Principal's Message - 12/30/18

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone has had a relaxing Holiday break and I would like to wish everyone an early Happy New Year. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

No School This Week - Spring Semester Begins January 7

As a reminder, there will be no school for students this week. The spring semester will begin on Monday, January 7. Students will report to their Homeroom class first thing that morning to pick up a copy of their Spring semester schedule.

Home Sports This Week

This Friday, January 4, our wrestling team will face North Surry in a dual meet beginning at 7pm.

Looking Ahead to Next Week

On Tuesday, January 8, our swim team will take on Walkertown in a meet beginning at 4:30pm at the Yadkin YMCA. Also, our men’s and women’s JV and varsity basketball teams will face Surry Central at home, with the first game scheduled to being at 4pm.

On Wednesday, January 9, our basketball teams will host Starmount. Also that night, we will host a College Fair open to all students and parents. This College Fair will begin at 5pm in the second cafeteria and numerous local colleges will be in attendance.

Finally, on Thursday, January 10, the Forbush JROTC will host a Promotion Ceremony. This event will begin at 5pm in the Forbush Auditorium.

That is all for this evening. Once again, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/23/18

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 wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope everyone has a chance to relax over the Holiday break and enjoy some time with friends and family.

Spring Semester Begins January 7

As a reminder, the spring semester will begin on Monday, January 7. Students will report to their Homeroom class first thing that morning to pick up a copy of their Spring semester schedule.

Forbush Angel Tree Project

I want to thank all of the students, parents, and staff members who participated in the Forbush Angel Tree this year. Over $4,200 worth of gifts were donated to students and families in our community. A special thanks goes out to Renaee Gentry who helped organize the Angel Tree project again this year. Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Forbush Angel Tree.

Forbush Friends Feeding Friends Project

I also want to thank all of the students and staff members who collected and donated items for Friends Feeding Friends this year. Over 15,400 items were donated this year, which was three times higher than our goal! Overall, we collected 243 canned goods along with over $3,000 in donations, which will go a long way toward helping those in need in Yadkin County. Thank you to Matt Pruitt for organizing the drive this year and thank you to everyone who participated and made this event such a huge success!

That is all for this evening. Once again, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/16/18

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.

Changes to the Exam Schedule

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow last week and stayed safe in the storm. Because of the winter weather, we are making a slight adjustment to the exam schedule for this coming week. Tomorrow, Monday, December 17 will be a normal student day. This will be the final instructional day for all students and we will also administer teacher-made exams on this day. State exams will begin on Tuesday, December 18. We will administer first period exams on Tuesday, second period exams on Wednesday, third period exams on Thursday, and fourth period exams on Friday. Students, please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged this week for any online exams you will be taking. A detailed exam schedule can be found on our website. If you have any questions about the exam schedule, do not hesitate to call or email me.

Calendar Changes

The school district has approved some changes to the calendar due to the loss of days from the hurricane earlier in the semester and the snow last week. The following days in the spring semester will now be student days: January 7, February 8, March 18, April 22, and May 23. Once again, please note that the start of the spring semester will now be Monday, January 7. The updated calendar can be found on the Yadkin County Schools website.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Winter Concert has been moved to tomorrow night, Monday, December 17, beginning at 6pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm and admission is only $5. Come on out and support the Forbush Chorus!

The Forbush Band program reminds you to visit their Holiday Dewey’s Store at Collide Church in Yadkinville to get last minute gifts and stocking-stuffers. Hours are Monday through Friday 4pm to 7pm, and on Saturdays from 12pm to 7pm, and Sundays from 1pm to 7pm. The store will be open through December 23.

Seniors, it is time to think about your Senior Page for the Yearbook. Go to the Forbush High School Website and click on the Yearbook Page under the Student Tab for all the information. Ads are due before the semester break. Remember, you pay and create your page online.

Home Athletic Events

Friday: Wrestling vs. Carver and East Wilkes

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 12/9/18

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 Monday and Tuesday

As you probably already know by now, there will be no school for students or staff tomorrow, Monday, December 10 or Tuesday, December 11, due to inclement weather. Please follow us on Twitter or Facebook for updates regarding when students will return to school.

