Freeport Middle School

Huge congratulations to our incredible Students of the Week for the week of October 4th! These amazing young people truly embody what it means to be a model middle school student—going above and beyond in the classroom and beyond. These students are selected by their teachers and honored with a bag of goodies! Please join us in celebrating these fantastic students: 5th Grade: Carter Cagle 6th Grade: Valentina Olvera & Jase Ile 7th Grade: Janie Helms & Brantley Coody 8th Grade: Mattie Mixon & Caden Runion We’re so proud of you all! Keep shining and inspiring those around you!

📣🐾 Bulldogs, today marks the beginning of a new nine weeks at Freeport Middle School! 📚✨ Let's start strong and make this quarter our best one yet. 🏆 Reminder: Report cards will be going home this Thursday, so keep an eye out! 📝 Parents and guardians, be sure to review and discuss your student’s progress. Together, we can make this a successful nine weeks for all. 💪🎓 #FMSBulldogs

🏫🎉 Homecoming 2024 is here, Bulldogs! 🎉🏫 Get ready for a fun-filled week of dressing up and showing your school spirit! Here’s what’s coming up: 🃏 Tuesday: Texas Hold 'Em - Gear up, partner! Wear your best Western outfit! 🤠 🎲 Wednesday: Lucky Las Vegas - Show off your lucky charms! Wear anything related to luck (4-leaf clovers, dice, Lucky 7’s, horseshoes, rabbit feet) OR come dressed as a tacky Las Vegas tourist! ♠️ Thursday: Royal Flush - It’s Casino Royale time! Dress like James Bond or represent a suit from a deck of cards. 🐾 Friday: Lucky to be a Bulldog - Spirit Day! Wear your class shirt and show your Bulldog pride! Remember, Bulldogs, "What happens in Freeport, stays in Freeport, baby!" Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember! #FMS

🚨 Reminder, Bulldogs! 🚨 Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow, October 14th, due to a Teacher Work Day. 📝📚 Enjoy your day off, and we’ll see you back in class on Tuesday! 🐾

📸 Picture Day is Coming! 📸 Mark your calendars, Bulldogs! 🐾 Picture Day at Freeport Middle School is happening on Tuesday, October 22nd! This is your chance to capture those special memories and showcase your Bulldog pride. Make sure to dress your best and bring your smiles! 😄 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 22nd 📍 Location: Freeport Middle School We can't wait to see everyone looking sharp! #FMS

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2024 Academic Team! 🎉 A huge round of applause to all the amazing students who have been selected for the Freeport Middle School Academic Team! 🏆 Your hard work, dedication, and love for learning have earned you a spot, and we couldn’t be prouder! You’ve shown what it means to be a Bulldog by excelling both inside and outside the classroom. We know you’ll continue to represent our school with pride, respect, and excellence as you prepare for upcoming competitions. 💪 Let’s give a big shoutout to these outstanding students and wish them the best as they begin this exciting journey! #FMS

⏰ Reminder: Early Release Today! ⏰ Parents and Guardians, just a quick reminder that today is an Early Release Day at Freeport Middle School! Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM. 🚌 Please make sure to arrange for your child's pickup or transportation accordingly. We appreciate your support in making the day run smoothly! #FMS

📢 Freeport Bulldogs Spirit Wear Sale! 🐾 Get ready to show off your school pride with our awesome new spirit wear! We've got hoodies, tees, polos, and more in a variety of colors and styles for both adults and ladies. Don't miss out on your chance to represent the Freeport Bulldogs in style! 🎉 🛍️ Order forms and payment are due by October 28th. 💵 We are accepting cash or checks only (make checks payable to Freeport Middle School). Check out the available options and get your orders in before it's too late! 💙🧡 Please message the school for any questions you may have. Let's show off that Bulldog pride! #FMS

📢 Reminder: Early Release Day Tomorrow! 🕚 Freeport Middle School will have an early release tomorrow, with dismissal at 11:45 AM. Please make arrangements for transportation and after-school plans accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation! #FMS

🎒🌟 Hurricane Relief Supply Drive: Let's "Stuff the Bus" Together! 🌟🎒 Freeport Middle School students will be collecting hurricane relief supplies starting October 15th, and we need YOUR help to make a difference! Students can bring their donations to their first-period class, and we will be collecting items through the end of October. Let’s "stuff the bus" with essential items like: 🚰 Cases of water 🥫 Non-perishable food items 🐾 Pet supplies 🧼 Toiletries 🧹 Cleaning supplies 🩹 First aid kits 👶 Diapers & baby formula All items will be donated to City Hall, which will distribute them to local partners helping those in need. Let’s show our Bulldog spirit by helping those in need and supporting hurricane victims! #FMS

🎬🍿 Red Ribbon Week: Life is a Movie at Freeport Middle School! 🍿🎬 We’re ready to take a stand against drugs with a fun-filled Dress-Up Week that celebrates our commitment to being drug-free! Each day brings a new theme to show our Bulldog pride and live out the Red Ribbon Week message. 🗓️ Here's the schedule: 🎥 Monday, October 28th: "We are absolutely paws-itively drug free!" Wear your FMS Colors to show that we Bulldogs stick together! 🎥 Tuesday, October 29th: "My Future is Bright... So I Gotta Wear Shades!" Put on your sunglasses and show everyone that your future is shining! 🎥 Wednesday, October 30th: "Be All You Can Be! Be Drug Free!" Time to go undercover in your best camo attire as we gear up to be drug-free! 🎥 Thursday, October 31st: "Life is a Movie... Film Drug-Free!" Dress up as your favorite movie character to remind everyone that we’re the stars of our own drug-free stories! 🎥 Friday, November 1st: "We Don’t Play Around with Drugs!" Support your team and wear your favorite jersey as we say no to drugs! Let’s make this week memorable as we show our strength, spirit, and commitment to a healthy, drug-free life! 💙🐾 #FMS

