⏰📢 Early Release Reminder – Friday, March 13 📢⏰
Parents and families, please remember that Friday, March 13 is an Early Release Day at Freeport Middle School.
🕚 Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM.
Please make sure transportation plans are arranged accordingly. We appreciate your support as we wrap up the quarter before Spring Break! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Parents and families, please remember that Friday, March 13 is an Early Release Day at Freeport Middle School.
🕚 Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM.
Please make sure transportation plans are arranged accordingly. We appreciate your support as we wrap up the quarter before Spring Break! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🌱🌿 Growing Innovation in the FMS Agriculture Program! 🌿🌱
A huge thank you to the Walton County Classroom Education Grant Program for supporting the Freeport Middle School Agriculture Program with vertical tower gardens! This grant is giving our students the opportunity to explore hydroponics, sustainable agriculture, and modern growing techniques through hands-on learning.
Our Bulldogs have been excited to experiment with hydroponic gardening and sustainable food production, gaining valuable real-world experience in STEM, agriculture, and environmental science.
We truly appreciate the Walton County Classroom Education Grant Program for investing in our students and helping our agriculture program continue to grow! 🌿💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
A huge thank you to the Walton County Classroom Education Grant Program for supporting the Freeport Middle School Agriculture Program with vertical tower gardens! This grant is giving our students the opportunity to explore hydroponics, sustainable agriculture, and modern growing techniques through hands-on learning.
Our Bulldogs have been excited to experiment with hydroponic gardening and sustainable food production, gaining valuable real-world experience in STEM, agriculture, and environmental science.
We truly appreciate the Walton County Classroom Education Grant Program for investing in our students and helping our agriculture program continue to grow! 🌿💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Today we had the opportunity to recognize our February Dean’s List students for demonstrating outstanding Responsibility throughout the month! 💙🧡
All month long, we talked with students about our character focus:
Responsibility = Owning your choices, actions, and effort.
No excuses. Just ownership.
These students stood out because they showed what responsibility truly looks like — taking ownership, doing what’s right without reminders, and learning from challenges.
👏 February Dean’s List Honorees
⭐ 5th Grade: Alex Reno
⭐ 6th Grade: Dakarai Smith
⭐ 7th Grade: Ava Stuart
⭐ 8th Grade: Abel Crile
We are proud of these Bulldogs for setting a great example for others and showing that responsibility builds trust, leadership, and strong character.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
All month long, we talked with students about our character focus:
Responsibility = Owning your choices, actions, and effort.
No excuses. Just ownership.
These students stood out because they showed what responsibility truly looks like — taking ownership, doing what’s right without reminders, and learning from challenges.
👏 February Dean’s List Honorees
⭐ 5th Grade: Alex Reno
⭐ 6th Grade: Dakarai Smith
⭐ 7th Grade: Ava Stuart
⭐ 8th Grade: Abel Crile
We are proud of these Bulldogs for setting a great example for others and showing that responsibility builds trust, leadership, and strong character.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students!💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
📅🐾 Final Week Before Spring Break at FMS! 🐾📅
It’s a busy week at Freeport Middle School as we wrap up the 3rd quarter and head into Spring Break. Here’s what’s happening this week:
🔹 Tuesday, March 10
📘 1st Period Exam
⚾ Baseball @ ECMS – 4:00 / 6:00 PM
🥎 Softball vs. ECMS (Home) – 4:30 / 6:00 PM
🔹 Wednesday, March 11
🏃 Track Meet @ SWHS – 3:00 PM
📘 Exams – Periods 2, 4, & 6
🔹 Thursday, March 12
📘 Exams – Periods 3, 5, & 7
🥎 Softball @ FINNS – 4:30 / 6:00 PM
⚾ Baseball vs. Destin (Home) – 5:00 / 6:00 PM
🔹 Friday, March 13
⏰ Early Release – Students dismissed at 11:45 AM
🌴 Spring Break: March 16–20
We encourage our students to finish the quarter strong, stay focused on exams, and come out to support our Bulldog athletes! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
It’s a busy week at Freeport Middle School as we wrap up the 3rd quarter and head into Spring Break. Here’s what’s happening this week:
🔹 Tuesday, March 10
📘 1st Period Exam
⚾ Baseball @ ECMS – 4:00 / 6:00 PM
🥎 Softball vs. ECMS (Home) – 4:30 / 6:00 PM
🔹 Wednesday, March 11
🏃 Track Meet @ SWHS – 3:00 PM
📘 Exams – Periods 2, 4, & 6