Fall Semester Exams

Parents and students, final exams for the fall semester for all state-tested courses are scheduled to begin on Monday, December 17. The exam schedule can be found online on our school website.

Though the current winter storm may cause us to miss multiple school days this week, it is our intention to complete all fall semester exams before the Holiday break. If we need to make any changes to the exam schedule, those changes will be communicated via our social media outlets (Twitter and Facebook), as well as on our school website and via our ConnectEd phone system.

Chorus Concert

The FHS Winter Chorus Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 13 at 7pm in the FHS Auditorium. Admission is only $5 so please come on out and support our Chorus Department. We hope to see you there!

Seniors Ads

Seniors, it is time to think about your Senior Page for the Yearbook. Go to the Forbush High School Website and click on the Yearbook Page under Student Tab for all the information. Ads are due before the semester break. Remember, you pay and create your page online.

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Please stay safe during this winter storm. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/2/18

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 DECA

I would like to begin this evening by congratulating our students in DECA for their accomplishments at their recent district competition. Kayden East, Riley Warfel, Austin Pardue, Angela Styers, and Abigail Lydick were named finalists in their respective divisions. In total, 15 students received awards at the competition. Congratulations to Mrs. Funk and the entire DECA organization!

Congratulations Forbush Cheer

I would also like to congratulate our Forbush Cheerleading team for their performance at the State Invitational competition yesterday. Forbush finished first in the Small Varsity Non-Tumble D-2 division. Congratulations to coach Holleman and our Forbush cheer squad!

Fall Semester Final Exams

Parents and students, final exams for the fall semester for all state-tested courses will begin in just two weeks. The first day of fall exams is scheduled for Monday, December 17. First period exams are scheduled for that Monday, second period exams for Tuesday, third period exams for Wednesday, and fourth period exams for Thursday. Friday, December 21, will be used as an exam make-up day. A detailed exam schedule can be found online from our school website.

Student Services

Students, if you would like to meet with a representative from Forsyth Tech on Wednesday, December 5, please sign up with Mrs. Monroe in Students Services.

Clubs and Organizations

Students, please come by Senter's room, 519E, to pick up and/or pay for chicken pies as soon as possible.

Home Athletic Events

Saturday: The “Big A” Memorial Wrestling Tournament, 9am

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 11/25/18

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

NC Youth Legislative Assembly

Students, if you are interested in applying for the North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly, please see Mrs. Whitley in Student Services for more information. The YLA gives high school students the chance to draft, debate, and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, and policy writing. Once again, if you would like more information about this program, please see Mrs. Whitley in our Student Services office.

Forbush Fall Band Concert

The Forbush Fall Band Concert is scheduled for this Thursday, November 29. This event will begin at 7pm at Forbush Middle School and will feature bands from the high school and middle school. Dewey’s products will also be on sell that evening and the Band Boosters will be raffling a Dewey’s holiday basket.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Junior Civitans are collecting coats for their 4th annual Coat Drive. You can donate your gently used coats this Wednesday, November 28 at our home basketball game.

If you ordered a chicken pie from Mr. Senter, the last day for pickup is tomorrow, Monday, November 26. Please pick up items in the Auto Shop at 3:10. Also, fruit and nut orders are due this week to Mr. Senter as well.

FFA invites you to learn how to make a Christmas wreath. Mr. Elliott will have a presentation for all interested students this Wednesday, November 28, from 3:15 to 4:30 in 518-E.

Students, the Forbush Angel Tree is now up, so please stop by the office if you would like to help those in need during the holiday season. Drop by the office, choose an ornament, shop for the gift listed, and return the gift (unwrapped) to the office. You will receive two hours of community service and help make someone’s holiday a little brighter this year!

