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Important Fremont Public Schools News

FPS Mourns Loss of Fremont Learning Center Student

Ryan Littrell

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Sep. 9, 2023) Fremont Public Schools has learned this morning of the passing of a Fremont Learning Center Senior Ryan Littrell.  Ryan was involved in a tragic car accident this morning, September 9. “This is a tragic loss for our community and school district. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ryan and his family,” stated Mark Shepard, Superintendent of Schools.

 

The District Crisis Team will be available on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12 at the Fremont Learning Center and Fremont High School during the school day.

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

 

 

FPS Lamenta la Pérdida de un Estudiante del Centro de Aprendizaje de Fremont

 

Fremont, Nebraska – (9 de septiembre de 2023) Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont han aprendido esta mañana del fallecimiento de Ryan Littrell, estudiante de último año del Centro de Aprendizaje de Fremont. Ryan estuvo involucrado en un trágico accidente automovilístico esta mañana, 9 de septiembre. “Esta es una pérdida trágica para nuestra comunidad y distrito escolar. Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones están con la familia y los seres queridos de Ryan y su familia”, afirmó Mark Shepard, Superintendente de la Escuelas Públicas de Fremont.

 

El Equipo de Crisis del Distrito estará disponible el lunes, 11 de septiembre y el martes, 12 de septiembre en el Centro de Aprendizaje de Fremont y en la Preparatoria de Fremont durante el día escolar.

Fremont Public Schools Announces New Certified Staff Members

42 Staff Members

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Aug. 2, 2023) Fremont Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of 42 new certified staff members for the 2023-2024 school year. We are excited to welcome these staff members that are new to Fremont Public Schools. Of the 42 new staff members, 35 are due to attrition and the other 7 are additional staff due to growing student numbers. 

 

In conjunction with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, we invite the community to our Chamber Coffee on Friday, August 4 from 9:00 – 10:00 am in the East Meeting Room at the Main Street Education & Administration Center. At this event we will formally welcome our new staff members and introduce them to our community. 

 

Kevin Eairleywine, executive director of human resources and elementary operations stated, “We have an incredible group of new certified hires at Fremont Public Schools. We are excited to welcome them to Tiger Nation!”

 

New staff members include:

  • Megan Bahns – Speech Language Pathologist, Clarmar Elementary
  • Dillon Beles – Physical Education Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • Erin Bovill – Special Education Teacher, Bell Field Elementary
  • Rileigh Burke – Psychologist, Howard Elementary
  • Keziah Caburnay – ELL Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Hilarie Calek – Special Education Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • Kate Chapman – 4th Grade Teacher, Clarmar Elementary
  • William Findlay – Business & Entrepreneurship Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • TJ Folkers – Health Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • Myah Gibney – English Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Joe Giesselmann – Skilled & Technical Sciences Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • Alex Glaubius – Science Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Carla Goodrich – Special Education Teacher, Linden Elementary
  • Amilcar Gonzalez – Math Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Emily Graham – English Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Karline Gumbs Parrilla – Spanish Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Melissa Henkenius – 2nd Grade Teacher, Grant Elementary

 

  • Nick Howell – Physical Education Teacher, Fremont High School
  • April Ann Isidro – ELL Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Lyndsy Johnson – Kindergarten Teacher, Washington Elementary
  • Katie Kimes – 2nd Grade Teacher, Washington Elementary
  • Shannon Lipsys – 6th Grade Teacher, Johnson Crossing Academic Center
  • Catherine Mangapot – Family Consumer Science Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • Awely Mansueto – ELL Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Jordan Molczyk – 1st Grade Teacher, Milliken Park Elementary
  • Jason Novotny – Industrial Technology Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Peyton Pocock – Computer Science Teacher, Fremont Middle School
  • Nicole Pronske – Nurse, Linden Elementary
  • Calby Ruskamp – Math Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Heather Russell – Preschool Teacher, Linden Elementary
  • Mylee Sheets – Physical Education Teacher, Clamar Elementary
  • Lauren Shepherd – Psychologist, Grant Elementary
  • Jaimi Stelk – Assistant Principal, Johnson Crossing Academic Center
  • Paula Stormberg – 5th Grade Teacher, Johnson Crossing Academic Center
  • Marissa Stowe – 4th Grade Teacher, Howard Elementary
  • Ryan Sweeney – Math Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Shelby Thomas – 3rd Grade Teacher, Grant Elementary
  • Robyn Vance – 1st Grade Teacher, Washington Elementary
  • Shanon Willmott – Dean of Students, Fremont High School
  • Claire Wilson – Math Teacher, Fremont High School
  • Maggie Winterlin – Music Teacher, Howard Elementary

 

Fremont Public Schools is also pleased to welcome Brittney Kuhr as the new principal of Howard Elementary. Kuhr was previously the assistant principal at Johnson Crossing Academic Center. FPS also created additional dean of students positions at Fremont Middle School and Johnson Crossing Academic Center. Jayme Bieker is the new dean at FMS and Carrie Alvarez is the new dean at JCAC.

