Principal's Message - 8/28/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

I want to thank everyone for a great first week of school. Our first three days ran smoothly and I enjoyed being able to meet so many of our hard-working students. The entire Forbush staff is looking forward to a great school year.

School Counseling Department

On Friday, September 2, at 9:45am, seniors will attend a presentation in the auditorium aimed at helping them prepare for educational options after high school. Seniors will learn about resources they can use to research career options, college choices, prepare  for the SAT & ACT, and pay for college. The purpose of this presentation is to encourage seniors to start making their post-graduation plans. Students will hear an overview of options, learn about resources available, and will be given several websites and information to help guide them through decisions they will need to make over the next few months. Parents are welcome to attend.

Surry Community College will be hosting a “College Fair” on September 13. Many North Carolina colleges will be represented. Students will be able to collect catalogs, scholarship info, and talk directly to college admission representatives. If you would like to attend, permission forms are available in the school counseling office. The trip is open to juniors and seniors but space is limited. The deadline to sign up is September 9.

Clubs and Organizations

Students interested in joining Skills USA should attend the student meeting on Tuesday right after school in room 519E. The parent meet will be held on Thursday at 6pm, also in room 519E. Please speak with Mr. Senter or email him for more details.

If you are interested in playing baseball this year, please see Coach Moss in room 408D for information about workouts and field workdays.

SASI will meet Tuesday morning at 7:30 in Ms. McCollum’s room, 233B

FCCLA will hold an interest meeting next Thursday right after school in room 305C for any students who have taken or are currently enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science class. See Mrs. Saddler or Mrs. Sizemore for details.

HOSA will hold an interest meeting on Thursday  in room 520E. See Mrs. Sloan for more details.

Additional Reminders

Starting tomorrow, student parking passes will be sold at break and after school until 4:00 in the JROTC room in A building. See Colonel Weatherstone for more information.

Students, we will begin our regular bell schedule on Monday morning. All students will report to first period at the start of the day tomorrow.

Home Athletic Events

Monday, men’s soccer vs Walkertown

Wednesday, men’s soccer vs Watauga

Friday, varsity football vs North Wilkes

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening.

Principal's Message - 8/21/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

Tomorrow, Monday, August 22, we will be holding Freshmen Orientation from 1pm to 3pm, starting in our gymnasium. After a short presentation, students will have the opportunity to visit their classes and get used to the layout of campus. Also, Chromebooks will be distributed to all freshmen at the end of the orientation. The $40 rental fee is due at the time of pickup. We look forward to greeting our freshmen students, the Forbush High School class of 2020!

Open House for all students will be held on Monday, August 22 from 4pm to 6pm. All students and parents are invited to attend to meet our teachers and get ready for the start of the school year.

Student parking passes will be on sale again tomorrow and Tuesday from 9am to noon. Students, you must complete and have your parents sign a parking application form. These forms are available in the main office and can also be downloaded from our school website. Students, please bring the signed application form, copies of your driver’s license and vehicle registration, and the $40 parking fee to receive your parking permit.

The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 24. First period begins at 7:50 and it will be a full student day, ending at 3:05.

We have a few home athletic events this week:

On Wednesday, men’s soccer versus Davie County

On Thursday, volleyball versus Starmount, women’s tennis versus Glenn, and JV football versus North Iredell

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 8/14/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that we have updated our school Twitter account and Facebook page. You can follow us on Twitter at “ForbushHS,” and you can like us on Facebook as well. We will be posting daily event reminders and information, so please connect with us on those platforms.

Student parking passes will go on sale tomorrow from 9am to noon. Students, you must complete and have your parents sign a parking application form. These forms are available in the main office and can also be downloaded from our school website. Students, please bring the signed application form, copies of your driver’s license and vehicle registration, and the $40 parking fee to receive your parking permit.

Chromebook distribution for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 will begin this week. Chromebooks will be distributed on Wednesday from 8am to 6pm, on Thursday from 1pm to 6pm, and on Friday from 2pm to 8pm. Parents or guardians must pick up the Chromebook and the $40 rental fee is due at the time of pickup. These distribution times are for sophomores, juniors, and seniors only; freshmen will pick up Chromebooks during Freshmen Orientation on Monday, August 22.

We are excited to offer a new “Introduction to Robotics” course this year. Space is limited, so please call or email Ms. Sigmon as soon as possible if you are interested in signing up for this new course.

We have several home athletic events this week:

Monday, JV men’s soccer vs. West Forsyth

Tuesday, cross country vs. East Wilkes and Davie at 4:30, JV and Varsity men’s soccer vs. North Iredell at 5:15, and JV and Varsity volleyball vs. West Wilkes at 4:30

Friday, Varsity football vs. Elkin at 7:30

Looking ahead, I’d like to remind everyone that Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for August 22 from 1pm to 3pm. Open House is also scheduled for August 22, from 4pm to 6pm. The first day of school for students is August 24.

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to check out Twitter or Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 8/7/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and getting ready for the start of another school year.

I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I am excited to join Forbush High School and I am looking forward to leading the excellent teachers and staff who make up this high-achieving institution. I have heard nothing but great things about the Forbush students and community; the pride that so many have in this school is exciting and my goal is to continue Forbush High School’s rich tradition of excellence.

One of my main objectives this year will be to increase communication between the school and community. To accomplish this goal, we have created a Twitter account and updated our Facebook page. You can follow us on Twitter at “ForbushHS,” and you can like us on Facebook as well. We will be posting daily event reminders and information, so please connect with us on those platforms.

We also have a revamped school website. Most of the site is still under construction, but the calendar of events has been updated and various school announcements have also been posted.

I would like to close this evening by reminding you about some upcoming events at Forbush:

Our DECA organization is hosting an Inside-Out Movie Night on Thursday, August 11 at the Yadkin Arts Council. There will be an optional pizza dinner at 5:30 and a movie showing at 7:00 at Willingham Theatre.

Information regarding student parking passes and Chromebook distribution has been posted to Facebook and Twitter. Please visit either site for more information and feel free to give us a call at the school if you have any questions.

Once again, I hope everyone enjoys the remainder of their summer and I am looking forward to the start of a new school year. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.