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- 3/29 Good Friday
- 3/28 early dismissal 1:50 p.m. ELEM and 2 p.m. MS/HS
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ISASP Testing Coming Soon |
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The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress testing takes place in the district for students in grades 3-11 throughout April.
High School students will take the assessments online and students in grades 3-8 will take the assessments via paper.
There is a testing schedule for science (grades 3,8 and 10), math and reading/writing. The assessments will conclude during the week of April 22.
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By Zach Dillavou
As part of our school district's attendance initiative for the 2023-2024 school year, we recently recognized 78 students in grades K-11 for achieving perfect 1st semester attendance.
We fully understand the challenges that come with making it to school each and every day. We appreciate all the students and families placing a high value on getting to school each day despite the challenges of illness, appointments, family commitments, and other miscellaneous situations.
We are proud of all the students who are committed to attending at a high percentage each week and those who are making improved growth from last year to this year.
Attending every day gives each student the best opportunity to fully grow socially, emotionally and academically. Being involved in school activities and building positive relationships daily with students and adults in our school community is key!
Congratulations to those 78 students who were able to maintain perfect attendance this fall and we hope all our students and families will strive for high attendance rates and to make every day matter as we finish the school year strong the next nine weeks!
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Here are four of the 78 students repping their perfect attendance t-shirts! |
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Planned Summer Facility Improvements |
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It's Spring (we hope!) and the district is now preparing for summer facility and ground improvements. Planned improvements include installing LED lights with occupancy sensors in the Middle School and High School hallways and several Elementary classrooms. The Elementary school building hallways will receive a fresh coat of paint and new cubbies will be installed. Other projects include roofing updates and extensive cleaning. |
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24-25 Preschool Registration |
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We are ready to enroll 2024-25 Preschool students!
Check out this page for all things preschool and there is a link to complete online registration
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2024-25 Proposed Tax Notice |
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The Forest City School District will hold a public hearing at the District Office, 145 S. Clark Street, Forest City, on March 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to share the proposed property tax levy for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
The current tax rate is $10.99 and the proposed tax rate is $10.90.
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NEW! Forest City Spirit Online Shop |
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The new online store will be available to order from year-round!
The Forest City School District, Forest City Indian Sports Boosters and Threads Algona have teamed to launch an online spirit shop that will be available to order from year-round!
The online shop, called Forest City Spirit Shop, will feature a basic selection of Forest City (FC) and Indians-branded merchandise and apparel for all ages and sizes. Orders ship directly to customers.
Indian Sports Boosters, teams and other organizations will continue to offer opportunities to order items throughout the year as they always have. The Forest City Spirit Shop provides an option when those stores are not available, for families new to the community or for those looking to purchase and ship a gift.
The Forest City Spirit Shop is managed by a third-party vendor, Threads Algona, in partnership with the Forest City Indian Sports Boosters and the school district. All proceeds from the spirit shop will benefit Forest City athletics.
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The Central Rivers AEA paraeducator support team announced nominations for the ABC Paraeducator awards.
Forest City's nominees include Elementary Para Claire Branstad and High School Para Bob Ritter. Join us in celebrating this achievement with Claire and Bob!
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Attention Class of 2024!
Important Reminders from the Forest City Education Foundation
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Senior Awards Night is just around the corner!
SENIORS - Don't forget to complete these required steps no later than Friday, March 22, to be considered for amazing scholarship opportunities!
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- Seniors who would like to be considered for scholarships that are individually awarded at $4,000 or more, must submit (2) letters of recommendation. Details are listed in the scholarship application link above. Due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
- Seniors who have not completed the requirements to be considered for scholarships (College & Career Academy and participation in one Foundation event), should contact Liz Thompson, 641-585-0005, no later than Friday, March 22. Due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
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Sara Meinders (Board Secretary), David Reese (District 2), Troy Thompson (Board President, District 5), Rick Wiley (District 1), Kim Severson (District 4), Beth Clouse (Vice President, District 3), Shelby Korth (District 1), Cody Hennigar (District 1), Darwin Lehmann (Superintendent) |
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Shelby Korth - District 1
Shelby Korth and her husband, Aaron (former alumni of Forest City), moved back to Forest City summer of 2016. They have four children in the Forest City School District. Educationally, Shelby went to Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, Nevada, where she further pursued her education at both Truckee Meadows Community College and the University of Nevada, Reno earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Although not currently working in the field, Shelby shares a passion for the field’s work through various volunteer opportunities she has had. Shelby and her family are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and she has volunteered her time as a Promiseland teacher. She attributes Forest City and her educational background as the foundations where she calls home for her family and has enjoyed the small town and the town’s support in educating our youth who will be future leaders. Shelby is serving on the Board of Education because she is passionate about children and their education and believes that together the board, teachers, staff and community members can continue to offer all children the most positive educational experience in the public school system.