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Students Sign With Armed Forces

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 27, 2022) Fremont Public Schools is pleased to announce the signing of two Fremont High School seniors with the United States Armed Forces. These students are committing to several years with their respective military branches. “We are incredibly proud of these individuals for serving their country and representing Fremont High School as they travel the world and learn new skills,” said Myron Sikora, Fremont High School principal.

 

Peyton Harman

Peyton Harman signed with the United States Army. He will be moving to Colorado to serve as a military police officer. Harman participated in the FHS School-to-Career program job shadowing Kevin Kavan, FPS Safety & Security Coordinator and the Dodge County Sherriff’s Office. His recruiter is SGT Guinto.

 

Madison Petersen

Madison Petersen signed with the Army National Guard. She will be attending St. Louis University. Petersen’s recruiter is SGT Megan Liekhus. 

 

Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools, stated, “This is a great example of a school district honoring and celebrating with their students and families the great commitment to our Country and their future. This is a very meaningful, very special celebration.” 

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 21, 2023)  The Design work and Bidding of all projects has been completed. The Design Team is meeting with the School District Administrative Team on an as-needed basis, updating the Board of Education monthly, and updating the Board of Education Facilities Committee monthly. OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) Meetings are held at each project site bi-monthly.

 

High School / CTE Project Update:

CTE site setup/demo is in progress. Footings and underground rough-ins are underway. Phase 1 of the project in area D & E is proceeding nicely and on track to be completed on schedule. Phase 2 rough-ins are near completion. 

 

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Steel, CMU, and exterior enclosure work is in progress at Howard Elementary. Underground utilities, foundations and masonry block walls are underway at Washington Elementary. Geothermal well field work is in the planning phases. Deer Pointe Elementary site work is ongoing.

 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:

Construction at Phase 1 and 3 classrooms and new administration is complete and the areas are now occupied.  Phase 2 construction at the east classroom pod is nearing completion with final install of finishes and city inspections.  Upon completion, Cheever Construction is planning to progress into phase 4 areas, i.e. locker rooms, existing administrative offices, and the music room.  Once students leave for summer break, phase 5 work in the commons, gymnasium and special education classrooms will commence.  Substantial completion is targeted for September 2023.

 

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update:

The new fluid cooler and platform structure has been set in place, and DR Anderson will be scheduling start up procedures with the mechanical contractor soon.  Rough-ins for new mechanical, electrical, and hydronic piping are complete, and all new window frames have been installed.  In the shop area of the building, removal and infill of the existing skylights is in process along with replacement of roof membrane and board insulation.   New light fixtures and ceiling grid materials are being installed.  Second floor is receiving new paint on the walls.  Construction is expected to be complete in July of 2023.

 

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

Bids were received on January 26th, 2023 and were presented to the BOE for approval on February 13th 2023. The bid submitted by Cheever Construction was approved. Project planning and scheduling is in progress. The  Interior construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023. Construction is expected to be complete in August of 2024.

 

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Bids were received on March 30th, 2023 and were presented to the BOE for approval on April 10th, 2023. The bid submitted by Cheever Construction was approved. A Pre-Construction meeting will be held in April. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023. Construction is expected to be complete in August of 2024.

 

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update: 

Bids were received on March 23rd, 2023 and were presented to the BOE for approval on April 10th, 2023. The bid submitted by Scheele-Kayton Construction was approved. A Pre-Construction meeting will be held in April. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023. Construction is expected to be complete in August of 2024.

 

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w0qPRwqjK94Au57zlUMrqXahV3JRly8S/view?usp=share_link 

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

FHS Students Win State Competitions 

SkillsUSA

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 20, 2023) FHS has recently had several students compete at the state level in SkillsUSA. Many of these students medaled or were state champions. 

