Mrs. Meyer's kindergarten class loves dinosaurs! The students spent all week learning about the different types of dinosaurs. On the last day, they got to become paleontologists and dig their very own dinosaur out of its egg! They had so much fun!

The marketing class hosted their annual lemonade stands this week on Thursday and Friday. All proceeds go to a local charity. Thanks to all who came out to support!

On Thursday morning, Civil Engineering students met with Shaun Gallagher to learn more about survey equipment. He showed them his GPS and laser level devices. After that, students used autolevels to complete a control circuit behind the school.

Congrats to our Senior Boys Track members with their final home meet last night. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing your success the rest of track season. Way to represent the Cardinals! Go Birds!

Girls Track

Monday, April 27 @ Milledgeville Dittmar Classic is MOVED to Tuesday, April 28th @ Milledgeville.

Track Stars of the Week 🏃‍♀️✨ These junior high athletes have been putting in the work at every practice—showing dedication, hustle, and heart. Their effort doesn’t go unnoticed! Keep it up 💪🔥

It's a mystery! Fifth graders have spent this week learning about elements of mystery stories and have been hard at work planning and writing their own stories based on an illustration from the book "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick" by Chris Van Allsburg.

Principles of Engineering students are studying the basic rules of electrical circuits this week. Each student has a lab table to measure voltage and current through three resistors in series configuration.

First grade is preparing for their chicks to hatch by making a chick craft.

A few high school students attended the Health Science Symposium at Sauk Valley Community College. They participated in fun games, practiced patient care skills, and listened to officials speak about their jobs in the health care field.

Seniors planning to attend Highland Community College next school year attended their Quick Start event. They took placements tests, met with academic advisors to choose their courses, and learned how to navigate the online programs used at the college level.

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/