Senior Spotlight - Hayden Harvey

1. What do you look forward to the most during your senior year?
I look forward to prom and graduation.

2. What activities/athletics are you involved with at FHS?
I am involved in cross country, dance, and FFA.

3. What are your post-Forreston plans?
I plan to attend Highland for ecology.

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman?
Don't wait till senior year to plan your future.

It's that time of year again! Support the Forreston Sports Boosters by purchasing a brick to be forever on the baseball or softball backstop. Visit https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/forreston to purchase. Go Birds!

First grade had a lot of fun learning about pigs during the agriculture in the classroom lesson.

Ag Business and Consumer Ed students spoke with Christy Garnhart from ReMax about their futures and real estate. We are thankful for her expertise.

Senior Spotlight - Darin Greenfield

1. What do you look forward to the most during your senior year?
I look forward to activities and sports.

2. What activities/athletics are you involved with at FHS?
I am involved in golf, basketball, baseball, and FFA.

3. What are your post-Forreston plans?
I plan to go into the trades.

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman?
Live in the moment and enjoy it all.

Spanish Club hosted a very successful trivia night to fundraise for club activities, including an international service trip to Costa Rica this summer. Thirteen tables competed showcasing their movie trivia knowledge. This event featured a bake sale and silent auction as well. Thanks to all involved in the evening's success!

Test prep doesn't have to be boring! Fifth graders reviewed science concepts for ISA testing next week with an interactive Escape Room challenge!

The first grade classes had an amazing night at Family Reading Night! We all enjoyed reading about the adventures of Og the Frog!

Our very own Levi Bocker and Peyton Garnhart were on the Rockford 23 news this morning to discuss the upcoming Forreston FFA Alumni Toy and Craft Show! The show will be at the high school on March 14, 2026 from 9:00-2:00!

Our annual College and Career Fair was held on Wednesday. Junior High and High School students came prepared with great questions and received lots of information from colleges, businesses, and the military. Thank you to everyone that attended.

Senior Spotlight - Anthony Maestas

1. What do you look forward to the most during your senior year?
Hanging out with friends and making unique memories.

2. What activities/athletics are you involved with at FHS?
Track

3. What are your post-Forreston plans?
Military

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman?
School is only as bad as you make it.

Juniors and Seniors worked with Mrs. Parks and Mrs. McShane on etiquette training today during our college and career day. They learned about professional etiquette such as handshakes, first impressions, and tying a tie. Dining etiquette was discussed, along with how to cut and eat with properly.

Please see the attached flyers and registration forms for an exciting new summer opportunity for your middle school students!

WACC, the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, the University of Illinois Extension, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have partnered to create a hands-on Entrepreneurship Camp. During this five-week experience, students will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and develop their own business idea from concept to launch.

The camp will meet every Wednesday for five weeks, beginning June 10 and culminating on July 11, when campers will showcase and sell the products they’ve developed throughout the program.

Space is limited to approximately 20 campers this year, so early registration is encouraged.

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Senior Spotlight - Jeremiah Newill

1. What do you look forward to the most during your senior year?
Being able to do everything one more time with my friends and family.

2. What activities/athletics are you involved with at FHS?
I am in FFA, Trap, Servant Leadership, National Honor Society, and Student Council.

3. What are your post-Forreston plans?
I plan to attend a 4-year university to get my pastoral studies degree to eventually become a youth pastor.

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman?
Find a balance between doing well academically while still enjoying life.

Our fifth graders have been digging 🪨into reading and science by creating awesome posters all about sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks! Students identified how each type of rock is formed, explored different examples, learned their classifications, and even discovered how these rocks are used in everyday life. To top it off, with Dress Like a Farmer Day. 🌽

Little Cardinals Preschool is getting creative! Mr. Chad's class is busy painting and flying kites!

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Senior Spotlight - Jayda Perkins

1. What do you look forward to the most during your senior year?
Graduating, senior pranks, and spending time with my friends before we go our separate ways.

2. What activities/athletics are you involved with at FHS?
I've been in volleyball, Scholastic Bowl, band, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society.

3. What are your post-Forreston plans?
I plan to go to a four-year university while majoring in forensics and minoring in psychology to pursue a career in criminal justice.

4. What advice would you give an incoming freshman?
Don’t let the past define you as a person. Do activities and meet new people. Also, get Hanley’s homework done on time.

When Farmer Day and Cat in the Hat with Agriculture in the Classroom land on the same day, the kindergarteners know what it means to wear the many hats of a farmer and of a student!

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