News & Announcements

Prior to the Governor’s executive order, the D142 Board of Education (BOE) and Administration team with FREA input created a return to learning plan in the summer of 2021 that included a recommendation to have students and staff wear masks in our learning environments, but not require masking.

On February 4, 2022, a Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge ruled against the enforcement of Governor Pritzker’s mask mandate.

While the winter weather prevented us from gathering in-person, our technology still allowed us to gather together to learn and grow.

We are happy to provide you with updated information regarding COVID-19 protocols at school, school events, and on school buses.

As we return to school on Thursday, January 6, 2022, we have been informed that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has instructed Illinois school districts to continue following all COVID-19 protocols that were in place in their individual districts prior to Winter Break.

The holiday spirit has taken over the halls of Forest Ridge schools!

For interested district families, Forest Ridge School District 142 is offering a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for anyone 5-11 years old on Monday, November 22 in partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy.

We have become aware of a circulating, nationwide TikTok posting stating “school shooting and bomb threats for every school in the USA even elementary” that mentions tomorrow’s date, December 17, 2021.

Pfizer Vaccine Now Approved for Children Ages 5 and older!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 22 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and Tuesday, November 23 from 8:00am to 3:00pm and will be held virtually over Zoom.