John P. Freeman Optional School

This is open to all JPF, 2024-25 middle school young ladies.

The good news just keeps on coming 😊 Congratulations to John P. Freeman’s very own, Bobby Calvin III. Bobby won County Mayor Lee Harris’ “Do the Write Thing” essay contest. He secured 1st place out of 400 plus students county-wide. Bobby is now the National Male Ambassador and will have a chance to visit Washington, DC this summer to have dinner with the President.

Bobby is an 8th grade Scholar Athlete, who participates in football, basketball, and track. He also holds the Title as Mr. JPF and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. We are super excited about Bobby’s achievements this year and can’t wait to follow him on his high school journey.

Breaking News: Congratulations to Evan Rawls for being elected to serve as the Junior National Vice President of Service for the National Student Councils!!!

Evan is a current 7th Grader at John P. Freeman who ran a very competitive service campaign against 16 student competitors nationwide to win his national office! Evan is a member of the National Beta Club, National Junior Honor Society, Future Leaders of STEM, The Pride of Whitehaven Band, and Mensa International. We are proud of Evan’s newest accomplishment and look forward to him leading the charge to elevate students’ voices at the national level this upcoming year!




https://www.natstuco.org/leadership-development/national-student-council/nsc-winners/

At JP Freeman, our 1st - 7th grade scholars got to party with a purpose today as they planted and brainstormed ideas with Mr. Payne for next year’s learning garden projects and how to get more students involved. Our first Garden Day Party was a success! Thank you to the Jazz Band, Ms. Perry, The Beta Club members, Mrs. Thompson, Dr. Roberson, Mr. Walker, Dr. Hood, Mrs. Rogers, Ms. Rhabb, and Mrs. Gooden for helping to make this event a true success.

Attention all JPF Students! Plan now to attend our First Garden Day Party to support the on-going upkeep of the Carolyn Joyner Memorial Learning Garden! Come enjoy the Jazz Band, Live Dance Music, Spoken Word, and charcuterie board foods featured from the learning garden. The cost is $3 per person!

Awesome, inspirational, and motivational are just a few words that students use to describe Mr. Willie Thomas, our 2024 MSCS Teacher of the Year nominee from JP Freeman. Mr. Thomas goes above and beyond to ensure students understand math as he makes it relatable and fun everyday. We salute him for being an awesome educator who positively impacts the lives of his students!

Attention PantherNation!!!!! Help us congratulate our awesome Plant Manager, Mr. Toledo Campbell for being named MSCS Plant Manager of the Year! Mr. Campbell mentors and supports several school buildings in the area but JP Freeman is home! We commend him a on a job well done!

Teacher appreciation week still loading…SWAG Bags and Sweatshirts for all of our awesome teachers!

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Teacher Appreciation Week got off to a great start. JPF rolled out the red carpet and allowed our stars to shine!!!! Happy Teachers’ Appreciation Week!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2024! Parents and students are encouraged to show your support for all that your child’s teachers give to ensure their success.

Congratulations to these Scholar Athletes, as they punched their tickets to the State Championship.🛤️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🏅🏅

Congratulations to the JP Freeman employees of the month: Mrs. April Scott (Kindergarten Teacher), Ms. Lily Siskind (Middle School Art Teacher), and Ms. Kenya Nichols (School Librarian & RTI Lead). We could not do the amazing work with kids without them!

TCAP starts Monday, April 15th!!!! We need JP Freeman students in grades 2-8 to be present and on time each day (8:15 am) to qualify for the daily incentives once testing concludes each day!
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Greetings JPF Parents and Community

Our Spring TCAP Test Administration for grades 2-8 starts Monday April 15, 2024. If you are available to assist with proctoring on the mornings of April 15- May 3, 2024 from 8:00 am - 11:30 am please visit:

TCAP TESTING VOLUNTEERS The TN Ready assessment will be administered April 15-May 3 for students in Grades 2-8. We will need volunteers to serve as test proctors from 8:00 A. M. until 11:30 A. M. each day. If you are willing to volunteer to assist us, please complete the form below.

Our scholars are excited about the new PBL project that has launched 🐥🥚🐣

Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? How long does it take for the eggs to hatch? How many chicks will hatch? Weigh in and let us know what you think?

Attention Parents and Students! In case you missed it…there are 5 Days remaining until TCAP testing starts. This week, students are allowed to come out of uniform if they dress in the daily TCAP themes created by Student Council.

The John P. Freeman Optional School Band recently participated in the annual West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association's Concert Festival. For the third year in a row, the band received superior ratings. This year, the band received superior ratings in all captions, from all judges, earning the American School Band Director's Association ASBDA Award of Distinction in Concert Performance. The award is earned by approximately 15-20 bands across Tennessee each year. The John P. Freeman Optional School Band is the first middle school band in Memphis Shelby County Schools’ history to receive this honor.

First game of the season ended with a victory over Oakhaven. Way to go Panthers.
Catch the Spring Sports in action after Spring Break ⚾️ 🥎 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

This event is free to the public.

Scholars competed in the MPD Black History Knowledge Bowl this morning. The team finished in the top half, competing against other local middle and high schools.