 

Congratulations to the following students:

 

  • Denver Fincham – SkillsUSA State Champion in Welding
  • Grant Rump – SkillsUSA State Champion in Criminal Justice (was also the state champion in 2022)
  • Brandon Gallo – SkillsUSA State 3rd Place in Precision Machining (was the state champion in 2022)
  • Emmanuel (Indigo) Salas – SkillsUSA 3rd Place in Photography

 

This year Fremont had 10 competitors in 7 different competitions at the Nebraska State SkillsUSA Conference. FHS students competed in Cabinet Making, Criminal Justice, Nursing Assisting, Photography, Precision Machining, Related Technical Math, and Welding. We are still waiting on scores and placing for the non-medalist. Contest coordinators and judges spoke very highly of the student members that represented FHS. 

 

“It was a good showing by our Fremont High kids,” said Brad Ryun, SkillsUSA advisor. “I think it shows the diversity that our students have and their skills.”

 

SkillsUSA state champions and national qualifiers will compete in Atlanta, Georgia in June at the national convention. 

 

“There will be about 8,000 state champions there competing,” Ryun said. “It is a really good chance for these kids to talk to people from around the country and learn a little bit about their culture and work hand-in-hand with them on certain projects. It is a huge chance for our kids to grow.” 

 

Since 2014, the FHS SkillsUSA Chapter has had 16 State Champions and 29 medalists.

 

If anyone is interested in donating to the organization for the cost to attend nationals, they can contact Ryun at brad.ryun@fpsmail or Keith Cunnings at keith.cunnings@fpsmail.org or call the school at 402-727-3050.

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools & Metropolitan Community College Students Sign With Employers

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 20, 2023) Fremont Public Schools is pleased to announce the signing of seven Fremont High School seniors with local industry partners and Metropolitan Community College Scholarships. These students will work part-time while taking classes at Metropolitan Community College or Southeast Community College and graduate with a full-time job. “This is a great example of the partnership between Fremont Public Schools, community colleges and local industry to meet our students’ needs,” said Todd Hansen, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at MCC.

 

Joscelyn Dake

Joscelyn Dake will be graduating from Fremont High School with a Board of Governors Scholarship from MCC. She has been part of the Welding Academy at Fremont High School and will continue her education majoring in Welding Technology at MCC. 

 

Ismael Jimenez Juarez

Ismael Jimenez Juarez will be graduating from Fremont High School with a Board of Governors Scholarship from MCC. Juarez will be taking classes to earn a degree in Automotive Technology.

 

Benny Alfaro

Benny Alfaro signed with Sid Dillon as an automotive service technician with a Board of Governors Scholarship from MCC. He will be taking MCC classes toward a degree in Automotive Technology and continue his career with Sid Dillon. Alfaro has taken a variety of industrial technology courses at Fremont High School. 

 

Domingo Perez Ramos

Domingo Perez Ramos signed with Sid Dillon as an automotive service technician. Ramos will be taking classes at MCC toward Automotive Technology and applying that knowledge with his work at Sid Dillon. Ramos has taken a variety of industrial technology courses at Fremont High School. 

 

Sid Dillon teaches students that the car business isn’t just for selling or fixing cars, there is much more to it, such as contract management, marketing and finance.

 

Brayden Reeder

Brayden Reeder signed with Platte Valley Equipment as a diesel technician in the JDTech Program. He will be attending Southeast Community College in Milford. Reeder will learn all aspects of Platte Valley’s business including sales, marketing, accounting and repairs.

 

Denver Fincham

Denver Fincham, Nebraska State SkillsUSA Champion Welder, signed with S2 Rolloffs as a part of their Repair Maintenance Scholarship as a welder. Fincham has been a part of the Welding Academy at Fremont High School and taken a variety of industrial technology courses. In addition to his education at Fremont High School, Fincham has a head start on his education at MCC and will graduate in November with his associates degree in Welding Technology. 

 

Brandon Gallo

Brandon Gallo signed with Lozier and will be learning their precision machinery trade. He has participated in Precision Machining at the State SkillsUSA competition for several years. This year he placed 3rd in the state competition and was the State Champion in 2022. Gallo has taken a variety of industrial technology courses at Fremont High School. He will graduate with an associates degree in Precision Machine Technology. 

 

This partnership is a great example of collaboration between schools and community. “Our community businesses are giving life-changing opportunities to these students and these are not the only companies that offer this type of opportunity. Our community employers see the talent that our young people possess and want to work to build on their skills,” said Mark Williams, director of counseling at Fremont High School. Hansen said, “Business and industry education sponsorships are getting more popular. Employers are making an investment on the front-end to recruit students to develop and expand their business.” We look forward to future partnerships with our community businesses and keeping our talent local.

