FPS Mourns Loss of Fremont High School Student

Madison Everitt

 

Fremont, Neb. – (May 22, 2021) Fremont Public Schools has learned that Fremont High School Class of 2022 graduate, Maddie (Madison) Everitt, suffered a catastrophic brain injury that she will not recover from in a tragic car accident on May 22. “This is a tragic loss for FHS, the school district and our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Maddie and her family,” stated Mark Shepard, Superintendent of Schools.

 

The District Crisis Team will be available at Fremont High School on Monday May 23 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Access can be gained through the main entrance on the west side of the school.  Crisis and grief counselors will be available for anyone needing assistance.

 

“Maddie was involved in many activities including dance, choir, theater and track,” stated Myron Sikora, Fremont High School principal. “She was a great student and friend to many – she will be greatly missed.”

 

The family has expressed their gratitude for the concern by many but at this time respectfully request privacy as they deal with this tragedy. 

 

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

Class of 2022 Graduation

324 Graduates

 

Fremont, Neb. – (May 17, 2022) Fremont Public Schools would like to congratulate the graduating senior class of 2022! 324 students from Fremont High School graduated on Sunday, May 15.  The ceremony was opened with a welcome from senior Carter Waters.  During his welcome Waters acknowledged the challenges the class of 2022 have endured – the flood of 2019 and the pandemic the past two school years.

 

218 students were honored for their accomplishments including department honors, cum laude and cum laude with high distinction.  Mackenzie Kirby was recognized for being awarded as a National Merit Scholar – one of 2,500 scholars out of 15,000 finalists from across the country.

 

Macy Bryant, Francisco Garcia, Jr. and Taylor McCabe challenged their classmates to continue to learn, honor the adults in their lives that have made them successful and never forget where they came from.  All of them thanked their parents and teachers for their support over the years.

 

Superintendent of Schools, Mark Shepard recognized the individuals from the Class of 2022 who have made the commitment to serve their country in the armed services.  The audience responded with a resounding standing ovation.  

 

Shepard also recognized the many accomplishments of the Class of 2022, “over the past four years, the class of 2022 have been part of more State Championships and Runner-ups than any other class in our recent history.”  Elli Dahl and Taylor McCabe were recognized for being named Nebraska Gatorade Players of the Year in cross country (Dahl) and girls basketball (McCabe).

 

Several special honors were recognized during the ceremony.

• Honor Key Award – Taylor McCabe
• Best All-Around Student – Macy Bryant
• Best All-Around Student – Hailey Newill
• Best Citizen – Carter Waters
• Best Citizen – Mallory Schleicher
• Best Citizen – Brady Millard

 

Board of Education President, Sandi Proskovec challenged the graduates to continue to give back.  “You have endured much, these experiences have strengthened you and provided you with resilience – a trait that will serve you well in your future endeavors.”

 

Elli Dahl closed the ceremony by sharing her thankfulness for FPS and reminding her classmates of some of the memorable moments of their careers. “It is now time to move forward and create new memories. It is time to take the next step and not just dip our toes outside of our parents’ safety blankets but leap into the waters and ride the waves that are before us,” she concluded.

 

The event was presided over by Myron Sikora, the FHS Principal.  “The Class of 2022 has been a fantastic senior class! They’ve overcome many obstacles and put in the hard work that has led them to many successes! The future is bright for this class; there are many opportunities available to them, and I know they will go after them.”

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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 Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

Fremont, Neb. – (May 13, 2022) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

 

1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
3. COVID-19 vaccine availability.
4. End of the year wrap-up.

 

The breakdown of district COVID numbers is as follows:

 

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 4

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 1

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 98

 

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 1

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 0

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 57

 

Important reminders include:

• STAY HOME if you are sick.
• STAY HOME if you have not been fever free for 24 hours without medication.
• STAY HOME if you have been tested for COVID-19 and have not received your test results. 

 

As a reminder, we have approximately 5,000 students and 800 full and part-time employees.  We have been and will continue to monitor the situation in our community and schools closely.

 

More detailed information regarding FPS protocol is on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page, https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/.

 

COVID-19 vaccines are available at local pharmacies and at Three Rivers Public Health Department on Tuesdays. More information is available at https://www.threeriverspublichealth.org/COVID-19. 

 

As a reminder, the last student day of school is Thursday, May 19. Dismissal times are as follows:

• Elementary – 12:00 pm
• Johnson Crossing Academic Center – 12:10 pm
• Fremont Middle School – 12:20 pm
• Fremont High School – 11:00 am

 

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Seniors will graduate on Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 pm at Midland Wikert Event Center. 

 

This will be the last COVID-19 update of the school year. We wish you a great summer and will see you on August 15, 2022!

 

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

 

Escuelas públicas de Fremont Informando actualizaciones de COVID-19 

Fremont, Neb. – (13 de mayo de 2022) Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont publicaron información hoy relacionada con:

 

1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausente debido a que dieron positivo por COVID-19.  
2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición de contacto cercano a alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.
3. Disponibilidad de la vacuna COVID-19.
4. Resumen de fin de año.

