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06/02/2026
Our first Passages ceremony saw 65 members of the Class of 2030 recognized for completing their middle school journey.
As part of the completion process, the eighth graders presented a "Legacy Portfolio" project that detailed their learning journey at Freed and research into a pressing issue: all part of the Expeditionary Learning model.
The 6th grade Decimal Diner brought math to life with through a Texas Roadhouse-themed activity. Students used menus to calculate the cost of different meal combinations and worked within a budget to "purchase" a meal, practicing decimal operations, money management, and real-world problem-solving skills in an engaging and meaningful way.
Texas Roadhouse donated menus, rolls, and meal coupons.
05/21/2026
Our Advanced Band competed at Elitches Music in The Park on Saturday. They received another Excellent rating (that makes their 3rd this year!!) Their score put them in third place out of 5 bands in their class! So proud of the progress these students have been making this year. They are laying the foundation for the future of the instrumental program here at Freed.
05/21/2026
Our incredible 4th graders took a field expedition to the Royal Gorge in Cañon City for an unforgettable day of hands-on learning.
To bring our Colorado History and Animal Defenses modules to life, students teamed up for an exciting park-wide scavenger hunt to uncover local history and wildlife secrets. The absolute highlight of the trip? Riding the spectacular aerial gondolas across the gorge! A few lucky groups even got to experience the brand-new gondola featuring a clear glass floor for a thrilling, bird's-eye view of the canyon.
The day was filled with adventure, discovery, and first-time learning experiences that our students won’t soon forget!
05/20/2026
Incoming freshmen are invited to get a head start on a successful first year of high school by taking part in the three-week Summer Bridge Program.
Scheduled from June 9-30 at Centennial High School - Design and Innovation Academy, Summer Bridge sessions will be held Monday through Thursday from 9-11 a.m.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet other incoming freshmen, learn about the high school experience, earn half a high-school credit, and take part in a field trip to cap the program.
Sign-up is available through the QR code on the attached flyer. For inquiries, write: [email protected].
This year, our 6th–8th grade Gifted and Talented students explored the powerful influence of art on our world and throughout history.
Through inquiry, research, creativity, and critical thinking, students examined how art impacts politics, fashion, entertainment, religion, mathematics, music, and communication across cultures and generations.
Students completed a wide variety of choice-based projects that reflected their individual interests and passions, including studies on Taylor Swift’s impact on culture, the evolution of fashion through changing social trends, the role of art in religious expression, the connection between mathematics and artistic design, the history and transformation of Yiddish music, how civil rights leaders use art in protest, how propaganda utilize art to sway public opinion, and the use of art as communication in ancient civilizations.
Through these projects, students strengthened their research, presentation, and analytical skills while discovering the many ways creativity shapes human experience and society.
05/15/2026
The 5th grade Decimal Diner brought math to life with a fun Texas Roadhouse themed activity where students used menus to calculate the total cost of different meal combinations. They also worked within a set budget to "purchase" a meal of their choice, practicing decimal operations, money management, and real-world problem-solving skills in an engaging and meaningful way.
A huge shout out to Texas Roadhouse for donating menus, rolls, and meal coupons. As well as their manager and Andy the Armadillo for spending the morning working with our Yetis!!
05/05/2026
At the 88th Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival, our band earned Third Place Parade and Outstanding Middle School Percussion (A) awards, along with an Excellent rating in Concert Band.
Aubrey Krengel directs the musicians.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 💙💚
05/04/2026
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