FHS Weekly Update 4/20-4/15

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Mark your calendars for the following school events:

Tuesday April 21, 2026

The Future Begins Today Fair, Harper College

See below for information

Thursday April 23, 2026

D211 Senior Job Fair, SHS

See below for information

Multicultural Expo, FHS, 3pm

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Student Late Start, classes begin at 8:50

Friday May 8, 2026

Early Dismissal, classes end at 11:50am

Saturday May 9, 2026

Prom, Westin Itasca, 6-10pm

Monday May 11, 2026

Incoming Freshman Activity/Athletic Night, 6-7:30pm

Upcoming Performances

4/28/26 - Senior Recognition Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm
5/6/26 - Senior Recognition Band Concert, 6:30pm
5/7/26 - Senior Recognition Choir Concert, 7:00pm
5/15/26 - Let the Stars Come Out, 6:00pm

Senior Event Dates - See Senior Class Website for Details

Friday 4/24/26 - Chalk the Walk / Cap & Gown Pickup
Tuesday 4/28/26 - Honors Convocation, FHS
Friday 5/1/26 - Senior Picnic, FHS, 7th & 8th hours ($)
Wednesday 5/13/26 - Seniors Last Day of Classes
Friday 5/15/26 - Graduation practice, FHS
Monday 5/18/26 - Senior Banquet, Concorde Banquets ($)
Tuesday 5/19/26 - Graduation, NOW Arena, 7:30pm

Good luck to all our athletics, competitive activities and performing arts students who are competing/performing throughout this upcoming week!

ORCHESTRA: Fremd Orchestra Senior Recognition Concert – “Thank You, Mrs. C” Congratulations to Mrs. Caballero on an incredible 33 year run at FHS! Her last concert takes place on Thursday, April 30th; the evening begins with an alumni pre-concert performance from 6:00–6:30 PM, followed by the Senior Recognition Concert at 6:30 PM and a reception to follow. Join us as we celebrate our senior orchestra students and honor the lasting impact of Mrs. Caballero on generations of musicians in the Fremd community. Alumni are invited to perform and attend—please help spread the word to former students and families who may want to participate or join us. RSVP / More Information: bit.ly/3Q7Tyd8
ART: Delayed Congratulations (our apologies!) Hekim B., Shway C., Lana D., Gabriela J., Connie K., James K., Sofiia L., Katie L., Bee N., Tina S. & Jessica S. were selected to showcase artwork at the 13th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). The show ran from Friday, March 14th through Friday, April 18th at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.
MATH TEAM: Congratulations to our Math Team on their phenomenal 5th place finish at the IHSA State Competition! Individual Medalists: 1st - Gabriel L. (Algebra 1 Written); 1st - Justin Z. (Algebra 2 Written); 2nd - Ryan K. (Precalculus Written); 3rd - Daniel X. (Precalculus; Written); Teams Earning Medals: 2nd - Junior-Senior 8-Person Competition (Avirag H., Joshua K., Sophia L., Krista LiuL. Samuel M., Vishakh N., Arnav S., Justin Z.); 2nd - Precalculus Written Team (Ryan K., Krista L., Samuel M., Vishakh N., Arnav S., Daniel X.); 3rd - Oralist Competition (Leroy J. & Daniel X.); 3rd - Algebra 2 Written Team (Arnav G., Avirag H., Leroy J., Joshua K. Sophia L., Justin Z.); 4th - Freshman-Sophomore 8-Person Competition (Charles D., Anna D., Isha K., Aditya K., Gabriel L., Kate M., Emma Q., Baruni S.)

For more details and previous Shout Outs - Click here!

Check out the ABC Countdown our Student Services Team has put together to get our students through the final 26 days of school!

CLICK HERE FOR FINAL EXAM INFORMATION

CLICK HERE for the newest PROM 2026 Updates!

REMINDER: Ticket sales close at midnight on Monday 4/27/26!

REMINDER: You need to reserve your table AFTER your entire group has purchased their tickets.

CLICK HERE for information about the District 211 Senior Job Fair.

Start Date: April 6, 2026

Estimated Completion: July 2026

The Village of Palatine will be replacing the 12-inch water main along Quentin Road, from Euclid Avenue to Medford Drive. Construction activities will take place within the northbound right lane and the east parkway of Quentin Road.

Traffic Impacts:

The northbound right lane of Quentin Road will be closed for the duration of the project.
Intersecting streets on the west side will experience temporary closures during active working hours.

Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure improvements.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW START DATE FOR IHSA FOOTBALL.

Please see the attached information from Ms. Moreno at Palatine High School. Please reach out to Ms. Moreno with any questions.

At Fremd, we want all students to have what they need to be successful! This goes beyond what we learn in class or the support we get in the building. Please fill out this form if you would benefit from access to free food, clothing, hygiene products and other personal needs. We will follow up with you to help meet your needs. The information you provide will not be shared with anyone outside of student services at Fremd High School.

CLICK HERE to request what you need.

CLICK HERE to view this week's update from our Career Advisor, Emily Nelson.

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