Principal's Message - 9/24/17

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.

No School Tomorrow

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, September 25. Tomorrow is a teacher workday, so there will be no school for students. Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 26.

Child Nutrition Department

If you feel you need assistance to pay for your child’s breakfast and lunch, please complete a free and reduced meal form as soon as possible. If you qualified last year for free or reduced-priced lunch and have not yet re-applied, you must do so by October 1. As a reminder, you must re-apply for free or reduced lunch every year in order to receive this service.

School Counseling Office

Sophomore and Juniors, sign-ups for the PSAT have been extended. You can sign up in the counseling office with Mrs. Monroe during your lunch and the cost is $15. The deadline to sign up is now October 3 or until our spots fill up. The PSAT will be given on October 14 at 8am.

Seniors, mark your calendars for a Financial Aid Workshop on October 3 at 6pm in the Auditorium. If you are planning to attend college next year and need money to help pay for college, then this workshop is for you. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Office.

Juniors and Seniors, are you interested in taking College Classes this spring? Registration for spring classes begins in October. To start the process, first complete a Career & College Promise application from Ms. Mitze. Next, see Mrs. Pennix in Room 600G on Tuesdays from 9:00am-1:30pm for more information.

Clubs and Organizations

Our Fall Blood Drive will be this Friday, September 29. Students will be available during some lunches for you to sign up to donate or you can see Mrs. Sloan in room 520E. Donors who are younger than 16 years old will need parental consent and all donors will need a photo ID.

Skills members who are planning to travel to the Fair on October 2 must see Mr. Senter and sign up by this Thursday, September 28. There will have a meeting for all Skills members (State and Local) on that Thursday at 7:40. If you do not attend the meeting, you will not be able to go to the Fair.

Home Sports This Week

Tuesday - Women’s Tennis v. Surry Central

Wednesday - Men’s Soccer v. West Stokes and Women’s Tennis v. Mt. Airy

That is all for this evening. Please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 9/17/17

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 Office

Parents, we are offering a Senior Parent Night on Tuesday, September 19 for all parents who would like to hear the Senior Presentation in person. This presentation will begin at 6pm and will also include a time for Q&A at the end. An online version of this presentation has also been posted on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

10th and 11th grade students: sign-ups for the PSAT have begun. You can sign up in the counseling office with Mrs. Monroe during your lunch and the cost is $15. The deadline to sign up is September 22, or until our spots fill up.

Clubs and Organizations

Anyone interested in joining the FHS Journalism Club, please attend an informational meeting on September 20 at 7:45am in Ms. McCollum's room (233B).

Our Fall Blood Drive will be Friday, September 29. Students will be available during some lunches for you to sign up to donate or you can see Mrs. Sloan in room 520E. Donors who are 16 years old will need parental consent and all donors will need a photo ID.

Additional Reminders

Students, earlier in the week we had a lot of trash left in the courtyard. This is a reminder that if this continues we will lose outside eating privileges. Please throw your trash away in the trash cans and, if you see trash on our campus, please pick it up and throw it away.

Car riders, please be reminded that no students should be dropped off at the roundabout behind or beside of the school in the mornings. Students should only be dropped off in front of the school at the sidewalk. This is an issue of student safety, so thank you for your attention to this matter.

Home Sports This Week

Monday - Women’s Tennis v. Atkins and Men’s Soccer v. North Surry

Tuesday - Volleyball v. Atkins

Thursday - Volleyball v. Carver

Friday - Football v. Carver

That is all for this evening. Please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 9/10/17

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 Office

10th and 11th grade students: sign-ups for the PSAT will begin tomorrow, Monday, September 11. You can sign up in the counseling office with Mrs. Monroe during your lunch and the cost is $15. The deadline to sign up is September 22, or until our spots fill up. The PSAT will be given on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 8am here at Forbush. Over 3.5 million high school students take the PSAT each year. This test helps you prepare for the SAT while determining your eligibility for a National Merit Scholarship.

Parents, if you were not able to attend the September 8 Senior Presentation, we are offering an optional Senior Parent Night on September 19 for all parents who would like to hear the presentation in person. This presentation will begin at 6pm and will also include a time for Q&A at the end. An online version of this presentation has also been posted on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

Clubs and Organizations

The first Junior Civitan meeting of the year will be held this Thursday, September 14 at 7:50am in Coach Vestal's room (604G).

The FHS Drama Club will meet this Wednesday morning, September 13 in Mrs. Campbell's room, 704H, beginning at 7:30. If you are interested in joining the Drama Club please make arrangements to attend this meeting or see Mrs. Campbell.

Home Sports This Week

Monday - Volleyball v. North Wilkes and JV Men’s Soccer v. Davie

Tuesday - Men’s Soccer v. West Forsyth and Women’s Tennis v. Atkins

Thursday - Volleyball v. West Stokes

Friday - Football v. North Wilkes

(Events subject to change due to potential inclement weather this week)

That is all for this evening. Please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 9/3/17

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.

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. I hope everyone enjoys the extra day to rest and relax with family and friends.

Counseling Office

Seniors, please make plans to attend the annual senior presentation entitled “Going to College - Get Organized and Get Started.” This meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 8 at the start of 2nd period in the auditorium. Seniors will learn about resources to use to research career options, college choices, prepare for the SAT & ACT, pay for college, and more! Once again, this meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 8 at the start of 2nd period in the auditorium.

Clubs and Organizations

The Fellowship of Christian Students will collect money for our neighbors in Texas and those affected by Hurricane Harvey. The first period class that collects the most money will receive a free breakfast. Collection will end this Thursday, September 7. If our school collects a combined total of $2,500 we will have an ice cream social later in the semester!

Additional Reminders
Students, in order to continue receiving Free and Reduced Lunch you must complete a new form at the beginning of each school year. If you have not completed a new form this year, please stop by the office. You will be charged for breakfast and lunch until the form is turned in and processed by the county office.

Unifi Bowl shirts will be available for purchase in the lobby of A building during lunches on Tuesday through Thursday for $5.00. Students who would like to purchase a t-shirt and game ticket combo can do so for the reduced price of $8.00. This combination price is for Forbush students only. Any remaining shirts will be available for purchase at the game on Friday in the concession stand.

Home Sports This Week
Tuesday - Volleyball v. North Surry

Wednesday - Women’s Tennis v. West Forsyth

Thursday - Women’s Tennis v. West Stokes, JV Men’s Soccer v. Mt. Airy, and Varsity Men’s Soccer v. South Stokes

Friday - Football v. Starmount

That is all for this evening. Please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.