2026 Freeport Community Guide

Freeport Public Schools provide spaces for learning, growing and soaring

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:00 am

Fourth-grade students Camila, Suri, and Lyla from Mrs. Campbellas class work together on a hands-on engineering challenge, building and testing structures with popsicle sticks and Play-Doh.

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Freeport Public Schools recognized academic excellence and leadership as 139 students were inducted into the National Honor Society chapter at Freeport High School.

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Giblyn students play Atenaha, a traditional Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) game, while learning about Native American culture.

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Dodd students and teachers watched their peers get haircuts in support of the St. Baldrick’s cancer charity.

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Kindergartners from the Columbus Avenue School’s early childhood center were the youngest performers at the Freeport Public Schools’ district-wide Black History Month celebration.

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Many Bayview third graders, after receiving a special lesson from medical students at the Zucker School of Medicine, returned to their classrooms excited about potential careers in health care.

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Jose Hercules and Charlotte Eberhart, 6, hung out with Pete the Cat, a popular children’s book character, during the Family Literacy Night celebration at Caroline G. Atkinson School.

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By Christy Hinko

Freeport is home to the Freeport Union Free School District, a PK–12 public school system serving approximately 6,000 students across eight schools, according to district data. The district operates under a single, unified structure, providing a continuous educational pathway from prekindergarten through high school.

The district includes five elementary schools, an intermediate school for grades 5-6, a middle school for grades 7-8 and Freeport High School. This structure is designed to support academic consistency, student development and coordinated curriculum alignment as students advance through each level of instruction.

District officials emphasize academic achievement, equity and student support, along with expanded programming in the arts, athletics, STEM education and career readiness. Freeport schools also offer special education services, English language learner programs and a range of extracurricular activities intended to support diverse student needs.

Elementary Schools (Pre-K–4)

Bayview Avenue School of Arts & Sciences

This school offers a curriculum that integrates science and the arts, encouraging

creativity and inquiry from an early age. Bayview fosters a hands-on learning

environment where students are exposed to STEM and artistic exploration.

Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School

Giblyn focuses on building strong foundations in literacy and math, with a nurturing

and inclusive school culture. The school is known for its emphasis on character

education and community involvement.

Columbus Avenue School (Pre-K only)

Dedicated solely to pre-kindergarten education, Columbus Avenue provides a warm, welcoming space where Freeport’s youngest learners begin their educational

journey. The school emphasizes social-emotional development and school

readiness.

Archer Street Elementary School

Archer Street has a strong sense of community and tradition. The school promotes

academic excellence through small-group instruction and family engagement

initiatives.

New Visions Elementary School

New Visions encourages student growth through differentiated instruction and a

focus on the whole child. The school is known for its welcoming environment and

partnerships with families.

Intermediate School (Grades 5–6)

Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School

Serving all fifth and sixth graders in Freeport, Atkinson acts as a bridge between

elementary and middle school. It offers a departmentalized structure, preparing

students for the academic expectations of the upper grades while supporting their

developmental needs.

Middle School (Grades 7–8)

John W. Dodd Middle School

Dodd provides rigorous academics, enrichment programs, and social-emotional

learning opportunities to help students transition into adolescence. The school

offers clubs, music programs, and sports to promote well-rounded development.

High School (Grades 9–12)

Freeport High School

A hub of academic achievement and student pride, Freeport High School offers a

wide range of Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education

programs, music and arts opportunities, and competitive athletic teams. The school

is also home to Freeport’s award-winning Red Devil football program and a robust

college and career readiness initiative.

The district operates from its administrative headquarters at 235 N. Ocean Ave., in Freeport. Visit www.freeportschools.org to find additional information, including programs, calendars and registration details

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