🔹 Thursday, March 12
📘 Exams – Periods 3, 5, & 7
🥎 Softball @ FINNS – 4:30 / 6:00 PM
⚾ Baseball vs. Destin (Home) – 5:00 / 6:00 PM
🔹 Friday, March 13
⏰ Early Release – Students dismissed at 11:45 AM
🌴 Spring Break: March 16–20
We encourage our students to finish the quarter strong, stay focused on exams, and come out to support our Bulldog athletes! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – March 6th, 2026 🏆
Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week! 🎉 These Bulldogs have demonstrated leadership, respect, hard work, and academic excellence both in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers nominate students who go above and beyond, and they are celebrated with a special treat bag and school-wide recognition! 🐾
⭐ 5th Grade: Natalie Simonds & Will Capp
⭐ 6th Grade: Micayla Cooper & Grant Peaden
⭐ 7th Grade: Mia Perez & Harley Moore
⭐ 8th Grade: Sydney Davis & Alexander Cervaties-Garcia
We are incredibly proud of these students for setting a positive example and representing what it means to be a Model Bulldog. Keep up the great work—you inspire us all! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week! 🎉 These Bulldogs have demonstrated leadership, respect, hard work, and academic excellence both in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers nominate students who go above and beyond, and they are celebrated with a special treat bag and school-wide recognition! 🐾
⭐ 5th Grade: Natalie Simonds & Will Capp
⭐ 6th Grade: Micayla Cooper & Grant Peaden
⭐ 7th Grade: Mia Perez & Harley Moore
⭐ 8th Grade: Sydney Davis & Alexander Cervaties-Garcia
We are incredibly proud of these students for setting a positive example and representing what it means to be a Model Bulldog. Keep up the great work—you inspire us all! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🐾📚 Welcome Future Bulldogs! 📚🐾
Today we had the pleasure of hosting the 4th graders from Freeport Elementary School as they visited Freeport Middle School for a tour of campus. During their visit, students got a preview of what 5th grade at FMS is like, learned about opportunities available to them, and explored their future school.
We loved meeting our future Bulldogs and look forward to welcoming them to the FMS family next year! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Today we had the pleasure of hosting the 4th graders from Freeport Elementary School as they visited Freeport Middle School for a tour of campus. During their visit, students got a preview of what 5th grade at FMS is like, learned about opportunities available to them, and explored their future school.
We loved meeting our future Bulldogs and look forward to welcoming them to the FMS family next year! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
📚✏️ 3rd Quarter Testing Begins Next Week at Freeport Middle School ✏️📚
Parents and students, please take note of our 3rd Quarter testing schedule coming up next week. These assessments help us monitor student progress and ensure everyone is on track for success.
✏️ Testing Schedule:
• March 10 – Period 1
• March 11 – Periods 2, 4, & 6
• March 12 – Periods 3, 5, & 7
⏰ March 13 – Early Release Day
🌴 March 16–20 – Spring Break
We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and come prepared to do their best. Your effort and focus make a difference!
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students during testing week. Let’s finish the quarter strong! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Parents and students, please take note of our 3rd Quarter testing schedule coming up next week. These assessments help us monitor student progress and ensure everyone is on track for success.
✏️ Testing Schedule:
• March 10 – Period 1
• March 11 – Periods 2, 4, & 6
• March 12 – Periods 3, 5, & 7
⏰ March 13 – Early Release Day
🌴 March 16–20 – Spring Break
We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and come prepared to do their best. Your effort and focus make a difference!
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students during testing week. Let’s finish the quarter strong! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
📣💙 Cheer Tryout Reminder! 🧡📣
Attention future FMS Cheerleaders!
⏰ The FINAL day to turn in cheer tryout packets is TOMORROW!
In order to participate in tryouts, students must also have a current sports physical on file by Monday. No physical on file = no tryout eligibility.
Please make sure all paperwork is completed and turned in on time so you don’t miss your opportunity to shine! ✨
We can’t wait to see our future Bulldogs bring the spirit and energy!
#FMSBulldogs 💙🧡
🏈❤️ Heart Screening Required for 8th Grade Athletes – Freeport High School Eligibility ❤️🏀
Attention 8th grade students planning to play sports at Freeport High School (FHS) next year: A heart screening is required to be eligible to participate in high school athletics.
