Congratulations to Coach Knifong and the Florence Junior High Boys Basketball team for winning the Tri-County League Championship. What a season of heart, hustle, and teamwork. Way to finish strong, Huskies! 🏆🔥
#HuskyPride #Champions #Teamwork #WeAreOne
The Fremont RE-2 School District is bursting with pride for the Florence Jr./Sr. High School Cheerleaders, who just captured their sixth straight league championship! These athletes have poured their hearts into every practice, stunt, and routine, and their dedication, teamwork, and unstoppable school spirit continue to set the standard. What an incredible achievement!
The excitement didn’t stop there. The very next day, the team dominated the Pueblo County Showcase, earning 1st place in Outstanding Technique. They kept the momentum going by traveling to the Road to State competition, finishing strong with an impressive 2nd place.
A huge thank you to the coaches for their guidance and to the families who cheer on these amazing athletes every step of the way. Congratulations to our FJSHS cheer team. You continue to make RE-2 proud!
#FlorenceHuskyCheer #LeagueChamps #6Peat #HuskyPride #WeAreOne
Pictured are members of the Howling Husky Band, Directors Justin Nelson and Kayla Garcia, Superintendent Dr. William Wilson, and Board of Education members Beth Roman, Andy Franklin, and Amy Scarbro.
Congratulations to the Howling Huskies on this incredible achievement! 🎶🏆💙
Their leadership, vision, and commitment to our students, staff, and community have made a lasting difference in our district.
We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and passion they have devoted to serving Fremont RE-2, and we thank them for the positive impact they have made through their years of service.
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 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
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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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
🐾 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
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
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.💛