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Rick Wiley - District 1
Rick Wiley was born and raised in Queens, New York. He attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and achieved a 21-year career with the New York City Police Department, working in multiple commands as well as earning status as a field training officer. Rick and his wife, Kristi, operate Cabin Coffee and Sweet Emmylu’s in Forest City and enjoy working with students in both establishments. Rick deems himself a lifelong learner and joined the school board in 2023 to give back to the community and to advocate for our district continuing to provide opportunities for students to find their right track after high school.
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Cody Hennigar - District 1
Cody Hennigar joined the Board of Education in 2023. He is a Forest City graduate he and his wife, Nicole, and their two children reside in Forest City. Professionally, Cody owns Forest City-based Farm Bureau Financial Services. In addition to serving on the school board, he is an active member of the Chamber’s Forest City Connect Committee and believes in being involved with his children and our community’s future.
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The all-volunteer Forest City Indian Sports Boosters committee is proud to share the impact of the generous donations made to support Forest City athletics.
One project the committee recently spearheaded was the construction of new baseball and softball press boxes.
The Boosters and Waldorf University contributed the funding for materials and volunteers completed the construction. Steel siding, doors and windows will be installed soon to prepare the boxes for Waldorf and Forest City's spring and summer seasons.
Other items provided to support Forest City athletics, based on coach requests, include:
SPRING 2024
- Boys and Girls XC - 15 Running Watches / Time Trackers
WINTER 2024
- Golf - 24 Golf Bags
- Golf - 10 Men / 10 Women Sets Rain Gear
- Baseball - 2 Indoor Pitching Mats
- Baseball - Hack Attack Pitching Machine
FALL 2023
- Donation to General Athletics Fund
SPRING 2023
- Basketball Shoot-A-Way Gun
WINTER 2023
- XC - XC Test Kit (2)
- XC/Weight Room - Woodway Curve Treadmill
- Girls Track - 2 Ipad Minis
- Boys Track - Freelap Timing System
- Baseball - Fungoman Fielding System
- Softball - Fungoman Fielding System
- Boys Track / Wrestling / Football - 4 iPads
- XC - Functional Movement Screening Systems
- Golf - 6 Caddytek Hand Carts
- Golf - Footjoy Gloves
- Volleyball - AirCat Machine
FALL 2022
- Football - Two Tackling Sleds
- Football - Endzone Camera
- Donation to General Athletics Fund
The district sincerely appreciates Forest City Indian Sports Boosters volunteers and donors!
Follow Forest City Indian Sports Boosters on Facebook (Forest City Boosters) and Instagram (forestcity_boosters).
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Forest City is seeking host families for the 2024-25 school year! Host families can choose to host a student for a semester or the school year.
Please reach out to Tami McInroy at the High School if you are interested in this opportunity!
tmcinroy@forestcity.k12.ia.us
641-585-2324 (High School)
641-585-3018 (Home)
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Fourth-grade student Rowan Johnson placed second in the Regional Geography Bee Competition! Rowan is shown with teacher Kris Reece as he competed online versus other students.
Rowan moves on to the National Competition in May and if he does well there, he can qualify for the World Competition!
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Middle school artists have artwork on display at the MacNider Art Museum in Mason City! For this exhibition, MacNider had a jury panel of judges and they selected these nine works of art to be displayed through April 13.
Congratulations to these talented students!
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Juniors in English III collaborated with Liz Thompson to research, prepare and conduct interviews with local community members. Here are a few of their summaries: |
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Our official daily calendar is available within the Forest City CSD app (search for
the free app called Forest City CSD in your app store) or on www.forestcity.k12.ia.us. If there’s a schedule change, it’s updated here.
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FOREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
www.forestcity.k12.ia.us
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