Freeport Middle School

🏐 Bulldog Volleyball is Back! 🏐 Our Freeport Middle School Volleyball team is ready to take the court this season! 💙🐾 Come out and support our Bulldogs at home and on the road: 📅 2025 Schedule • Aug. 28 – vs. Rocky Bayou (Home, 5/6) • Sep. 2 – vs. Walton (Home, 5/6) • Sep. 4 – at ECMS (Away, 5/6) • Sep. 9 – at Seaside (Away, 5/6) • Sep. 11 – vs. Lewis (Home, 5/6) • Sep. 16 – vs. Rocky Bayou (Home, 5/6) • Sep. 18 – vs. Walton (Home, 5/6) • Sep. 23 – at ECMS (Away, 5/6) • Sep. 25 – at Seaside (Away, 5/6) • Sep. 30 – at Lewis (Away, 5/6) 🏆 Playoffs @ Rocky Bayou • Oct. 6 (5/6:15) • Oct. 7 (5/6:15) • Oct. 9 (6:00) Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Bulldogs all season long! 💙 #FMSBulldogs

📢 FAST Testing Coming Up! 📢 We are just one week away from the administration of PM1 of the FAST Test. 📝 ELA – Wednesday, September 3rd ➗ Math – Thursday, September 4th All grade levels will be testing on these days. Please help us set our students up for success by making sure they are present, on time, and well rested. Thank you for your support as we kick off this first round of progress monitoring! 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🏈🎽 It’s Game Day, Bulldogs! 🎽🏈 This afternoon our Cross Country team kicks off their 2025 season at Freeport High School at 4:30 PM, competing against all the district teams. Later tonight, our Football team travels to Holmes County to take on Bonifay at 6:00 PM. Let’s show our support for both teams as they represent Bulldog Pride on the course and on the field! 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🎶 Exciting day for our Beginning Band students! 🎶 Saturday, our band students had the chance to look at, try out, and select their very own instruments for the upcoming school year. The smiles and excitement said it all—they can’t wait to start making music! A big thank you to Playground Music for your continued support of music education in Walton County. Your partnership helps make these special moments possible! 💙 #FMSBulldogs

As we wrap up our second week, we’re excited to introduce the final three of the amazing eleven new teachers joining us this year! 🎉 Please give a warm Bulldog welcome to Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Duncomb, and Ms. Sawyer. We’re thrilled to have you as part of our #FMSBulldogs family! 🐾

A huge thank you to Steven and Sarah Ile and Cajun Corner Sports Bar and Grill for feeding and serving our Bulldog football team before their game on Tuesday! 🏈💜 Your generosity and support mean so much to our players.

It’s the strength of our community that builds Bulldog Pride—and we’re proud to have such amazing partners standing behind our team. 💪🐾

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⚾💪 Baseball Workouts Begin! 💪⚾

Baseball workouts will start Thursday, August 21, 2025 and will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in the FMS weight room. Workouts begin right after school and end at 4:00 PM.

👉 These will be strength and conditioning workouts only (no baseball gear needed).
👉 Students must have a valid sports physical and extracurricular waiver on file.
👉 Open to 6th–8th grade students.

If you have any questions, please contact brandon.odom@walton.k12.fl.us.🐾💜

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👏 Ms. Christian’s classes are off to a strong start this year!

🗣️ In Speech & Debate, students participated in a Silent Argument activity, moving around the room to exchange written debates and ideas.

🐾 In Civics, students took part in an Obligation & Responsibility Gallery Walk, exploring what it means to be active and responsible citizens.

We’re proud to see our Bulldogs engaging, thinking critically, and starting the year with purpose! 💪🐾

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💜🏈 Our Bulldogs hit the field last night for their first game of the season against Baker. While the scoreboard didn’t fall in our favor, we are incredibly proud of the fight, effort, and heart our team showed.

This is just the beginning, and we know it’s going to be a great season for our Bulldogs! 🐾💪

Let’s keep cheering them on all the way!

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🏈🐾 It’s Game Day, Bulldogs! 🐾🏈

Our FMS Football team hits the road tonight for their first game of the season against Baker! Kickoff is at 6:00 PM. Let’s show our support and cheer on our Bulldogs as they start the season strong! 💪💜

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🎉 What an amazing first week at Freeport Middle School! 🎉

Our Bulldogs came back ready to learn, connect, and show their school pride. From building strong classroom communities to setting high expectations for success, our first week set the tone for a fantastic year ahead.

