Our Freedom Staff has some new faces. They took some time at the end of the day to test the playground equipment and pose for a photo. We are excited to have them as part of our team!
🎨 Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 💛
You’re invited to Save the Date for an art show at the Heritage Commons during Homecoming Friday!
This show celebrates students exploring art as a tool for wellness and features artwork created by 4th- and 5th-grade students from across the Harrisburg School District.
Join us after the parade from 1–4 PM on Friday, September 25 to:
🎨 View student artwork
🌿 Cool off and relax
🖌️ Participate in art activities
💛 Learn more about how art can support our wellness
Your artist does NOT have to have artwork in the show to attend! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy, create, and explore the connection between art and wellness.
📍 Heritage Commons
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 1–4 PM
We hope to see you there! Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 🎨✨
You’re invited to Save the Date for an art show at the Heritage Commons during Homecoming Friday!
This show celebrates students exploring art as a tool for wellness and features artwork created by 4th- and 5th-grade students from across the Harrisburg School District.
Join us after the parade from 1–4 PM on Friday, September 25 to:
🎨 View student artwork
🌿 Cool off and relax
🖌️ Participate in art activities
💛 Learn more about how art can support our wellness
Your artist does NOT have to have artwork in the show to attend! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy, create, and explore the connection between art and wellness.
📍 Heritage Commons
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 1–4 PM
We hope to see you there! Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 🎨✨
Last Chance! Sign up today for early registration pricing and to guarantee your t-shirt. https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237
Freedom staff collaborated on this project to start the year. Thanks to Mrs. Dunham for putting the project together!
Just a reminder that Orientation is tomorrow, Thursday, August 13th! Please make sure you are signed up for an orientation time with your child's teacher! See you tomorrow!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for August 13th at OPEN HOUSE and start exploring together. #ScholasticBookFairs
Sign-up for a Make & Take Tiger Wear Art Camp during Tiger Bowl! Open to all K-5 students!!
Sign-up Link: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10588
Cheer with the Tiger Cheerleaders at the Tiger Bowl! Register here: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237
Show your Tiger Pride with a personalized yard sign! Order Here: https://harrisburghs.secureprintorder.com/docLib/
📚 New to the Harrisburg School District? Don’t wait until the first day of school! Register your child now for the upcoming school year and help ensure a smooth start.
🐯 We can’t wait to welcome you to the Tiger family!
https://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/page/register-a-new-student
🐯 We can’t wait to welcome you to the Tiger family!
https://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/page/register-a-new-student
🌎 EL Parent Welcome Back to School Event, Wednesday, August 5th, 12 - 6 PM
Complete beginning-of-school paperwork:
✅ Update Registration
✅ Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
🚌 Sign up for Bus Transportation
-🏫 Sign up for your child’s elementary or middle school Open House on August 13th
📓 Free School Supplies and Snacks!
⚠️ *ELD Staff will be available to answer all your questions *
⚠️Interpreters and transportation to and from the event are available!
📧 Email: Cari.Olson@k12.sd.us to request an interpreter or transportation
Complete beginning-of-school paperwork:
✅ Update Registration
✅ Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
🚌 Sign up for Bus Transportation
-🏫 Sign up for your child’s elementary or middle school Open House on August 13th
📓 Free School Supplies and Snacks!
⚠️ *ELD Staff will be available to answer all your questions *
⚠️Interpreters and transportation to and from the event are available!
📧 Email: Cari.Olson@k12.sd.us to request an interpreter or transportation
There's still time to register for the last two art camps offered at Explorer Elementary this summer! https://hsd.facilitywerks.com/offerings.html?selected=188373&program_id=5015&category_id=17641
July 27-30
MINDFUL ME ART ADVENTURE
Discover the joy of art and self-expression! Kids will create projects with a variety of drawing and collage materials about their lives, dreams, and families while practicing calming, mindful art techniques that help them feel focused and relaxed. This camp is a wonderful way to transition from summer to the school year, giving students tools to start the year feeling centered and confident.
BIG BOLD FLOWER PAINTING
In this colorful art lesson, upper elementary students will create cheerful flower paintings using bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and textured details. They will explore blending, layering, and playful techniques to make vibrant flowers that showcase creativity and personal style.
July 27-30
MINDFUL ME ART ADVENTURE
Discover the joy of art and self-expression! Kids will create projects with a variety of drawing and collage materials about their lives, dreams, and families while practicing calming, mindful art techniques that help them feel focused and relaxed. This camp is a wonderful way to transition from summer to the school year, giving students tools to start the year feeling centered and confident.
BIG BOLD FLOWER PAINTING
In this colorful art lesson, upper elementary students will create cheerful flower paintings using bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and textured details. They will explore blending, layering, and playful techniques to make vibrant flowers that showcase creativity and personal style.
📣 Join the HHS cheerleaders for our Tiger Bowl Youth Cheer Camp on Saturday, August 29!
🐯 Register Here: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237
🐯 Register Here: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237
"One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation, forevermore!" ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
Happy Independence Day, Tigers! 🐾 🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, Tigers! 🐾 🇺🇸
Time is running out to register for HSD Summer Arts Camps! Middle & High School students can register for Printmaking Summer Studio and Disco Ball Sculpture, while Upper Elementary students can register for Celebrate Your Spark Painting Class, Big Bold Flower Painting, Mindful Me Art Adventure, and Mosaic Magic. Register Here: https://bit.ly/4cHluh8
HSD elementary teachers are dedicating time this summer to reviewing and adopting new math curriculum resources, collaborating to ensure students have engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Their work now is helping build a strong foundation for student success in the upcoming school year and beyond. 🐾
HSD elementary teachers are dedicating time this summer to reviewing and adopting new math curriculum resources, collaborating to ensure students have engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Their work now is helping build a strong foundation for student success in the upcoming school year and beyond. 🐾
Let us remember, honor, and thank those who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
We aren't sure if there are enough ways to say thank you and we appreciate you for everything that Dr. Pederson, Head Cook Shelly Walters, and Mr. Ordway have done at Freedom. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!
A reminder: the last day of school, Thursday, May 21, will be a two-hour early release.
