Freeman School District 33-1

Marion- Freeman Rebels boys and girls traveled to Parkston yesterday for the Little B tournament. The girls placed 4th as a team. Emily Downs 1st Maddie Lachman 2nd Brooke Robinson 4th Jesling Gonzalez DNP Michael Blau 4th Logun Pankratz 5th Lane Becker 6th Alexis Guzman 6th Owen Anderson DNP David Wollmann DNP Oakley McConniel DNP Elmer Rodolfo DNP Josh Oleson DNP Afouh Njingeh DNP

The Flyers GBB & BBB teams are both on the road today. The boys take on Wessington Springs at 3:30 PM at the Corn Palace in the Hanson Classic. Purchase LiveStream access at https://beavers.liveticket.tv The girls head to Irene to match up with Lyman at the Blizzard Buster tournament. Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/NCPxapxnUQQ?si=v--44aXyFfIIGJN0 Go Flyers!

❤️ Kids Heart Challenge Alert! ❤️
It all wraps up Wednesday, January 28th! 🏃‍♂️💪 Let’s work together to reach our goals and make a big impact for healthy hearts! 🫀🥧

🔥🤼‍♂️ The boys and girls varsity and JV wrestling teams are heading to Parkston for their annual Little “B” Tournament! Come out and cheer them on — wrestling kicks off at 10:00 AM! Let’s go, Rebels! 💪🔥

Good evening! ❄️📢
This message is to inform you that due to extreme cold weather conditions, the Freeman School District will be closed on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 and all athletic activities have been postponed 🏫🚫🏀.
Please stay home, stay warm, and stay safe 🧣🔥🧤
Thank you,
Freeman Administration

🌟📚 Introducing Ms. Melissa Deckert! Our Wolf Creek Colony 4th–8th grade teacher brings 29 years of experience to the classroom. Teaching five grade levels with ease, she builds strong connections and provides steady consistency for our Wolf Creek students every day. 💙🍎

The Flyers GBB/BBB teams head to Menno tonight to take on the Wolves. Schedule and LiveStream information below.

4:00 PM - Boys C
5:00 PM - Boys JV
6:15 PM - Girls Varsity
7:30 PM - Boys Varsity

Menno YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mennowolveslive6598

Go Flyers!

Congratulations to Kenzy Penner on being selected to play her trombone in the 2026 Middle School All-State Band. Kenzy will travel to Mitchell on March 6 & 7 to practice and perform with the top 180 students from across the state. Nice work Kenzy!!

Come out tonight and support the Marion–Freeman Rebels for their final home event of the season as they take on Flandreau, Mount Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney, and Beresford/Alcester–Hudson! 🕔 Wrestling begins at 5:00 PM ✨ Tonight our seniors will be recognized — help us celebrate their hard work and dedication! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙🤼‍♂️

💼📊 Meet Mrs. Jenny Moret! Our new Business Manager may be new to the team, but she’s already jumping right in—balancing the books, crunching the numbers, and keeping our school running smoothly and financially sound. We’re glad to have her! 💙

📣🎉 Calling all K–6 students interested in Cheer Camp! 🎀✨
Get ready for fun, spirit, and lots of smiles as you cheer on the Flyers— we can’t wait to cheer with YOU! 💃📣💖

Update! The Boys JV and Girls JV games vs. Centerville have switched gyms for tonight. The JV girls will now be playing in the HS gym at 5:00 PM, and the JV boys will be playing the the ES gym at 5:00 PM. Due to the late swap, the NFHS streams will still show the opposite for those two games.

🧹✨ Introducing Ms. Shannon Gohl! Our handy custodian truly sweeps us off our feet—keeping our building spotless, polishing every corner, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Add in her friendly smile, and our school really shines! 🏫💙

🏀🏀GBB/BBB Double-header tonight in Freeman! The Flyers host the Centerville Tornadoes. Game times and LiveStream information below.