Student Services

An admissions counselor from Campbell University will be on campus this Wednesday, November 28, at 2:00 to meet with prospective students. Students and parents, if you are interested in learning more about Campbell University, see Mrs. Monroe in Student Services to sign up.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: Swimming v Elkin, Oak Grove, & Starmount at the Yadkin YMCA, 4:30 and Wrestling v West Davidson, Wilkes Central, & Watauga, 5:30pm

Wednesday: Basketball v West Wilkes, 4pm

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 11/18/18

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 November 21-23

I want begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school this Wednesday, November 21 through Friday November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students will return to class on Monday, November 26.

Congratulations

With the fall sports season coming to an end, I want to congratulate our varsity and JV football teams on their excellent season. Our JV team finished with a 9-1 record and finished as the top JV team in the conference. The varsity team finished 3rd in the conference this season and picked up several exciting victories this year, including wins over Walkertown, Surry Central, county-rival Starmount. Congratulations to our varsity and JV football teams.

I also want to congratulate our Theatre Department and teacher Jamie Campbell on the excellent performances last week. Our theatre students put on an incredible performance of Aladdin Jr. Great job students and thank you to everyone who came out to watch the show and support our arts department.

Forbush Angel Tree

Students, the Forbush Angel Tree is now up, so please stop by the office if you would like to help those in need during the holiday season. Drop by the office, choose an ornament, shop for the gift listed, and return the gift (unwrapped) to the office. You will receive two hours of community service and help make someone’s holiday a little brighter this year!

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Junior Civitans are collecting coats for their 4th annual Coat Drive. You can donate your gently used coats on November 28 at our home basketball game or you can drop off a coat in our office anytime before Thursday, December 20.

If you ordered a chicken pie from Mr. Senter and the Automotive program, please pick it up tomorrow, Monday, November 19, in the Auto Shop after 3:15pm.

The Bush Band Dewey’s Holiday store at Collide Church in Yadkinville is now open! The store will be open Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm and Saturdays from noon to 7pm until December 23.

Home Sports This Week

Monday: Varsity Men’s Basketball v NC Leadership Academy

Friday and Saturday: JV Basketball Invitational Tournament

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 11/11/18

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 in Observance of Veterans Day

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school for students or staff tomorrow, Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day. I hope everyone is able to relax and enjoy the day off in remembrance of all the many sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans.

Congratulations

I would like to congratulate our men’s soccer team on a successful season. Our Falcons won 11 matches, including 5 in conference, and qualified for the state playoffs before falling to Forest Hills. Congratulations to our men’s soccer team.

I would also like to congratulate our Competition Cheerleading team on placing second at their Pre-State Competition last week. They will compete in the State Cheerleading Invitation on December 1st in Raleigh. Best of luck to our Cheerleaders!

Finally, I would like to congratulate our Students of the Month for the month of October. Congratulations to Carson Phillips, Avery Durham, Monte Scott, and Emily Post, our October Students of the Month.

Student Services

Students and parents, a representative from UNC-G will be on campus this Wednesday, November 14, to talk about admission requirements and campus life. This event will begin at 9am in the Forbush media center. Students and/or parents, if you would like to attend, please sign up with Mrs. Monroe in the Student Services office.

Fall Theatre Performance - Aladdin Jr.

If you have not already purchased tickets to our Fall Theatre Performance of Aladdin Jr, be sure to do so before it’s too late! Our evening performances are scheduled for this Friday, November 16, and this Saturday, November 17. Both performances will begin at 7pm in the Forbush Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

Clubs and Organizations

If you would like to order a chicken pie to support Forbush Skills, please return all orders to Mr. Senter by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 14.

The Forbush Band Boosters’ Dewey’s Pre-Sale has begun! Please see any band student or parent or Mrs. Peterson to pre-order your Dewey’s Bakery goodies. Also, the Bush Band Dewey’s Holiday store at Collide Church in Yadkinville will open on Saturday, November 17 at 12 noon. The store will be open Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm and Saturdays from noon to 7pm until December 23.

Mark your calendars for the Bush Band Chick-Fil-A Spirit night, scheduled for Thursday, November 15 from 5pm to 8pm at the Peace Haven Road location in Winston-Salem. The band receives 10% of all non-drive thru sales, so come in or order online and support the Bush Band!