We are so proud of the energy, positivity, and teamwork shown by our students and staff. 💜💛

Here’s to a year filled with growth, achievement, and Bulldog spirit! 🐾

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🏐 Congratulations to our 2025 FMS Volleyball Team! 🏐 A huge shoutout to all the girls who made the team this year! Your hard work, dedication, and Bulldog spirit have paid off, and we can’t wait to see you shine on the court. Let’s make this season one to remember! 💪🐾 #FMSBulldog

⚽ Boys Soccer Conditioning is Here! ⚽

Are you ready to elevate your game? 💪 Join us for conditioning workouts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday right after school, starting September 3, 2025!

📍 Meet outside Coach Lemus’ classroom
🗓 Starting September 3, 2025

✅ What You’ll Need:
Current sports physical on file
Athletic gear & running shoes
Plenty of water—Hydrate!!! 💦

Let’s get fit, build our skills, and prepare for an awesome soccer season ahead!

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🐾 Bulldog Pride in Action! 🐾

Yesterday, Ms. Sawyer’s class had an amazing time creating their Social Contract! 💬✨ Students discussed what it truly means to be an FMS Bulldog and committed to showing those qualities every day. To seal the deal, each student signed the agreement—promising to strive toward their shared goals and support one another along the way.

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📣 Building on Excellence at FMS! 🐾

Today, Mr. Smith began meeting with each grade level to share the expectations of being an FMS Bulldog. We took time to celebrate last year’s incredible achievement — earning the highest school grade in our history! 🏆🎉

Mr. Smith also shared our vision of being the model middle school in Walton County and explained what that looks like through the actions, choices, and leadership of every student.

It’s been a fantastic start to the school year, and we’re confident this momentum will lead to success both inside and outside the classroom. Let’s make 2025–2026 unforgettable! 💪📚

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🏈🐾 Bulldog Nation — It’s almost game time! 🐾🏈

We’re less than ONE WEEK away from the kickoff of the 2025 FMS Football Season! Our Bulldogs hit the road first, taking on Baker on Tuesday, August 19th at 6 PM.

Mark your calendars now for all the action — both home and away — and come out to support our boys as they fight for victory this season! 💪🔥

📅 Full Schedule:
📍 Aug 19 – @ Baker – 6 PM
📍 Aug 26 – @ Bonifay – 6 PM
📍 Sep 11 – vs Walton – 6 PM
📍 Sep 16 – @ ECMS – 6 PM
📍 Sep 23 – vs Lewis – 6 PM
📍 Sep 30 – vs Rocky Bayou – 6 PM

Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show what #FMSBulldogs pride is all about! 🐾

📢 Introducing ROOMS® – WCSD’s New Communication App! 📢

Staying connected with your student’s teachers, coaches, clubs, and school administration just got easier! ROOMS® is now available inside the Walton County School District app — available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

📲 Get Started in 3 Easy Steps:
1️⃣ Download the WCSD app:
🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/.../walton-county.../id6744903805
🤖 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
2️⃣ Tap the “Rooms” button at the bottom of the screen.
3️⃣ Log in with the phone number listed on your student’s emergency contact card in FOCUS. You’ll receive a text message with an authentication code — enter it, and you’re ready to connect!

💬 With ROOMS®, you’ll be able to send and receive messages directly from your student’s teachers and stay informed like never before.

For more details and FAQs, visit 👉 www.walton.k12.fl.us/rooms

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🏐 FMS Volleyball Tryouts 🏐

It’s time to hit the court, Bulldogs!
📅 6th & 7th Grade: August 14 | 2:50 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 8th Grade: August 15 | 2:50 PM – 5:00 PM

📌 All students must have a current physical on file with the front office to participate.

✅ For those who make the team, there will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, August 18.

Let’s see that Bulldog pride on the volleyball court! 💙💛 #FMSBulldogs

🚨🐾 Calling all future engineers, coders, and problem-solvers! 🐾🚨

Do you have what it takes to design, build, and program amazing LEGO robots? 🤖 Join the Freeport Middle School LEGO League Challenge 2025!

📅 Tryouts/Interviews
🗓 August 25
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Room 122

This is your chance to join a team that designs, innovates, and competes while having a blast! No experience necessary—just bring your creativity, teamwork, and Bulldog spirit. 💪

Let’s show the world that #FMSBulldogs can build anything! 🏆

📚🐾 Welcome Back, Bulldogs! 🐾📚

We are so excited to welcome all of our students back to Freeport Middle School tomorrow! 🌟 #FMSBulldogs

We are aware there is the potential for bad weather during tomorrow’s release time. 🌧️ Parents, if your child is a biker or walker, please be sure plans are in place in case of bad weather at dismissal.

Let’s make this the best school year yet — we can’t wait to see our Bulldogs tomorrow! 💙🤍