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Freeman Academy, as part of Christ's church, integrates Christian principles into all learning while maintaining a standards of excellence in academics, creative arts, and athletics.  Freeman Academy is Mennonite in origin and doctrine but seeks to serve students of all Christian faiths.  A safe, caring and nurturing atmosphere prepares students to accept God's call to live a life of compassionate service and discipleship to Christ.

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Etch USA Store

Parents and alumni can now purchase Freeman Academy items online from Etch USA.  For details, see the Parent Resource page.

Online Parent Gradebook Access

Parents are now able to access student grades and attendance online. To request a username and password to enter the Parent JMC Gradebook Portal, please email Nicolle Hofer Timmerman, nhtimmerman@freemanacademy.org. More information can be found on the Parent Resources Page.

Creative Arts News

One Act Play Going to State

Freeman Academy's One Act Play, "Twelve Angry Pigs," competed in the Regional One Act Competition on Thursday, January 28 at Brandon, South Dakota. It was chosen to move on to compete in the State level on Saturday, February 6, again at Brandon. Members of the One Act are: Lillie Koerner, Lauren Unruh, Natalie Butkus, Chris Riley, Kristin Waltner, Aprille Hofer, Landon Miller, Lori Rensink, Aaron Tschetter, Seth Bjorkman, Caleb Epp, Sara Friesen, Christina Hofer, Brittney Ries, Lea Graber, Caroline Schrag, and Brennan Waltner as Little Boy Blue. Lights are run by Jeffrey Preheim, and the One Act is directed by Gwen Ortman.

Middle School All State Band Students Chosen

Four students have been chosen by recorded audition to participate in the 2010 South Dakota Middle School All State Band. Students in grades 6-8 are eligible to audition. The All State will be held March 5-6 at Riggs High School in Pierre.

Honor Band

• Clara Koerner, 7th Grade - 1st Chair Bass Clarinet

Festival Band

• Brooklyn Ries, 7th Grade - 6th Chair Trumpet
• Bethany Wollman, 6th Grade - 9th Chair Trombone
• Brennan Waltner, 7th Grade - 1st Chair Euphonium

Studio Subscription Series

Season tickets are $48 or $12 for a single event. For the full calendar of SSS events, see the Studio Subscription Page.

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Athletics News

Schedules

Schedules for all fall sports are posted on the Schedules page.

Upcoming Events

February

• 3          Fruit Sales Begin
• 4-5        No School, MSC Educators’ Conference
• 4-6       State One-Act Play Competition @ Brandon
• 4         BBB @ Wagner 6:30 pm
• 5         GBB/BBB (H) v. Viborg, JV’s 5:00 pm
• 5          Pizza Night 5:30 - 7:30 pm DH
• 6         MS BBB Gayville-Volin Tournament tba
• 8         GBB @ Centerville 6:15 pm
• 8         BBB @ Flandreau Indian School 6:30 pm
• 8         Finance Comm. Mtg 7:30 pm MH
• 9         Early Dismissal 2:50 pm, Staff Mtg 3:00 pm
• 9         MS BBB (H) v. Gavville-Volin 6:30 pm
• 10        Region I Vocal & Piano Contest, Yankton
• 11       GBB v. Irene Wakonda @ Irene 6:15 pm
• 12        BBB v. Irene Wakonda @ Wakonda 6:15 pm
• 13        GBB/BBB @ Menno, JV’s 4:30 pm
• 15        GBB/BBB @ Marion, JV’s 5:00 pm
• 16        GBB @ Canistota 6:15 pm
• 17        Career Fair @ Cntrvle 9:00-11:00 am , Jrs & Srs
• 18        MS BBB (H) v. Centerville 6:30 pm
• 18         ierock Baking DH & Home-Ec Rm
• 19         Early Dismissal 12:30, NCA Work Day
• 19         Fruit Sheets Due
• 119        GBB/BBB (H), JV’s 5:00 pm
• 20        MS BBB FA Tournament 9:00 am
• 20        Dining Extravaganza 6:30 pm DH
• 21        Growing Dreams Waffle Feed tba DH
• 22        GBB Districts @ Menno
• 23        Prayer Mtg 6:30 pm CH Board Mtg 7:00 pm MH
• 25-26   GBB Districts @ Menno
• 27        MS BBB TVC Tourney @ Gayville 9:00 am
• 27        SSS: Willson & McKee 7:30 pm PH

March

• 1          End of 2nd Trimester
• 1-3       BBB Districts @ Freeman
• 2         No School, Teacher Work Day
• 3          Region I Instrumental Contest, Vermillion
• 3         Third Trimester Begins
• 4-6       MS & HS Regional NC-ACDA Honors Choir
• 4-6       BBB Districts TBA
• 5-6       MS All-State Band, Pierre
• 6          MS BBB Camp, grades 4 - 8, 9:00 - 12:00 SH
• 6          Noodlemaking DH
• 8          Development Mtg 7 pm MH
• 9          Early Dismissal 2:50 pm, Staff Mtg 3:00 pm
• 9         Enrollment Steering Comm. Mtg 6:00 pm
• 10         Fruit picked up & delivered by students
• 12          FA Music @ Oakview 2:00 pm
• 15        Winter Sports Banquet 7:30 pm DH

 

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