Forrestville Valley CUSD 221

Check out the Forreston FFA page to watch a live sneak peek video of the greenhouse today at 10:30am. Opening day is this Saturday starting at 9:00!

FGS Art students once again had the opportunity to design coffee sleeves for our local coffee shop, Bleu Cedar. This year, students were allowed to submit their designs for the chance to win a gift card. Bleu Cedar employees picked a winning design in each grade level. Congratulations to our selected winners and great job to all of our students for doing such a nice job! Stop into Bleu Cedar and grab a coffee with a custom design from an FGS Art student!

The IHSA Organizational performance that was rescheduled from tonight to Saturday at Lena is now canceled.

This week, the kindergarten classrooms got caterpillars! We are learning all about a butterfly's life cycle. We are excited to watch our caterpillars grow and eventually turn into butterflies.

RECORD BREAKER!!! Aliyah Quenzer broke a 27 year old JH Track record in High Jump last night! She jumped 4'10"!!! She is currently ranked #1 in the state of Illinois for Class 2A.

Our 5th graders went on an underground adventure at Cave of the Mounds! 🪨 Students got to see real-life examples of geology in action, explore breathtaking formations, and connect classroom science to the world around them. A day they won’t forget!

Due to impending weather tonight, the IHSA Organizational performance is moved from tonight to Saturday at Lena. Concert Choir will perform at 12:20 pm and Concert Band will perform at 1:30 pm at Lena. Bus is at 10:30 am.

The 53rd Juried High School Art Show happened yesterday at Highland Community College. Congratulations to Jillian Moore and Joleen Colbert on their Honorable Mentions and Jacqueline Hernandez on her Best of School award! I am very proud of the work they have developed through out the year.

If you would like to see their honored work and additional phenomenal Forreston Art Work, the Art show will be up until May 6th at Highland Art center.

Congratulations Ladies!!
-Mark your calendars for Forreston's Junior Senior Art show on May 6th. More information coming!

https://highland.edu/news/53rd-annual-highland-district-high-school-juried-art-exhibit-begins-april-15/

Our 5th graders went on an underground adventure at Cave of the Mounds! 🪨 Students got to see real-life examples of geology in action, explore breathtaking formations, and connect classroom science to the world around them. A day they won’t forget!

Last night, a few FFA members attended the Section 2 banquet, where section officer elections were held. By giving speeches and being selected by a panel of delegates, we are excited to announce our very own Cylee Kirchner and Emma Lenkaitis were elected to serve as Section officers! We couldn’t be any prouder so please join us in congratulating them! Cylee Kirchner- 2026-2027 Section 2 Vice President Emma Lenkaitis- 2026-2027 Section 2 Reporter

The baseball and softball games scheduled for Pec have been changed to AT Forreston. Baseball and softball will do a varsity/JV follow at Forreston HS. Both games @ 4:30

Track Stars of the Week 🏃‍♀️ Jr. High track is off to a strong start! These athletes are already hitting state-qualifying marks—keep up the hard work! 💪🔥 Payton Williams - Discus Isaiah Bergeson - 100 meter dash Isaiah Bergeson, Ethan Sheely, Jaxon Schopf, Jase Patterson - 4 by 1

The first grade classes have incubators in our classrooms. The last week in April we hope to have chicks hatching!

Activities Update April 15th

HS Girls Track at Lewin - CANCELED

Our TAP (Teacher Assistant Program) students attended the annual Education Symposium at Sauk Valley Community College. They listened to area educators speak about their career paths, daily job responsibilities, and completed some fun activities. A couple of our seniors were honored at the closing ceremony for completing the requirements needed to receive their Education Pathway Endorsement. Congratulations to Kaylynn and Braelyn!

The Marketing class will be doing their annual Lemonade Stand projects April 30 - May 1. They look forward to serving the students and staff at FJSHS.

Senior Spotlight - Caroline Bawinkel

1. What do you look forward to the most during your senior year?
I look forward to games in IH during Homecoming and Prom week.

2. What activities/athletics are you involved with at FHS?
I play softball and participate in the Spanish Club.

3. What are your post-Forreston plans?
I plan to attend a four year university to become a Speech Therapist or Medical Esthetician.

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman?
Do your homework!

53rd Annual Highland District High School Juried Art Exhibit is this Wednesday from 4:30- 6pm and reception is at 5:30. Please come and support our 12 students that is participating in the show this year and also see the wonderful art from other high schools in the area. See you there!

More information below:
https://highland.edu/news/53rd-annual-highland-district-high-school-juried-art-exhibit-begins-april-15/

Jake, I mean Matt Zumdahl, from State Farm visited the Consumer Ed and Ag Business classes Friday afternoon to talk about car insurance. Thanks for stopping by!