd quarter! 🏅👏 These Bulldogs showed up every single day—demonstrating commitment, responsibility, and Bulldog pride! 🐾📚 We’re so proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see even more students reach this milestone in the 4th quarter. Keep showing up and showing out! #FMSBulldogs

🎶 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎶 Join us at Freeport Middle School for our Spring Concert on May 6! 🌸🎵 🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM 🎤 Concert begins at 6:00 PM 📍 Enter through the bus ramp side doors Enjoy an evening of unforgettable performances by our talented student musicians! 🎼 Admission is free, with a donation box available to support our music program. 🎺🎷🎻 Let’s pack the house and cheer on our incredible band students! #FMSBulldogs

📣 REMINDER, FMS Families! 📣 We begin FAST ELA Testing TOMORROW morning! 📝📚 Let’s help our Bulldogs show what they know by making sure they come to school ready to focus and do their best. Here are a few quick tips to help your student start the day off right: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep – aim for 8–10 hours! ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast – fuel that brain with protein and whole grains. ✅ Arrive to school on time and well-rested – every minute matters! ✅ Bring a positive attitude – remind them they’re ready for this! We can’t wait to see them shine! 💪📖 #FMSBulldogs

📣 We Want Your Feedback! 📝 Freeport Middle School is conducting our annual Climate & Culture Survey, and your voice matters! Parent and guardian input helps shape our School Improvement Goals and ensures we’re meeting the needs of all Bulldogs. 🐾 👉 Please take a few minutes to complete the quick survey here: 🔗 https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/280597/22278 🎁 After completing the survey, don’t forget to submit your receipt to Mrs. Ellison by May 29th for a chance to win a Chick-Fil-A gift card! Let’s work together to make FMS the best it can be! 💙 #FMSBulldogs

🥄💪 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 💪🥄 Today we celebrate our amazing FMS Lunchroom Ladies—the true heroes behind the scenes! 👩‍🍳💙 From early mornings to warm smiles in the lunch line, these incredible women work hard every day to serve healthy, delicious meals while creating a welcoming space for every student. Their kindness, dedication, and care make a big difference in the lives of our Bulldogs! Thank you for all you do to keep our students nourished and our school running strong. You are truly appreciated! #FMSBulldogs

Honoring the Month of the Military Child at FMS As part of our Month of the Military Child celebration, Ms. Campfield's History class had the privilege of hosting MSgt. Willingham, who shared powerful stories from his military service. He spoke about the true meaning of patriotism and how serving his country deepened his appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy. Our students were fully engaged—hanging on to every word—and walked away with a greater understanding of what it means to serve and sacrifice. 🎖️ Thank you, MSgt. Willingham, for your service and for inspiring our future leaders. We are proud of the strong military connections at Freeport Middle School and grateful for opportunities like this that help our students grow in knowledge and perspective. #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Happy Principals' Day to Mr. Smith! 🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible leadership of a man who leads Freeport Middle School with compassion, integrity, and vision. Mr. Smith is more than a principal—he’s a problem solver, mentor, and advocate who always puts students and staff first. From high-fives in the hallway to meaningful conversations with students, he creates a school culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired. Thank you, Mr. Smith, for your unwavering dedication to FMS. We are grateful for your leadership today and every day! #FMSBulldog

Career Day at FMS! 🔍🎓 Last Friday, our students had an incredible opportunity to explore their futures during Career Day! They rotated through sessions with professionals from a wide range of fields—park rangers, shipyard workers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, engineers, military personnel, realtors, marketing experts, entrepreneurs, carpenters, law enforcement officers, IT specialists, NWFSC staff, artists, musicians, and WCSD employees. Students not only learned about various career paths but were also able to ask meaningful questions and gain real-world insight. 💬✨ A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for orchestrating this valuable event and to all the professionals who took time to pour into our students. You made a lasting impact! 🙌 #FMSBulldogs

What an incredible afternoon at Freeport Middle School! Our Heroes Reception was a heartwarming celebration honoring the brave men and women who serve and protect our community and country. It was an honor to welcome these heroes into our school and express our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. This special event was the perfect way to close out the Month of the Military Child—a time when we recognize the strength, resilience, and courage of military-connected students and their families. Today was a reminder of the powerful impact our heroes have both at home and beyond. Thank you to all who attended and helped make this day so meaningful. #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 25th! 🏆 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 25th, 2025 5th Grade: Gwyn Busto & Max Estrada-Villa 6th Grade: Ireland Radtke & Jaxon McDonald 7th Grade: Valerie Radtke & Cristopher Barron Torres 8th Grade: Alyssa Graham & John Farwick 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!

