Fremont Focus

We can't wait to welcome back our students, staff, and families to Fremont School District 79 for the 2025-2026 school year!

The following are a number back-to-school updates to get you prepared for the start of the new academic year. Parents and guardians can expect to receive this email update from the District twice a month. This will be in addition to the principal's e-newsletter that you will receive from the schools each week. We hope that you find the information provided to be informative and helpful.

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

• Fri., August 8 - Teacher assignments released
• Mon., August 11 - Sixth Grade & New Student Launch; 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (Middle School)
• Wed., August 13 - Kindergarten Practice Bus Ride; 9:30 a.m.
• Wed., August 20 - Meet & Greet for Grades K-8 (last name A-L - 1:00-2:00 p.m.; last name M-Z - 2:00-3:00 p.m.)
• Thu., August 21 - First day of school for Grades K-8
• Thu., August 21 - Meet & Greet for Preschool & Early Childhood; 9:00 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.
• Fri., August 22 - First day of school for Preschool and Early Childhood
• Fri., August 22 - PTO Back-to-School Bash; 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Intermediate School)
• Tue., August 26 - Elementary School Curriculum Night; 6:15 p.m.
• Wed., August 27 (rescheduled from 8/25) - Board of Education meeting (live stream), 7:00 p.m. (Intermediate School Cafeteria)
• Thu., August 28 - Middle School Curriculum Night; 6:30 p.m.
• Mon., September 1 - No School (Students Not In Attendance)
• Thu., September 4 - Intermediate School Curriculum Night; 6:15 p.m.

Instructions for parents on how to access the teacher assignments for their child(ren) are scheduled to be emailed to families on Friday, August 8, as part of the respective school e-newsletters.

Incoming kindergarteners will have the opportunity to take a practice school bus ride at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13. Buses will depart from the parking lot located between the front of Fremont Elementary and Intermediate Schools. Students will be introduced to bus safety, as well as how to load and unload the bus. A short route will also be performed.

• Students in Kindergarten - Grade 8 are invited to drop off supplies and meet their teacher(s) on Wednesday, August 20. Please click here to view school supply lists.

• To relieve congestion, we respectfully ask families to adhere to the following plan:

• Students whose last names begin with A-L should come between 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  

• Students with last names that begin with M-Z should come between 2:00-3:00 p.m.
  

• Parents may pay for school lunches during their visit (bring a check or pay online).

• Grades K-5 may also pick up bus tags in the Intermediate School gymnasium at this time. Grades 6-8 do not need bus tags.

• The first day of school for Kindergarten - Grade 8 is Thursday, August 21.

• Middle School runs from 7:55 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

• Elementary and Intermediate Schools run from 8:50 a.m. to 3:38 p.m. on those days.

• Each Wednesday will be an early release day so that teachers and staff may participate in professional learning.

• Middle School students will be released at 2:13 p.m. each Wednesday.

• Elementary and Intermediate School students will be released at 3:08 p.m.

• Preschool/Early Childhood students and their parents are invited to meet their teachers on Thursday, August 21.

• 9:00-10:00 a.m. for A.M. Preschool/Early Childhood (practice bus ride at 9:30 a.m.)

• 1:15-2:15 p.m. for P.M. Preschool/Early Childhood (practice bus ride at 1:45 p.m.)

• The first day of school for Preschool/Early Childhood is Friday, August 22.

• Morning Session: 8:00-10:30 a.m.
• Afternoon session: 12:15-2:45 p.m.
• Preschool screening dates for 2025-2026: September 12, October 24, December 12, January 16, March 13, April 10

Health information and medical forms are available on the FSD79 Health Services website page. Please drop off forms at your child’s school.

• Kindergarteners must show proof of current physical/immunizations, as well as dental and eye exam forms.

• Second graders must complete a dental examination prior to starting school.

• Sixth graders must provide a dental examination form and a health examination form with proof of up-to-date immunizations.

Consistent, on-time attendance is essential for student success. When students are present, they benefit from direct instruction, peer collaboration, and meaningful connections with teachers. Please help your child build strong attendance habits from the first day of school—every day counts.

To reduce distractions and promote learning, FSD79 is continuing our “Away for the Day” initiative in alignment with our Portable Electronic Equipment Policy (Board Policy 7:190).

Key expectations:

• Cell phones must be turned off and stored in a Chromebook bag or sleeve during the school day.

• Smartwatches must be in school mode and used only to tell time.

• Devices may not be used in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, lunch, or recess.

• Students may use the main office phone if they need to contact a parent or guardian.

• Approved use may be permitted through a student’s IEP or 504 Plan.

For more information, please see the FSD79 Family Handbook 2025-2026, which outlines all school expectations and policies.

Parents and guardians who DO NOT want their child’s photograph and/or student work published need to complete this form and return it to their school's front office within your student’s first 5 days of school attendance. A letter submitted from the previous year will not carry over.

Right at School offers before and after school child care at FSD79, for grades K-8. Please visit the Right At School website for information and to register your child(ren) for the program.

Fremont utilizes Quest Food Management Services to provide lunch service for our students. For more information, including how to set up a lunch account for your student, please click here. Parents will need their student's Lunch PIN to set up a lunch account. This information can be found in TeacherEase by clicking on the Miscellaneous tab and then selecting Locker/Lunch PIN.

Please note that if you require lunch assistance through available programs, you must complete and submit the Free and Reduced Lunch Application found in the Miscellaneous tab of your TeacherEase portal. Contact Tony Smith, Food Service Director, at asmith@fsd79.org with any questions.

The next meeting of the Fremont School District 79 Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fremont Intermediate School cafeteria. Please note: This date is a change from the original planned date of August 25. Also note the new location for regular monthly Board meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. The regular meeting will be preceded by two public hearings: the District’s renewal of the e-learning program and on the Health Life Safety Bonds. This month's meeting will include the following presentations:

• FY26 Tentative Budget
• 2025-2026 Annual Goals Overview

A live video stream of the meeting will be available via the District’s YouTube page. The stream will go live shortly before the start of the meeting. Recaps of previous Board meetings can be found here. The Board meeting agenda and materials can be accessed here. Board materials are available by noon on August 27.

In time for the start of the new school year, download our brand new mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. Get all the latest news, events, and resources at your fingertips!

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 a PDF flyer to publicrelations@fsd79.org. Check back regularly for upcoming offerings.

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