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 11/4/18

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 Mr. Hauser

I want to begin this evening by congratulating Forbush staff member Chris Hauser. Mr. Hauser was recently recognized as Philanthropist of the Year by the Yadkin Community Foundation thanks to his dedication to the greater Forbush community. As many of you know, Mr. Hauser is a local pastor who also volunteers countless hours at Forbush High School and across Yadkin County. Congratulations to Mr. Hauser on this much-deserved honor!

Congratulations Forbush Volleyball

Congratulations to our Forbush volleyball team on an outstanding season. Our Falcons won their first conference regular season and tournament title since 2006, going undefeated in conference play and making it to the third round of the state playoffs. Congratulations Forbush volleyball on an awesome season!

Congratulations Forbush Chorus

Forbush High School recently had six Chorus students selected to participate in the Mars Hill Choral Festival. Congratulations to Chasten Coleman, Tori Hicks, Brady Miller, Hannah Pettitt, Haley Reinhardt, and Nikita Sizemore, and best of luck at the Mars Hill Choral Festival!

Students of the Month

The Forbush staff recently recognized four students for their hard work, positive attitude, and remarkable character. These students were selected as our “Students of the Month.” Congratulations to the following students: Christian Furno, Emily Whitaker, Hailey Buelin, and Ronnie Hampton.

Seniors - Cap & Gown / Class Ring Orders

Seniors, Jostens will be on campus this Thursday, November 8 to take orders for class rings and to take cap and gown pictures and orders. Our Jostens representative will be available during all lunches in the A-Building lobby.

Bush Band Updates

The Forbush Band Boosters’ Dewey’s Pre-Sale has begun! Please see any band student, parent, or Mrs. Peterson to pre-order your Dewey’s Bakery goodies. Also, the Bush Band Dewey’s Holiday store at Collide Church in Yadkinville will open on Saturday, November 17 at noon. The store will be open Monday through Friday, 4-7pm, and Saturdays from noon to 7pm until December 23.

Mark your calendars for the Bush Band Chick-Fil-A Spirit night, scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 5-8pm, at the Peace Haven Road location in Winston-Salem. The band receives 10% of all non-drive thru sales, so come on in or order online and support the Bush Band!

ASVAB

Anyone interested in taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test, also known as the ASVAB, can sign up with LTC Brooks or MSG Hayes in room 130A. The test will be administered at FHS on November 13. Taking the test is NOT committing to military service but is a requirement for those who are considering one of the Armed Services.

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 10/28/18

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.

Student Congratulations

I want to begin this evening by congratulating our Forbush High School Chorus on an excellent concert performed earlier this week. If you missed their Fall Concert, mark your calendars for our Winter Concert, scheduled for December 13.

Congratulations to our women’s tennis team on a successful season. Our team finished 13-6 on the season, including 8-4 in conference play. Additionally, Rachel Dixon and Bethanie Snow qualified for and competed in the Regionals Tournament last week. Congratulations to Rachel, Bethanie, and the entire women’s tennis team on a great season.

Congratulations to senior golfer Mallory Fobes on her performance at the State Tournament last week. Fobes shot a bogey-free, 3-under par 69 in her final round as a Falcon and finished second in the 1A/2A ranks. Congratulations Mallory!

Clubs and Organizations

Students and parents, the Induction Ceremony for Beta and NHS is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, October 29. This event will begin at 7pm in the Forbush Auditorium.

Students, if you are planning on participating in sports during the winter season, the first day of practice for winter sports is October 31. All student-athletes must have a valid and up-to-date physical as well as a signed concussion form in order to participate. Once again, the first day of winter sports practice is this Wednesday, October 31.

Anyone interested in taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test, also known as the ASVAB, can sign up with LTC Brooks or MSG Hayes in room 130A. The test will be administered at FHS on November 13. Taking the test is NOT committing to military service but is a requirement for those who are considering one of the Armed Services.

Home Sports This Week

Friday - Varsity football vs. West Stokes

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 10/21/18

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.

End of the First Quarter - No School Tomorrow

I would like to begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, October 22. We have reached the halfway point of the fall semester. Parents, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about their academic progress so far this year. You may call the school directly or email any of our faculty members by using the staff directory on our web site.