📅 Screening Date: Friday, March 6
📍 Location: Freeport High School (students will be transported from FMS)
⏰ Departure Time: 12:15 PM
✅ Registration Requirements (Deadline: Thursday, March 5)
To attend the heart screening, parents/guardians must:
Register using the QR code on the attached flyer by Thursday, March 5.
Submit a signed permission slip allowing their student to travel to FHS.
Permission slips must be turned in Friday morning in order for students to attend.
💲 Cost Information
This heart screening is FREE for students.
Families may choose to donate $20 if they wish.
Selecting the grant funding/financial assistance option during registration will cover the cost entirely.
This screening is an important step for any 8th grader planning to participate in high school sports at FHS, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, track, and more.
Please make sure registration and permission forms are completed on time so your student does not miss this opportunity.💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Attention 8th grade students planning to play sports at Freeport High School (FHS) next year: A heart screening is required to be eligible to participate in high school athletics.
📅 Screening Date: Friday, March 6
📍 Location: Freeport High School (students will be transported from FMS)
⏰ Departure Time: 12:15 PM
✅ Registration Requirements (Deadline: Thursday, March 5)
To attend the heart screening, parents/guardians must:
Register using the QR code on the attached flyer by Thursday, March 5.
Submit a signed permission slip allowing their student to travel to FHS.
Permission slips must be turned in Friday morning in order for students to attend.
💲 Cost Information
This heart screening is FREE for students.
Families may choose to donate $20 if they wish.
Selecting the grant funding/financial assistance option during registration will cover the cost entirely.
This screening is an important step for any 8th grader planning to participate in high school sports at FHS, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, track, and more.
Please make sure registration and permission forms are completed on time so your student does not miss this opportunity.💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🩺🚨 Safety First at FMS 🚨🩺
Today, several of our staff members participated in Stop the Bleed Training as part of our continued commitment to keeping Freeport Middle School a safe and prepared environment for our students and staff.
A huge thank you to our incredible WCSD Guardians — Bobby Howell, Mark Forehand, and Willie Whitehurst — for leading today’s training and equipping our team with life-saving knowledge and skills. We are grateful for your dedication to our school community! 💙🧡
At FMS, we believe preparation matters and safety is always a priority.
#FMSBulldogs
Today, several of our staff members participated in Stop the Bleed Training as part of our continued commitment to keeping Freeport Middle School a safe and prepared environment for our students and staff.
A huge thank you to our incredible WCSD Guardians — Bobby Howell, Mark Forehand, and Willie Whitehurst — for leading today’s training and equipping our team with life-saving knowledge and skills. We are grateful for your dedication to our school community! 💙🧡
At FMS, we believe preparation matters and safety is always a priority.
#FMSBulldogs
🌟🐾 December Students of the Month 🐾🌟
Congratulations to Bailey Prine and Lester Gomez Padilla for being named our December Students of the Month! These students have demonstrated outstanding character, effort, and Bulldog pride. We are so proud of the example they set for others!
A special thank you to our amazing PTO for donating gift cards and gift bags to help us celebrate these outstanding students. Your continued support makes a difference! 💙🧡
Help us congratulate Bailey and Lester in the comments! 👏
#FMSBulldogs
Congratulations to Bailey Prine and Lester Gomez Padilla for being named our December Students of the Month! These students have demonstrated outstanding character, effort, and Bulldog pride. We are so proud of the example they set for others!
A special thank you to our amazing PTO for donating gift cards and gift bags to help us celebrate these outstanding students. Your continued support makes a difference! 💙🧡
Help us congratulate Bailey and Lester in the comments! 👏
#FMSBulldogs
🎭✨ FMS Talent Showcase – Come Join Us! ✨🎭
Mark your calendars and come support our incredibly talented Bulldogs!
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026
📍 FMS Cafetorium (160 Victory Blvd, Freeport, FL)
🕔 Curtain Call & Concessions Begin: 5:00 PM
🎤 Performances Begin: 5:30 PM
Our students have been working hard and are ready to shine on stage! You won’t want to miss an evening full of music, performances, and amazing talent.
🎟 Admission: Suggested donation of $5 per family to support our PTO.
Come out and cheer on our Bulldogs for a fun night of entertainment and community! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Mark your calendars and come support our incredibly talented Bulldogs!
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026
📍 FMS Cafetorium (160 Victory Blvd, Freeport, FL)
🕔 Curtain Call & Concessions Begin: 5:00 PM
🎤 Performances Begin: 5:30 PM
Our students have been working hard and are ready to shine on stage! You won’t want to miss an evening full of music, performances, and amazing talent.
