Principal's Message - 11/27/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Holiday. 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 our Forbush High School Angel Tree is up in the office. If you would like to participate, you may visit the office, select your paper ornament, and shop for a friend in need. Bring the unwrapped gift to Mrs. Gentry in the office and be sure the paper ornament is taped securely to your gift. Students who shop will receive 2 hours of community service and all gifts are due December 6.

Clubs and Organizations

I want to wish congratulations to all of the students who were inducted into the National Honor Society and the Beta Club last week. I also want to wish congratulations to our cheerleading squad who finished in first place in their division at the North Carolina Cheerleading Competition last Saturday.

FCA has partnered with Friends Feeding Friends for this year’s holiday food drive. Each first period class will be collecting canned food items and other nonperishable goods to assist those in need this Holiday season. We will have three collection days: November 30, December 7, and December 14. FCA will provide breakfast to the first period class who has the most items turned in after each of the three collection days. Thank you in advance for supporting this great cause.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: Men’s and Women’s basketball vs. Wilkes Central

Tuesday: Men’s and Women’s basketball vs. West Wilkes and swimming vs. Elkin, Ashe, and Alleghany at the Yadkin YMCA

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter at “ForbushHS” 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 - 11/20/16

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. 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 on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of this week (November 23-25) in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. I hope everyone has the opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Once again, there will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of this week (November 23-25) in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

FCA has partnered with Friends Feeding Friends for this year’s holiday food drive. Each first period class will be collecting canned food items and other nonperishable goods to assist those in need this Holiday season. We have have three collection days: November 30, December 7, and December 14. FCA will provide breakfast to the first period class who has the most items turned in after each of the three collection days. Thank you in advance for supporting this great cause.

Our Forbush High School Angel Tree is up in the office. If you would like to participate, you may visit the office, select your paper ornament, and shop for a friend in need. Bring the unwrapped gift to Mrs. Gentry in the office and be sure the paper ornament is taped securely to your gift. Students who shop will receive 2 hours of community service and all gifts are due December 6.

Clubs and Organizations

Please join the FHS Basketball Cheerleaders as we eat pancakes with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 10 from 8:30-11:00 in the Forbush cafeteria. There will be vendors, crafts for the kids, and a special performance by the cheerleaders. You can also get a picture taken with Santa. The cost is $10 per person and children 2 years and under are free. Reserve your seat today by emailing coach Jamie Elmore at jamie.elmore@yadkin.k12.nc.us.

For HOSA members, all orders for the dining attraction books are due to Mrs. Sloan tomorrow. District competition has been rescheduled for December 10 at West Wilkes High School.

The softball team will have workouts at the field house on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.

For football players, there will be a linemen meeting during morning break in Coach Sawyer's room 603G tomorrow for all returning JV and Varsity linemen.

The National Honor Society will be hosting its annual induction ceremony on tomorrow evening (Monday, November 21) at 6:30 in the auditorium. The Beta Club will hold its induction ceremony at 8:00 in the auditorium. There will be a reception for all participants in between both ceremonies beginning at 7:00 in the media center.

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 - 11/13/16

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

Clubs and Organizations

The National Honor Society and Beta Club ceremony will be Monday, November 21. National Honor Society induction will begin at 6:30pm and the Beta Ceremony for new inductees will begin at 8pm. Both ceremonies will be held in the auditorium. There will be a reception in the media center between both ceremonies at 7pm for all inductees.

Any current NHS members interested in becoming an officer in the National Honor Society, please see Mrs. Roberts in 706H to receive an application.

The baseball team is selling BBQ Pork Tenderloins for $25. The tenderloins come in a 5-pound bundle, fully cooked on pickup, and they feed a family of six. The pickup date is Saturday, November 19, from 11am to 2pm at the baseball field.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: Varsity men’s basketball at 7pm
Tuesday: Wrestling quad meet at 5:30pm
Friday: Women’s basketball at 6pm

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 - 11/06/16

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

School Counseling Department

If you are interested in taking spring classes at Surry Community College, please see Ms. Pennix in room 600G. Ms. Pennix is available on Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm.

College Application Day is November 17 and the deadline to sign up for this event is November 10. If you are a senior planning to go to college but you have not filled out a college application yet, please sign up for this event. Please visit the counseling department to sign up.

Clubs and Organizations

I want to congratulate our men’s and women’s cross country teams on an excellent season this year. Junior Dakota Mendenhall finished second in the 2A boys championship and the team finished 10th in the state. Junior Anna Kathryn Kilby won the 2A girls state championship and the team finished 3rd in the state. Congratulations to State Champion Anna Kathryn Kilby, to coach Beuter, and to all of our cross country runners!

Veterans Day Holiday - Friday, November 11

I have one calendar reminder this evening: There will be no school for students or staff on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Thoughts and Prayers for the Baker Family

Unfortunately, I must end tonight’s message on a somber note. As many of you know by now, Forbush High School senior Marshall Baker passed away just a few days ago after a long battle with cancer. The entire Forbush community is greatly saddened by this loss and we will all miss Marshall very much. As heartbreaking as this time is right now, we also rejoice knowing that Marshall is in a better place, free from the pains of this world.

I want to personally thank all of the people who reached out to the Baker family and to our school to offer their condolences. I am touched by the heartfelt manner in which the Forbush community rallied support and prayers around the Baker family, as well as for the students and staff here at Forbush. Thank you for helping unite our community in the midst of such overwhelming pain and sadness. Please continue to keep the Baker family, as well as the students and staff at Forbush, in your thoughts and prayers.

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.