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  • Weekly Announcements: Feb. 24th - 28th | Rodgers Elementary

    Please join us for the IPS trunk-o-treat on October 30th in the Free State parking lot. Free State Clubs and athletics are welcome to set-up their trunks from 4:30-5:15. Trick or treaters are welcome from 5:30-6:30. Join us for candy, games, and help us fill the Firebird Nest with food donations! Please contact Erin Campbell or Elaine Hendrickson for further information.
     
    Firebirds, the Community Blood Center will be hosting the annual fall blood drive in the Small Gym on Tuesday, November 12th. Each blood donation can be used to save up to three lives, so please take advantage of this opportunity to give back to your community. Sign up using the QR codes on the posters in the hallways, during lunch at the signup table, or with Mr. Dalton in room 208. Donors must be 16 and over and have a signed permission form with them at the time of donation. If you have any questions, stop by Mr. Dalton's room (208).
     
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    SCHOOL CALENDAR & BELL SCHEDULES

    24-25 School Calendar

    24-25 Bell Schedule

    ATTENDANCE

    Parents/guardians should call 785-330-2503 or email fssattendance@usd497.org to let us know when your student is late or absent. If you need your student out for an appointment, please let us know 2 hours in advance. 


    During the home football games, we will have our snack cart out collecting donations for The Nest. We accept single serving, non-perishable snacks for students to access during the school day through our student support team. 

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    After-School Tutoring

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    Wednesday, October 30: PSAT for Sophomores Who Signed Up

    Wednesday, October 30: IPS Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

    Planning Ahead in November

    Wednesday, November 6:  Pre ACT for all Freshmen at 8:00 in the gyms

    Thursday, November 7:  Veteran’s Day Assembly 

    Thursday Nov 7 - Saturday Nov 9:  Theater Performance:  Footloose @ 7:00 p.m.

    Tuesday, November 12:  Fall Blood Drive

    Thursday, November 14:  Boundary Advisory Committee Public Input Session at FS in the Commons 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

    November 23 - December 1:  Fall Break


     

    Graduation Meeting

    Please see the message from Jostens about a meeting for the students next Friday 10/25 at 9 AM in the FSHS Auditorium. 

    If students can't make the meeting we will have an informational e-mail that will go out the following week. 


    Senior Parents,

    Welcome to Jostens.  We will be working with your school next week to help seniors order graduation products.  Please watch the short video for important info and a schedule of events.

    GRAD ORDER DUE DATE: Wednesday, November 6th!

    Congratulations, Seniors…see you next week!!

    Grad Info and Schedule of Events: https://teamjostens.com/freestate-5442

     

    October 26 ACT Test Change

    ACT has moved the October 26th testing site due to low numbers. Students who were signed up for the October 26th ACT should have received an email from ACT to relocate your test. Please be sure to follow the links to relocate your testing site. Students will not be able to test at Free State on Saturday, October 26th.  Please contact Counselor Julia Johnson with questions.  julia.johnson@usd497.org


     
    High-quality public schools are an outcome of caring, engaged communities. Lawrence Public Schools invites you to attend a Community Conversation and complete a Community Survey, as part of our fall community engagement efforts. 
     
    Thank you. We hope to spend some time in conversation with you this fall!
     
     
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  •  Firebird Athletics

    2024-2025 ALL SPORTS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

    Schedules and Cancelation Information

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    Sports Registration - All sports registration is completed online at Aktivate.com and is required prior to participation in any sport, as an athlete. Begin 2024-25 sports registration after June 1, 2024

    Forms and Forms Submission: All forms are submitted online at Aktivate.com. Forms may NOT be submitted to the Athletic Office, Main Office, or to the Coaching Staff. Physical and Insurance forms may be downloaded from the athletics website, Aktivate, or picked up at the front office. 

    NOTE: Per the KSHSAA ~ All athletics forms must be dated May 1 or after the year proceeding the school year for which they are intended. The KSHSAA has released a new revision for the PPE Physical form. Please use the newest version KSHSAA PPE Physical Form_V3.2024


    2024-2025
    Fall 2024
    Forms Deadline Mon. Aug 12
    First day of tryouts/practice Mon. Aug 19

    Winter 2024-2025
    Forms Deadline Mon. Nov 11
    First day of tryouts/practice Mon. Nov 18

    Spring 2025
    Forms Deadline Mon. Feb 24
    First day of tryouts/practice Mar 3


     

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    Purchase Free State Gear Link

    Click here to be taken to the Free State Store to purchase all your Free State Gear from BSN Sports

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