August 31-September 5, 2026

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This week we will have an altered bell schedule on Tuesday 9/1/26 due to the Early Morning Work Session/Late Start and a planned Evacuation Drill.

Mark your calendars for the following school events:

• Tuesday 9/1 - Late Start
• School begins at 8:50
• Bus routes begin approximately 80 minutes later
• Monday 9/7 - Labor Day
• No School
• Monday 9/14 - Fall Showcase Marching Band Concert
• 6:30 PM
• Tuesday 9/15 - Late Start
• School begins at 8:50
• Bus routes begin approximately 80 minutes later
• Wednesday 9/16 - Fall Choir Concert
• 7:00 PM
• Wednesday 9/30 - Band Showcase Concert
• 6:30 PM
• LOOKING AHEAD: Homecoming Week
  
• Spirit Week 9/21-9/25
• Football Game 9/25
• Dance 9/26

We would like to SHOUT OUT the following students, groups, activities, athletics, etc. on a job well done!

For more details and previous Shout Outs - Click here!

Thank you for joining us last week at our annual open house. We would to hear from your on how it went. Please fill out this feedback form to share your thoughts.

If you were not able to attend, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child(ren)'s teachers at any time throughout the school year. For comments related to open house please reach out to Assistant Principal Scott Newmark.

Did you know that Fremd has two free ACT Prep Courses? Mr. Grattoni teaches ACT Math & Science and Mrs. Koller teaches ACT English & Reading.

Space is limited, sign up today!

https://tinyurl.com/FremdACTS1SY27

Location: Room 125

Time: 3-5pm

Math: Tuesdays (starting September 1st)

English: Wednesdays (starting September 2nd)

What to expect in these courses:

• Test prep strategies and content review
• Preparation for the Online ACT
• Official practice tests & solutions

• Access online ACT Prep resources

If you have questions about these courses, you can email Mrs. Koller (tkoller@d211.org) or Mr. Grattoni (cgrattoni@d211.org).

Note: Even if you cannot attend these classes, you can access course materials by registering for these activities in Infinite Campus. The names of these activities are “Test Prep - Math" and “Test Prep - English”.

District 211, in partnership with Harper College and Districts 214 and 220, invites you to learn more about College Now. This program provides eligible students with the opportunity to earn both a District 211 high school diploma and a Harper College Associate in Arts degree by the end of Grade 12.

Webinar Info

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Online Webinar - College Now

Register here: College Now Family Information Night Registration

Please see THIS EMAIL that was sent to all sophomore students & parents/guardians of sophomore students. Please reach out to Michele Napier, Director of College and Career Readiness, with any additional questions

Please join the principal for a Parent Principal Network meeting prior to the Fremd Viking Boosters meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library. Discussion will center on events for the start of the school year with an emphasis on school safety. Plan on staying for the Booster meeting as well!

A note from our Career Advisor, Emily Nelson. Please click on the image to access the links and additional information. For questions, please reach out to Ms. Nelson.

Wondering what this code means on your child's attendance? This is the code that designates a student has scanned into either the cafeteria, study hall or media center and that they are "present" for the period.

Please consider joining the Fremd Viking Boosters this upcoming school year to help support the students and staff of Fremd High School. JOIN HERE!

Please see the FHS Website for Activity/Academic/Athletic calendars OR CLICK HERE!

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.

Fremd High School

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Mark Langer, Principal

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