Cross Country Congratulations

I would like to wish congratulations to our men’s and women’s cross country teams for their successful seasons. Both teams finished fourth at the conference meet last week. Nate Warden, Yamel Cortez, & Andi Synder were named All-Conference, and Samuel Odom was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

Fall Chorus Concert

I would like to invite everyone to join us for our Fall Chorus Concert, scheduled for this Tuesday, October 23. This event will begin at 7pm and will take place in our auditorium. We hope to see you there!

Security Monitoring Station

I would like to thank everyone for their cooperation so far this year with our new security monitoring station at the front entrance of our school. As a reminder, please be sure to stop at the station anytime you enter or exit the school so that our security monitor can assist you. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety and security of our students and staff.

Forbush JROTC Coins for the Coast

The Forbush JROTC is sponsoring “Coins for the Coast,” a fundraiser to benefit the Red Cross and supporting the hurricane relief efforts along the North Carolina coast. Donations will be received through this Thursday, October 25 by all first period classes. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross and the first period class that raises the most money will be rewarded with a pizza party.

Home Athletic Events This Week

Monday: M Soccer v West Stokes

Wednesday: M Soccer v Atkins

Thursday: JV Football v Walkertown

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 10/14/18

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.

Student Accomplishments

Please join me in congratulating some of our students on their recent accomplishments. First, congratulations to Brady Miller, who was recently accepted into the North Carolina Honors Chorus. This is the highest achievement a high school choral student can receive in the state!

Congratulations to our women’s volleyball team on clinching the conference championship last week. Their season is not yet over, as the conference tournament and the state tournament are right around the corner!

Finally, congratulations to Mallory Fobes, who won another individual conference championship in women’s golf last week. Mallory is now preparing for the Regional Tournament and State Tournament coming up over the next two weeks.

Student Services Department

Parents, if you do not have access to the Parent Portal to see your child’s grades, please give us a call and ask to speak with our Data Manager, Cheryl Hutchens. We can provide the information you need to set up an account so that you can view your child’s grades from a computer or a smartphone.

In honor of Free College Application Week, we will celebrate our post-secondary opportunities with a College Spirit Week this week. Each day next week will have a theme. The Student Services Office will also be giving away prizes over the course of the week. Check out the announcements on our school website for a list of the different themes and activities associated with each day.

Clubs and Organizations

Are you interested in joining the swim team? If so, see coach Vestal (604G), coach Saddler (305C) or coach Beuter (202B) to pick up information and make sure you are on the sign up list. The season starts October 31.

FCCLA is sponsoring Paws for the Cause. Help FCCLA raise money for the Yadkin County Animal Shelter. We will be collecting money through this Wednesday and the first period classes that raises the most money will receive Bojangles biscuits for breakfast.

Home Athletic Events This Week

Monday - Volleyball v Atkins

Thursday - M Soccer v North Surry and JV Football v North Surry

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 10/7/18

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.

Homecoming Events This Week

We have a lot of events scheduled this week for Homecoming. Our annual Powderpuff football game will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 8, beginning at 6:30 in the football stadium. Admission is only two dollars.

Each day this week has a designated theme as we celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week. Monday is PJ Day, Tuesday is Twin or Triplet Day, Wednesday is Character Day, Thursday is Nerd Day, and Friday is Pretty in Pink or Homecoming Shirt Day.

This year’s Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 13, in the Forbush Gym from 7pm to 10pm.

Parent Portal

Parents, if you do not have access to the Parent Portal to see your child’s grades, please give us a call and ask to speak with our Data Manager, Cheryl Hutchens. We can provide the information you need to set up an account so that you can view your child’s grades from a computer or a smartphone.

Reminder for Seniors and Parents

Be sure to sign up through “Remind” to receive text message alerts with important senior information. A full list of instructions can be found on the Graduation Central page under the “Parents” menu on the Forbush Website. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Hutchens.

