Notice of Appointment to the Board of Education
The Board of Education of the Fremont RE-2 School District is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment on January 7, 2026, until the next regular biennial school election in November 2027. Two seats are currently open for appointment.
To be eligible, candidates must:
• Be a registered elector of the Fremont RE-2 School District.
• Not have been convicted of a sexual offense against a child.
Qualified individuals who wish to be considered are invited to submit a written notice of intention to the secretary of the Board of Education no later than December 18, 2025, by 4:00 p.m., at:
403 W. 5th Street
Florence, Colorado 81226
The Board will interview prospective candidates on January 7, 2026, during a public meeting.
For additional information, please contact:
Jessica Fillmore
Phone: 719-784-2503
Email: jfillmore@re-2.org
The Board of Education of the Fremont RE-2 School District is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment on January 7, 2026, until the next regular biennial school election in November 2027. Two seats are currently open for appointment.
To be eligible, candidates must:
• Be a registered elector of the Fremont RE-2 School District.
• Not have been convicted of a sexual offense against a child.
Qualified individuals who wish to be considered are invited to submit a written notice of intention to the secretary of the Board of Education no later than December 18, 2025, by 4:00 p.m., at:
403 W. 5th Street
Florence, Colorado 81226
The Board will interview prospective candidates on January 7, 2026, during a public meeting.
For additional information, please contact:
Jessica Fillmore
Phone: 719-784-2503
Email: jfillmore@re-2.org
Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.
The Fremont RE-2 School District extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans, past and present. We are forever thankful for your service.
Happy Veterans Day!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #FremontRE2 #WeAreOne
The Fremont RE-2 School District extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans, past and present. We are forever thankful for your service.
Happy Veterans Day!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #FremontRE2 #WeAreOne
🍎 Bear HUGS & Beaver Packs: Feeding Kids in Our Community
Each week, our volunteers pack over 200 weekend food bags for children in need. At Penrose (Beaver Packs) and Fremont Elementary (Bear HUGS), this volunteer-run program provides three days of food for families who need support. Parents can enroll their child, or teachers can recommend a child for the program.
We are so blessed by the generosity of our community! Some of our recent supporters include:
Fremont Interagency Oversight Group (FIOG) – $20,800
John Vigil & Black Hills Energy – $1,300
Amrize employees – raised $11,515 through a golf tournament
Other supporters: Yankton Benedictine Sisters (St. Thomas More Hospital), Praise Community Church, Atmos Energy, Eastern Fremont County Rotary Club, Florence Farmers’ Market, Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust, and many individual donors
Each bag costs roughly $6 to pack, and we need approximately $50,000 each school year to continue the program. Every donation, big or small, helps us reach more families and children facing food insecurity.
We are beyond grateful for the community support that makes this program possible! 💛
If you would like to donate or learn more, please contact: Debbie Wolfe, Coordinator
📞 719-431-9288
Each week, our volunteers pack over 200 weekend food bags for children in need. At Penrose (Beaver Packs) and Fremont Elementary (Bear HUGS), this volunteer-run program provides three days of food for families who need support. Parents can enroll their child, or teachers can recommend a child for the program.
We are so blessed by the generosity of our community! Some of our recent supporters include:
Fremont Interagency Oversight Group (FIOG) – $20,800
John Vigil & Black Hills Energy – $1,300
Amrize employees – raised $11,515 through a golf tournament
Other supporters: Yankton Benedictine Sisters (St. Thomas More Hospital), Praise Community Church, Atmos Energy, Eastern Fremont County Rotary Club, Florence Farmers’ Market, Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust, and many individual donors
Each bag costs roughly $6 to pack, and we need approximately $50,000 each school year to continue the program. Every donation, big or small, helps us reach more families and children facing food insecurity.
We are beyond grateful for the community support that makes this program possible! 💛
If you would like to donate or learn more, please contact: Debbie Wolfe, Coordinator
📞 719-431-9288
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🏌️♂️👏 A huge shoutout to the Amrize! Thanks to their incredible efforts, they’ve raised $11,515 for the Bear Hugs & Beaver Packs weekend food bag program!
Your generosity is helping ensure that kids in our community have the food they need over the weekend. We are so grateful for your support! 💛🍎
From left to right in the photo: Tyler Mattson, Megan Rueniak, Brandon Trogden, Greg Raley, Nicole Francis, and Debbie & Steve Wolfe.
