Freeport Middle School

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 17th! 🏆 A huge congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week at Freeport Middle School! These incredible students exemplify what it means to be a model middle schooler, demonstrating hard work, respect, and dedication in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers select students who go above and beyond, and we celebrate their achievements with a well-deserved bag of goodies! Students of the Week – April 17th, 2025 5th Grade: Harper Bui & David Martin Orozco 6th Grade: Mia Perez & Kamari Benjamin 7th Grade: Sydney Davis & Tommy Carr 8th Grade: Lillian Linton & Benjamin Posada We are so proud of these students for their dedication, leadership, and positive attitudes! Keep up the fantastic work, and continue to inspire those around you! #FMSBulldogs

🎉⚾ Congratulations to our FMS Baseball Team! ⚾🎉 The Bulldogs dominated last night with an 11-0 victory over ECMS in the semifinal playoff game! 💪🔥 Now they’re headed to Panama City this Thursday to take on University Academy for the championship title! 🏆 Let’s bring that championship home! 💙🐾 #FMSBulldog

⚡️🎭 The Magnet Innovation Center Theater Department proudly presents... The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical! 🎭⚡️ Get ready for an electrifying, family-friendly adventure filled with music, myth, and mayhem—based on the beloved book by Rick Riordan! Follow Percy Jackson, a teen who discovers he's a demigod, as he races to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. 🎟️ Performance Dates & Times: 📅 Friday, April 25 @ 7 PM 📅 Saturday, April 26 @ 2 PM & 7 PM 📅 Sunday, April 27 @ 2 PM 📍 Location: South Walton High School Auditorium 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 🎫 Ticket Prices (Cash or Check Only): $15 General Admission $10 WCSD Student/Employee 🎉 MIC Faculty/Staff & Children 6 and under – FREE This high-energy musical is full of humor, heart, and heroism—perfect for all ages! Don’t miss your chance to see this magical production by the talented students of the Magnet Innovation Center! 📩 For more info, contact Margaret Whitehead at margaret.whitehead@walton.k12.fl.us

🚍 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 Today, we celebrate and honor the amazing men and women who safely transport our Bulldogs to and from school each day. At Freeport Middle School, our bus drivers are more than just drivers—they are the first and last point of contact for many of our students and play an essential role in setting the tone for a successful school day. They greet our students with a smile, ensure their safety, and build meaningful connections that reflect the heart of our Bulldog community. Their dedication, patience, and care do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being an invaluable part of our culture and community here at FMS. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Change for Children Campaign Has Begun! 🎉 Bulldogs, the Change for Children Campaign kicked off TODAY, and we’re turning it into a fun competition! 💰 💥 Here’s how it works: Students can bring in change (or bills!) all week and vote by placing their money in the container of the teacher they want to see pied in the face at Friday's Pep Rally! 🥧😂 The teacher with the most money will get a pie straight to the face! 👒 Don’t forget — Friday is Hat Day! Students can bring $1 to wear their favorite hat and add to the campaign total! Let’s make a difference and have some fun while we’re at it! #FMSBulldogs

📚✏️ Testing Season is Here, Bulldogs! ✏️📚 Please take note of these important upcoming testing dates for Freeport Middle School! Let’s help our students be prepared, rested, and confident as they show what they know! 💪🐾 📅 May 6th – FAST ELA (5th–8th) 📅 May 13th – FAST Math (5th–8th) 📅 May 13th – ALG & GEO EOC (for students enrolled) 📅 May 15th – Civics EOC (7th Grade) 📅 May 15th – Science (5th & 8th Grades) Let’s finish strong, Bulldogs! 💙 #FMSBulldogs

