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Touch a Truck Day

All grades taking part in Touch a Truck Day

All grades taking part in Touch a Truck Day

All grades taking part in Touch a Truck Day

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Forreston High School Honor’s Night and Graduation

Forreston High School will be holding its annual honor’s night for graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 14 in the FHS gymnasium. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a welcome from Principal Heinz. This will be followed by . . .

Forreston High School will be holding its annual honor’s night for graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 14 in the FHS gymnasium. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a welcome from . . .

Forreston High School will be holding its annual honor’s night for graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 14 in the FHS gymnasium. The . . .

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Byron CO-OP Swim and Dive Informational Meeting

Information al Meeting, May 11th @ 7pm via Zoom  

Information al Meeting, May 11th @ 7pm via Zoom  

Information al Meeting, May 11th @ 7pm via Zoom  

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Sports Physicals Information

PHYSICALS will once again be offered at a reduced rate by the Freeport Health Network. Physicals are required for all junior high and high school students participating in sports. The sports physicals will be given on Tuesday, May 20, from . . .

PHYSICALS will once again be offered at a reduced rate by the Freeport Health Network. Physicals are required for all junior high and high school students participating in sports. The sports . . .

PHYSICALS will once again be offered at a reduced rate by the Freeport Health Network. Physicals are required for all junior high and high . . .

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Ayden Book signs letter of intent at Blackburn College

Ayden Book, son of Adam and Alyssa Book signed a letter of intent to participate on the baseball team at Blackburn College.   Ayden has been on the baseball team all four years.   Ayden plans to major in Sports . . .

Ayden Book, son of Adam and Alyssa Book signed a letter of intent to participate on the baseball team at Blackburn College.   Ayden has been on the baseball team all four . . .

Ayden Book, son of Adam and Alyssa Book signed a letter of intent to participate on the baseball team at Blackburn College.   Ayden . . .

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Aubrey Sanders signs letter of intent at Carthage College

Aubrey Sanders, daughter of Brian and Holli Sanders signed a letter of intent to participate on the softball team at Carthage College.   Aubrey has been a four year varsity softball player.  She earned 2 nd  Team . . .

Aubrey Sanders, daughter of Brian and Holli Sanders signed a letter of intent to participate on the softball team at Carthage College.   Aubrey has been a four year varsity softball . . .

Aubrey Sanders, daughter of Brian and Holli Sanders signed a letter of intent to participate on the softball team at Carthage . . .

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Jillian Moore & Zoe Menke Win Awards at the Highland High School Juried Art Show

Congratulations to two Advanced Art students on their awards at the Highland High School Juried Art show! The exhibit runs from April 16-May 7, 2025, please go to Ferguson West Wing to enjoy.  Jillian Moore on her Best of . . .

Congratulations to two Advanced Art students on their awards at the Highland High School Juried Art show! The exhibit runs from April 16-May 7, 2025, please go to Ferguson West Wing to . . .

Congratulations to two Advanced Art students on their awards at the Highland High School Juried Art show! The exhibit runs from April 16-May . . .

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Forreston FFA Greenhouse

The opening days on the Forreston FFA Greenhouse are almost here! The greenhouse opening day will be Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM, with a special partnership with our hometown Coffee Company. After our opening day, we . . .

The opening days on the Forreston FFA Greenhouse are almost here! The greenhouse opening day will be Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM, with a special partnership with our . . .

The opening days on the Forreston FFA Greenhouse are almost here! The greenhouse opening day will be Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 . . .

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FGS Books and Basketball Tournament

The Books and Basketball Tournament was a resounding success in Ms. Genandt's first-grade class, mirroring the excitement of the NCAA March Madness tournament. The event, which involved teachers from grades 1st through 5th, as well as . . .

The Books and Basketball Tournament was a resounding success in Ms. Genandt's first-grade class, mirroring the excitement of the NCAA March Madness tournament. The event, which involved . . .

The Books and Basketball Tournament was a resounding success in Ms. Genandt's first-grade class, mirroring the excitement of the NCAA . . .