 

“Today’s scholarship announcements and industry signings are a testimony to the hard work these young people are engaged in every day at FHS, leading to future careers and opportunities for them and their families,” stated Mark Shepard, superintendent of schools. “The partnerships we’ve been able to establish and foster with Metropolitan Community College and local industry are invaluable to the success of our programs and students.  When coupled with committed, high-performing FPS and Metro instructors our students are able to capitalize on these tremendous career opportunities”

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

 

About Metropolitan Community College

 

Metropolitan Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is a comprehensive, public community college that offers affordable, quality education to all residents of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Founded in 1974, MCC has the largest enrollment out of six community colleges in Nebraska and is the second largest postsecondary institution in the state. MCC serves more than 40,000 unique credit and noncredit students.

Fremont Public Schools Hires New JCAC Assistant Principal

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 13, 2023) Fremont Public Schools is pleased to announce that Jaimi Stelk will be joining the administrative team at Johnson Crossing Academic Center as an Assistant Principal. Stelk will replace Brittney Kuhr who was recently named the Principal at Howard Elementary.

 

Stelk has a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Concordia University and a Master of Education Leadership and Master of Curriculum and Instruction from Doane University. Stelk has previously taught at Council Bluffs Community Schools and Millard Public Schools. She is currently a third grade teacher at Norris Intermediate School. 

 

“Jaimi will bring many quality leadership skills to Johnson Crossing Academic Center. She has a variety of leadership experiences and will connect well with the community of Fremont.  We are excited to welcome Jaimi and are looking forward to her joining our team at Johnson Crossing,” said Brent Harrill, Johnson Crossing Academic Center Principal.

 

Stelk will begin her new role on July 1, 2023.

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Bond Issue 

Bond Issue Update

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Mar. 31, 2023)  Fremont Public Schools continues to move forward with plans for the $123 million bond issue that was passed by citizens in September 2021. FPS meets with the BVH Design Team and contractors weekly, updating the Board of Education monthly, and updating the Board of Education Facilities Committee monthly. 

 

High School / CTE Project Update: 

Site construction for the new football field and track replacement is still underway.  The main site fencing for the CTE addition has been installed and construction has commenced. Overall project completion is slated to finish Summer of 2024.

 

Washington, Howard, and Clarmar Elementary Project Update: 

Steel and CMU work is in progress at Howard Elementary with several wings and gymnasium out of the ground. Steel and CMU work is in progress at Washington Elementary with the first wing and gymnasium out of the ground. Geothermal well field work is in the planning phases. Deer Pointe Elementary site work has commenced. 

 

Milliken Park Elementary Project Update:

Construction at Phase 1 Classrooms and Administration is complete and the area is now occupied.  Phase 2 construction at the East Classroom ‘pod’ is now in process and will continue through mid-April. Cheever Construction continues to coordinate site operations with the school and district administration. Construction will continue over several more future phases allowing the building to remain occupied, and is expected to be complete in December 2023.

 

Lenihan Learning Center Project Update:

The new fluid cooler and platform structure has been set in place.  Rough-ins for new mechanical and electrical are in process, including hydronic piping.  Fire sprinkler piping is in production.  Window frames installation is almost complete.  Construction is expected to be complete in July 2023.

 

Bell Field Elementary Project Update: 

The Phase 2 Interior design work was completed in December 2022. The Interior construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

 

Linden Elementary Project Update: 

Bids were received on March 31, 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

 

Johnson Crossing Academic Center Project Update: 

Bids were received on March 23, 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in May-June of 2023.

 

To view the presentation given at the Board of Education meeting, with preliminary designs, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dtXiIIjBq2u2z6xQqN-VqHijOiPTxVnU/view?usp=sharing 

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.

Fremont Public Schools Announces Rescheduled Groundbreaking

Deer Pointe Elementary 

 

Fremont, Neb. – (Mar. 28, 2023) Fremont Public Schools is announcing the rescheduled groundbreaking ceremony for Deer Pointe Elementary on Monday, April 3. 

 

The ceremony at Deer Pointe Elementary will begin at 4:00 pm at the south end of Deer Crossing (southwest of Vision Source Optical). 

 

Deer Pointe Elementary, along with Howard and Washington Elementary, share the same blueprints. The three elementary school replacements are part of a 10 project, $123 million school facility improvements bond issue that passed on September 14, 2021. They are designed to accommodate four sections of each grade level preschool through fourth grade. The projects which are in various stages of development and construction will be completed in the next 24-36 months.

 

The new elementary schools will be built to serve up to 540 students as the community continues to grow. The anticipated completion of the buildings will be in the summer of 2024.

 

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The mission statement of the Fremont Public Schools is to produce creative, adaptable, productive citizens committed to lifelong learning.