Fremont MS Family Newsletter

Good afternoon,

As we reflect on the first half of the year, we thank families for their continued partnership. Together, we worked to support student learning by implementing the "Away for the Day" initiative. This year, we have seen a 46% decrease in instances where students are using personal electronics throughout the school day, allowing them to better focus on building a positive classroom community, which supports their learning.

We are also celebrating a successful implementation of pilot CTE courses, including Innovation and Career Studio classes in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and the 8th grade Video Production, Multi-Tech Studio, Digital Art. Our very own Mrs. Begg was featured in the latest installment of the Illinois State Board of Education's CONNECTED newsletter. Please check it out!

Please be mindful of driving during drop off and pick up as we navigate vehicles in front of the school and through the staff parking lots. Let's work together to keep our students, staff, and families safe!

Morning Announcements

Warm Regards,

Emily Loerakker

Fremont MS Principal

• 💃 🕺🏽School Dance - December 12

• ‼️ 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

• 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.

We are excited about our first Fremont Student Council-sponsored dance of the year. Please remember that students must follow school expectations at after-school activities. Students must also be present at school on the day of the dance. The dance will take place in the big gym. The entrance fee is $5, and food/drinks will be available for purchase. Students are not allowed to leave the dance before pick-up time; this will only be allowed in the event of an emergency. Please pick up your student at the following times:

• 6th grade: Dismissal at 8:15 pm
• 7th grade: Dismissal at 8:25 pm
• 8th grade: Dismissal at 8:30 pm

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