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May 2025
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1
May 1, 2025
4:00pmJHT (A) - Chadwick-Milledgeville
4:30pmHSBB V (H-HS) vs Orangeville
4:30pmHSSB V (H) vs Orangeville (JV Game to Follow)
2
May 2, 2025
All DayDonuts with Grownups - GVGS
4:00pmHSBT (A) - Hawk Classic
4:00pmHSSB JV (A) vs Fulton Orangeville TournamentOrangeville High School
4:00pmJHT (A) - Lewin
4:30pmCanceledHSBB V (H-HS) vs Rochelle
4:30pmCanceledHSBB JV (H-Warnken) vs Rochelle
4:30pmHSSB V (A) vs Winnebago
5:45pmHSSB JV (A) vs Orangeville Tournament 3rd Place Game or Championship GameOrangeville High School
3
May 3, 2025
All DaySenior Fine Arts Trip
10:00amHSBB V (H-HS) vs River Ridge (JV Game to follow)
11:00amHSSB V (A) vs Orion
4
May 4, 2025
No Time ListedSenior Fine Arts Trip
5
May 5, 2025
4:00pmJHT (A) - Chadwick-Milledgeville
6:30pmFFA Banquet
6
May 6, 2025
12:00pmAP Chemistry Test
4:00pmJHT (H)FJSHS
4:00pmHSBT HSGT (A) - Ogle County
4:30pmHSBB V (H-HS) vs Pearl City (JV Game to follow)
4:30pmHSSB V (H) vs Pearl City (JV Game to Follow)
7
May 7, 2025
No Time ListedEarly Dismissal
4:00pmFJSHS Art ShowFJSHS
6:00pmFJSHS Spring Chorus and JH Band ConcertFJH Gym
6:00pmElementary ConcertFJSHS Junior High Gym
8
May 8, 2025
12:30pmSenior Engineering Capstone Final Presentation
4:00pmHSGT (A) - Conference Meet
4:30pmHSBB V (A) vs Pearl City (JV Game to follow)
4:30pmHSSB V (A) vs Pearl City (JV Game to Follow)
9
May 9, 2025
All DayAP Art Portfolios Due
4:15pmHSBT (A) - Winnebago Invite
4:30pmHSBB V (H-HS) vs Milledgeville
7:00pmHS Band ConcertMasonic Temple
10
May 10, 2025
9:00amJHT (A) - IESA Sectional Meet
10:00amHSBB V (A) vs Dunlap Double Header
10:00amHSSB V (A) - Dakota
11
May 11, 2025
7:00pmFJSHS Baccalaureate
12
May 12, 2025
8:00amAP Calculus Test
4:00pmHSGT (H)FJSHS
4:30pmHSBB V (A) vs Galena (JV Game to follow)
4:30pmHSBT (A) - Missile Invite
4:30pmHSSB V (H) vs Lena (JV Game to Follow)
13
May 13, 2025
8:00amSenior BreakfastForreston Grade School
4:00pmJHT (A) - Rt. 72 Conference Meet
4:30pmHSBB V (H-HS) vs Marengo
4:30pmHSBB JV (H-Warnken) vs Marengo
4:30pmHSSB V (H) vs Rochelle (JV Game to Follow)
14
May 14, 2025
8:00amAP English Test
7:00pmSenior Awards Night
15
May 15, 2025
1:00pmSenior Big Moment Celebration
4:00pmHSBT (H) - NUIC Boys Conference MeetFJSHS
4:00pmHSGT (A) -Sectionals
16
May 16, 2025
4:30pmHSBB V (H-HS) vs Fulton (JV Game to follow)
4:30pmCanceledHSSB V (H) vs Fulton (JV Game to Follow)
17
May 17, 2025
11:00amHSBB V (A) vs Ottawa Marquette (JV Game to follow)
11:00amHSSB V (A) vs Ottawa Marquette (JV Game to Follow)
18
May 18, 2025
2:00pm Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025
19
May 19, 2025
1:00pmHSGT (A) - Pole Vault
4:00pmHSBT HSGT (A) - FS Conference
20
May 20, 2025
6:45am to 7:30amJunior High Honor Roll Breakfast
21
May 21, 2025
All DayFGS Bike Rodeo
4:30pmHSSB Regional vs Durand @ Ashton (AFC)
4:30pmHSBB Regional vs TBD @ Amboy
5:30pmMusic Patrons MeetingFJSHS
6:30pmBoard of Education MeetingFJSHS Chorus Room
222324
May 24, 2025
1:00pmHSBB Regional if Necessary @ Amboy
2:00pmHSSB Regional if Necessary @ Ashton (AFC)
2526
May 26, 2025
No Time ListedNo School - Memorial Day
2728
May 28, 2025
No Time ListedLast Day of School and Early Dismissal (if no emergency days used)
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