Superintendent Ian Magness will lead the Freeport Area School District for five more years. The school board approved a new contract that will keep Magness at Freeport Area until October 2028. “I am humbled and grateful that the school board is giving me an opportunity to lead the district for
Taxpayers in the Freeport Area School District will be paying about 3% more in taxes in the upcoming school year. The school board voted Wednesday to increase taxes for district residents living in the Armstrong County communities of Freeport and South Buffalo by 3% and for residents of Buffalo Township,
Freeport Area School District officials face budget deficits seemingly every year, and 2023-24 is no different. District Business Manager Brad Walker delivered a preliminary projection of a $500,000 deficit to the board this week as the directors prepare to make budget decisions over the next two months. Walker, Superintendent Ian
Freeport Area School District officials continue to struggle with cutting the costs of renovating their high school. The school board, administration and architects from HHSDR Architects spent most of last week’s board meeting discussing two master plans with varying options. The initial plan carries a 
$71.6 million price tag, while
After 61 years, improvements are in the works for Freeport Area Senior High School. At its meeting Thursday, the school board revealed plans for the $3 million project include a new boiler system and electrical work. The science wing also is set for modernization. “The full project has not been