Principal's Message - 5/28/17

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.

Congratulations Forbush JROTC

I want to begin this evening by congratulating our Forbush Falcon JROTC Raider Team for placing second in the West Rowan Two-Man Raider meet last weekend. Cadet Edwin Alvarenga and Cadet Adrian Delgado finished 2nd out of 21 teams and Cadet Cameron Sloan and Cadet Chase Rouse finished 10th. Congratulations Cadets!

Memorial Day Holiday

Parents and students, this is a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

State Exams Continue This Week

State exams will continue this week. Third Period state exams will be administered on Tuesday, May 30 and Fourth Period state exams will be administered on Wednesday, May 31. The exam makeup day is scheduled for Thursday, June 1. The online exams that were not given last Thursday, May 25, will be administered on the exam makeup day, this Thursday, June 1.

Visit our web site to see the full exam schedule and feel free to email me if you have any questions.

http://fhs.yadkin.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/712039

Graduation Ceremony

Looking ahead, this is a reminder that our 2017 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6. Graduation will begin at 5pm at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem.

School Counseling Department

Juniors, would you like to complete English 4 or Honors English 4 online this summer? If you are interested, visit the school counseling office to pick up a registration form. There are a limited number of spots available and the deadline to submit the registration form is this Wednesday, May 31.

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 - 5/21/17

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.

Congratulations

The Forbush Band put on an excellent concert last week. Congratulations to all of our band members on a job well done. Also, the Forbush Chorus presented their end-of-the-year concert last week as well. Congratulations to our chorus members and to all of the parents and volunteers who support our Forbush Arts programs.

I want to congratulate all of the seniors who received awards at last Friday’s Awards Ceremony. This was a great ceremony and I thank everyone who helped organize the event, as well as the parents and scholarship donors who were able to attend.

Our men’s and women’s track teams competed in the State Championships last Friday. Several of our athletes finished strong, including Zane Johnson, who brought home a state title in discuss. Congratulations to our baseball team and women’s soccer team for their great seasons. Both teams made it to the 4th round of the state playoffs.

This has been a very successful season for our athletic programs this year. The Falcons captured 8 conference titles, won 3 individual state championships, and took home the WPAC Wells Fargo Cup, which is given to the school with the most successful overall sports program in the conference. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on a great year.

Junior Parent Night

Junior Parent Night is scheduled for Monday, May 22. This event is intended for all Juniors and their parents and is scheduled to begin at 6pm in the auditorium. Please join us and learn more about how you can prepare for your senior year at Forbush.

State Exams

State Exams for all students will begin on Thursday, May 25. First period exams will be administered on that day, while second period exams will be administered on Friday, May 26. Exams will conclude the following week after the Memorial Day Holiday. For detailed information regarding the exam schedule, please visit our web site and scroll to the bottom under “Latest News.”

Clubs and Organizations

Tryouts for cheerleading will be held this week on May 23, 24, and 25. For more information about cheerleading, please visit the main office to read the informational packet.

Parents and students, this is a reminder that Chromebook pickup will continue tomorrow. All Freshmen and Sophomore students will be turning in their Chromebooks tomorrow, Monday, May 22.

If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, extra yearbooks will go on sale tomorrow. The cost is $70.

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 - 5/14/17

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.

Spring Musical

I want to begin this evening by congratulating all of the students involved in our Spring Musical this year. Our students performed Suessical Jr. over the weekend and did an excellent job. Thank you to all of the students and to the coordinators, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Roberts, for an amazing performance!

Athletic Accomplishments

I also want to congratulate several of our athletic teams. Congratulations to our baseball, softball, and women’s soccer teams for winning conference championships this season. Each of these teams also won their first round playoff games as well, so congratulations to all of these student-athletes and coaches.

Also, congratulations to the men's golf team for their best finish in school history. The team finished in 4th place out of 100 2A schools that competed this year. Seniors Logan Lineberry, Carson Snyder, and Micah Cranfill finished their 4 years with 214 team wins and only 62 losses. Congratulations on a great season.

Upcoming Events

The Academic Banquet is scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, May 15) at the Village Inn Conference Center in Clemmons. This event will begin at 6pm.

The Forbush High School and Middle School Band will present their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 16. This event will begin at 7pm in the Forbush High School gymnasium.

The Forbush High School Chorus will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 18 in the auditorium. This event will begin at 7pm.

Senior Awards Day is scheduled for Friday, May 19. This event will begin at 1:15 in the gymnasium. Seniors are reminded to wear their graduation attire this Friday for Awards Day. Students, if you need help obtaining required graduation clothes, please stop by 513E. If you are not sure what to wear, visit​ the Graduation Central web page or see Mr. Davis, Mr. Hauser, or Mr. Hutchens​.

The Forbush Skills Year End Banquet will be held Friday, May 19, at 6pm in Mr. Senter’s room. Please RSVP by Wednesday. If your child is a current or potential member, you and your child are welcome to attend. Also, students who would like to run for office, please include that request in the RSVP.

Lastly, Junior Parent Night is scheduled for Monday, May 22. This event is intended for all Juniors and their parents and is scheduled to begin at 6pm in the auditorium.

That is all for this evening. As you can tell, we have a lot going on right now at Forbush, so 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 - 5/7/17

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.

Congratulations to Clubs and Athletic Teams

I want to begin this evening by saying congratulations to several of our clubs and athletic teams.

Congratulations to our Hunter Safety team on a great performance at the State Competition. Emry Wingler finished in 1st place overall while Jordan Yale finished in 3rd place overall. Also, our Red Team finished in 2nd place overall and our Blue Team finished in 4th place in Shotgun.

I also want to say a big thank you to everyone involved in the HOSA Blood Drive a couple weeks ago. Forbush collected 142 units of blood this year. Thank you to Mrs. Sloan and to all of our HOSA members.

The Forbush Men's Golf Team qualified for the state finals in back-to-back seasons! This is the 6th team in school history to play for a state championship. Individually, Carson Davis lead the Falcons with a 78 which was good enough for third place out of 82 golfers.

Finally, congratulations to our men’s and women’s track team for their recent performance at the conference championship meet. Our men’s team finished third and our women’s team won the conference title. Congratulations to all of our track and field athletes and best of luck at the upcoming Regional competition!

School Counseling Department - Reminders for Seniors

This is a reminder for all seniors to complete the online Senior Exit Survey by May 8. To complete the Senior Exit Survey, seniors should sign into their school Gmail account, find the email from Ms Mitze, and click on the Survey link. Visit the school counseling office if you have any questions.

Also, seniors, please turn in a copy of your College Award Letters to Ms. Mitze by May 8. Awards letters may be turned in to the school counseling office or emailed to Ms. Mitze.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

If you are interested in participating in cheerleading next year, there will be an information meeting for students and parents on Wednesday, May 10. This meeting will begin at 6pm and will be held in the first cafeteria.

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.

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

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.