📣 Attention FMS Parents & Students! 🏈 Spring Football Training for 6th & 7th graders is here! 💪 📅 Important Mandatory Dates: April 22-23: Conditioning (Wear gym clothes) ⏰ Pickup at 4:15 PM April 24: Equipment issue (Wear gym clothes) ⏰ Pickup at 5:00 PM 🗓 Spring Practice Schedule (End of school - 5:15 PM): April 28 – May 2 May 5 – May 9 May 12 – May 15 (Scrimmage tentatively on May 15) 👕 Provided: Helmet, shoulder pads, practice uniform 👟 Bring Your Own: Cleats, mouthguard, white undershirt, white socks ✅ Sports physical & consent forms MUST be on file by April 22 — no exceptions! Questions? Email Coach Smith at dennie.smith@walton.k12.fl.us #FMSBulldogs

🎖️ Heroes' Reception at FMS 🎖️ We’re proud to announce a special event in honor of our incredible military families! 💜 📅 Wednesday, April 30th 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 FMS Media Center 🥪 Light snacks | 🎉 Great conversation | 💙 Time with your student Freeport Middle School is hosting a Heroes’ Reception to celebrate and thank our military-connected parents and guardians for their service and sacrifice. You’re invited to enjoy light refreshments and spend quality time with your child as our school community honors YOU. 📬 Invitations are going home with students TODAY, so be on the lookout in those backpacks! ✅ You can RSVP by returning the form OR by using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/3M8xLAb2Md Please RSVP by April 25th so we can prepare accordingly. We can’t wait to celebrate our heroes in and out of uniform. 💪 #FMSBulldogs

📣 REMINDER, BULLDOG FAMILIES! 🐾 There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18th for students. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 21st, ready to finish the year strong! 💪📚 #FMSBulldogs

💜🌍 Purple Up! Day at FMS 🌍💜 In honor of Purple Up! Day, our military-connected students participated in a special activity that brought their unique experiences to life. Each student pinned a purple flag on our world map to represent a favorite place they’ve lived or a location where their parent proudly served. By the end of the day, our map was covered in pins across the U.S. and around the world—from Hawaii to Germany to Italy and beyond.🌎 Listening to our students share memories of those places—the beaches of Hawaii, the castles of Germany, or the food in Italy—was a powerful reminder of just how much our military families contribute to the rich, diverse culture at FMS. We are so proud to celebrate and support our military-connected students and families today and every day. 💙 #FMSBulldogs #PurpleUp #MilitaryKids

💜 Purple Up! for Military Kids 💜 Today, as we join schools across the districts in celebrating Purple Up! Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor some real-life heroes walking the halls of Freeport Middle School every day. We are proud to have nine military veterans on our staff who have bravely served our country and now continue their service in a different uniform—educating, mentoring, and guiding the next generation. These dedicated individuals understand the unique challenges military families face and lead with compassion, strength, and purpose. 💪📚 📸 Here are the photos of those nine incredible educators in both their military role and their current educator role, proudly mounted on our Wall of Heroes at FMS. Then and now, they are true role models. To all our veterans at FMS—thank you for your service, both past and present. 💙❤️ #FMSBulldog #PurpleUp

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 11th! 🏆 A huge congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week at Freeport Middle School! These incredible students exemplify what it means to be a model middle schooler, demonstrating hard work, respect, and dedication in and out of the classroom. Each week, teachers select students who go above and beyond, and we celebrate their achievements with a well-deserved bag of goodies! Students of the Week – April 11th, 2025 5th Grade: Lily Roberts & Hayden Alvarado 6th Grade: Ashly Argueta & Maddax Yount 7th Grade: Avery Smith & Daniel Nguyen 8th Grade: Abigail Bartley & Henry Boyko We are so proud of these students for their dedication, leadership, and positive attitudes! Keep up the fantastic work, and continue to inspire those around you!

