Flyers golf competed in Salem Wednesday at the McCook County Invitational. Top 10 medalists were:
Tannen Auch 3rd
Thor Aanenson 6th
Good work boys! Wings Up!
Tannen Auch 3rd
Thor Aanenson 6th
Good work boys! Wings Up!

Congratulations to Luke Peters on receiving the Scott Lippincott Memorial Scholarship! 🎉
Luke plans to attend Mitchell Technical College to major in Powerline Maintenance and Construction.
Luke plans to attend Mitchell Technical College to major in Powerline Maintenance and Construction.

Congratulations to Tate Sorensen on receiving Megan’s Impact Scholarship! 🎉
Tate plans to attend Dakota State University to major in Exercise Science.
Tate plans to attend Dakota State University to major in Exercise Science.

Behind another strong offensive showing, the Phoenix softball team defeated Canton last night in Freeman. Claire Loofbourrow scooted around the bases for two in-the-park home runs. Her 7 RBIs powered the Phoenix to a 15-0 victory in 2 1/2 innings. The Phoenix head to Menno this afternoon to take on the Trappers. Varsity at 4:30 PM followed by JV. Go Phoenix!


Flyers golf headed to Howard Monday for 9 holes. Top 15 finishers were:
Trey Maske 6th
Tannen Auch 13th
Thor Aanenson 15th
Two more meets this week before Regions on the 21st.
Wings Up!
Trey Maske 6th
Tannen Auch 13th
Thor Aanenson 15th
Two more meets this week before Regions on the 21st.
Wings Up!

𝗞𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗝𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗! 🔥
Alaric Knittel launched a throw of 160’11” today in Parker, shattering the 2024 javelin record by over 10 feet. The previous record was held by Rocky Ammann! 🙌🏻
🥈👏🏻Knittel now sits 2nd in the state in all of Class B!!🔥
🏃 The boys also tied with Viborg-Hurley today to win the meet!!
👏🏻𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗟 & 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦!

🔥🥎 Big night for Phoenix Softball! The girls battled in extra innings to win over MVP! 💪
Shoutout to Claire Loofbourrow for blasting a home run 💣 against Hanson in game two of the tri. The Phoenix fought hard and fell by just one run! 🧡🖤
Way to go, Phoenix! 🔥🐦
Shoutout to Claire Loofbourrow for blasting a home run 💣 against Hanson in game two of the tri. The Phoenix fought hard and fell by just one run! 🧡🖤
Way to go, Phoenix! 🔥🐦

🎉 Tatts for Teachers was a success! 👩🏽🏫🩷 Our elementary raised $1,148 for Ms. Robin Row and her cancer journey. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, and supported this special cause! 🩷



✈︎𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗥𝗩 𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦!
✈︎𝗙𝗟𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗛 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦!
✈︎𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗛𝗦 𝗝𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗!
☀️ After a beautiful day at the track in Menno, the Flyers had a long list of personal bests, and now hold the following meet records!!!👏🏻
▪️Girls 4 x 100
▪️Girls 4 x 200
▪️Boys 4 x 200
▪️400 m dash, Luke Peters
▪️Javelin, Al Knittel
🙌🏻 Claire Loofbourrow also set a New FHS school record with a PR Javelin throw today of 92’11”! Congrats Claire!💪🏻


Congratulations to Vaida Ammann on receiving the Freeman Lions Club Scholarship! 🎉
Vaida plans to attend South Dakota State University to major in Nursing.
Vaida plans to attend South Dakota State University to major in Nursing.

With the stadium construction in full swing, we kindly ask all spectators for Rally Day tomorrow to park and enter the stadium from an alternative location.
📍 Please check the attached map or click the link below to see the parking and stadium entrance locations:
https://canva.link/1ot1w1aqfzojk69
🚗 Child Pickup Reminder:
If you are picking up your child after Rally Day, please drive around to the Elementary pick-up area, where your child can meet you safely.
🙏 Thank you for your patience and cooperation! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
📍 Please check the attached map or click the link below to see the parking and stadium entrance locations:
https://canva.link/1ot1w1aqfzojk69
🚗 Child Pickup Reminder:
If you are picking up your child after Rally Day, please drive around to the Elementary pick-up area, where your child can meet you safely.
🙏 Thank you for your patience and cooperation! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Great work out of these boys in Howard Wednesday competing in the Cornbelt Conference golf meet. Thor Aanenson won the individual championship in the varsity division, and Tannen Auch finished in 6th place. The varsity team came in 2nd place overall. In the JV division, Liam Loofbourrow finished 2nd, Trey Maske finished 4th, and Sam Friesen finished 5th. The JV team came in 2nd place overall as well.
Well done, boys! Wings Up!
Well done, boys! Wings Up!

