🙌Wishing the best of luck to our FFA LDE members at State in Rapid City today!
Ethan (Ag Broadcasting), Jackson (Creed Speaking), and Remington (Prepared Public Speaking) — we’re cheering you on! 💙💛
The Rebels wrestling weekend recap-
Rebel GIRLS- Watertown invitational
100# Hannah Bradley 0-2
100# Emily Downs 1-3
110# Maddie Lachman 1-2
135# Jesling Gonzalez 0-2
145# Brooklyn Robinson 2-3 6th place
Rebel Boys- KWLPG invitational
113# Jacoby Foht 1-2 4th place
120# Alexis Guzman 1-2
120# Oakley McConniel 0-2
120# David Wollmann 0-2
126# Josh Olesen 1-2
126# Owen Anderson 0-2
144# Logun Pankratz 2-2 4th place
144# Michael Blau 0-2
157# Easton Tschetter 2-1 2nd place
147# Elmer Rodoflo 0-2
165# Caleb Kirkholm 0-2
175# Hunter Spangler 0-2
215# Lane Becker 0-2
HWT Levi McGee 0-2
🎉🎉On the first day of the state oral Interp festival, Thor Aanenson earned a Superior rating for his humorous piece, The Ugly Duckling 2. Spectacular job, Thor! 🙌🙌
Due to the forecast inclement weather, the Cornbelt Conference JH BBB tournament in Freeman and the JH GBB tournament in Canistota scheduled for tomorrow, December 6, 2025 have been cancelled.
📣Good luck to Thor Aanenson and Coach Nancy Loofbourrow at the 2025 SDHSAA State Oral Interpretation Festival in Watertown today and tomorrow. Thor performs his humorous piece, The Ugly Duckling 2, first in the 1:30 PM session today, and his non-original oratory piece, What keeps us healthy and happy, fifth in the 1:30 PM session tomorrow. Good luck, Thor! 🤞
Reminder! 🎉Support the Junior Class prom by purchasing delicious popcorn balls! 🍿 Orders are due by the end of the school day on Monday, December 8. You can submit your orders to either the high school 🏫 or elementary office 🏫. Popcorn balls will be delivered December 17-18 🎁. Thank you for supporting the Junior Class! 💙
The Rebels girls and boys wrestling teams open this weekend! The girls travel to Watertown tonight and the boys will head to Kimball tomorrow. Watch the girls compete against girls across our state and Minnesota at https://www.youtube.com/live/8kFI7FRzrj4?si=lXTTCn47xO7NSHXD
Tune in tomorrow to cheer on the Rebels as they compete in Kimball @KWLWiLdKatsLive-zy4ve
Looking ahead— The Rebels will host a quad 12/9 @ 5pm at Freeman High School!
Tune in tomorrow to cheer on the Rebels as they compete in Kimball @KWLWiLdKatsLive-zy4ve
Looking ahead— The Rebels will host a quad 12/9 @ 5pm at Freeman High School!
Phoenix State Championship gear is here!! 🏈 Order deadline is Monday 12/8 at midnight to ensure delivery before Christmas. Items will be ready for pick at Freeman High School by the end of the day on Dec.18th. You may choose the ship to home option and you will also receive your items before Christmas.
https://phoenixstatechamps25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🎉🎉Congratulations to Coach Bailey Lagge on being named Cross Country Area 3 Assistant Coach of the Year. Awesome work, Coach Lagge!
🎉🎉Dress up days start tomorrow at Freeman Public! Join in the fun!
💡 ⚡️A big THANK YOU to Jennifer & Erica for bringing the ⚡️💡 Co-ops in the Classroom program to our 5th graders! Hands-on lessons taught them about electrical safety, conservation, and the cooperative model. Empowering young minds to make smart energy choices! 🌍🙌
🎄✨ The NHS & FFA Angel Trees have officially landed!
Find these magical trees at Norm's Thrifty White Pharmacy, the Freeman Shopping Center & Freeman HS Library! 🎁😄
We’re on a mission to make Christmas extra merry for 40+ kids & foster placements ❤️
Come see us at Hometown Christmas on Saturday — we’ll be the ones spreading cheer 😉🎅
Want to donate money? Contact Mrs. Sweeter at kris.sweeter@k12.sd.us
or 605-925-4214! 🎉
🎉Support the Junior Class prom by purchasing delicious popcorn balls! 🍿 Orders are due by the end of the school day on Monday, December 8. You can submit your orders to either the high school or elementary office 🏫.
Popcorn balls will be delivered December 17-18 🎁.
Thank you for supporting the Junior Class! 💙
Popcorn balls will be delivered December 17-18 🎁.
Thank you for supporting the Junior Class! 💙
Riley Tschetter has been named 2025 Mitchell Republic football player of the year. 🙌🙌 Awesome job, Riley! Hard work and dedication pay off!
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/phoenix-rising-fmfas-riley-tschetter-named-2025-mitchell-republic-football-player-of-the-year
📚 Meet Mrs. Karli Harberts — our JH/HS English teacher! She’s busy exploring fun literary works 📖, coaching our JH Oral Interp team 🎤, and leading Student Council 🏫. She helps students read, speak, and lead every day! 💙
Join our team! We’re hiring a Paraprofessional at Tschetter Colony to support our amazing 4th–8th grade students. 🤗📚 Click the link to view the posting & apply: https://www.freeman.k12.sd.us/page/employment We’d love to have you on the team! ✨
🍽️ Staff Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Deb McKibben, our Food Service Director! Deb is always serving up delicious meals and bright smiles. Her joy, kindness, and hard work fill our lunchroom — and our school — every single day. 💙
🧥❄️Freeman FFA is hosting a coat drive! 🧥❄️
All donated coats (new and gently used) will be delivered to the United Way Care Closet in Yankton.
Donation Details:
* 📍 Drop-off Location: Freeman High School Library
* 📅 Donation Dates: Now through December 10
* 👕 Items Accepted: Gently used and new coats of all sizes
For more information, contact Mrs. Penner at (malynda.penner@k12.sd.us)
Thank you for helping keep our communities warm this winter! 💙💛
All donated coats (new and gently used) will be delivered to the United Way Care Closet in Yankton.
Donation Details:
* 📍 Drop-off Location: Freeman High School Library
* 📅 Donation Dates: Now through December 10
* 👕 Items Accepted: Gently used and new coats of all sizes
For more information, contact Mrs. Penner at (malynda.penner@k12.sd.us)
Thank you for helping keep our communities warm this winter! 💙💛
🎉🎉Congratulations to Thor Aanenson for advancing to the STATE Oral Interp festival in Watertown next weekend!
Thor qualified in BOTH Non-original Oratory and Humorous.
🎉 Congrats to all our FFA District participants! 🎉
We are proud of our Flyers who competed tonight! Top results:
📻 Ag Broadcasting
• Ethan Buchmann – 2nd Place — State Qualifier
📝 Ag Communications
• Adelyn Becker, Katalyn Juhnke, Alexa Nanninga & Isabel Waltner – 3rd Place — State Alternates
🗣️ Creed Speaking
• Jackson Buchmann – 2nd Place — State Qualifier
🎤 Prepared Public Speaking
• Remington Weier – 3rd Place — State Qualifier
• Liam Loofbourrow – 4th Place — State Alternate
👏 Congrats to all on an amazing season! Way to go, Flyers! 💙💛
