Archer Street hosted Family STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Night for its second-, third- and fourth-grade students and their families. The event, which was funded through a Freeport Educational Foundation grant, was comprised of a series of fun and educational workshops led by teachers and student volunteers -As part of a tradition, the district participated in an annual Adopt-A-Cop culminating event at the Freeport Recreation Center prior to the end of the school year. The program featured students and staff from across the district's schools having the opportunity to interact with and learn about the work of police officers in the Village of Freeport. Throughout the year, schools foster the connection among students and local law enforcement officials; students learn about the importance of respecting police officers and understanding their roles to serve and protect the community. 'Techsperts' -As part of a tradition, the district participated in an annual Adopt-A-Cop culminating event at the Freeport Recreation Center prior to the end of the school year. The program featured students and staff from across the district's schools having the opportunity to interact with and learn about the work of police officers in the Village of Freeport. Throughout the year, schools foster the connection among students and local law enforcement officials; students learn about the importance of respecting police officers and understanding their roles to serve and protect the community. who demonstrated their knowledge of particular workshops by offering their assistance.
The workshops featured a variety of activities, including coding, creating jitterbugs using circuits and motors, robotics, making instruments from recycled materials and a Makerspace room. The goal of each session was to offer students and their families many opportunities to work together and hone important skills.