Today is the Day! We are excited to welcome our honored guests to the Heroes’ Reception at Freeport Middle School! 🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Location: FMS Media Center 📋 Check-In: All guests, please check in at the front office and you will be escorted to the media center for this special celebration. We look forward to showing our appreciation and sharing this moment with you! #FMSBulldogs

Freeport Middle School Band & Chorus Spring Concert Join us for an unforgettable evening of music on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:00 PM! Doors will open at 5:45 PM, and audience members will enter through the bus ramp side doors. General admission is free, and donations will be accepted to help support our amazing music program. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the incredible talents of our FMS musicians! Location: 160 Victory Blvd Freeport, FL 32439 #FMSBulldogs

What a Day for Freeport Middle School at the Special Olympics! Our amazing Bulldogs lit up the 2025 Special Olympics with their heart, hustle, and Bulldog spirit! We are beyond proud of every student who competed and represented Freeport Middle School with pride, determination, and sportsmanship. A huge shoutout to our Leadership students who made signs, cheered, and lined the halls to send our athletes off and welcome them back like champions! We also want to thank our incredible staff, parents, and community for your unwavering support — your encouragement made the day even more special for our athletes. At Freeport Middle School, we believe in lifting each other up — and yesterday, we saw just how powerful that Bulldog pride truly is! #FMSBulldogs

🌟🌊 Staff Appreciation Week: May 5th–9th 🌊🌟 At Freeport Middle School, we’re setting sail to celebrate our incredible staff! 🚢❤️ From guiding our students to being a beacon of light in our school, you make all the difference — and this week, it’s all about YOU! 🎉 Here's how we're showing our appreciation each day: 📅 Monday, May 5 – Let’s Sail-ebrate You! Dress Up: Wear your favorite college shirt 🍪 Theme: Thanks to you, our students are smart cookies sailing toward their dreams! 📅 Tuesday, May 6 – Rise & Shine! Dress Up: Pajama Day ☀️ Theme: Dive into the week feeling cozy and appreciated! 📅 Wednesday, May 7 – There’s No "Sub"stitute for You! Dress Up: Favorite Hat Day 🌊 Theme: We’d go coastal without you! 📅 Thursday, May 8 – You’re Real Life Savers! Dress Up: Wear neon or bright colors 💡 Theme: You’re the beacon of light making our students shine bright! 📅 Friday, May 9 – Cruising into the Weekend! Dress Up: Hawaiian Shirt Day 🌴 Theme: You should be beaching, not teaching – summer is almost here! 💙 Thank you to every teacher, para, custodian, counselor, and staff member who pours into our Bulldogs daily. Let’s make this week unforgettable! #FMSBulldogs

🎉🏆 It’s almost time to celebrate our amazing students! 🏆🎉 Join us at Freeport Middle School for our End-of-Year Awards Days as we honor the hard work, growth, and achievements of our Bulldogs! 🐾 📅 Event Schedule: 🔹 May 20 5th Grade Awards Day: 9:00 AM 6th Grade Awards Day: 10:30 AM 🔹 May 21 7th Grade Awards Day: 8:00 AM 8th Grade Awards Day: 10:00 AM 📍 Parents and guardians attending the event must check in at the front office to receive a Visitor Badge. Let’s finish the year strong and show our #FMSBulldogs just how proud we are! 💙🧡

📣 REMINDER: RSVP for Our Heroes' Reception! Freeport Middle School is excited to honor our heroes at the Heroes’ Reception on Wednesday, April 30th from 12:00–1:00 PM in the FMS Media Center. 💙❤️💛 To help us prepare, we kindly ask that all attendees RSVP by this Friday, April 25th. 📧 Please send RSVPs or questions to Mr. Gillis at: eric.gillis@walton.k12.fl.us Let’s come together to celebrate those who serve and inspire! 🙌 #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Big Congratulations to Trevon Evans! 🎉 Trevon qualified for State in the Shot Put after a huge personal record performance at the district meet! 💪 He brought home silver medals from both Districts and Regionals, and he's not done yet! Coach Cole had this to say: “It has been an absolute pleasure to coach Trevon. He is an extremely hard worker, and it shows in his performances. The thing that stands out the most about him is how selfless he is.” #FMSBulldogs