FHS Weekly Update

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As we wrap up the semester and head into winter break, I want to extend my appreciation to our students and families for your hard work, support, and commitment throughout the year. This is a well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.

I encourage everyone to take a true break—step away from the daily rush, celebrate your accomplishments, and return in January ready to continue being Mighty, Brave, and Bold in all you do.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and joyful winter break.

Go Vikings!

-Mr. Langer

Mark your calendars for the following school events:

Final Exam Info (more information below!)

Wednesday 12/17

Period 1 Final (7:30AM-9:00AM)
Period 3 Final (9:10AM-10:40AM)
Period 7 Final (10:50AM-12:20PM)

Thursday 12/18

Period 2 Final (7:30AM-9:00AM)
Period 4 Final (9:10AM-10:40AM)
Period 8 Final (10:50AM-12:20PM)

Friday 12/19

Period 5 Final (7:30AM-9:00AM)
Period 6 Final (9:10AM-10:40AM)

WINTER BREAK (Friday 12/19/25 - Monday 1/5/26)
Monday January 5, 2026

Teacher Institute - No School for Students
Teachers and Counselors will be in meetings throughout the day

Tuesday January 6, 2026

Class resume - Regular hours - School starts at 7:30AM.

Tuesday January 13, 2026

Student Late Start

Friday January 16, 2026

One Act Performance 7:00pm
D211 Honors Choir @ Conant High School, 7:30pm

Saturday January 17, 2026

One Act Performance 7:00pm

Monday January 19, 2026

No School

Good luck to all our students taking exams this week! Hopefully you will be able to rest and relax over the winter break and come back rejuvenated and ready to take on second semester!

Congratulations to the Debate Team on their fourth tournament of the season at Libertyville HS on Saturday, 12/13!

Way to go Fremd Math Team for their performance at the North Suburban Math League Meet.

For more details and previous Shout Outs - Click here!

Final Exam Schedule

Wednesday 12/17 - Final exams for periods 1, 3, 7

Thursday 12/18 - Final exams for periods 2, 4, 8

Friday 12/19 - Final exams for periods 5 & 6

All submissions should be no more than 3 pages, typed and double spaced in Times New Roman, 12 point font in Google Docs (be sure your submission is sharable). Poetry, prose and non-fiction are welcome. Submissions must be turned in on or before midnight on Friday, 12/19/2025.

Questions? Contact Ms. Fudala in the English Department

Interested in applying to Fremd’s chapter of National Honor Society?

WHO: Current sophomores & juniors

WHEN: Application opens Dec. 1, 2025 & closes Mar. 20, 2026

WHERE: Join this Schoology course for instructions and to complete the application PMHB-DB2N-SNMG8

Questions: Contact Ms. Han or Ms. Monticello in Student Services

Watch the video from our Student Services Department regarding the academic planning process here at Fremd.

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Boosters are offering 10 scholarships to students in the class of 2026. Scholarship value is $1,000 each. Please see their website for the application link. CLICK HERE for more details.

Membership is open to all Fremd families. A variety of membership options are available. Your membership is good for one full school year.

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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 tutoring center schedule here!

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

Click on the image for more information about purchasing the 2025-2026 iPad Protection Plan through MySchoolBucks.

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.

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.