Fourth grade book clubs wrapped up this past week, and these students did a great job in their discussion groups! We were lucky enough to have former 4th grade teacher Mr. Rod Genandt come back for the second year, and lead one of the groups for the past 5 weeks. The kids had so much fun, and learned so much!
We love Book Clubs! Fifth graders love reading and discussing new books with classmates. Our most recent set of book clubs focused on poetry. We learned a lot about elements of poetry, figurative language, theme, and more during our poetry books clubs!
On Friday March 13th, 10 band students and 11 choir students were selected to participate in the NUIC Honor Band and Choir Festival held at Pearl City High School. Students rehearsed all day with a collegiate director along with students from 8 other participating schools. They then put on a wonderful concert that evening. Great job to all who attended!
Eighth graders have been busy challenging their creativity, building strong research habits, and practicing their presentation skills about a topic they have passion learning more about!
Forreston School District will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026 - due to the weather. No school or after School activities.
What a fun night of family engagement! Thanks to all who were able to make to GVGS for our spring family activities!
Mrs. Meyer's kindergarten enjoyed making rainbows to go along with their rainbow poems in preparation for St. Patrick's Day next week!
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.
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.
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.
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.
https://forrestvillevalleycusdil.sites.thrillshare.com/page/community-resources
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.
https://forrestvillevalleycusdil.sites.thrillshare.com/page/community-resources
