Principal's Message - 10/30/16

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 this Tuesday, November 1, will be “Marshall Baker Day.” Please wear your t-shirts! If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, see Señora Helton in 703H. Also, stop by the Forbush News Team table during lunch in the lobby of A building to send a personal recorded message to Marshall. We are hosting a Powder Puff football game on Tuesday night, beginning at 7pm. Admission is $3 and all proceeds will donated to Marshall Baker and his family.

Congratulations to the volleyball team on a successful season. The Falcons finished with a 17-8 record this year, finishing second in the conference and making it to the second round of the state playoffs. Congratulations also goes out to our men’s soccer team, who finished the regular season undefeated. The playoff brackets have not yet been released but the Falcons will play their first match at home this week.

Clubs and Organizations

There will be a mandatory parent meeting tomorrow (Monday, October 31) in the gym at 6:00 for anyone trying out for men's basketball. Tryouts will start immediately following the meeting and will be held next through Wednesday. You must have an updated physical to participate.

The Bush Band is having their annual mattress sale on Saturday, November 5, in the lobby of A building from 10am to 5pm. This money helps to replace instruments, music stands, and several other items in the classrooms. Please contact Mr. Brusseau if you have any questions.

Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership Team, please e-mail Coach James for an application. All applications are due tomorrow (Monday, October 31).

The deadline for NHS applications is this Friday, November 4. Please turn in your completed envelope to Mrs. Roberts or Mr. Hauser by the end of the school day on Friday.

Additional Reminders

If you are interested in taking Surry Community College classes for the spring semester, please see Ms. Pennix in 600G on Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm. Most classes fill quickly so do not wait!

Seniors, if you are NOT completing your senior ad online, the money and ad content is due to Ms. McCollum by this Tuesday, November 1. Please see the FHS website for more information and forms.

The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items is Tuesday, November 1 at 9:45am. Orders will be collected November 4.

That is all for this evening. Please 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 - 10/23/16

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.

We have reached the end of the first academic quarter of this school year. As a reminder, there will be no school for students tomorrow, October 24, or Tuesday, October 25. Students will return to classes on Wednesday, October 26. Parents, if you would like to set up a conference with any of your child’s teachers, please feel free to email them or call the school. If you have not already done so, I encourage all parents to reach out to your child’s teacher if you would like to discuss their academic progress. Report cards will go home with students this week.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush JROTC will sponsor ASVAB testing on the 9th of November at 8am in the Media Center. The test is open to all 10th through 12th grade students interested in joining the military BUT you must sign up with either Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes in Room 130A. By taking the test you ARE NOT obligated in any way to join the military. See Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes for details.

Any student interested in joining HOSA, please see Mrs. Sloan for a membership form. The cost to join is $20.00 and the deadline is this Friday, October 28.

Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership Team, please email or see Coach James (Room 606G) to receive an application. All applications are due October 31.

Anyone interested in wrestling this year, please plan to stay after school on Wednesday, October 26, to participate in the Hydration test. We will meet in the training room immediately after school and will finish by 3:45pm. Please drink extra fluids so you can pass the hydration test on Wednesday. See Coach Farmer in room 803J for more details.

Congratulations to Mallory Fobes for finishing 4th in last week’s Women's Golf Regional. Fobes will be competing this week in the State Finals.

Reminder for Seniors

The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items that was originally scheduled for October 26 has been RESCHEDULED for November 1 at 9:45 am. Orders will be collected November 4.

Home Athletic Events
Monday: Men’s soccer vs. Surry Central

Thursday: JV football vs. Surry Central

That is all for this evening. Please 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 - 10/16/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School.

I want to begin this evening by congratulating Laurie Roberts and our Chorus students for an excellent concert last week. We have some talented singers here at FHS, great job! Thank you for your hard work and for representing Forbush so well.

Our Forbush band, the Band Boosters, and director Matthew Brusseau did a great job organizing yesterday’s annual Festival of Bands. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a great success once again this year. Our Forbush Band will perform their Fall Concert tomorrow evening, October 17, beginning at 7pm in the auditorium. We hope to see you there!

End of the First Quarter

The end of the first academic quarter is coming up this week. There will be no school for students from Friday, October 21, through Tuesday, October 25 for fall break. Students will return to school on Wednesday, October 26. Parents, if you would like to set up a conference with any of your child’s teachers, please feel free to email them or call the school. If you have not already done so, I encourage all parents to reach out to your child’s teacher if you would like to discuss their academic progress.

Clubs and Organizations

Our JROTC will host their Fall Promotion Ceremony and Parent Interest meeting on Tuesday, October 18. This event will begin at 6pm and we look forward to seeing you there.

​FCCLA wants to say THANK YOU to everyone for all of the support during the donation drive for the Yadkin County Animal Shelter. We purchased​ 925 pounds of ​pet food, 11 bags of cat litter, 70 packages of treats, and over a 100 toys!

