Fremont Middle School wins state Momentum Award; board honors stellar students

Fremont City Schools Superintendent reported Monday that Fremont Middle School received a Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in recognition of significant year-over-year gains in student performance. The superintendent said the school increased its performance-index score by at least three points and earned a progress rating of 4 out of 7, measures the district described as evidence of accelerated student growth.

The announcement was followed by a presentation from Susan Bruckner of the Learning and Liberty Foundation, who outlined the foundationFoundation's history and programs, noting it was established in May 1987 to provide scholarships, teacher grants and other supports for Fremont City Schools. "Welcome, stellar students and their parents to this great, award night," Bruckner said as the foundation's role in sponsoring the recognition was explained.

Board members then recognized a long list of "stellar students" from multiple elementary schools and Fremont Middle School across grades 4 through 8. Presenters read brief biographies for honorees (examples: Lily Dehirdy, Mikaela Moseman, Avery Trevino, Macy Mcmurray) highlighting academics, extracurricular participation and community service; parents were invited to join students for photographs. The board praised teachers and school staff, specifically singling out the middle-school staff for contributing to the school's improved outcomes.

The superintendent and board framed the award as recognition of student growth rather than an absolute performance ranking, and they encouraged continued community support. There was no formal board action required for the award and the recognitions were ceremonial; the meeting then continued with the business agenda.