🏆⚽ CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Freeport Middle School Soccer Team! ⚽🏆 We are proud to announce the boys and girls who have made the team for this season. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have paid off! Get ready to represent our Bulldogs with pride on the field! 🐾 We can’t wait to see all of you in action. Let’s go Bulldogs! 💙🤍⚽ #FMS

📢 Attention Freeport Middle School Families! Tomorrow kicks off our Nine Weeks Testing for periods 2, 4, and 6. Thursday will be testing for periods 1, 3, 5, and 7. If any student needs to make up a test, Friday will be dedicated as our makeup day. Parents, we kindly ask for your support by limiting checkouts during testing times to help ensure that our students have the best opportunity to succeed. Thank you for partnering with us to help your students perform at their best! 💪📚 #FMS

🎉🐾 Freeport Middle School Homecoming 2024 🐾🎉 It's time to gear up, Bulldogs! Get ready for an exciting week of dress-up days as we celebrate Homecoming 2024 next week, October15th-18th. Here’s the lineup: 🃏 Tuesday, Oct. 15th: Texas Hold 'Em Yeehaw, partners! Dust off your boots and wear your best Western attire! 🤠 🎲 Wednesday, Oct. 16th: Lucky Las Vegas Feeling lucky? Wear anything that brings luck – think 4-leaf clovers, dice, horseshoes, or even dress like a tacky Las Vegas tourist! 🍀🎰 🃑 Thursday, Oct. 17th: Royal Flush Time to suit up like James Bond or show off your favorite suit from a deck of cards! 🕴🎩♠️ 🐾 Friday, Oct. 18th: Lucky to be a Bulldog It’s Spirit Day! Show your Bulldog pride by rocking your class shirt! 🎉💛 "What happens in Freeport, stays in Freeport, baby!" Get creative and have fun, Bulldogs! Let's make this Homecoming unforgettable! 💥🐾

🎉 Last week, we held our first pep rally of the school year, and it was a blast! 🥳 We were proud to honor our amazing cross country athletes, football players, volleyball teams, and our talented cheerleaders! 🏃‍♂️🏈🏐📣 The energy was high as we celebrated these incredible athletes and even got to enjoy some fun games that got everyone involved. Thanks to all the students, staff, and coaches who came out to support our teams—your school spirit truly makes a difference! 💙🤍 #FMS

📣 Attention Freeport Middle School Students! 🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts are happening tomorrow at the old gym at Freeport Learning Center from 3:00-5:00 PM! Transportation will be provided and students must be picked up from the old gym. ⚽ Soccer Tryouts will be held tomorrow AND Tuesday from 3:00-4:30 PM at the Freeport Sports Complex. Students will be escorted by coaches to the complex and will need to be picked up from the Freeport Sports Complex. 📋 Important Reminder: All students MUST have a sports physical on file to participate in either tryout. Don’t miss out! See you there, and good luck to all! 💪 #FMS

📣 Attention Freeport Middle School Students! 📣 Do you love solving puzzles, trivia, or showing off your knowledge? 🧠💡 Academic Team Tryouts are happening next Wednesday, October 9th, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in Ms. Johnson's room (213)! 📚✨ All 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders are invited to try out and be part of a team that competes in fun and challenging tournaments! 🎉 Don't miss your chance to represent Freeport Middle School and show your academic skills! Upcoming Tournaments: 🏫 Seaside Neighborhood School - October 28th 🏫 Paxton School - November 18th 🏫 Walton High School - December 9th 🏫 South Walton High School - January 13th 🏫 Freeport High School - February 10th For more details, see Ms. Johnson in room 213. Let's show everyone what Freeport Middle School is made of! #FMS

🌟 Exciting Visit! 🌟 Yesterday, Mrs. Griner's Leadership Class had the honor of welcoming members from the U.S. Army Delta Company! They shared their incredible leadership journeys, offering insights and inspiration from their military careers. Our students were captivated by their stories of service, courage, and what it means to be a true leader. 💪✨ A big thank you to Delta Company for taking the time to inspire the next generation of leaders! #FMS

🏀 Reminder: Girls Basketball Tryouts are Tomorrow! 🏀 We are so excited to see all of our talented athletes hit the court! Just a friendly reminder that tryouts for the girls basketball team will be tomorrow. 🏅 Tryouts are a great opportunity to showcase your skills, teamwork, and dedication. Whether you’re a returning player or trying out for the first time, we can’t wait to see what you bring to the team! 📋 Important Information: Date: October 4th Location: Old FMS Gym @ Freeport Learning Center Time: 3:00-5:00 Remember: All participants must have a current sports physical on file. Good luck to all participants! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication. Let’s make this season amazing! 💙💛 #FMS

✨ Friendly Reminder! ✨ We’re excited to see our 5th and 8th grade families this evening at 5:00 PM for the SeaWorld Trip Meeting! 🐬🌊 Also, great news – the deadline for submitting SeaWorld trip forms has been extended to October 4th. If you haven’t had a chance to turn them in yet, there’s still time! We can’t wait to make this adventure one to remember! 🌟 #FMS