#CommunityStrong #GivingBack #BearHUGS #BeaverPacks #ThankYou #WeAreOne
Your generosity is helping ensure that kids in our community have the food they need over the weekend. We are so grateful for your support! 💛🍎
From left to right in the photo: Tyler Mattson, Megan Rueniak, Brandon Trogden, Greg Raley, Nicole Francis, and Debbie & Steve Wolfe.
#CommunityStrong #GivingBack #BearHUGS #BeaverPacks #ThankYou #WeAreOne
🍂November's menus have arrived and they’re stuffed with deliciousness🍽️
🐾 Howling Husky Pride Makes It a 3-PEAT! 2023, 2024, 2025 State Champs!
They’ve done it AGAIN! For the third year in a row, the Florence High School Howling Husky Pride has been crowned Colorado’s Class 1A State Champions! 🏆🐾
This incredible group of students poured in countless hours of dedication and heart and made history with a record-breaking score of 71.90, the highest ever for a 1A band! 💥
👏 Huge thanks to everyone who made this possible. Our amazing students, band staff, parents & boosters, guest clinicians, school staff, and our community sponsors. Your support, teamwork, and passion keep the music alive and thriving in Fremont RE-2! 🎶
🏅 Program Highlights:
🥇 State Champions: 2023, 2024, 2025
🥈 State Runner-Up: 2019, 2022
🏆 Regional Champions: 2019–2025
🎺 Superior Rated Bands: 2021–2025
🌟 CBA Exemplary Band Awards: 2023–2025
Florence Pride runs deep. Thank you, Fremont County, for always cheering us on and celebrating our students’ success! 💙🎵
#HowlingHuskyPride #StateChamps #FlorenceStrong #BandFamily #WeAreOne
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:
-FREE breakfast and FREE Lunch is available to all students on school days
-We have a weekend Food Back Pack program at PES and FES (contact the school for info)
-Florence JrSr High School has a food pantry for students
-Colorado 211: Dial 2-1-1 or (866)760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
-Feeding Colorado Resources as www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org
-Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
Those able to help are encouraged to donate to local food banks. While canned goods are welcomed, financial donations go further — every dollar helps food banks purchase and distribute more meals statewide. Donations can be made at feedingcolorado.org/donate
The Fremont RE-2 School District began its Bond Projects in 2022 in partnership with iiCON Construction. We’re proud to share that upon completion, iiCON Construction received the Award of Excellence as General Contractors: Institutional – All Projects $25 to $100 Million Range for delivering the project on time and under budget!
In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Dr. William Wilson, Superintendent, Andy Brooks, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and Matt Gifford, Construction Technology Instructor, were invited to stand alongside Greg Collier, iiCON Construction Co-Founder and President, and his team to accept this prestigious award.
We are incredibly proud of this collaboration and the successful outcome of our Bond Projects, bringing lasting benefits to our schools and community. 💙 #FremontRE2 #ExcellenceInEducation #BondProjects #iiCONConstruction #WeAreOne
In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Dr. William Wilson, Superintendent, Andy Brooks, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and Matt Gifford, Construction Technology Instructor, were invited to stand alongside Greg Collier, iiCON Construction Co-Founder and President, and his team to accept this prestigious award.
We are incredibly proud of this collaboration and the successful outcome of our Bond Projects, bringing lasting benefits to our schools and community. 💙 #FremontRE2 #ExcellenceInEducation #BondProjects #iiCONConstruction #WeAreOne
🍎 Important Update: Healthy School Meals for All Program & November Ballot Measures
🚍🚌 National School Bus Safety Week 🚌🚍
October 20–24, 2025
This week, we’re taking time to remind everyone about the importance of keeping our students safe on and around the school bus. Let’s all do our part to support our Fremont RE-2 Bus Drivers and help keep every child safe.
Community:
🚦 Stop for flashing lights and stop arms.
🚫 Never pass a stopped school bus.
Students:
👦👧 Wait for the bus to stop completely before approaching.
🪑 Stay seated while the bus is moving.
Families:
🚗 Review bus stop safety rules with your child.
A heartfelt thank you to the Fremont RE-2 Transportation Department for your dedication to our students’ safety. Our bus drivers work hard to make sure every child gets to school and home safely each day.
Together, we can help ensure every ride to and from school is a safe one for all students.💛
October 20–24, 2025
This week, we’re taking time to remind everyone about the importance of keeping our students safe on and around the school bus. Let’s all do our part to support our Fremont RE-2 Bus Drivers and help keep every child safe.
Community:
🚦 Stop for flashing lights and stop arms.
🚫 Never pass a stopped school bus.
Students:
👦👧 Wait for the bus to stop completely before approaching.
