FHS WEEKLY UPDATE

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Mark your calendars for the following school events

• Tuesday April 22, 2025
• The Future Begins Today
• Special Education Resource Night
• Harper College
• 6-8PM
• Thursday April 24, 2025
• Student Multicultural Expo (3-4:30pm FHS Cafeteria)
• D211 Senior Job Fair (Periods 1-5 @ Schaumburg High School)
• OPENING NIGHT: The Little Mermaid (musical)
• Friday April 25, 2025
• Seniors - Chalk the Walk (before school!)
• Seniors - Cap & Gown/Graduation Ticket Distribution
• The Little Mermaid (musical)
• Saturday April 26, 2025
• The Little Mermaid (musical)
• Tuesday April 29, 2025
• Honors Convocation
• Thursday May 1, 2025
• Senior Recognition Orchestra Concert
• Monday May 5 - Friday May 16, 2025
• AP Testing
• Wednesday May 7, 2025
• Senior Recognition Band Concert
• Thursday May 8, 2025
• Senior Recognition Choir Concert
• Friday May 9, 2025
• Early Dismissal
• Classes end at 11:50am
• Saturday May 10, 2025
• Prom 6-11pm
• Thursday May 15, 2025
• Incoming Freshman Athletics/Activity night
• THIS IS AN UPDATED DATE FOR THIS EVENT!

PROM TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE THROUGH WEDNESDAY 4/23/25.

We apologize for the ticket issue in MSB this weekend. The glitch has been fixed and student tickets are now available. We have extended the purchase window through 11:59 pm on Wednesday 4/23/25 in My School Bucks!

THE TABLE SEATING FORM IS NOW OPEN!

You will need one POINT person for your group. That person will be in charge of signing up your group to sit together at a table. The point person for your group will need to have everyone’s FREMD ID#. Only ONE person should sign up for your group. If your guest is NOT a Fremd student - you put “guest” in the ID space on the form. Even if you are going solo or with a friend/date as a pair, you MUST fill out the Table Form to ensure seats at a table.

Groups can be up to 12 people (12 is the MAX allowed in a group). If you do not have a full 12 people in your group, note that others will be seated with you at your table. You will not be selecting WHAT table and WHERE it is located, just WHO is sitting at the table.

Here is the LINK for the table form. It is also found in Schoology ⟶ Fremd Events AND in Jr. Class Instagram bio.

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Mertins (FCS Department) or Nicole Clement (World Language Department). Follow us on Instagram for the best updates: @fhs_junior_class

🌊🐚 Dive Under the Sea with Fremd High School's Spring Musical! 🐚🌊

Get ready to make a splash — Fremd High School proudly presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Join Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and the whole underwater crew as they bring this magical tale to life with music, laughter, and a whole lot of heart!

🧜‍♀️ Show Dates:

• Thursday, April 24th 7pm

• Friday, April 25th 7pm

• Saturday, April 26th 1pm and 7pm

✨ Tickets: $15
🎟️ Available now at fremd.booktix.com

Don’t be a poor unfortunate soul — swim on over and be part of our world for an unforgettable night! 💜🦀🎶

FHS Students - please come check out the Multicultural Expo after school on Thursday April 24 from 3-4:30 in the student cafeteria! Reach out to Mrs. Flores in the Science department with any questions!

On Friday, April 25 we will have a lockdown drill. A lockdown would be implemented should a situation arise in or around the building that could jeopardize the physical safety of students and staff. This drill will be conducted in partnership with the Palatine Police Department to ensure our procedures are in line with best practices to keep our students and staff safe; as such, you will see an increased police presence on campus during the drill.

An announcement will be made the morning of April 25 notifying students of the drill and reminding them of our RUN-HIDE-SURVIVE protocol. In an actual emergency, students must evaluate the situation and either run away from the building or shelter-in-place in a safe area. For the drill, students who choose to run will be asked to remain in an interior vestibule until the drill has been completed. Students and staff will not know in advance about the timing of the drill.

Immediately following the initiation of the lockdown drill, both our website and outdoor marquee sign will have messaging posted informing the public that we are practicing a lockdown and that it is only a drill. In preparing this communication we realize that even the mention of the phrase “hard lockdown” can be alarming. We hope you will find the knowledge that we practice our responses to crises to be reassuring.

Parents or guardians who have concerns or questions about the drills or their student’s participation should contact Assistant Principal for Buildings and Grounds, Michael M. Smith, at (847) 755-2612 or mmsmith@d211.org.

School safety is everyone’s responsibility. If students are aware of concerning information they are encouraged to notify a trusted adult in the building so that we can respond appropriately. We ask the same of our parents and community members. Parents can assist us in keeping our school safe by reporting matters of concern directly to an administrator. This includes when parents have concerns about their own child’s social and emotional struggles. Parents should encourage their student to report concerning behaviors as well.

