Principal's Message - 9/25/16

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 there will be no school for students tomorrow (Monday, September 26). Tomorrow will be a teacher workday and students will return to school on Tuesday.

I also want to remind our parents and students about the importance of sportsmanship at all Forbush athletic events. I was recently made aware of an incident involving a Forbush parent or fan who directed racist and profane comments toward a game official at a recent sporting event. It is important for all students, parents, and fans to understand that this sort of behavior will not be tolerated. Fans caught acting in such a manner will be ejected and banned from all Forbush events, home and away. Please help us maintain our reputation as an institution of character and class.

School Counseling Department

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students. Sign-ups for PSAT will run through October 7th and the cost is $15. Please see Mrs. Monroe in guidance to sign up. There are a limited number of spots available so please sign up as soon as possible. The PSAT will take place on October 19th during school.

Seniors, mark your calendars for a Financial Aid Workshop on October 4 at 6pm in the auditorium. If you are planning to attend college next year and need money to help pay for college, this is the perfect workshop for you to attend. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mitze in the counseling department. Again, this Financial Aid Workshop is scheduled for October 4 at 6pm in our auditorium.

Clubs and Organizations

Congratulations to Alyssa Goforth who recently competed at the Mountain State Fair in the Dairy Handlers Career Development Event. Alyssa won 1st place in the Northwest region and placed in the top of the state. Congratulations Alyssa!

Additional reminders

Yearbooks will go on sale starting this week in the lobby of A building during lunches. Yearbooks will be $50 for this week only and the price will go up after next week. You may put down a deposit of $25 to reserve your copy.

Our Fall Blood Drive will be this Friday, September 30th. Our blood drive will be held in honor of Marshall Baker. Students 16 years of age will need a parental consent to donate. All donors will need a photo ID.  Students will be available during lunches for you to sign up to donate or you may see Mrs. Sloan in room 520E.

Home Athletic Events

Monday, men’s JV soccer vs Davie and varsity vs South Stokes

Tuesday, women’s tennis and volleyball vs North Surry

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

Principal's Message - 9/18/16

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 who was able to attend our Alumni Cookout last Friday night. I hope that all of our former students enjoyed the opportunity to visit our beautiful campus and enjoy the evening at Forbush High School.

School Counseling Department

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students. Sign-ups for PSAT will run through October 7th and the cost is $15. Please see Mrs. Monroe in guidance to sign up. There are a limited number of spots available so please sign up as soon as possible. The PSAT will take place on October 19th during school.

Clubs and Organizations

There will be a basketball cheerleading interest meeting tomorrow (Monday, September 19) in Ms. Elmore's room (204B) during break.

Anyone interested in joining the Hunter Safety team, please attend the interest meeting tomorrow evening (Monday, September 19) at 6:00 PM in Cafeteria I. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Cave in room 503E.

Any FFA members attending the National FFA Convention must submit their deposit to Mrs. Jensen by Wednesday. After Wednesday, no more students will be allowed to add their name to the list. See Mrs. Jensen in room 518E if you have any questions.

Additional Reminders

Students, I want to make everyone aware that beginning tomorrow you will be allowed to eat lunch in the courtyard. So far this year we have done a good job of keeping our courtyard clean by picking up trash and staying off of the grass. As long as this continues, students will be allowed to eat lunch in the courtyard. Please be sure all trash is thrown away at the end of each lunch period so that we can allow this privilege to remain in place for the rest of the school year.

Senior picture make up day is Tuesday, September 20th. Please sign up in the office. The sitting fee is $10 for formal and outside photos. Also, this is a reminder that Friday, September 23 is the final day to order the 2017 Group Picture. The cost is $10 and money should be turned it to room 513E.

Our Fall Blood Drive will be on Friday, September 30th. Our blood drive will be held in honor of Marshall Baker. Students 16 years of age will need a parental consent to donate. All donors will need a photo ID.  Students will be available during lunches for you to sign up to donate or you may see Mrs. Sloan in room 520E.

Students, we will be using our Homeroom Schedule on Wednesday. On Wednesday, all students will report to first period to begin the day. After first period, students will report to homeroom with break to follow. We will resume our normal schedule after break.

Home Athletic Events

Monday, volleyball vs. McMichael

Tuesday, volleyball and women’s tennis vs. Carver

Wednesday, women’s golf at Yadkinville Country Club

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

Principal's Message - 9/11/16

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.

September is upon us and we have had a smooth start to our school year. I want to take a minute to remind all parents and students to follow us on Facebook and Twitter if you are not already. We use these platforms daily to announcement events, send reminders, and share the great things happening at Forbush High School. We can be found on Twitter and Facebook at “ForbushHS.”

School Counseling Department

For the juniors and seniors who signed up for the “College Fair” at Surry Community College, please remember that this trip will be this Tuesday, September 13.

Clubs and Organizations

HOSA officers will meet tomorrow during break in Mrs. Sloan’s room, 520E.

If you are interested in joining the wrestling team this year, please see Coach Farmer in room 803J to pick up an information packet and sign up on his door.

We have an Athletic Booster Club meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30 in A Building for all parents who would like to attend.

Additional Reminders

Those wishing to compete in the Racemore for Macemore race on September 17th need to sign up with Coach Davis in room 516E. Marshall Baker will be honored at the event. Please sign up this week.

T-shirts in honor of Marshall Baker will be on sale this week in the lobby of A building during all lunches. Shirts are $10 each and all proceeds go to Marshall and his family.

Home Athletic Events

Monday, men’s soccer vs. Mt. Airy

Tuesday, women’s tennis and volleyball vs. South Stokes

Friday, varsity football vs. East Wilkes

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

Principal's Message - 9/4/16

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 would like to begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with family and friends.

School Counseling Department

Surry Community College will be hosting a “College Fair” on September 13. Many North Carolina colleges will be represented. 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

DECA will hold an interest meeting on Wednesday right after school in room 303C. Please see Mrs. Pardue for more details.

If you are interested in playing baseball this year, please see coach Moss in room 408D.

If you are interested in playing men’s basketball this year, please see coach Christopherson in room 404D.

Additional Reminders

This year, Starmount has challenged Forbush to a team competition at the Racemore for Macemore 5k.  To sign-up, see Coach Davis in room 516E.

Do you have a great idea for the 50th anniversary Homecoming t-shirt? Submit your design to Señora Helton in room 703H. Designs are due this Tuesday, September 6th.

Underclassmen Picture Day will be this Thursday. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, please be prepared to take your yearbook photo this Thursday.

Our cheerleading squad will be accepting canned food donations at this Friday’s Unifi Bowl to benefit Yadkin Christian Ministries. Please bring any canned or non-perishable items to the game on September 9 that you would like to donate.

Senior T-shirts with class member signatures are on sale through Friday, September 9. Please return your order envelope to Room 513E.  Extra envelopes are available in the main office.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday, volleyball v. North Iredell and women’s tennis v. Surry Central

Thursday, JV football v. Starmount and men’s soccer v. East Wilkes

On Friday, our varsity football team travels to Starmount for the Unifi Bowl

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.