Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Home of the Cardinals
Congratulations to Forreston High School Students and Staff on their recent ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
https://www.rockfordnewsfirst.com/2026/08/21/heres-best-public-high-schools-stateline-according-report/
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Mrs. McCoy is no stranger to the Forrestville Valley School District, and she is joining us at German Valley Grade School as a part-time paraprofessional for 1st semester after retiring from her position as a paraprofessional at Forreston Jr./Sr. High School.
Mrs. McCoy comes to us with vast experience in supporting students of all ages and abilities, and she agreed to come back to assist our youngest learners at GVGS! In her free time, Mrs. McCoy enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and golfing.
Mrs. McCoy comes to us with vast experience in supporting students of all ages and abilities, and she agreed to come back to assist our youngest learners at GVGS! In her free time, Mrs. McCoy enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and golfing.
Forreston Elementary PTO's Fall Mum Sales
Let's welcome Cassie Coy to the Forrestville Valley Transportation department.
A Forreston graduate, she grew up outside German Valley on her family farm. Cassie currently lives there with her three children and husband. Cassie was a Child Care Director for the Freeport YMCA for 11 years before leaving to work as an Aqua Fitness instructor at Fitness Lifestyles.
Cassie is very excited to join the Forreston School District Family with providing safe transportation for your children.
A Forreston graduate, she grew up outside German Valley on her family farm. Cassie currently lives there with her three children and husband. Cassie was a Child Care Director for the Freeport YMCA for 11 years before leaving to work as an Aqua Fitness instructor at Fitness Lifestyles.
Cassie is very excited to join the Forreston School District Family with providing safe transportation for your children.
Welcome new Paraprofessional Nicole Manthei.
Nicole is a mom of 3, Spencer 16, Madisyn 13, and Natalie 12. She has been married to her husband Anthony for 21 years. Graduated in 2008 from Highland Community College with an Associates of Science, and in May 2026 graduated from Highland with an Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education through Illinois State University.
Nicole enjoys spending time and traveling with her family, and excited to be a part of the Forreston School District.
Nicole is a mom of 3, Spencer 16, Madisyn 13, and Natalie 12. She has been married to her husband Anthony for 21 years. Graduated in 2008 from Highland Community College with an Associates of Science, and in May 2026 graduated from Highland with an Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education through Illinois State University.
Nicole enjoys spending time and traveling with her family, and excited to be a part of the Forreston School District.
Please welcome our new Little Cardinals Preschool Instructor, Sarah Kempel. Sarah is a graduate of Eastland High School, and she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Highland Community College in May 2026. Sarah enjoys farming and raising cattle, spending time with her family, and going on walks. Welcome, Ms. Kempel!
Please welcome Sydney Regez
Sydney is our new paraprofessional at German Valley Grade School. She is currently studying Communicative Disorders at Northern Illinois University and plans to become a speech-language pathologist in a school setting.
Sydney is excited to gain valuable experience through this position and looks forward to working with the students and staff at German Valley Grade School.
Sydney is our new paraprofessional at German Valley Grade School. She is currently studying Communicative Disorders at Northern Illinois University and plans to become a speech-language pathologist in a school setting.
Sydney is excited to gain valuable experience through this position and looks forward to working with the students and staff at German Valley Grade School.
Welcome Alissa Schramm, new Paraprofessional at German Valley School.
Alissa is a first-time mom to her one year old daughter, Paisley. She graduated from Forreston High School in 2017.
Alissa says she cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends. Is very excited to begin her journey as a paraprofessional at the German Valley School, and eager to connect with each student and support their learning!
Alissa is a first-time mom to her one year old daughter, Paisley. She graduated from Forreston High School in 2017.
Alissa says she cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends. Is very excited to begin her journey as a paraprofessional at the German Valley School, and eager to connect with each student and support their learning!
Let's welcome Mike Ballard to the Forrestville Valley Transportation department.
Mike was born and raised in Freeport then lived in Byron for 20 years., recently retired and moved back to Freeport.
Mike has been a truck driver for many years prior to retirement. He has a have a wife, 2 daughters and 1 grand daughter.
Mike is very excited to be driving bus and watching the kids go through their school years.
Mike was born and raised in Freeport then lived in Byron for 20 years., recently retired and moved back to Freeport.
Mike has been a truck driver for many years prior to retirement. He has a have a wife, 2 daughters and 1 grand daughter.
Mike is very excited to be driving bus and watching the kids go through their school years.
Friday nights High School Football game vs Dwight will be broadcasting live on WFPS-FM (92.1 FM). It will also be available free worldwide on the internet at "www.BigRadio.fm"
People can also listen on their smartphone or tablet by using the Big Radio App which is available free at "www.BigRadio.fm/app"
Pregame coverage starts at 6:15PM. Kickoff 7:00PM
People can also listen on their smartphone or tablet by using the Big Radio App which is available free at "www.BigRadio.fm/app"
Pregame coverage starts at 6:15PM. Kickoff 7:00PM
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Senior Sunrise! Best wishes to the Class of 2027 as you Step Into Excellence!
Athletics Fundraiser starts today!!!
Let's welcome another new Paraprofessional to Forrestville Valley, Mrs. Haller.
Mrs. Haller is a mom of 4, ages 22 to 16 and has been married to her husband Jason for 25 years. She graduated in 1998 from Asbury College in Kentucky with a BA in Psychology. She enjoys reading, dancing and spending time with her family and when not doing that, she is known for cheering loudly for anything her kids have done on athletic fields through their time at Forreston. She looks forward to sharing her love of learning and people as a paraprofessional with each student at the Jr./Sr. High.
Mrs. Haller is a mom of 4, ages 22 to 16 and has been married to her husband Jason for 25 years. She graduated in 1998 from Asbury College in Kentucky with a BA in Psychology. She enjoys reading, dancing and spending time with her family and when not doing that, she is known for cheering loudly for anything her kids have done on athletic fields through their time at Forreston. She looks forward to sharing her love of learning and people as a paraprofessional with each student at the Jr./Sr. High.
Please join us in welcoming Hallie Price, our new High School Social Studies Teacher. Ms. Price says she is looking forward to making new connections with students. Getting students engaged in historical thinking & viewing issues from multiple perspectives.
Please join us in welcoming Hannah Harvey, our new Paraprofessional at Forreston Grade School. Ms. Harvey graduated from Highland Community College last spring with an Associate of Arts degree and is currently finishing her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education through Western Governors University.
Ms. Harvey says she is very excited about starting my journey at Forreston Grade school!
Ms. Harvey says she is very excited about starting my journey at Forreston Grade school!
Please join us in welcoming Jaymee Schrader, our new 5th Grade Teacher. Mrs. Schrader has been a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade classroom teacher as well as a 5th and 6th grade health teacher.
Mrs. Schrader is excited to be connected to the Forreston School District with her entire family.
Mrs. Schrader is excited to be connected to the Forreston School District with her entire family.
Forreston Grade School ready to take on the new school year.
Reminder, the first day of PreSchool is August 14th.
Forrestville Valley Bus Drivers prepare for the new year.
The wheels on the bus are already turning.
Ahead of the first day of school, our dedicated transportation team will gather for their annual pre-school year meeting.
Drivers will spend the day reviewing updated route maps, testing safety equipment, and getting the buses prepared for the first day of school. Their goal is to ensure a smooth, safe, and on-time ride for every student from day one.
Please join us in thanking our drivers for their hard work, and remember to drive safely around school zones and bus stops this coming year!
