Fremont MS Family Newsletter

Good afternoon,

The final bell rang today, and we are heading into our winter break! We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible energy and growth we’ve seen in our middle schoolers so far this year.

Middle school is a high-energy phase of life. Here are a few ways to help your student recharge into the new year:

• Prioritize Sleep: Encourage them to catch up on rest so they come back refreshed.

• Unplug Together: Consider a "tech-free" afternoon or evening to reconnect without screens.

• Read for Fun: Without the pressure of assignments, it’s a great time to dive into a book just for enjoyment.

Let’s also keep social-emotional and mental health top of mind for our students and ourselves. Please review the Family Resources compiled by the Fremont Mental Health Team and the ReferralGPS program to ensure you have the tools you need for a healthy season.

We are so grateful for your partnership and support in making our school community so vibrant. Whether you are traveling or staying cozy at home, we wish you a safe and joyful winter break.

Morning Announcements

❄️ Important Dates

• Winter Break: December 22nd to January 5th

• School Resumes: January 6th

Warm Regards,

Emily Loerakker

Fremont MS Principal

• ‼️ December 22 - January 5 - Winter Break - No School

• ‼️ January 6 - School Resumes

• ‼️ January 19 - MLK - No School

• ‼️ February 16 - President's Day - No School

• 🛑 February 26 - End of Trimester 2

• ✅ February 27 - Start of Trimester 3

• 💻 March 2 - 2nd Trimester Report cards available through Teacherease

• 📌 March 5 - Parent Teacher Conferences (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Please see the school website for more information:

• Fremont Middle School Athletics
• Fremont Middle School Club Information

At the December 15 Board of Education meeting, a two-hour late start was reviewed as a new District option in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen events. By implementing this two-hour delayed start, the District can maintain in-person learning while prioritizing the safety of students and staff. Under this plan:

• The school day will shift forward by two hours for our K-8 students, and dismissal times will remain unchanged.

• Elementary & Intermediate Schools

• Delayed start time: 10:50 a.m.

• Middle School

• Delayed start time: 9:55 a.m.

• Morning student bus times would be exactly two hours later than their regularly scheduled bus stop pick-up time.

• Lincoln Early Learning Center would see its AM session canceled entirely, while the PM session proceeds as scheduled.

As with any shift in the school day, administration will monitor conditions to determine if conditions are safe for after-school activities.

Speaking of our Target shopping trip, it's the subject of our brand-new episode of the "Fremont Leads" podcast. Give it a listen to learn more about the history of the event, how it benefits our community, and how you can contribute to the Fremont Township Food Pantry as well if you'd like. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!

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• 8th grade pictures - January 8th
• 8th grade picture retakes - February 6th
• 8th grade dance - May 27th
• 8th grade graduation - June 3rd at College of Lake County

January 8, 2026 is graduation picture day. First-period teachers will convey students' appointment times for pictures that day. Pictures will be taken during periods 2 and 3, and students will NOT dress for PE on this day.

Photos will be taken in a graduation gown, provided for the photo by the photographer, and also in whatever the student has chosen to wear under the gown. We do NOT wear a graduation cap. Students should wear dress clothes for pictures. Some suggestions include a long-sleeved shirt and tie, dress pants and dressy blouse, skirt and/or dresses. Please note that pants or skirts will show in some of the poses. There will not be time for wardrobe changes during the photoshoot. You can change into more comfortable clothes after your picture is taken.

Please email eloerakker@fsd79.org with any questions.

Please read communication from Mundelein High School.

Welcome to Mundelein High School! We are very excited to have you join the MHS family. We are looking forward to assisting your child in making the important transition from middle school to high school. On Thursday, January 15th, we are hosting our Class of 2030 Night at Mundelein High School for both families and students. Students with last names A-L arrive at the MHS auditorium by 6:00 PM for a 45-minute presentation on our ninth-grade academic programs, student supports, and extracurricular opportunities. Students with last names M-Z should attend the 7:15 PM session in the auditorium. The presentation will also be offered in Spanish in the cafeteria during both sessions. The Activities and Athletics Fair will be hosted in the Main Gym immediately following the formal presentation.

Bienvenidos a Mundelein High School. Estamos muy entusiasmados de darles la bienvenida a la familia de MHS. Esperamos poder acompañar a su hijo/a en la importante transición de la escuela secundaria a la preparatoria. El jueves 15 de enero, realizaremos nuestra Noche de la Clase de 2030 en Mundelein High School para familias y estudiantes. Los estudiantes con apellidos de la A a la L deberán llegar al auditorio de MHS a las 6:00 p.m. para una presentación de 45 minutos sobre nuestros programas académicos de noveno grado, los apoyos para estudiantes y las oportunidades extracurriculares. Los estudiantes con apellidos de la M a la Z deberán asistir a la sesión a las 7:15 p. m. en el auditorio. La presentación también se ofrecerá en español en la cafetería durante ambas sesiones. La Feria de Actividades y Atletismo se llevará a cabo en el Gimnasio Principal inmediatamente después de la presentación formal.

Incoming Freshman Page: Class of 2030

All Stevenson-bound 8th graders will attend a Fine Arts Assembly at Twin Groves Middle School on Friday, January 16 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Transportation will be provided by Fremont. Please email eloerakker@fsd79.org if you do not want your child to attend.

• CLASS OF 2030 WEBSITE- this will continue to be updated as new information becomes available
  
• Early December: PreACT 8 scores, a copy of the freshman course selection sheet and an invite to the Class of 2030 evening program will be mailed home.
• Week of December 15: Recommended core courses will be emailed to caregivers.
• Our Class of 2030 night is scheduled for January 22, 2026, 6:30-8:00pm.

Girls Volleyball: Grades 7 & 8 Sign up to tryout!

• Tuesday, January 6th - 8th Grade - ES Gym until 5:30 pm

• Wednesday, January 7th - 7th Grade - MS Gym until 5:30 pm

• Thursday, January 8th:

• 7th Grade - IS Gym until 5 pm

• 8th Grade - ES Gym until 5 pm

• Coaches: Mrs. Mantzoros, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Miller, Mr. Paul

Scholastic Bowl: All Grades Sign up to tryout! MUST attend Both Tryouts.

• Tryouts - Thursday, February 12th - Buzzer Test Tryout - 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm

• Tryouts - Tuesday, February 17th - Written Test Tryouts - 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm

• Coaches: Mrs. Novello & Mrs. Puhr

Questions - contact Mrs. Poglayen - apoglayen@fsd79.org

• 7:55 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. (M, Tu, Th, F), 7:55 a.m to 2:13 p.m. (W)
• The earliest students can be dropped of is 7:30 a.m. If students are reporting to school early for a morning activity that is supervised by a Fremont staff member, they can enter the office beginning at 7:05 a.m.

Please note: Students are dismissed 30 minutes earlier than normal every Wednesday so that teachers and staff may participate in professional learning.

• 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (during school year)
• 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (during school-year breaks and summer)

• The designated pick-up and drop-off zone is in front of the school.

• Early pick-up of students ends before the dismissal process begins. Please note that the latest early pickup time is 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

• The area behind the building is reserved for buses only.

• If someone other than the child’s parent or guardian is picking them up, the school office must be notified.

• Family Handbook
• Family Resources
• Community Resource Guide
• Important School Contacts
• Weekly Principal E-newsletter

Emily Loerakker

Fremont Middle School Principal

Nick Atchley

Fremont Middle School Assistant Principal

Address: 28871 N. Fremont Center Road

Phone: (847) 566-9384

Website: middle.fsd79.org

Instagram: @FSD79

YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79