🪑 Stay seated while the bus is moving.
Families:
🚗 Review bus stop safety rules with your child.
A heartfelt thank you to the Fremont RE-2 Transportation Department for your dedication to our students’ safety. Our bus drivers work hard to make sure every child gets to school and home safely each day.
Together, we can help ensure every ride to and from school is a safe one for all students.💛
The Fremont RE-2 School District is proud to congratulate the Florence Howling Husky Pride Marching Band on their 1st place finish at the Southern Colorado Regionals! Your hard work, dedication, and talent make us all proud.
#FremontRE2 #HuskyPride #FlorenceHighSchool #ExcellenceInAction #1stPlace #WeAreOne
#FremontRE2 #HuskyPride #FlorenceHighSchool #ExcellenceInAction #1stPlace #WeAreOne
📢 Reminder: Elementary students (K–6) will be dismissed early at 12:00 PM , tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, 2025 for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
🗓 Conferences for K–12 will be held October 16–17. Please check with your child’s teacher or school for times.
Preschool and FJSHS will follow a regular schedule.
🗓 Conferences for K–12 will be held October 16–17. Please check with your child’s teacher or school for times.
Preschool and FJSHS will follow a regular schedule.
On Monday, October 13th, at the Fremont RE-2 School Board meeting, the Board of Education recognized the Junior High Football and Junior High Volleyball teams for winning their league championships.
Congratulations, Huskies. The future is bright for these young athletes!
#HuskyPride #LeagueChamps #GoHuskies #FremontRE2 #StudentAthletes #HuskyNation #WeAreOne
Congratulations, Huskies. The future is bright for these young athletes!
#HuskyPride #LeagueChamps #GoHuskies #FremontRE2 #StudentAthletes #HuskyNation #WeAreOne
RE-2 Families-
Please fill out our parent survey! We appreciate your input. We will share these results with you and report on the actions we will take to improve the results.
Here is the link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41794880/1111/
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated this month in support of Fremont RE-2. Your generosity truly makes a difference!
🔥🎉 Homecoming Bonfire Bash! 🎉🔥
When: October 15 | 6:30–9 PM
Where: FJSHS Dirt Lot
Get ready for a night full of food, fun, music, and Husky pride!
🍔 Food Trucks: Burgers, hot dogs, kettle corn, frozen treats & lemonade
🎶 Live Entertainment: Howling Husky Pride Marching Band + FHS Cheer Team
🎯 Fun: Yard games, cornhole, and laughs for the whole family
✨ Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your Husky spirit! 💛💙
When: October 15 | 6:30–9 PM
Where: FJSHS Dirt Lot
Get ready for a night full of food, fun, music, and Husky pride!
🍔 Food Trucks: Burgers, hot dogs, kettle corn, frozen treats & lemonade
🎶 Live Entertainment: Howling Husky Pride Marching Band + FHS Cheer Team
🎯 Fun: Yard games, cornhole, and laughs for the whole family
✨ Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your Husky spirit! 💛💙
Here is the link!
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41794880/1111/
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41794880/1111/
RE-2 Families-
Please fill out our parent survey! We appreciate your input. We will share these results with you and report on the actions we will take to improve the results.
Here is the link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41794880/1111/
🏐🏈 Husky Pride Alert! 🏈🏐
Our middle school girls volleyball and middle school boys football teams are heading to the championships, and we’re thrilled to host both right here at Florence Jr/Sr High on Thursday, 10/9/25!
Volleyball Schedule:
4:00 PM – 1v4 in the Main Gym, 2v3 in the AUX Gym
5:00 PM – Championship match in the Main Gym
Football Schedule:
4:00 PM – A Team Game
Followed by B Team Game
Come cheer on our Huskies as they showcase their hard work and determination. Let’s pack the stands and rally behind our athletes as they go all out for the championship! 💙💛
#HuskyProud #ChampionshipBound #GoHuskies #WeAreOne
Our middle school girls volleyball and middle school boys football teams are heading to the championships, and we’re thrilled to host both right here at Florence Jr/Sr High on Thursday, 10/9/25!
Volleyball Schedule:
4:00 PM – 1v4 in the Main Gym, 2v3 in the AUX Gym
5:00 PM – Championship match in the Main Gym
Football Schedule:
4:00 PM – A Team Game
Followed by B Team Game
Come cheer on our Huskies as they showcase their hard work and determination. Let’s pack the stands and rally behind our athletes as they go all out for the championship! 💙💛
#HuskyProud #ChampionshipBound #GoHuskies #WeAreOne