💜 Purple Up! Day is Tomorrow! 💜 Freeport Middle School is proud to support our military-connected students and families. Tomorrow, we invite all students, staff, parents, and community members to wear purple as a symbol of appreciation and unity. Let’s show our Bulldog pride and stand together to honor the strength and sacrifices of our military families. 💪🇺🇸 #PurpleUp #FMSBulldogs

🎉 Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Harper Carl and Kingston Pham for their outstanding character, hard work, and dedication. We’re so proud of the example you set for your peers! A big thank you to our amazing PTO for generously providing the gifts to honor these incredible students. Your support makes a difference! #FMSBulldogs

📢 Important Announcement for 8th Grade Families 📢 We regret to inform you that due to a lack of participation, the 8th Grade Formal has been cancelled. We understand this may be disappointing news for some, and we truly appreciate the support and interest from those who planned to attend. Thank you for your continued support. 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🌟 Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week, we are proud to recognize Mrs. Sharie Smith, the heartbeat of Freeport Middle School and the Walton County School District Assistant Principal of the Year! Mrs. Smith is more than a leader—she’s a problem solver, a cheerleader for our students and staff, and a true pillar of our community. Her caring nature, compassion, and quick wit make every day at FMS brighter. Whether it’s helping a student in need, supporting teachers, or simply sharing a laugh in the hallway, Mrs. Smith leads with heart and humor. We are incredibly blessed to have her on our team. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for all you do to make Freeport Middle School the Model Middle School. 💙🐾 #FMSBulldogs

🎉April is the Month of the Military Child!🎉 Did you know military kids move an average of 6 to 9 times before graduating high school? That’s about three times more than their peers! These young heroes show incredible strength, adaptability, and resilience with every move. Let’s celebrate their journey all month long! #FMSBulldogs

🎶🌟 FMS Bulldogs Shine at Solo and Ensemble Competition! 🌟🎶 We’re proud to celebrate six outstanding Freeport Middle School band students who competed at the Florida Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Competition on April 4th, 2025! These talented FMS Bulldogs showcased their musical skills and dedication after weeks of preparation, performing solo pieces in front of official judges. Their hard work paid off with amazing results! Meet our accomplished student musicians and their ratings (listed from left to right): 🎺 Roman Barna – Trumpet Solo – Superior Rating 🎶 Shawn Lawrence – Clarinet Solo – Excellent Rating 🎷 Caiden McCaffery – Alto Saxophone Solo – Superior Rating 🎶 DJ Severs – Clarinet Solo – Superior Rating 🎶 Caitlin Sikes – Clarinet Solo – Excellent Rating 🎷 Hailey Compton – Alto Saxophone Solo – Superior Rating 👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to these incredible student musicians for representing Freeport Middle School with pride and excellence! 🎉 #FMSBulldogs

🏆 Freeport Middle School Students of the Week – April 4, 2025 🏆 We’re excited to announce the Freeport Middle School Students of the Week for April 4, 2025! These exceptional students have demonstrated outstanding character, academic effort, and leadership—truly living out what it means to be a model Bulldog at FMS. At Freeport Middle School, we believe in recognizing students who consistently go above and beyond in the classroom and in our school community. Each week, our teachers nominate students who display excellence, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude. 🎉 As a reward, our Students of the Week receive a special bag of goodies and are celebrated for their achievements! ⭐ April 4, 2025 – Students of the Week: 5th Grade: Michelle Ramirez & Hayden Almonte 6th Grade: Kenzie Rathel & Alex Spears 7th Grade: Kendall Pistole & Braydon McLean 8th Grade: Valencia Wray & Samuel Palmer We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and ability to lead by example. Keep shining, Bulldogs—you are making a difference every day! #FMSBulldogs

📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we proudly celebrate Mrs. O’Hara, the heart and soul of the Freeport Middle School Media Center! Whether she’s helping students discover their next favorite book or supporting research and learning in the classroom, Mrs. O’Hara goes above and beyond every single day. But her impact doesn’t stop at the library doors — she also leads the design of our amazing yearbook, capturing the spirit of FMS one snapshot at a time. You’ll find her at nearly every extracurricular event, cheering on our Bulldogs and snapping photos to preserve those unforgettable moments. 📸💙 Her dedication, creativity, and support for students and staff make her a true treasure in our school family. Thank you, Mrs. O’Hara, for everything you do to make Freeport Middle School shine!🐾📖 #FMSBulldog #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay