Freedom Middle School

PANTHER FAMILIES — GET READY FOR 2026-2027 SPORTS!

Thinking about trying out for a sport next school year? A current sports physical is REQUIRED to participate in any Freedom Middle School athletic tryout during the 2026-2027 school year.

✅ FREE Sports Physicals & ECG Screenings
📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Jones High School

Why attend?
✔️ It’s FREE
✔️ Get cleared before tryouts begin
✔️ Avoid last-minute appointments and paperwork
✔️ A completed sports physical is valid for one full calendar year

⚽🏀🏐🏃‍♂️ Whether you’re planning to play soccer, volleyball, basketball, track, or any other school sport, this is a great opportunity to get everything taken care of early.

📲 Be sure to scan the QR codes on the flyer to complete the required forms before attending.

Don’t wait until tryouts start—get your physical done now and be ready to represent Freedom Middle School!

Freedom Middle School students can pick up their digital devices on the following dates:

📅 July 28 – 6th Grade & New Students
📅 July 29 – 7th Grade
📅 July 30 – 8th Grade

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Enter through the Front Office

If you are unable to attend, devices will be available during the first week of school. 🐾💙💛

📚✏️ Freedom Middle School Families! ✏️📚

Get a head start on back-to-school shopping with our 2026–2027 school supply list.

✅ 1 Pack of White Copy Paper
✅ 3 Composition Notebooks
✅ Blue or Black Pens
✅ Pencils
✅ Pencil Sharpener
✅ Erasers
✅ Highlighters
✅ Bicycle Lock (if applicable)

⭐ Wishlist Items (Optional):
• Laptop Charger
• Hand Sanitizer
• Sanitizing Wipes
• Tissue

Thank you for helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! Scan the QR code for additional information about the charger.

📣 Save the Date for Meet the Teacher! 🐾💙💛

📅 August 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🚪 Enter through the cafeteria

During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Meet your teachers
✅ Learn about transportation and bus information
✅ Explore our athletics program
✅ Connect with SAC & PTSO
✅ Learn about Boys & Girls Club opportunities

📚 Student schedules will be available in Skyward Family Access in August. Please bring a copy of your schedule to the event (you will need to know the room numbers). Schedules are subject to change.

We look forward to seeing our Panther families and kicking off another amazing year together!

📢 Summer Office Hours Update

Please note that district and school offices will operate on a summer schedule from June 5 through July 24. Office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and offices will be closed on Fridays.

We wish our students, families, and staff a safe and enjoyable summer! ☀️

Post-planning provided an opportunity for our faculty and staff to come together and celebrate a successful year. We recognized OCPS Years of Service honorees, Panther Oscar Award recipients, Marvelous Mentors, our Testing Guru Squad, and Assistive Technology All-Stars. We also celebrated our Disney ticket winners, enjoyed our final community builder and breakfast gathering, and shared a heartfelt farewell with AP Barker. Thank you to our incredible team for a year of dedication, collaboration, and commitment to our Panther community! 🐾💙💛

After our field day, we celebrated our 8th graders during our 8th Grade Walkout! As they took their final walk through Freedom Middle School, they were met with lots of hugs, encouragement, and well wishes from the teachers who have supported them along the way. We are proud of all they have accomplished and will miss them dearly. Once a Panther, always a Panther! 💙💛🐾

8th Grade Hollywood Red Carpet Dance
🌟🎬 Our students walked the red carpet in style, danced the night away, and created memories that will last a lifetime. ✨📸

The yearbooks are here! If you ordered one please make sure to stop by the courtyard in the morning to pick yours up! If you get here late, stop by the front office. We still have a few available to buy! Head to School Cash Online to claim yours now!

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Reminder - On Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th, the last two days of school, please remind your students they will not need their backpacks. If students bring their backpacks, they must check them in when they arrive and retrieve them at the end of the day. Student laptops will have been collected before the last two days of school, and instruction will continue through a more traditional method with supplies already in the classrooms.

Thank you for listening and for your continued support.

With Panther Pride,
Admin