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Profile of a Husky Graduate
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Together with the community, Fremont RE-2 developed the Husky Graduate Profile as a comprehensive vision for the outcomes of PK-12 education in Florence. A description of Florence graduates who are self-aware, globally connected, and life-long learners.

Fremont RE-2

Fremont RE-2 School District is a consolidated and joint school district. The district serves the communities of Williamsburg, Rockvale, Coal Creek, Penrose, and Wetmore. Florence is the home of the district's administration offices, Fremont Elementary School, Fremont Middle School, and Florence High School, newly built in 2006. Penrose is home to a K-5 elementary school built in 2005.

In Fremont Re-2 school district our vision is to grow to be a destination district through intentional efforts, purposeful work and pride. Fremont Re-2 is a small, rural district in southern Colorado. Fremont Re-2 is composed of two PreK-6 grade elementary schools that feed into one 7-12 grade junior senior high school and serves close to 1400 students.

The Climate in the area of the Arkansas Valley has been known as the "Banana Belt". Winters are generally mild and summers are warm but comfortable. Fremont County is a great place to live and enjoy.

District Commitment Statements
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  • We commit to preparing Fremont RE-2 graduates who can demonstrate critical thinking, academic performance, and work force pathways.
  • We commit to safe learning environments where all students can grow, develop and learn.
  • We commit to being a team that supports each other professionally, respectfully, openly communicates, and uses a solution-based approach to problem-solving.
  • We commit to working collaboratively to accomplish our goals.
  • We commit to building positive relationships involving home, community and school.
Fremont RE-2

Florence is located in close proximity to Canon City, Pueblo and Colorado Springs, and a two-hour drive from Denver.

The Plains and Pueblo Reservoir lie about 20 minutes east of Florence. The area is indeed blessed with great diversity in geography, enterprise and culture. The city of Florence has become a mecca for antique dealers and shoppers. Penrose is rich in agricultural produce, especially apple orchards, and Wetmore is a fertile ranching community