Congratulations to Mallory Fobes for being named the 2016 Western Piedmont Conference Player of the Year in Women's Golf. Mallory also won the Conference Tournament by 12 strokes and will compete in the West Regional Tuesday morning.

Announcements and Reminders

The school district will host a Human Growth and Development Parent Night on Thursday, October 20 at Yadkinville Elementary School. The informational meeting for parents with students in grades 8 and 9 will begin at 7pm. All parents with 9th grade students are invited to attend.

Students, if you are interested in participating in the Powder Puff Football Game, please sign up with one of the football coaches by October 20. Seniors, see coach Hoots, Juniors, see coach Tuck, Sophomores, see coach Lee, and freshmen, see coach Sikes. The Power Puff Football Game is scheduled for November 1 at 7pm and the deadline to sign up is October 20.

Seniors, please turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B by October 28. This is necessary for certain scholarships and awards.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: Men’s JV soccer v. Calvary and varsity soccer v. West Stokes

Friday: Varsity football v. Carver

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 - 10/09/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School.

I want to begin this evening by thanking everyone who helped make our Homecoming football game last Thursday night a great success. It was a beautiful night for football and the Homecoming court, members of the band, the JROTC, and the fans did a great job. Congratulations to the team and coaches on another hard-fought victory.

School Counseling Department

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students. Sign-ups for PSAT will run through this Wednesday, October 12, 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 19 during school.

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is recruiting sophomores interested in applying. There will be an informational meeting held on October 18 in the FHS Media Center. Parents are invited to attend and the deadline for students to sign up is October 13. Sign up with Mrs. Monroe in the school counselor office or see Ms. Mitze if you have any questions.

Clubs and Organizations

FCCLA is sponsoring a Donation Drive for the Yadkin County Animal Shelter that will end on Thursday, October 13. FCCLA members will be collecting money during first period to buy food and supplies for the Yadkin County Animal Shelter. The first period class that raises the most money will receive Bojangles' Biscuits during first period on Friday, October 14. Thank you in advance for your support of our local Animal Shelter.

Anyone interested in running for an officer position with the Beta Club, please see Mrs. Davis in 407D tomorrow (Monday October 10).

DECA will meet after school in Mrs. Pardue's room (303C) on Wednesday, October 12. All members, please make plans to attend.

Any student-athlete who would like to join the swim team this year, please come by room 202B and see coach Mark Beuter for more information. Forms and a sign-up sheet will be on the window by his front door.

Additional Reminders

FHS will host our Fall Chorus Concert on Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 7pm in the auditorium. I encourage everyone to attend and support our FHS Chorus program.

On Saturday, October 15, FHS will host our annual Festival of Marching Bands in the Forbush stadium beginning at 10am. All students and community members are invited to attend and hear some amazing bands from across our region.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: Men’s soccer vs. North Surry

Tuesday: Volleyball vs. Surry Central

Thursday: JV football vs. West Stokes

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 - 10/02/16

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 our students that next week is Spirit Week as we prepare for our Homecoming football game on Friday. A list of the different themes for each day has been posted on our Twitter account and Facebook page, so please check us out on Twitter or Facebook at “ForbushHS” for more information.

I also want to remind everyone that this Wednesday, October 5, is an early dismissal day. All students will be dismissed at noon on Wednesday.

School Counseling Department

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students. Sign-ups for PSAT will run through this Friday, 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 this Tuesday, 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.

If you are interested in touring Mars Hill, Western Carolina, and UNC Asheville on October 11th please bring $35.00 and see Miss Sigmon. The first 10 students who sign up and pay for the trip will be allowed to go.

Clubs and Organizations

Beta Club members, please remember to turn in your Beta Club Agreement by tomorrow in order to remain in Beta Club. You can get a form from Mrs. Davis or print one off of the Beta Club website.

HOSA will meet tomorrow right after school in Mrs. Sloan’s room. If you are interested in district competition please be sure to attend this meeting.

The Drama Club will meet on Thursday, October 6th, from 3:10-4:00. If you are involved in the Dinner Theatre Madrigal in December please make arrangements to attend.

Basketball Cheerleading tryouts begin tomorrow at 3:30 in the courtyard. If you are interested in trying out and have not received the paperwork, please see Ms. Elmore in room 204B.

Additional Reminders

Tickets for the Homecoming dance can be purchased in room 703H (from Señora Helton) thru this Wednesday, October 5th. Only students who purchase tickets will be able to attend.

On Friday, October 7, the graduating classes of Forbush High School will compete for campus supremacy. The Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes will square off in a series of tournament style competitions. The winner of each competition will earn points for their class, and when the competitions have ended, we will crown a champion of the Clash at the Bash. Your class will be rewarded with biscuits for breakfast on October 14 and will reign supreme. Sign up for the various competitions next week.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: women’s tennis vs Starmount, volleyball vs East Wilkes, and men’s soccer vs Carver

Tuesday: women’s tennis and volleyball vs West Stokes

Friday: varsity football vs South Stokes

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.