Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Home of the Cardinals
Last night, Emma Lenkaitis presented to the FFA alumni about her trip to the Washington Leadership Conference. She had the opportunity to build on her leadership skills, see our Nation's capital, and make a lot of new friends!
Join us tonight at the football game vs. Dakota as we honor our first responders and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. ALL first responders will receive free admission into tonight's game as our way of saying thank you for your service and dedication to our community.
On Thursdays, Mrs. Ulses' class gets to enjoy checking out a new library book and listening to Mrs. Politsch read a fun story!
5th graders in Mrs. Korf's class put their math skills to the test with a Fantasy Draft! Students had to think strategically, work with numbers, make their picks, and build their dream teams.
Who knew math could feel like draft day?! 🏆📊
Learning + a little friendly competition = a great day in 5th grade math!
Alumni Jordan Bagley spoke to students in Consumer Ed and Ag Business about his journey from FHS to working for Nationwide Insurance. Thanks for joining us all the way from Georgia!
Spanish 3/4 students participated in a coffee cupping activity today after reading about Costa Rica's win in The Cup of Excellence, a high quality coffee competition. Could they identify the Costa Rican winner from Folgers?
All 1st responders and their families get in free! Friday night football Forreston vs. Dakota. Kickoff is at 7 pm.
Congratulations to the August Students of the Month at GVGS!
Start looking forward to Homecoming! The FFA Trap Team will be selling a pork chop sandwich and water for $5 through the parade route and at the entrance to the pep rally on 10/1/26! Have your cash on hand during the parade!
Kindergarten is kicking off this great school year with ordering numbers, learning about the four seasons, and creating with manipulatives!
6th grade used their knowledge of cell organelles to draw animal cells on the desks!
The varsity football game at Lena will have new start time due to heat. The game will start at 8 pm tonight. Gates will open at 6:30pm. Make sure to wear your red and let's go BIRDS!!!
The game will be broadcast live on WQLF-FM (102.2 FM) tonight. Pregame show 7:00pm
Also available live free worldwide on the internet at "www.BigRadio.fm"
And listen on your smartphone or tablet by using the Big Radio app.........which is available free at "www.BigRadio.fm/app"
FFA Order forms are due Tomorrow! 💙💛
📣 LAST CALL, future Cardinals! ❤️📣
Mini Cheer forms are due TOMORROW, Friday, September 4th! Don’t miss your chance to join us for Mini Cheer and perform under the Friday night lights! 🏈✨
Get those forms turned in—we can’t wait to cheer with you! ❤️🖤🤍
Scholastic Bowl High School upcoming dates! Please contact Coach Stauffer and Coach Witherspoon for more information.
Reminder for Seniors & Parents: Financial Aid Night is this Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. We understand that some practices may have changed time due to the heat. If your student can't make it, parents are still welcome to attend without them. We hope to see you there!
First grade worked on the beginning sounds of words through a cutting and sorting activity.
Spanish 1 students beat the heat with a "snowball fight" today! Students threw "snowballs" at each other that were speaking tasks. Once the timer went off, they opened the snowballs and asked and answered questions in Spanish.
Due to the anticipated heat index being higher than IHSA allows for contests to begin, the High School Golf meet has been cancelled today with the make up date TBD. The Junior High Football has also been moved to Thursday, September 3rd at 7 pm.
Coaches will be sending out a TeamReach message for all changes to practice times for outdoor activities.
Thank you all and stay cool. Go Birds!
🔴 RED OUT ON THE ROAD! 🔴
Cardinal Nation, we’re headed to Le-Win this Friday! ❤️📣 Wear RED, get loud, and help us bring that hometown energy on the road!
📍 @ Le-Win
📅 Friday, September 4th
⏰ 7:00 PM
❤️ THEME: RED OUT
They may be the home team, but WE bring the RED! 🔥
