🙌Congrats to our 18 FFA members who competed at the Canton LDE today!
🎙Ag Communications (Room 1)- Ethan Buchmann 2nd
🗣Creed Speaking (Room 2) - Jackson Buchmann 2nd, Roza Grams 9th
💻Ag Communications - Adelyn Becker, Katalyn Juhnke, Alexa Nanninga & Isabel Waltner 5th
💼Chapter of Conduct Meetings - Kendall Broders, Genevieve Kramer, Madeline Lachman, Kenzy Penner, Hannah Rigo, Penelope Schultz & Addison Waltner 7th
⌨️Employment Skills (Room 1)- Reeslyn Hofer 5th, Dominic Luff 8th
🗣Prepared Public Speaking - Liam Loofbourrow 7th, Remington Weier 8th
🥳Way to go! Next up.....Districts on November 24th in Parker.
🎉🙌 Congratulations to FMFA Phoenix head coach Dustin Tschetter on being named the 2025-2026 South Dakota Football Coaches Association (SDFBCA) Coach of the Year in 9AA. A well-deserved honor for a fantastic coach. Congratulations, Dustin!
Photo by Jeremy Waltner.
📣Phoenix fans! We are headed to the Dakota Dome!! 🤗 Now's your chance to grab your championship gear for the big game! 🐦🔥🏈
https://phoenix-fb-state-championship-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Order now! Deadline is Sunday, November 9th at 11:59 PM.
Go Phoenix!
https://phoenix-fb-state-championship-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Order now! Deadline is Sunday, November 9th at 11:59 PM.
Go Phoenix!
🏈🏐🤼The FHS Student Council is selling Flyers, Phoenix, Rebels, and Bobcat decals! These are perfect for your car, water bottle, laptop, window, and more! Your purchase helps fund future FHS activities. The store closes November 19!🥎🎭🎶
🏈Friday night lights - final edition of 2025! The #1 seed Phoenix host the #4 seed Hamlin Chargers tonight at 7:00 PM in semifinal playoff action. Admission is free for all attending thanks to a generous donation by NuGen Energy.
Livestream links below. 👇
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/sJ6wRSMQYA0?feature=share
📹 NFHS - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam3a1cf0ea51
Go Phoenix! 🐦🔥
Livestream links below. 👇
📹 YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/sJ6wRSMQYA0?feature=share
📹 NFHS - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam3a1cf0ea51
Go Phoenix! 🐦🔥
☔️ Update! 🌦️
Due to the weather that is forecasted for tomorrow, Maddy Herlyn's Capstone Project has been moved to the Freeman Public High School Gym 🏫
💪 Come walk for a good cause!👟 Can’t wait to see you all there! 🎉💚
Due to the weather that is forecasted for tomorrow, Maddy Herlyn's Capstone Project has been moved to the Freeman Public High School Gym 🏫
💪 Come walk for a good cause!👟 Can’t wait to see you all there! 🎉💚
🙌Congrats to our FFA members on a job well done at their first Leadership Development Event (LDE) in Brookings!
🎙Ethan Buchmann - 4th in Ag Broadcasting
🚜Remington Weier - 7th in Prepared Public Speaking (Room A)
🗣Jackson Buchmann - 8th in Creed Speaking (Room 1)
📚Kendall Broders, Genna Kramer, Maddie Lachman, Kenzy Penner, Hannah Rigo, Penelope Schultz & Addison Waltner - 12th in Chapter of Conduct Meeting
📕Reeslyn Hofer - 19th in Emplyment Skills
🥳Way to go!
🏐Region 4B action continues tonight as the #4 Flyers travel to Parkston to take on the #1 Trojans at 7:00 PM tonight.
🎥LiveStream on Parkston YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKRI2iZQflQ
Go Flyers! 🙌🙌
🎥LiveStream on Parkston YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKRI2iZQflQ
Go Flyers! 🙌🙌
🧪🏃♂️ Meet Mr. Bailey Lagge — our 4th–6th grade science teacher and cross country & track coach! Whether he’s running experiments or leading runners, he keeps learning fast-paced and full of fun. 🌟 We’re lucky to have his energy at Freeman! 💙
🎉 Our Teens as Teachers made their debut during Halloween rotations last Friday! 🍎🧛♂️ They taught a HealthyYOUth lesson & whipped up “vampire teeth” snacks — apples, almond butter & white chocolate chips. Students also learned about MyPlate + reading food labels! 📚💪
Congratulations to the HS Oral Interp team for their strong performance at Districts in Mitchell today!