🎓👏 Huge congratulations to our Spring 2026 Senior Capstone students on their final presentations today! We are so proud of all the hard work, creativity, and growth you showed throughout this process. What a great way to finish strong! 💪✨
A BIG thank you to our amazing community judges — Erin Lachman, Patti Mehlhaf, and Shelly Wanninger — for sharing your time, support, and feedback with our students. We appreciate your partnership in helping prepare our seniors for their futures! ❤️🖤
A BIG thank you to our amazing community judges — Erin Lachman, Patti Mehlhaf, and Shelly Wanninger — for sharing your time, support, and feedback with our students. We appreciate your partnership in helping prepare our seniors for their futures! ❤️🖤


Congratulations to Gideon Rembold on receiving the Build Dakota Scholarship in partnership with Krier and Blain, Inc.! 🎉
Gideon plans to attend Mitchell Technical College to major in Progressive Welding Technology.
Gideon plans to attend Mitchell Technical College to major in Progressive Welding Technology.

A great day for our Freeman Flyers Track & Field team at the Don Diede Relays!🙌🏻
The Flyers closed out the final race on our home track the best way possible—on top.
🏆 Boys: 1st Place
🥈 Girls: 2nd Place
As we look ahead to a brand new track, we can’t help but feel grateful for all the memories made on this one.
Wings up, Flyers!
The best is still ahead. ✈︎✈︎

📣 Calling all upcoming 7th graders through seniors!
It’s time to grab your pom poms and sign up for sideline cheer! Come join us and bring the energy this season 💕
If you are interested in football, boys, or girls basketball cheer, come see us at our student informational meeting!
📅 Student Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
⏰ 3:08 PM (during SSR)
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Taylor Fransen at Taylor.Fransen@k12.sd.us
GO FLYERS 🎀📣
It’s time to grab your pom poms and sign up for sideline cheer! Come join us and bring the energy this season 💕
If you are interested in football, boys, or girls basketball cheer, come see us at our student informational meeting!
📅 Student Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
⏰ 3:08 PM (during SSR)
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Taylor Fransen at Taylor.Fransen@k12.sd.us
GO FLYERS 🎀📣

Don Diede Relays Schedule

🏃♀️☀️ Elementary Track & Field Day 📣 Friday, May 8th! ☀️🏃♂️
We’re excited for a fun-filled day of activity and smiles as our elementary students take part in Track & Field Day! 💙💛
📣 Please note: Running events will take place in the morning to help students avoid the afternoon heat.
Bring your energy and Flyer pride -we can’t wait to cheer everyone on! 🙌

✈︎ The FHS boys Sprint Medley relay finished 4th today with a New PR!! They are now sitting 3rd in Class B! 🙌🏻 🏃🏃🏃🏃Relay Members! Luke Miller, Brody Sorensen, Tate Sorensen, Luke Peters! ✈︎ The 4x400m relay ran a fast race with a NEW PR They are now sitting #2 in Class B!! 🙌🏻 🏃🏃🏃🏃Relay members! Luke Miller, Brody Sorensen, Tate Sorensen, Luke Peters!

✈︎ The FHS girls 400 M relay finished 3rd today with a New PR and .2 from the school record! 🔥 They are now sitting 3rd in Class B! 🙌🏻
🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️Relay Members! Landrei Baker, Rylee Peters, Cadence Hofer, Vaida Ammann!
✈︎ The 4x400m relay ran an incredible race with a NEW PR and a 4th place finish!
They are now sitting #5 in Class B!! 🙌🏻
🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ Relay members! Cadence Hofer, Penny Schultz, Landrei Baker, Vaida Ammann!!


