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Freeport High School varsity football head coach Jimmy Jones was appointed to the position by the Board of Education on March 6.

Freeport names new varsity football coach

Freeport School District names Jimmy Jones as new head coach for Freeport High School varsity football, bringing experience and hometown passion to lead the team. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 4/4/24

Elementary school students Laike Thompson and Geremy Wassaff Duran visiting one of the wellness centers that is in the district’s eight school buildings.

Freeport schools: a unique approach to mental wellness

The Freeport school district has instituted a range of programs and protocols to enhance mental wellness and ward off mental health problems among its student population, including calming rooms, … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/26/24

Community leaders and school officials alike joined students at Leo F. Giblyn School for the district’s annual peace walk. on Oct 2.

Freeport Schools unite to promote peace

In a remarkable display of unity and commitment to peace, the Freeport School District saw an unprecedented assembly of over 7,000 students, accompanied by more than 1,000 dedicated faculty and staff … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/13/23

From left, Freeport Library Director, Lee Ann Moltzen, Board of Education trustee Ronald Ellerbe, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom, Sen. Kevin Thomas and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham before the start of the eighth annual Peace Walk.

International Day of Peace at Freeport Schools

The Freeport school district commemorated International Day of Peace and Nonviolence with their annual school events and festivities. Administrators from Freeport Public Schools, members of the … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 10/13/22

"Around the World in 15 Days" served as the theme of this year's Summer Academy of the Performing Arts.

The Freeport Schools Summer Arts Academy goes around the world

Instruments blared and unique artwork was displayed as the Freeport School District hosted its annual Summer Festival of the Arts live in the Freeport High School Performing Arts Center. more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 8/11/22

Participants in the 13th Annual Freedom Cares Peace March streamed through an arc of yellow balloons as they started their route on Saturday morning.

13th annual Freeport Cares Peace March sends unifying message

The Freeport Public Schools and Freeport Cares held their 13th annual Peace March Saturday with students, local officials, residents and faculty walking in advocacy of peace and against violence, prejudice and injustice. more

Brandon Allen and Reine Bethany | 6/16/22

Maria Jordan-Awalom regained her seat on the Freeport School Board, and newcomer Shuron Jackson will fill outgoing trustee Gabriela Castillo's seat.

Freeport school budget approved; Jordan-Awalom is re-elected

A heated race for two Freeport school board seats ended with board President Maria Jordan-Awalom recapturing her seat, while the seat left vacant by departing board Vice President Gabriela Castillo went to 23-year-old Shuron Jackson. Meanwhile, the school budget passed handily, with 1,269 voting in favor and 542 opposed. more

By Reine Bethany | 5/18/22

Jacques Butler: ”The future of our children is imperative.” Ben Jackson: “We need to expand vocational schooling." Shuron Jackson: “It’s important that we have diversity of thought on the school board.” Maria Jordan-Awalom: “I know I can do so much more as a school board member.”

Meet Freeport’s school board candidates

As the schools pull out of the pandemic, candidates in the Freeport Board of Education election can finally focus on non-Covid-related matters. Election day is May 17, and two seats on the board are being contested. more

By Reine Bethany | 5/5/22

The Columbus Avenue Elementary School Little Learners Club made blizzards using water, oil, white paint and glitter.

Lots of learning fun for Columbus Avenue Little Learners Club

The Little Learners Club after-school program at Columbus Avenue Elementary School has been learning about a variety of different scientific themes this winter. more

3/3/22

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