The following students received a medal and will move on to the Regional contest Nov. 24...
Jocelyn Lee in POETRY
Claire Loofbourrow in STORY TELLING
Thor Aanenson in both NON-ORIGINAL ORATORY and HUMOROUS
🍎 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Sue Rigo! For the past eight years, Sue has been serving up delicious meals and friendly smiles in the lunchroom 🥗💬. She’s never short on good food or great conversation — we’re so thankful for her warm heart and hard work! 💙
🏈🔥 Join us for the semifinal game to see who punches their ticket to STATE! 🚀💪 It’s Hamlin Chargers vs. Phoenix— don’t miss out on the action! 🎟️⚡🙌 Get your tickets NOW! 🎉
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202506030606494039d9fcd7b5c8e42/checkout?bare=False
Thank you to our generous FFA Blue Jacket Sponsors! 💙💛
We sincerely appreciate the support of our donors who sponsored this year’s FFA Blue Jackets! Your investment in the future of agriculture helps empower young agricultural leaders as they grow, learn, and serve their communities.
2025 Blue Jacket Donors:
Alpha Gamma Rho - SDSU (2 jackets)
CorTrust Bank - Charles Harberts
Brent & Kristine Luff
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska
First Interstate Bank (2 jackets)
Keith Raysby
Lance Howe
Merchants State Bank
Puetz Design + Build (5 jackets)
Rural Manufacturing Co. (5 jackets)
S & S Ag Supply (5 jackets)
Saarie Auto Body
Schultz Brothers Dairy
Stockmen's Livestock
Anonymous Donor
Thank you for helping us keep the tradition of the Blue Jacket strong! 🌾
#freemanffa #ffa #agriculture #bluejackets #nextgeneration #futureleaders
🍎 Introducing Mrs. Katie Juhnke — our fearless Elementary Principal! 🌟 She does it all — caring for students, staff, and our school with heart. From creative activities to unforgettable memories, she makes Freeman Elementary a place where learning shines! 💙
FFA Fruit Sales Ending Soon!
Our annual FFA Fruit Sales wrap up Monday, November 10! 🍊🍎
If you haven’t been approached yet and would like to place an order, please let me know — we’ll have a student stop by to take it.
Fruit delivery is expected after Thanksgiving and before Christmas. The exact delivery date will be confirmed once all orders are submitted, as the company organizes shipments based on total order weight and nearby chapters.
Thank you for your continued support of our FFA chapter! 💙💛
If you prefer a link to order tap here: https://shop.myfruitsale.com/?code=QWGH-1346
Our annual FFA Fruit Sales wrap up Monday, November 10! 🍊🍎
If you haven’t been approached yet and would like to place an order, please let me know — we’ll have a student stop by to take it.
Fruit delivery is expected after Thanksgiving and before Christmas. The exact delivery date will be confirmed once all orders are submitted, as the company organizes shipments based on total order weight and nearby chapters.
Thank you for your continued support of our FFA chapter! 💙💛
If you prefer a link to order tap here: https://shop.myfruitsale.com/?code=QWGH-1346
🏐 Game Day! 🏐 It's Region 4B action as the Flyers host the Centerville Tornados at 7:00 PM tonight. See you in the stands!
Digital Ticket purchase link for tonight's game: https://bit.ly/438Yke3
LiveStream information:
🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFwE7FCe9ts
🎥 NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam7033dd3a52
Go Flyers!
Digital Ticket purchase link for tonight's game: https://bit.ly/438Yke3
LiveStream information:
🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFwE7FCe9ts
🎥 NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam7033dd3a52
Go Flyers!
🎉🎉Good luck to our HS Oral Interpretation team members and coach Nancy Loofbourrow as they head to the District 3B contest in Mitchell on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Check the attached schedule to see when our interpers perform. Go Flyers! 🙌🙌
🧥❄️ Brrr… it’s that time of year! As temps drop, please help your child dress for the weather! 🌬️
Winter coats below 45°, light jackets 45–59°, and no shorts or skirts without leggings Nov. 1–Apr. 1.
Recess is indoors if it’s 0° or colder. Stay warm, Flyers! 💙✈️
Winter coats below 45°, light jackets 45–59°, and no shorts or skirts without leggings Nov. 1–Apr. 1.
Recess is indoors if it’s 0° or colder. Stay warm, Flyers! 💙✈️
After an intense two days of rehearsal by the FHS All-State Chorus quartet, they sang in a spectacular concert this evening. Hats off to our singers and directors for a fantastic performance. 🎶🎼🎵🙌