 

El desglose de los números de COVID del distrito es el siguiente:

 

Número de estudiantes que no asistieron a la escuela hoy debido a una prueba positiva de COVID-19: 4

Número de estudiantes que no están en la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 1

Número total de estudiantes que están ausentes hoy por cualquier enfermedad: 98

 

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a la prueba positiva de COVID-19a: 1

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debidocuarentena por exposición: 0

Número de personal docente certificado que no está trabajando hoy por cualquier motivo: 57

 

Recordatorios importantes incluyen:

• QUÉDESE EN CASA si está enfermo.
• QUÉDESE EN CASA si no ha estado libre de fiebre durante 24 horas sin medicamentos.
• QUÉDATE EN CASA si te han hecho la prueba de COVID-19 y no has recibido los resultados de la prueba . 

 

Como recordatorio, tenemos aproximadamente 5000 estudiantes y 800 empleados a tiempo completo y parcial. Hemos estado y continuaremos monitoreando de cerca la situación en nuestra comunidad y escuelas.

 

Hay información más detallada sobre el protocolo FPS en nuestro sitio web, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021, https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/.

 

Las vacunas contra el COVID-19están disponibles en las farmacias locales y en el Departamento de Salud Pública de Three Rivers los martes. Hay más información disponible en https://www.threeriverspublichealth.org/COVID-19. 

 

Como recordatorio, el último día de clases para los estudiantes será el jueves 19 de mayo. Los horarios de salida son los siguientes:

• Escuela primaria – 12:00
• p. m. Centro académico Johnson Crossing – 12:10 p. m.
• Escuela intermedia Fremont – 12:20 p. m.
• Escuela secundaria Fremont – 11:00 am

 

¡Felicitaciones a la Clase de 2022! Los seniors se graduarán el domingo 15 de mayo a las 2:00 pm en Midland Wikert Event Center. 

 

Esta será la última actualización de COVID-19 del año escolar. ¡Le deseamos un gran verano y nos vemos el 15 de agosto de 2022!

 

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La declaración de la misión de las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont es producir ciudadanos creativos, adaptables y productivos comprometidos con el aprendizaje permanente.

 

Cox Education Hero Award

Ashley Mruz – Bell Field Elementary

Fremont, Neb. – (May 10, 2022) Cox and NFM have come together to celebrate the dedication of educators and school employees through the Education Heroes campaign. In March, Cox invited community members to nominate their favorite teacher, paraprofessional, administrative or custodial staff member, nurse, counselor, or learning specialist — and share about what makes that individual a hero. After receiving over 235 nominations, a panel of leaders from Cox selected the 50 winners. Honorees will receive a prize package consisting of a $250 gift card to NFM, an Education Heroes water bottle, and Education Heroes t-shirts for staff members at their school.

 

Congratulations to Ashley Mruz, first grade teacher at Bell Field Elementary!

Fremont Public Schools Reporting COVID-19 Updates 

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 29, 2022) Fremont Public Schools released information today related to:

 

1. The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19.  
2. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
3. COVID-19 vaccine availability.

 

The breakdown of district COVID numbers is as follows:

 

Number of Students not in school today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 4

Number of Students not in school today due to quarantine for exposure: 4

Total number of students absent today for any illness: 111

 

Number of employees not working today due to Positive COVID-19 Test: 0

Number of employees not working today due to quarantine for exposure: 0

Number of certified teaching staff not at work today for any reason: 84

 

Important reminders include:

• STAY HOME if you are sick.
• STAY HOME if you have not been fever free for 24 hours without medication.
• STAY HOME if you have been tested for COVID-19 and have not received your test results. 

 

As a reminder, we have approximately 5,000 students and 800 full and part-time employees.  We have been and will continue to monitor the situation in our community and schools closely.

 

More detailed information regarding FPS protocol is on our website, under the Return to School 2021 page, https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/.

 

COVID-19 vaccines are available at local pharmacies and at Three Rivers Public Health Department on Tuesdays. More information is available at https://www.threeriverspublichealth.org/COVID-19. 

 

As we close in on the end of the school year and having only utilized one inclement weather day to date – we potentially have a contract day to reduce. Over the past eight years our school calendar has been developed and adopted to include two days at the beginning of the school year for teacher work days. These days count as contract days and are designed to compensate for inclement weather days within the calendar.

 

Should the District not utilize any additional contract days for inclement weather an adjustment will be made to the end of the year calendar by one day and conclude with our last student day on May 19 and a teacher work day on May 20.

 

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

 

Escuelas públicas de Fremont Informando actualizaciones de COVID-19 

Fremont, Neb. – (29 de abril de 2022) Las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont publicaron información hoy relacionada con:

 

1. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal ausente debido a que dieron positivo por COVID-19.  
2. La cantidad de estudiantes y personal en cuarentena debido a la exposición de contacto cercano a alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19.
3. Disponibilidad de la vacuna COVID-19.

