Freeman School District 33-1

The Rebels wrestling quad scheduled for tonight, December 9, 2025, in Freeman has been postponed due to inclement weather. Reschedule date TBD.

🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding FFA members! 🌾🎙️

A huge congratulations to Ethan Buchmann, the 2025 State Champion in Ag Broadcasting! What an incredible achievement and an amazing way to cap off a great season.

We’re also proud of Jackson Buchmann, who earned 8th place in Creed Speaking, and Remington Weier, who represented us strongly as a participant in Prepared Public Speaking.

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for agriculture shine brightly. Way to represent! 💙💛

🎄 Freeman Community – we need your help! 🎄

Our amazing NHS elves are working hard to make Christmas bright for 40+ children right here in Freeman. 🎁✨

Each child receives 3–4 tags to cover their hygiene and clothing needs, along with 1–2 items they want to make their Christmas extra special. ❤️

The trees are up and gifts are coming in, but we still have about 60 tags unclaimed . With those unclaimed tags, we estimate about 12 students still need sponsors.

🌟 NHS elves are hoping to find 12 individuals or businesses to commit to a $100 sponsorship by Thursday, December 10th. 🌟

Our elves will be making phone calls, stopping by businesses, and spreading cheer wherever they go. You can also catch them at the Elementary Christmas Concert, where they’ll be taking donations and sharing festive spirit. 🎶🎄

If you’d like our elves to stop by your business, just comment on this post or send an email to kris.sweeter@k12.sd.us and they’ll be on their way! 🧝‍♂️✨

🛒 Prefer to shop online?
We’ve set up a Walmart wish list so you can fulfill Angel Tree requests from the comfort of your own home! 💻🎁
https://www.walmart.com/registry/TR/e0ec738f-8cc8-40fd-b839-89f909d40878

You can find our Angel Trees at:
🛍️ Freeman Shopping Center
💊 Norm's Thrifty White Pharmacy
📚 Freeman High School Library

Let’s come together and make this season special for every child in our community! 💫

📣 6th-7th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!

Join us in the high school library on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!

Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29665103174?rsvp_id=29665103174

Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨

Last call for Popcorn Balls! The Junior Class is selling the World's Only Corn Palace Popcorn Balls as a Prom Fundraiser. If you've never had them, they are beyond delicious! Plus, they'd make great stocking stuffers!! They need to let the Corn Palace know tomorrow morning how many to order, so if anyone still wants to order any, today is your last chance. Please let a junior class member, Joyce Hora, or Heidi Schrag know know how many you'd like to order. 1 popcorn ball = $4, 5 popcorn balls = $18, 20 popcorn balls = $70 Thanks for your support of the Junior Class!!

🙌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!

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!

🎉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! 💙

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! 💙