🎟 Admission: Suggested donation of $5 per family to support our PTO.
Come out and cheer on our Bulldogs for a fun night of entertainment and community! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🏥🏈 Important Announcement – FREE Sports Physicals! 🏈🏥
Freeport Middle School students have a great opportunity coming up!
🗓 April 27–29
📍 On Campus at FMS
💲 FREE
🤝 Provided by Pancare
This opportunity is only available to Freeport Middle School students, so be sure to take advantage of it if your child plans to participate in athletics next school year!
📝 Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
Getting a sports physical now ensures your student is ready to compete and participate without delay. Don’t wait!
#FMSBulldogs 💙🧡
Freeport Middle School students have a great opportunity coming up!
🗓 April 27–29
📍 On Campus at FMS
💲 FREE
🤝 Provided by Pancare
This opportunity is only available to Freeport Middle School students, so be sure to take advantage of it if your child plans to participate in athletics next school year!
📝 Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
Getting a sports physical now ensures your student is ready to compete and participate without delay. Don’t wait!
#FMSBulldogs 💙🧡
🏈🐾 Bulldog Football Off-Season Workouts Start TOMORROW! 🐾🏈
Freeport Middle School Football off-season workouts begin tomorrow for our 6th and 7th grade students interested in playing next season. This is a great opportunity to get involved and start preparing now!
📅 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Starting Tomorrow!)
📍 Where: FMS Gym
⏰ Time: Immediately after school
🚗 Pick-up: 4:00 PM
📋 Requirements:
✔️ Current sports physical and consent packet must be on file at FMS
Come build strength, learn fundamentals, and be part of Bulldog Football. The time to get started is NOW! 💙🧡
❓ Questions? Contact Coach Smith at dennie.smith@walton.k12.fl.us
#FMSBulldogs
Freeport Middle School Football off-season workouts begin tomorrow for our 6th and 7th grade students interested in playing next season. This is a great opportunity to get involved and start preparing now!
📅 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Starting Tomorrow!)
📍 Where: FMS Gym
⏰ Time: Immediately after school
🚗 Pick-up: 4:00 PM
📋 Requirements:
✔️ Current sports physical and consent packet must be on file at FMS
Come build strength, learn fundamentals, and be part of Bulldog Football. The time to get started is NOW! 💙🧡
❓ Questions? Contact Coach Smith at dennie.smith@walton.k12.fl.us
#FMSBulldogs
🎓📘 Parent, Student & Family Webinar Opportunity 📘🎓
Families are invited to attend an upcoming webinar focused on the benefits of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and how they can support students’ college and career goals.
📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
💻 Virtual Webinar
📚 Topic: Benefits of Taking Advanced Placement Courses: Tap Into Your AP Potential
Join the Florida College Board team for an informative session that will help students and families make informed decisions about academic pathways. During this one-hour webinar, participants will learn about:
• The benefits of taking AP courses
• AP course spotlights
• AP credit policies & AP Capstone updates
• Using AP Potential to identify best-fit AP courses
• Tools and resources available on BigFuture
🔗 Register here:
https://collegeboard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIqyEBKPQEKj8sI2UO0GZA#/registration
All registrants will receive a link to the recording after the webinar. We encourage our families to take advantage of this valuable opportunity! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Families are invited to attend an upcoming webinar focused on the benefits of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and how they can support students’ college and career goals.
📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
💻 Virtual Webinar
📚 Topic: Benefits of Taking Advanced Placement Courses: Tap Into Your AP Potential
Join the Florida College Board team for an informative session that will help students and families make informed decisions about academic pathways. During this one-hour webinar, participants will learn about:
• The benefits of taking AP courses
• AP course spotlights
• AP credit policies & AP Capstone updates
• Using AP Potential to identify best-fit AP courses
• Tools and resources available on BigFuture
🔗 Register here:
https://collegeboard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIqyEBKPQEKj8sI2UO0GZA#/registration
All registrants will receive a link to the recording after the webinar. We encourage our families to take advantage of this valuable opportunity! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
📣💙🧡 Cheerleading Tryouts Are Coming Up! 🧡💙📣
Attention Bulldogs! Cheerleading tryouts are right around the corner and are open to current 5th–7th graders who are ready to bring the spirit!
