Sunday, April 30, 2017

Principal's Message - 4/30/17

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.

Reminders for Students
My first reminder this evening is for seniors… Community service hours should be turned in to Ms. Elmore in 204B by May 1. Seniors need 200 hours to be recognized at Awards Day.

Students, this is a reminder that you will not be allowed to charge for breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria beginning tomorrow, Monday, May 1. All cafeteria debt must be paid by the end of the school year. Once again, charges will no longer be allowed starting tomorrow, Monday, May 1.

Clubs and Organizations
The Forbush High School JROTC will hold its end-of-the-year Promotion Ceremony this Tuesday, May 2. This event will begin at 6pm in the auditorium.

The 2nd Annual Automotive Car Show & Pig Pickin' will be held this Saturday, May 6, from 9am to 1pm here at Forbush High School. The cost is $10 to register and prizes and food will be available. See Mr. Senter in room 519E for more information.

The Forbush production of Seussical Jr. is scheduled for Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Both shows will begin at 7pm in the Forbush auditorium. Tickets are $10 and you may purchase your ticket from any cast member or from Mrs.​ Campbell in room 704H.

The Forbush Band Golf Tournament will be held at the Yadkin Country Club on May 13. Cost is $200 per team of 4 players. Lunch will begin at noon and play begins at 2:00. Registration forms are available in the office and all proceeds will support the Forbush High School and Middle School Band program.

Home Athletic Events
Monday: Women’s Soccer vs. Surry Central

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.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Principal's Message - 4/23/17

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
Anyone interested in attending Camp Med this year please come by the School Counseling office to pick up an application. All applications are due to our office by the morning of April 24th.

Clubs and Organizations
The Forbush Spring Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, April 28. If you would like to donate, you may sign up during lunch or see Mrs. Sloan.

The 2nd Annual Automotive Car Show & Pig Pickin' will be held Saturday, May 6, from 9am to 1pm here at Forbush High School. The cost is $10 to register and prizes and food will be available. See Mr. Senter in room 519E for more information.

The Forbush production of Seussical Jr. is scheduled for Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Both shows will begin at 7pm in the Forbush auditorium. Tickets are $10 and you may purchase your ticket from any cast member or from Mrs.​ Campbell in room 704H.

The Forbush Band Golf Tournament will be held at the Yadkin Country Club on May 13. Cost is $200 per team of 4 players. Lunch will begin at noon and play begins at 2:00. Registration forms are available in the office and all proceeds will support the Forbush High School and Middle School Band program.

Reminder for Seniors
Community Service Hours should be turned in to Ms. Elmore in 204B by May 1. Seniors need 200 hours to be recognized at Awards Day.

Home Athletic Events
Monday: Women’s Soccer vs. West Stokes
Friday: Baseball vs. Surry Central and Women’s Soccer vs. Lake Norman

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.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Principal's Message - 4/16/17

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

Spring Break
Spring Break continues through next week, so there will be no school for students. Classes will resume on Monday, April 24.

Upcoming Events
The Forbush Spring Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, April 28.

The Forbush production of Seussical Jr. is scheduled for Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Both shows will begin at 7pm in the Forbush auditorium.

The 2nd Annual Automotive Car Show & Pig Pickin' will be held Saturday, May 6, from 9am to 1pm here at Forbush High School.

The Forbush Band Golf Tournament will be held at the Yadkin Country Club on May 13.

Home Athletic Events
Monday: Women’s Soccer vs. North Surry
Tuesday: Softball and Baseball vs. West Stokes
Thursday: Men’s Tennis vs. West Stokes

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.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Principal's Message - 4/9/17

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.

FCCLA State Competition
I want to begin this evening by congratulating our Forbush FCCLA, including advisors Maggie Sizemore and Michelle Saddler. Our team finished top 5 in the state in four different categories. Tessa Williamson, Monlea George, and Tiffany Kirkpatrick qualified for the National Competition in July. Congratulations to the Forbush FCCLA.

Bell Schedule Changes
As you may have heard, Forbush High School is looking to make some adjustments to next year’s bell schedule. We would like your feedback regarding these changes. Please go to our school web site and look near the bottom of the page under “Latest News.” Click on the link that reads “Proposed Bell Schedule Changes” to learn more about the proposal and to provide your feedback. If you have any specific questions that you would like addressed, please call or email me at your convenience.

School Counseling Department
Anyone interested in attending Camp Med this year, please come by the School Counseling office to pick up an application. All applications are due in the Counseling office by the morning of April 24.

Students, if you need to take the Surry Placement Test, you can do so at Forbush High School on April 27. See Ms. Mitze to sign up; the deadline is April 25. Also, be sure to ask your teacher for permission to attend.

Clubs and Organizations
Our Spring Blood Drive will be Friday, April 28. Sign up during lunches or see Mrs. Sloan if you would like to donate. If you are a HOSA member and would like to volunteer to work the blood drive, please see Mrs. Sloan.

There will be a team meeting for all returning varsity competitive cheerleaders tomorrow (Monday, April 10) at the end of first period. All returning varsity competitive cheerleaders, please report to room 813J during break for this meeting.

Tickets for Forbush High School's Production of Seussical Jr. are now on sale. Performances will be Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any cast member or from Mrs. Campbell in room 704H.

Reminder for Seniors
Senior cap and gown distribution is Wednesday, April 12th. All debts must be paid to receive your items. Please submit your ticket, senior trip, and honors information to 513E during distribution day.

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.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Principal's Message - 4/2/17

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.

2017 Prom
I want to begin this evening by thanking all of the staff members and students who helped to make our 2017 FHS Prom a huge success again this year. A special thank you goes out to our Prom coordinators, Senora Helton and Mrs. Matthews.

HOSA State Convention
I also want to congratulate our HOSA members and advisor, Mrs. Sloan. Our Forbush HOSA club was recognized at the state convention for their work with various blood drives and vision screenings. The organization was also recognized as a Gold Star Chapter and Mrs. Sloan was recognized as a Gold Star Advisor. Check out our Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest updates from the State HOSA Convention.

Clubs and Organizations
There will be a HOSA meeting on Thursday, April 6, in Mrs Sloan’s room in 520E after school. We will have Jamie Dodge from the Yadkin County Rescue Squad as a guest speaker.

Open mats for wrestling will start on Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 pm in the field house. Please see coach Farmer in room 803J for more details. We will meet every Tuesday and Thursday and anyone who is interested in wrestling is invited to attend.

The Forbush Band Golf Tournament will be held at the Yadkin Country Club on May 13. Cost is $200 per team of 4 players. Lunch will begin at noon and play begins at 2:00. Registration forms are available in the office and all proceeds will support the Forbush High School and Middle School Band program.

Home Athletic Events
Monday: Softball v. West Forsyth
Tuesday: Softball v. Carver
Thursday: Baseball v. Watauga
Friday: Softball v. Surry Central

As a reminder, the schedule for athletic events is subject to change due to weather. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest updates and announcements.

That is all for this evening. As always, 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.