Freeport students and families unite for homecoming festival at Atkinson School

Posted Friday, October 17, 2025 1:17 pm

Families gathered for games, food, and fun at the annual Homecoming and Fall Festival.

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Mia Reid, Crystel Peterkin-Reid, Kordei Karesa Mclean, and Aryana Mclean hand out spirit wear and refreshments during the district’s Homecoming and Fall Festival.

Caira Golding, 8, flashes a peace sign while showing school pride at district’s annual event.

By Mohammad Rafiq

Freeport’s school spirit was on full display as students, families, and community members came together for the Freeport Public Schools Fall Homecoming Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Atkinson Intermediate School. The daylong celebration, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., brought excitement, music, and plenty of Red Devil pride to the heart of the village.
The festival kicked off with vendors setting up early in the morning, followed by a series of athletic events that showcased Freeport’s student-athletes. The varsity girls soccer team took on Valley Stream Central at 10 a.m., while the varsity boys soccer team battled Roosevelt later in the afternoon.
At noon, the crowd gathered for a spirited send-off for the varsity football team, which capped the day with its 3 p.m. game against Herricks High School at Long Beach Middle School, with the Red Devils winning handedly with a score of 42 to 23.
With families filling the field, vendors offering treats, and music echoing throughout the campus, the event was a joyful reminder of what makes Freeport a close-knit and proud community.