📅 Tryouts: March 13, 2026
🏀 Location: Freeport Middle School Gym
📆 Tryout Clinic: March 9–12
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
If you’re interested in joining our FMS Cheer team, be sure to attend the clinic to prepare for tryouts!
❓ Questions? Contact Mrs. Watkins at peyton.watkins@walton.k12.fl.us
We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders shine! 🌟📣
#FMSBulldogs
Attention Bulldogs! Cheerleading tryouts are right around the corner and are open to current 5th–7th graders who are ready to bring the spirit!
📅 Tryouts: March 13, 2026
🏀 Location: Freeport Middle School Gym
📆 Tryout Clinic: March 9–12
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
If you’re interested in joining our FMS Cheer team, be sure to attend the clinic to prepare for tryouts!
❓ Questions? Contact Mrs. Watkins at peyton.watkins@walton.k12.fl.us
We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders shine! 🌟📣
#FMSBulldogs
🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – February 13, 2026 🏆
Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week! 🎉 These Bulldogs have demonstrated leadership, respect, hard work, and academic excellence both in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers nominate students who go above and beyond, and they are celebrated with a special treat bag and school-wide recognition! 🐾
⭐ 5th Grade: Ava Mullins & Colton Huggins
⭐ 6th Grade: Charlee Johnson & Ryan Ostrander
⭐ 7th Grade: Shainley French & Lane Ragan
⭐ 8th Grade: Naomi De La Cruz & Wyatt Perkins
We are incredibly proud of these students for setting a positive example and representing what it means to be a Model Bulldog. Keep up the great work—you inspire us all! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week! 🎉 These Bulldogs have demonstrated leadership, respect, hard work, and academic excellence both in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers nominate students who go above and beyond, and they are celebrated with a special treat bag and school-wide recognition! 🐾
⭐ 5th Grade: Ava Mullins & Colton Huggins
⭐ 6th Grade: Charlee Johnson & Ryan Ostrander
⭐ 7th Grade: Shainley French & Lane Ragan
⭐ 8th Grade: Naomi De La Cruz & Wyatt Perkins
We are incredibly proud of these students for setting a positive example and representing what it means to be a Model Bulldog. Keep up the great work—you inspire us all! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🏃♂️🏃♀️🐾 Track & Field Season Off to a Strong Start! 🐾🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our Bulldogs had a great showing at their first track meet of the season—an excellent start with multiple podium finishes!
🥈 Silver Medalists
• Girls 4x800 Relay
• Boys 4x100 Relay – Team A
🥉 Bronze Medalists
• Tristan – 1500 Meter
• Boys 4x100 Relay – Team B
• Boys 400 Meter
We are proud of our athletes for their hard work, determination, and teamwork. This is just the beginning—great things ahead for Bulldog Track & Field! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
💙🚔 Happy SRO Appreciation Day! 🚔💙
Today, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our School Resource Officer, Deputy Love, and our School Guardian, Bobby Howell, for everything they do to keep Freeport Middle School safe, supported, and connected.
Their presence, dedication, and care for our students and staff go far beyond safety—they build relationships, provide guidance, and help create a positive school environment every day. We are grateful for their commitment to our Bulldogs and our school community.
Thank you for all you do! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Today, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our School Resource Officer, Deputy Love, and our School Guardian, Bobby Howell, for everything they do to keep Freeport Middle School safe, supported, and connected.
Their presence, dedication, and care for our students and staff go far beyond safety—they build relationships, provide guidance, and help create a positive school environment every day. We are grateful for their commitment to our Bulldogs and our school community.
Thank you for all you do! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
🌊🌿 Leadership Field Trip Experience 🌿🌊
Our Leadership students recently enjoyed an incredible field trip to Grayton Beach State Park, where learning came to life outside the classroom. Students participated in hands-on lessons with aquatic ROVs, explored the park on a nature hike, and learned about ocean plastics, environmental stewardship, and conservation.
This experience encouraged leadership, responsibility, and respect for our natural environment while giving students meaningful, real-world learning opportunities. We are proud of our Bulldogs for representing FMS so well! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
Our Leadership students recently enjoyed an incredible field trip to Grayton Beach State Park, where learning came to life outside the classroom. Students participated in hands-on lessons with aquatic ROVs, explored the park on a nature hike, and learned about ocean plastics, environmental stewardship, and conservation.
This experience encouraged leadership, responsibility, and respect for our natural environment while giving students meaningful, real-world learning opportunities. We are proud of our Bulldogs for representing FMS so well! 💙🧡
#FMSBulldogs
