October 26-November 1, 2026

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Mark your calendars for the following school events:

• Thursday 10/29
• Halloween Fest
• 3:30-5:30PM, Stadium
• Bring a canned food donation for the Palatine Food Pantry
• SOS Pumpkin Decorating Contest
• 4:30-6:30, Main Hallway
• Must pre-register to participate
• Sunday 11/1
• Daylight Savings Time Ends
• AP Registration Closes - See below for additional information
• Tuesday 11/3 - Late Start
• School begins at 8:50AM
• Bus routes begin approximately 80 minutes later
• Wednesday 11/4 - Incoming Freshman Night
• 6:00PM
• Friday 11/13 / Saturday 11/14 - One Acts
• 7:00PM; Auditorium
• Tuesday 11/17
• Late Start
• School begins at 8:50AM
• Bus routes begin approximately 80 minutes later
• 8th Grade Band Festival
• 7:00PM
• Friday 11/20 - Orchestra Concert
• 6:30PM
• Tuesday 11/24
• Fall Student Blood Drive
• Wednesday 11/23-Friday 11/27
• No School
• Wednesday 12/16-Friday 12/18
• Final Exams

Vikings,

Halloween is a fun time to show creativity—but we must also keep Fremd safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone. If you plan to wear a costume on Friday, October 30, please follow these expectations:

• No costumes that are offensive or stereotype any group.
• No references to violence, drugs, alcohol, or anything sexual.
• No weapons, weapon-like props, face paint, or masks.
• Costumes must not disrupt class or movement through the halls.

Students who don’t follow these guidelines will be referred to the Intervention Office. If you’re unsure about your costume, check with your administrator first.

Be smart, be creative, and show what it means to be a Viking!

– FHS Administration

Step 1 Direct Link: Join Teacher's AP Course on AP Classroom

Step 2 Direct Link: Register & Pay through Total Registration

Support Student Council with their Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive. Drop donated items in the box in the main office by Thursday 10/29. Click the image for more information.

Please see the attached flyer from Jostens for ordering your graduation announcements and accessories. Cap & Gown orders will come at a later date.

Effective October 13, 2026, students will no longer be permitted to bring e-bikes or e-scooters onto District 211 property. Additionally, visitors will not be permitted to operate these devices while on any District 211 property.

What families should know:

• Traditional, non-motorized bicycles will continue to be permitted. Students must walk their bicycles while on school property and secure them at designated bicycle racks.
• Students who bring an e-bike or e-scooter onto District property will be directed to contact a parent or guardian to arrange for its prompt removal. Repeated or unsafe violations may result in school disciplinary action.
• District-approved mobility devices used as part of an accessibility accommodation are not affected by this restriction.
• Families currently relying on an e-bike or e-scooter for their students' transportation should make alternative arrangements before October 13, 2026.

DELIVERY DATE: Vouchers will be distributed to students (in their English class) by Thursday, December 17, 2026

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Russ Anderson or Sarah Braverman.

A note from our Career Advisor, Emily Nelson. Please click on the image to access the links and additional information. For questions, please reach out to Ms. Nelson.

Please consider joining the Fremd Viking Boosters this upcoming school year to help support the students and staff of Fremd High School.

Link to Join: JOIN HERE!

Link to Shop Merchandise: https://fremdschoolstore.square.site/

Please see the FHS Website for Activity/Academic/Athletic calendars OR CLICK HERE!

Remember to take a moment to log your community service hours in Maia Learning! See the attachment below for details on how to put them into your account.

Fremd High School

• Instagram: @fremd_vikings
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FremdHighSchool

Fremd Activities

• Instagram: @fremd_actvities
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FremdActivities

• Instagram: @fremdathletics
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FremdAthletics

Mark Langer, Principal

Website: https://adc.d211.org/Domain/9
Location: 1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-755-2600