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.