SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Addison Taylor Helfrich

FAVORITE MEMORY AT FHS:
My best memory at Fisher would be Homecoming week because it’s fun to see everyone dress up and have school spirit.

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:
Volleyball, Polar Plunge, Float Building, Bell Ringing, Yearbook

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
After graduation I’m attending Parkland College and majoring in Communications.

SENIOR QUOTE:
“May the rest of our lives be the best of our lives.” — Young Tanya, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

Congratulations Addison - we wish you the best in your future endeavors!
about 19 hours ago, Kristin Darling
Addison, FHS Class of 2026

SILAS SHAY DABNEY - SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

FAVORITE MEMORY AT FHS:
Getting to play basketball with my brother Isaac for a couple years.

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:
Basketball, Student Council, Leadership Team, Football, Golf, Mentoring

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
I plan on getting a Bachelor’s Degree at Asbury University for Business and Marketing and then going to Dentistry School.

SENIOR QUOTE:
“Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!” — Truman Burbank, The Truman Show

Congratulations Silas - we wish you the best in your future endeavors!

2 days ago, Kristin Darling
Silas, FHS Class of 2026

LILLIAN COMBS DETWEILER - SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

FAVORITE MEMORY AT FHS:
My best memory at Fisher was winning Homecoming Queen senior year with all of my friends on court with me.

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:
Polar plunge (Sophomore and Junior year)
Yearbook club (Senior year)
Filming for multi-media (Senior year)
Float Building (all 4 years)

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
I plan on attending Parkland in the fall.

SENIOR QUOTE:
“People change, and things go wrong, but just remember, life goes on.” — Mac Miller

Congratulations Lily - we wish you the best in your future endeavors!

3 days ago, Kristin Darling
Lily, FHS Class of 2026 Senior
Senior Awards Night is tonight at Fisher High School! This special evening is a chance to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. Families are strongly encouraged to attend and share in this meaningful celebration. The support of loved ones makes this night even more memorable for our students.

We look forward to honoring our senior scholarship and award recipients together tonight!
4 days ago, Kristine Coy
Senior Awards Night
Shout out to our amazing Fisher students participating in the CEO program! This past weekend, they proudly presented their final projects at the Prairieland CEO Trade Show and showcased their hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Through the Prairieland CEO Program, these students have gone beyond the classroom by learning directly from local businesses and community leaders while building real world entrepreneurial skills.

We are incredibly proud of how these students stepped up and represented Fisher! 👏🐰
4 days ago, Matt Vogel
2026 CEO Trade Show
2026 CEO Trade Show
2026 CEO Trade Show
2026 CEO Trade Show
2026 CEO Trade Show

HUNTER RENEE STRINK - SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

FAVORITE MEMORY AT FHS:
Any of the career fairs were some of my best memories here at Fisher

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:
Softball and FFA

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
I plan on going to Parkland College for Vet Tech

SENIOR QUOTE:
"No matter how long the days or how hard things seem to get, as long as there is breath in me, my story is not over yet. “ Jessica Katoff

Congratulations Hunter - we wish you the best in your future endeavors!

4 days ago, Kristin Darling
Hunter, FHS Class of 2026 Senior
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
5 days ago, Jeff Zogg
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
High School Civics students completed their study of the United States Constitution (The greatest document written by mankind in the history of the world) with a artistic look at the Preamble. Special thanks to artist @catherinefreshley
Fisher Jr.-Sr. High School - Girls Basketball Camp
5 days ago, Shannon Rogers
Fisher Jr/Sr High School - Girls Basketball Camp
✨👑 Introducing the 2026 Fisher Prom Court 👑✨

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! Join us in celebrating this incredible group of students who will represent Fisher at Prom this year 🧡🖤 #FisherPride
5 days ago, Matt Vogel
2026 Prom Court

ASHLYN MICHELLE REEDY - SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

FAVORITE MEMORY AT FHS: Eating lunch in Bob's room with all of my friends

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:
Tennis freshman year at Charleston High School, Golf sophomore year, Student Council Sophomore through senior year, National Honor Society Junior and senior year, Scholastic Bowl senior year, and FFA senior year

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to go into the pathways program through Parkland to the U of I to study Early Childhood Education

SENIOR QUOTE: " Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but to dance in the rain" -Winnie the Pooh

Congratulations, Ashlyn! Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter.

5 days ago, Kristin Darling
Ashlyn, FHS Class of 2026 Senior
Fisher CUSD #1 is excited to announce Taylor Flynn as our Grade School Principal, beginning this fall! A high school graduate of PBL, Mrs. Flynn knows the area and is excited to lead our students and staff.  Mrs. Flynn is passionate about creating a positive and supportive school culture through relationship building and proactive communication with all staff, family, and community members. Having served as PBL Junior High Assistant Principal the last four years, she's excited to bring her leadership experience to Fisher Grade School.   Taylor, her husband, Matt, and two boys reside in Gibson City.
5 days ago, Jake Palmer
FGS principal

KESIAH FAITH MUSIK - SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

FAVORITE MEMORY AT FHS: My favorite memory is when Miss Frey took us to a performance in Chicago, and it was one of the most beautiful band performances I have ever heard.

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:

Track
NHS
FCA
FFA , Chaplain Senior Year
Choir
Yearbook Club
News gazette correspondent/reporter
Student council
Principal Advisory Council
Concert, Jazz, Marching, and Pep Band as Drum-line Captain Senior Year
HOIC art festival
Polar Plunge

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: To attend Liberty University to pursue Zoo and Wildlife biology.

SENIOR QUOTE: "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1st Timothy 4:12

Congratulations, Kesiah! Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter.

6 days ago, Kristin Darling
Kesiah, HS Senior at FHS
Our 6th graders knocked it out of the park at this week’s annual Science Fair! From hands-on experiments to impressive presentations, these young scientists showed incredible curiosity and dedication! 🧪✨
9 days ago, Maddie Wright
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This week we celebrated our AMAZING Librarian, Kelly Friedlein! In honor of Librarian Appreciation Day, we want to thank Mrs. Friedlein for all the work she does with our students and staff to share the love of reading!
10 days ago, Jake Palmer
Librarian
7th graders visited a local bison ranch, explored the Sagamon River Forest Preserve like Lewis and Clark, and ate bison heart today as part of their Westward Expansion unit.
10 days ago, Jeff Zogg
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
7th graders visited bison at Reclaim Ranch, explored the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, and ate bison heart as past of our US History Westward Expansion unit.
Our 5th graders competed in their annual paper airplane completion today! There were some great designs & a lot of excitement. Congratulations to our two class winners - Rhett & Lincoln!
10 days ago, Jake Palmer
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Let’s go, Fisher! 2nd place in the 2026 Cool School Challenge and bringing home the Silver Plunger from the Polar Plunge! 🥶🏆 #FisherFreezinForAReason
13 days ago, Matt Vogel
2026 Polar Plunge
Our 4th graders had a special visit from local meteorologist Jacob Dickey today! They loved learning about weather and how science connects to the real world. Such fun and engaging experience for our students! 🌪️⛅️🌈
16 days ago, Jake Palmer
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Our 6th graders had an amazing time at the U of I Engineering Open House today! From watching rocket launches to diving into hands-on activities, they made some truly lasting memories. 🚀⚙️
16 days ago, Maddie Wright
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High School Physics students attended the University of Illinois Engineering Open House today and had an outstanding time. Pictured are students at the "Build a Blinkie" station and testing a collection Robot! Thank you for providing this opportunity for our students Mr. Logan!
17 days ago, Brian Bajer
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