 

El desglose de los números de COVID del distrito es el siguiente:

 

Número de estudiantes que no asistieron a la escuela hoy debido a una prueba positiva de COVID-19: 4

Número de estudiantes que no están en la escuela hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 4

Número total de estudiantes ausentes hoy por cualquier enfermedad: 111

 

Número de empleados que no trabajan hoy debido a prueba positiva de COVID-19no: 0

trabajan hoy debido a la cuarentena por exposición: 0

Número de personal docente certificado que no trabaja hoy por cualquier motivo: 84

 

Recordatorios importantes incluyen:

• QUÉDATE EN CASA si estás enfermo
• QUÉDESE EN CASA si no ha estado libre de fiebre durante 24 horas sin medicamentos.
• QUÉDATE EN CASA si te han hecho la prueba de COVID-19 y no has recibido los resultados de la prueba . 

 

Como recordatorio, tenemos aproximadamente 5000 estudiantes y 800 empleados a tiempo completo y parcial. Hemos estado y continuaremos monitoreando de cerca la situación en nuestra comunidad y escuelas.

 

Hay información más detallada sobre el protocolo FPS en nuestro sitio web, en la página Regreso a la escuela 2021, https://fremonttigers.org/return-to-school-2021/.

 

Las vacunas contra el COVID-19están disponibles en las farmacias locales y en el Departamento de Salud Pública de Three Rivers los martes. Hay más información disponible en https://www.threeriverspublichealth.org/COVID-19. 

 

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar y solo hemos utilizado un día de mal tiempo hasta la fecha, potencialmente tenemos un día de contrato para reducir. Durante los últimos ocho años, nuestro calendario escolar se ha desarrollado y adoptado para incluir dos días al comienzo del año escolar para los días de trabajo de los maestros. Estos días cuentan como días de contrato y están diseñados para compensar los días de mal tiempo dentro del calendario.

 

Si el Distrito no utiliza ningún día de contrato adicional debido a las inclemencias del tiempo un ajuste al calendario de fin de año en un día y concluirá con nuestro último día para estudiantes el 19 de mayo y un día de trabajo para maestros el 20 de mayo.

 

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El La declaración de la misión de las Escuelas Públicas de Fremont es producir ciudadanos creativos, adaptables y productivos comprometidos con el aprendizaje permanente.

Fremont Public Schools & Metropolitan Community College Students Sign With Employers

Fremont, Neb. – (Apr. 22, 2022) Fremont Public Schools is pleased to announce the signing of four Fremont High School seniors with local industry partners. 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, executive director, student services at MCC.

 

Damon Jordan

Damon Jordan signed with Sid Dillon as an automotive employee. He will be taking MCC classes and will graduate debt-free and continue his career with Sid Dillon. Damon said, “I’m thankful Dillons has begun working with me to get ahead and experience in the workforce.” Damon’s mother, Charlene Jordan stated that she “is really glad this kind of opportunity for students is being recognized.” Josh Brandt, service manager at Sid Dillon Chevrolet, expressed the importance of teaching Jordan and other students that the car business isn’t just for selling or fixing cars, there is much more to it, such as marketing and finance. 

 

Samuel Wulf

Samuel Wulf signed with Lozier as a tool and die apprentice. Lozier is proud to be a part of this partnership and make a difference in students’ lives. “Sponsorships are an important part of our business to help industry students get started. We will provide two years of tuition, tools and a part-time job for Sam,” said Linn Kroeger, tool and die manager at Lozier. Wulf’s parents, Jennifer and Aaron, said they are “thankful for this unique opportunity for Sam and other students who are on their way to gaining mentors in their respective fields.” Kroeger, a Fremont High School graduate, stated “these types of partnerships benefit the students and their families while strengthening the workforce.” 

 

Henry Hiebenthal

Henry Hiebenthal, Nebraska State SkillsUSA Champion Welder, signed with Platte Valley Equipment in the JDTech Program. Jeremy Vrana, career development lead at the dealer stated that this sponsorship helps students learn the whole gamut of Platte Valley Equipment’s business; sales, marketing, accounting and repairs. Hiebenthal stated, “I am thankful for this sponsorship with Platte Valley to complete my training without acquiring debt and the multiple career opportunities this represents moving forward.”

 

Jonathan LaDay

Jonathan LaDay signed with Platte Valley Equipment as a diesel technician in the JDTech Program. LaDay will also learn all aspects of Platte Valley’s business. LaDay said, “I’m thankful for this opportunity and to Todd Hansen for helping me find the right business sponsorship for my future.” Laura LaDay, Jonathan’s mother, expressed her thanks and appreciation as well, “We are thankful for Todd and MCC’s help guiding Jonathan towards a career path he is excited about.”

 

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.

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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.