NFHS Streams (Subscription Required):
4:00 PM - C Boys in ES Gym - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gamc7b926b077
5:00 PM - JV Girls in ES Gym - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gambb426d2c9c
5:00 PM - JV Boys in HS Gym - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam1ff693c063
6:15 PM - V Girls in HS Gym - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gamc3257cd4e0
7:30 PM - V Boys in HS Gym - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gamb1a00a52f8

Our YouTube stream will start in the HS Gym at 5:00 PM with JV Boys followed by Varsity Girls and then Varsity Boys.

https://youtube.com/live/vyQD-phycuE?feature=share

🎙️🎙️Jeremy Waltner has graciously volunteered to provide commentary during the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games tonight too. Tune in to catch his inaugural broadcast! 🎉🙌

🌟 Freeman FFA District Success! 🌟

🎉Congratulations Katalyn Juhnke for competing in the District 3 STAR Greenhand category and earning runner-up honors yesterday in Canton! This award recognizes the most outstanding first-year FFA member, highlighting their strong Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) plans, active participation, and emerging leadership, with winners selected at the chapter level to compete at districts. One winner from each district is recognized at the State Convention in April.

And a big shoutout to to Gideon Rembold on successfully passing the District Reviews for his State FFA Degree application! 🎉 Gideon will take the stage at State Convention in April to officially earn his degree — one of the highest honors in FFA, recognizing outstanding leadership, community service, and SAE excellence. 👏💙💛

⭐ Way to represent our chapter with pride! 🚜🌾 #FreemanFFA #ProudChapter #FutureLeaders

❤️🎯 Kids Heart Challenge GOALS at Freeman Elementary! 🎯❤️
We’re raising hearts and excitement with our Kids Heart Challenge goals! 💪🫶
🎉 How can students earn a chance to PIE 🥧 a student council member, Mrs. Juhnke, or Ms. Row in the face?
✨ Students can qualify by:
✔️ Registering online 💻 & completing Finn’s Mission ❤️‍🔥
OR
✔️ Being a TOP EARNER 💰⭐
🏆 12 total students will be selected!
👉 Top 6 earners
👉 6 students who register & complete Finn’s Mission
Let’s work together, Freeman Flyers, to meet our goals, learn about heart health, and have some FUN along the way! ❤️✈️💥
http://www2.heart.org/goto/FreemanElementarySD

🎉❤️ Weekend Challenge Alert – Parents & Students! ❤️🎉
We’re kicking up the excitement for the Kids Heart Challenge! 💪🫶
📣 All students who REGISTER and COMPLETE Finn’s Mission over the weekend will be entered into a 🎁 PRIZE DRAWING!
🗓️ Winner will be drawn on Tuesday, January 20th 🎉
This is a fun and easy way for students to learn about heart health ❤️ while earning a chance to win something special!
👉 Don’t forget to register online or through the AHA Schools App 📱http://www2.heart.org/goto/FreemanElementarySD
Let’s go, Freeman Flyers! ✈️💥

❤️💪 Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff Fun! 💪❤️
We had a blast kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! 🎉 With help from our amazing Heart Heroes, students are learning how to keep their hearts healthy through movement 🏃‍♀️, kindness 💕, rest 😴, and knowing when to ask for help 🤝.

👉 Visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/FreemanElementarySD

📱 Or download the AHA Schools App to join the fun!

🎁 Bonus: Students earn a FREE wristband just for signing up!
🏆 All students who register will be entered to win a prize!

Let’s keep those hearts strong, Freeman Flyers! ❤️✈️

🧦📘 Meet Mr. Michael Freeman! Teaching JH science & social studies, HS PE, and coaching powerlifting keeps him busy—but his fun socks and upbeat attitude make learning (and lifting) even better! 💪

🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️The Marion-Freeman Rebels head to Garretson for a dual with the Blue Dragons. Action starts tonight at 5:00 pm. Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/garretson/organization/15305/garretson-high-school/team/310527/boys-varsity-wrestling?shared=true Go Rebels!