Welcome to Starmount Valley!

Students in Mrs. Matthews’ Exploring Business and Entrepreneurship class are creating businesses that will together make up “Starmount Valley”.

As the first phase of the project, students are creating models of the building that their business will be housed in.

Students create the business, a logo, a tag line and other specifics about the business, utilizing real world, critical thinking skills.

Way to go SMS! 

Agriscience Applications Students Cut and Deliver Flowers

On Wednesday, September 13^th, the Agriscience classes at Forbush High School had a supervised agriculture experience (SAE).  Students were shown the proper way to cut a flower and the rationale behind the 45-degree cutting angle. They then delivered flowers to most of our female staff on campus.

We also discussed individual projects and goals which the students could incorporate into their personal SAEs.  

Health Science I Students Learn About the Brain

Students in Mrs. Natalie Matthews’ Health Science I class have been making models of neurons—with pipe cleaners—and also brain hats this week. 

After the students made their brain hats, they had to explain the different lobes, regions and functions to 5 different adults.

Kudos to Mrs. Matthews for being described as “top notch” in the classroom!  

Drone Technology - A New Program at Starmount High School

Students in Mr. Wagoner’s Drone Technology I course are practicing for their skill completion checklist while having fun flying drones!

Drone Technology is new at Starmount High this year.  Students can earn their CFR 14 Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certification as part of the Drone Technology I course. 

This new pathway can lead to employment in various fields such as in the conservation area, in the news media and in the energy field among many more! 

Forbush High Hosts Blood Drive

Forbush High School HOSA hosted a Blood Drive on Friday, September 8^th.  

146 units of blood were collected.  This will help 438 people!

Thanks to all the staff members who assisted and donated and to the community members who donated as well.

I can't thank you enough! We will do it again in the spring--- March 15th, 2024 to be exact! 

Forbush FFA Getting Ready to Grow

Forbush High School FFA students spent the afternoon cleaning out the greenhouse, preparing for the new growth and building relationships.  

Watch them GROW 2023-24!

Middle School Student Creates Flyers to Promote School Sports

Starmount Middle School 8th grader, Natalie Ball, created flyers to promote SMS sports.  Natalie is a student in Mrs. Matthews' Exploring Business and Entrepreneurship class.

Great work, Natalie!