Fremont Focus

Student Growth and Achievement Update

Dear Fremont Community,

Our students continue to show tremendous growth and achievement across the District, aligned with our “Growth and Achievement for ALL” strategic goal area. Recent highlights include the following:

2026 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Fall Assessment

Math and Reading - all seven of our grades that took the assessment met or exceeded growth projections from last fall to this fall.
Our 8th-grade Class of 2026 ranked in the top 10% nationally in both Math (94th percentile) and Reading (91st percentile).

Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)

We continue to see tremendous growth from our students on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. Since 2023, we have increased proficiency by +13% in English Language Arts (ELA) and +6% in Math.

Algebra I and Geometry Completion Rates

The percentage of 8th graders in our district who have completed Algebra I or Geometry has increased from 40% in 2022 to 65% in 2026.

2026 State Summative Designations

The Illinois State Board of Education has released school summative designations for 2026, and we are thrilled that all of our schools have earned tremendous marks:

Elementary School - Exemplary (highest designation)
Intermediate School - Exemplary (highest designation)
Middle School - Approaching Exemplary (second-highest designation)

We thank our students, educators, and families for their collaboration and commitment to our ongoing growth and achievement.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brian Bullis

Assistant Superintendent of Learning

📅 Important Dates

Please read the following newsletter for detailed information, but here is a summary of key dates for quick access:

Wed., Oct. 21 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
Wed., Oct. 21 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. (Middle School DEN)
Fri., Oct. 23 - Preschool Screening Day (No School - Lincoln only)
Wed., Oct. 28 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
Tue., Nov. 3 - No School (Students Not In Attendance)
Wed., Nov. 4 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)

2026-27 FSD79 School Calendars

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please report it to the school office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence by completing the form linked within the above graphic or by calling the attendance line for the appropriate school.

October Board of Education Meeting Recap

In an effort to connect the FSD79 Board of Education and the community, the District offers a summary of monthly, regular Board meetings. To view a recap of the October 19 meeting, please click here.

Students from Lincoln Early Learning Center led meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting featured a recognition for Fremont Middle School teacher Andrea Poglayen.

Parent University Virtual Presentation—RULER Framework—Nov. 11

Mark your calendars for November 11 as we invite all parents and guardians to join us for our upcoming virtual Parent University: Connecting RULER Social-Emotional Learning from School to Home, presented by Fremont staff.

Across all grade levels, our classrooms have been actively embedding the RULER framework (developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence) into daily learning. During this virtual interactive session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of our schoolwide RULER rollout and take home practical strategies to use the Mood Meter and Charter concepts within your family routine.

A Zoom link for the presentation will be shared with families closer to the date of the event.

Exploring Career Pathways

For the third straight year, Fremont Middle School participated in the Navig8 Lake County event at Lake County Fairgrounds on Wednesday morning. Fremont students joined thousands of others from throughout the county to explore a wide range of career pathways directly from dozens of organizations. The event follows the District's continuing commitment to providing educational opportunities for students to explore their passions.

National School Bus Safety Week

This week is National School Bus Safety Week, and a great reminder that student safety is a shared community effort. Please take a moment to review these essential safety rules with your family:

For Drivers:

Always stop for buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms.
Remain stopped until the lights turn off and the arm retracts.
Stay alert for children near bus stops.

For Students:

Stand at least 10 feet back from the bus in a designated waiting area.
Never approach a moving bus.
Wait until the bus stops completely, the parking brake is set, and the door opens before approaching.
Stay alert and always follow the driver's instructions.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe every day. For additional information, visit National School Bus Safety Resources.

County School Facility Tax on Nov. 3 Ballot

Lake County Regional Office of Education approved a resolution to place a referendum on the November 3, 2026, ballot seeking voter authorization for a 1% County School Facilities Sales Tax (CSFT). If approved by county voters, this sales tax would provide an alternative revenue source for school facility needs, currently funded primarily by property taxes. Please utilize the following resources to learn more about this potential additional funding source for our schools:

Signing a Piece of History

As the structural work nears completion on the brand-new CTE/STEM lab and cafeteria expansion at Fremont Middle School, students and staff have had the opportunity to sign the final beam that will be installed. The project is due to be completed this winter, creating widespread new learning opportunities for future Wildcats.

My Ride K-12 Bus Tracking App

The My Ride K-12 mobile app allows parents and guardians to stay connected with their student’s transportation schedule. Through the use of GPS technology, the app provides updates to the pick-up and drop-off times based on the bus location.

To learn how to download the app, create your account, and link your student’s information, please visit our Transportation webpage.

Click Here for the PTO News and Notes

Virtual Backpack

FSD79 offers local groups and organizations the opportunity to advertise their upcoming events in the Virtual Backpack. To submit your group's event for consideration, please submit an ADA-compliant flyer in PDF format to publicrelations@fsd79.org. Check back regularly for upcoming offerings.

The next edition of the Fremont Focus will be distributed on November 4. This will be in addition to the weekly e-newsletters sent on Fridays from principals at the school level.

Fremont School District 79

Address: 28855 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL

Phone: (847) 566-0169

Website: fsd79.org

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YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79

Student Growth and Achievement Update Student Growth and Achievement Update

📅 Important Dates

October Board of Education Meeting Recap October Board of Education Meeting Recap

Parent University Virtual Presentation—RULER Framework—Nov. 11 Parent University Virtual Presentation—RULER Framework—Nov. 11

Exploring Career Pathways Exploring Career Pathways

National School Bus Safety Week National School Bus Safety Week

County School Facility Tax on Nov. 3 Ballot County School Facility Tax on Nov. 3 Ballot

Signing a Piece of History Signing a Piece of History

My Ride K-12 Bus Tracking App My Ride K-12 Bus Tracking App

Click Here for the PTO News and Notes Click Here for the PTO News and Notes

Virtual Backpack Virtual Backpack