There is a Safety Concern button located on every student’s iPad and on our website to report concerns about student safety. While this information can be submitted anonymously, please know that it is much easier to address safety concerns when the reporter provides contact information. This allows administrators the opportunity to fully investigate, communicate, and at times, clarify misinformation.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership to ensure the Fremd High School community is a safe place for our students, staff, and community members.

Friday, April 25th: Chalk the Walk

• From 6:45- 8:00 am, Seniors are invited to chalk the sidewalks in front of the school with their favorite high school memories.
• Chalk and hot chocolate will be provided by the Senior Class Executive Board.

Friday, April 25th: Cap and Gown Pickup

• From 9:00-2:00 in the Main Hallway students will pick up their Graduation cap and gown, as well as graduation tickets. For students who ordered their Senior Event package earlier in the semester, they will also receive their Class of 2025 favor.

Thursday, May 15th: Last Day of School for Seniors

Thursday, May 15th: Senior Sunset

• The event starts at 6:30 pm. We will have drinks, desserts, lawn games, music, and raffles as we wait for the sun to set, which will happen at approximately 8:07 that evening. Students can come late, leave early, or join only for the sunset portion of the evening - whatever they choose!
• For students that did not purchase an Event Package ticket, they can purchase an individual ticket on My School Bucks for $10 up until May 2nd.

Friday, May 16th: Graduation Practice, Senior Sendoff and Senior Picnic!

• Graduates will be in the gym for graduation practice from 7:30 until 9:30.
• At about 9:30/9:45, graduates will leave the gym to begin their Senior Sendoff!
• Upon conclusion of the Sendoff students who purchased a ticket to Senior Picnic will head outside for this fun event, organized by the Fremd Administrative Team. For students that did not purchase an Event Package ticket, they can purchase an individual ticket on My School Bucks for $5 up until May 2nd.

Monday, May 19th: Senior Banquet

• Seniors will meet at the Concorde in Kildeer from 11:00-1:30. Tickets may NOT be purchased at the door for this event. This event includes lunch, games, prices, yearbook signing, and reminiscing!
• For students that did not purchase an Event Package ticket, they can purchase an individual ticket on My School Bucks for $40 up until May 2nd.

Monday, May 19th 7:30 P.M.: Graduation at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates

• Doors will open for Graduates and their guests beginning at 6:30. Seniors should arrive no later than 7:00 pm. All other details will be shared with them at graduation practice!

Additional Questions?

• If you would like a place to access information about Senior Class, check out the website.

Courtney Billittier and Sarah Braverman

Seniors - We are very excited to provide this opportunity to students with over 90 local businesses looking to hire our students! District 211 will be hosting the Senior Job Fair at Schaumburg High School on Thursday, April 24. To register for the event CLICK HERE!

Date: Thursday, April 24

Location: Schaumburg High School

Time: Periods 1-5 (this is a career trek)

If you have questions please see our Career Advisor located in the Media Center.

To purchase: CLICK HERE

To check to see if you purchased: CLICK HERE

For yearbook questions please see Ms. Bova in Student Services or Ms. Ganas in Social Studies

As we look towards the end of the school year, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude to our amazing Booster organization. Thank you for your incredible support and generosity toward our school community. Your contributions make a lasting impact by enhancing athletics, activities, and classroom experiences for all students. Your continued commitment helps create more opportunities for student growth, success, and school pride. We truly appreciate your dedication and all you do to help our school thrive!

Looking for more academic support? Fremd offers tutoring both during the day as well as after school. Content tutors are available to help in Math, Science, English and World Language.

Check out the TEACHER tutoring center schedule here!

Check out the PEER tutoring schedule here!

Physical copies of the handbook are available in the main office.

Click on the image for the digital version!

Remember to take a moment to log your community service hours in Maia Learning! See the attachment below for details on how to put them into your account.

CLICK HERE for more information on logging your community service hours in Maia!

Fremd offers a variety of opportunities to showcase our students through student publications. Please take a peek at the following student-led publications.

• Conspiracy - Literary Magazine
• Victory - Fashion Magazine
• September
• October
• November
• December
• February
• March
• Viking Logue - Student Newspaper

Students - If you are looking for even more up-to-the-minute information about Fremd, be sure to turn on notifications for Fremd Events through Schoology.

Families - although you are not able to enroll in the course as a family member, you can follow Fremd Events notifications if your child is enrolled and if your notifications are set to alert you of course updates.

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Mark Langer, Principal

Email: mlanger@d211.org
Website: https://adc.d211.org/Domain/9
Location: 1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-755-2600