Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Home of the Cardinals
8th Grade Art class has been working hard on their projects inspired by Robert Indiana.
Similar to Roberts LOVE Sculpture in currently at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, students have been designing a cardboard construction. This construction must be a four letter word that describes them. Color choices were picked using color theory.
Students will be wrapping up this project next week and will be shown at the Art Show in Early May, here at Forreston.
Similar to Roberts LOVE Sculpture in currently at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, students have been designing a cardboard construction. This construction must be a four letter word that describes them. Color choices were picked using color theory.
Students will be wrapping up this project next week and will be shown at the Art Show in Early May, here at Forreston.
The junior class went shopping today for those in need! It was a day of community service and giving back. #gobirds
First grade used their knowledge of shapes to complete the patterns. Then they used their creativity to build their own homes.
This week, 5th graders read the book "Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade" and reviewed summary writing. Then we created a digital parade balloon and used stop motion animation to move the balloon across the landscape. This was a fun project!
The holidays are coming and Advanced Art students and a few foundation students helped the Town of Forreston decorate. Thank you for all the businesses that participated and thank you for the Koeller family on hosting every year.
Check out our students amazing work at Mimmos, Library, Koeller Hardware, Bleu Cedar, R&S and lastly the local Vet!
Check out our students amazing work at Mimmos, Library, Koeller Hardware, Bleu Cedar, R&S and lastly the local Vet!
7th grade used their knowledge of solubility to create crystal ornaments using borax and hot water!
Miss Hicks' kindergarten class is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!
We'll be back and ready to learn more in December!
Art Club last week practiced their stitching skills and created holiday decorative pillows.
Next Art club will be December 8th anyone 6 grade-12th grade is welcomed, even if they are not an art student!
Next Art club will be December 8th anyone 6 grade-12th grade is welcomed, even if they are not an art student!
Computers class made gratitude wreaths today using their newly learned skills in Google Slides.
FHS Servant Leadership made deliveries to local families today! Our students did a great job serving the community!
Forreston on the Stateline Quiz Bowl this past weekend.
Five members of the Forreston Cardinals High School Scholastic Bowl team competed against Morrison in the Stateline Quiz Bowl. The competition can be watched here:
https://www.mystateline.com/community/statelinequizbowl/
Five members of the Forreston Cardinals High School Scholastic Bowl team competed against Morrison in the Stateline Quiz Bowl. The competition can be watched here:
https://www.mystateline.com/community/statelinequizbowl/
(Patriots) 7th and (Loyalist) 8th graders playing capture the flag and learning George Washington's strategies from the Revolutionary War.
The first grade classes have Ag in the Classroom come to do a lesson and activity monthly. This month we learned all about turkeys and made a turkey craft.
3rd grade students have enjoyed working with their TAP student, Brailynn Kloster.
Kindergarten has been learning about measurement in math! This week we focused on weight. The students used balance scales to weigh objects and see what was heavier or lighter.
Max Wenzel night at FJSHS. Thank you to our University partners and all students who attended.
Great night, amazing opportunity.
If you have any questions about the Max Wenzel Scholarship, please call the High School Office.
Come join the FFA for a festive floral night, at their Christmas Floral Class on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM! They are teaming up with Clara Joyce Flowers to bring you a beautiful porch pit with additional add-ons to truly make this a one of a kind design! Plus the FFA will also be selling warm holiday drinks and treats! Sign up at this link: https://clarajoyceflowers.com/products/forreston-ffa-porch-pot-workshop?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHuvSYX3Xnf07I-5BnROlS6jJqZPQe4tI9GtDRDCno_AM1PpVTkBxc-fjLn-7_aem_ZgEBNqS-onKjnxuNiwv9jA
Tonight, the Max Wenzel Trust Community Event will be kicking off at 6pm at the Forreston Junior Senior High School. All Juniors & Seniors along with their parents are invited. Representatives from Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Illinois Springfield and Western Illinois University will be here to discuss and provide information on their universities.
The event will also include an overview of the Max Wenzel Scholarship and fun prizes as we unwrap this amazing gift.
We will see you tonight.
https://www.fvdistrict221.org/o/fvcusd/page/max-wenzel-educational-scholarship
The event will also include an overview of the Max Wenzel Scholarship and fun prizes as we unwrap this amazing gift.
We will see you tonight.
https://www.fvdistrict221.org/o/fvcusd/page/max-wenzel-educational-scholarship
Little Cardinals Preschool students worked on writing their names with shaving cream!
Rainy day? No problem! Our 5th graders made indoor recess a total win with games, hoops, chess, and creativity.
