Freeman Elementary

The Phoenix softball webstore has reopened for a limited time due to popular demand. If you missed getting your Phoenix softball gear the first time, be sure to order before the webstore closes again on April 27, 2023 at 11:59 PM. https://hauffsports.chipply.com/PHOENIXSB/

Our Freeman Flyers Track team is off to a great start this year. The Flyers are ready to host our first track meet of the year - the Flyer Invitational. The meet starts tomorrow, 4-20-2023, with field events at 1:00 PM and running events at 3:00 PM. See attached schedule.

Blake is all strapped in and ready to roll in Freeman School District's new handicap accessible van!

The Freeman FFA chapter just wrapped up a successful State Convention in Brookings. Congratulations to Claire Hofer who placed 3rd in Floriculture and to Ava Andersen who placed 1st in Vet Science. Great job to all of our State FFA participants!

The Freeman High School Theater and Music departments proudly present The Lion King Jr. on Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th at 7:30 PM both nights. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

The FHS Yearbook Club is excited to announce the 2023 Flyette Yearbook is now on sale! We’ve been busy capturing the events, activities, and memories of this school year. Because of very generous sponsorships of local businesses to our Yearbook Club, we are able to offer the 2023 Flyette at a $20 discounted price of $45 for a limited time*. Please visit the following link to place your order online. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07730900 *The discounted price will be available on all orders through Friday, April 21, after that date, the price per book will increase to $65. Thank you – we appreciate your support!

The Phoenix softball double-header scheduled for April 10, 2023 in Marion has been moved to Gayville on the same day. The double-header will start with a 7-inning Varsity game at 4:00 PM followed by a 5- to 7-inning JV game depending on time and the weather.

Some Track updates: 1. Track practice today, April 4, 2023, is cancelled for all 6-12 athletes. 2. The Running for Kobee fundraiser has been moved to Thursday, April 6, 2023. 6th grade runners will now join the event. 3. Instead of going to the meet in Salem on April 11, 2023 that was cancelled, Varsity track runners will now be attending a meet in Centerville that day. Field events start at noon, and running events start at 1:30 PM.

On Wednesday (4-5-23), the FHS track team is participating in a fundraiser for Kobee Sherman, a Viborg-Hurley student athlete recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Please see the attached form for all the details on how to you can sponsor our runners to help with this cause.

Due to the volume of snow still on the track and being unable to get the facilities ready for the meet, McCook Central has cancelled the Rasmussen Relays track meet scheduled for April 11, 2023 in Salem.

Prom Photos will begin at 2:30pm. Please see the scheduled time. Juniors and Seniors - Prom check in time will take place from 4:45-5:15pm for the banquet. All other prom guests can check in from 6:15-6:45pm. Doors open to the public at 6:45pm. The Grand March will begin at 7pm. The dance is now scheduled until 10:15pm, and post prom as been postponed to a later date. If the weather turns bad prior to 10:15 and the evening needs to be called off a message will go out to parents.

Bridgewater-Emery has made the decision to cancel the Dan Clarke Relays scheduled for April 6, 2023. The meet will not be rescheduled.

Due to field conditions in Freeman, the softball DH scheduled for Monday, April 3 in Freeman has been moved to Avon. There will be 1 JV game at 5:00 PM followed by 1 Varsity game.

REMINDER! Freeman High School is hosting a LifeServe blood drive today from 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM in the Freeman Elementary gym. See the attached flyer for details.

The Flyers Track store is open! Orders are being accepted through Monday, April 3, 2023 at midnight. Delivery by April 17, 2023 to Freeman High School. Get your track gear today! https://www.thedesigntab.com/fhstrack

The Phoenix Softball DH scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Menno has been postponed due to field conditions. If possible, a reschedule date will be determined later.

Thanks to SDHP troopers Mohr and Johnson for bringing their police service dogs (PSDs) Brio and Raya to meet with our students on Tuesday, March 21. They provided our students with wealth of good information, and we loved meeting their PSD partners!

Golden West support indicated an upstream provider is having technical issues this morning that are affecting all inbound and outbound calls on landlines. As a result, you may not be able to call the school currently. If you need to get in touch with us, please e-mail either April.Gossen@k12.sd.us for the Jr.-Sr. High School or Kelley.Kruger@k12.sd.us for the elementary school.

The Freeman Student Council is conducting a personal hygiene drive for the Freeman School District’s student body. The supplies will be used for students in need or students in an emergency situation. We have linked an Amazon Wish List for requested items. Ways to donate: -Amazon Wish List -Items on hand or purchased products -Monetary donations (can be mailed to school) -Gift cards from local businesses (Et Cetera Shoppe, Dollar General, Norm’s Thrifty White, etc.) Any physical donations, such as supplies on hand, money, or gift cards, can be dropped off at the elementary and high school offices. Amazon Wish List items will be shipped to the school. All donations are appreciated! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R5PWT20EJIW5?ref_=wl_share

Parents and student athletes - don't forget about the 6-12 Spring Sports Parent and Athlete Meeting tonight (3-20-2023) at 6:00 PM in the high school gymnasium. Spring sports are track, golf, and softball.