Freeland Middle School Newsletter

Periodically, you will receive a newsletter to your email from the middle school with important information regarding upcoming events. These newsletters can also be found on our website here: Freeland Middle School Newsletters

Parents can now observe their students in Canvas after completing a few steps. Here is some information regarding this process.

A pairing code is needed for any parent/caregiver to create an Observer Account for their child. You can have your child generate a code for you utilizing the directions below. To log into Canvas please follow the directions outlined in the links below.

Becoming a Canvas Observer - Directions Sheet

How do I generate a pairing code as a student? (Grades 6-12)

If you are still having issues getting connected to your student's account, please contact the office and we will assist you.

If you have not had the opportunity to check out the Sixth Edition of 'The Talon' here is the link.

The Talon

You will be able to find this edition and all future additions on our school website.

Does your student need help in making informed education and career decisions? Help them by checking out Pathfinder, Michigan’s online career exploration tool that allows users to explore in-demand careers and the degrees or credentials needed to pursue them.

If you’ve used Pathfinder before – found at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org – come with your student and check out its recent enhancements; including new filter features when exploring jobs, fields and schools and the ability to choose multiple paths and compare them with each other. For brand new users, visit and have a tailored career exploration experience that will provide your student with a complete training path picture when a career goal is chosen.

Get started at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org!

Middle School Boys Basketball season is just over a month away! 💚🤍
Tryouts begin Monday, January 5, 2026 in the MS Gym.

📅 7th Grade: 3:00–4:30 PM
📅 8th Grade: 4:30–6:00 PM

👉 Sign up in the MS Office!
✅ Don’t forget to complete your athletic registration at www.planeths.com

❓Questions? Call the Athletic Office at 989-695-5525.

• 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert | Thursday, December 11 | 7:00 pm
• FMS Feliz Navidad Dodgeball Tournament | Friday, December 19

• No School - Christmas Break | Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2

• SAVE THE DATE - Final Exams | January 14-16, 2026

Freeland Middle School Website

• Please use our website to find the Daily Announcements, Absent Work, and many other items throughout the school year. We will continue to improve the content that is found on the website each month.

• Please follow Freeland Middle School on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for information and fun posts about our students and staff throughout the year. If you are not a social media fan, the same information will be found on our website in the live feed.

• Use Skyward for keeping track of your student’s grades, attendance, etc.

Please feel free to reach out at any time with any questions or concerns that you may have this school year. It is the goal to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours during the school week. Emails and phone calls received over the weekend will receive a response as soon as possible on Monday.

Jennifer Thunberg | FMS Principal

thunbergj@freelandschools.net

Rae Glazier | FMS Secretary

glazierr@freelandschools.net

Freeland Middle School Phone Number: 989-695-0500