Clubs and Organizations

Yearbooks are back on sale this week. The cost is $60 and yearbooks will be sold during lunch in the A-Building lobby. You can put down a deposit of $30. Don’t wait, the price will go up!

Any student who is enrolled in the Spring Musical Class next semester is invited to attend an interest meeting for the New York Trip on October 8 at 6:30pm in room 706-H. We will be discussing payment plans, fundraisers, and the trip itinerary.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: Volleyball v West Stokes and M Soccer v National Lead Academy

Thursday: Volleyball v Atkins
Friday: Varsity Football v Surry Central

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 9/30/18

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.

Fall Blood Drive

I want to begin this evening by congratulating our Forbush HOSA club, including adviser Adrianna Sloan, on another great Blood Drive conducted last Friday. We collected 149 units in this year’s fall Blood Drive. Many thanks to the students and community members who participated in this year’s drive.

Seniors, sign up for Remind

I have one announcement for our seniors and their parents this evening. Seniors and parents, be sure to sign up through “Remind” to receive text message alerts with important senior information. To receive these text messages, just text @19falcons to 81010 or to 252-558-0171. A full list of instructions can be found on the Graduation Central page under the “Parents” menu on the Forbush Website. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Kennedy or Mr. Hutchens.

AM Student-Drivers

Over the last few weeks, we have had several student-drivers arriving on campus very early in the morning. Parents, we are encouraging all student-drivers not to arrive on campus before 7:30am each morning. This policy is in place for the safety and well-being of our students. Parents, please remind your student drivers not to arrive on campus before 7:30am each morning.

Underclassman Picture Day

Picture Day for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be this Wednesday, October 3. Students, this picture will be used for this year’s Student Yearbook. Once again, Picture Day for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be this Wednesday, October 3.

Forbush Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser

This Saturday, October 6, is the annual Forbush Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser. This event will begin at 10am. Come on by Forbush High School this Saturday to get a great deal on a great bed while also support our Falcon Band!

Home Athletic Events

Monday - W Tennis v South Stokes

Tuesday - W Tennis v West Stokes

Wednesday - M Soccer v Carver

Thursday - W Tennis v Atkins

Friday - Football v Atkins

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 9/23/18

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.

Calendar Changes

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone of the calendar changes approved by the Yadkin County Schools Board of Education. The following calendar changes were made due to the school cancellations caused by Hurricane Florence. Wednesday, October 17, is now a full, normal school day; previously this day was an early dismissal day. Friday, October 19, is now an early dismissal day; previously this day was a teacher workday. Also, Thursday, November 1, is now a full, normal school day; previously this day was an early dismissal day.

No School Tomorrow

Parents and students, please be reminded that tomorrow, Monday, September 24, is still a teacher workday; there will be no school for students tomorrow. Due to various training sessions scheduled for teachers across the district tomorrow, this day was not available to be used as a makeup day.

Student Services Department

The annual Human Growth and Development Parent Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 27 at Yadkinville Elementary School. All freshmen students and their parents are invited to attend. This event will begin at 7pm in the Yadkinville Elementary School Media Center.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Beta Club will be sponsoring a "Pjammin Day" on Wednesday September 26 in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Students and staff are asked to donate $1 or more to their first period teacher on Wednesday to wear pajamas. Please be sure your outfit is school-appropriate. All funds raised will go towards the American Childhood Cancer Organization. Please help us reach our goal of $500.

The Forbush Fall Blood Drive is this Friday, September 28. Students must be at least 16 years old and have parental consent to donate. Also, all donors must have an ID. The Red Cross is in great need of donations as over 200 drives had to be cancelled due Hurricane Florence. Please see Mrs. Sloan in 520-E if you have questions.

Forbush FCA is sponsoring “See you at the Pole” on Wednesday, September 26. Everyone is welcome to attend and free breakfast will be available. This event begins at 7:07am.

Home Athletic Events

Monday - JV Men’s Soccer v. Calvary, Varsity Men’s Soccer v. Walkertown, and Varsity Volleyball v. Starmount

Thursday - Volleyball v. North Surry

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 9/16/18

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.

Hurricane Florence

I want to begin this evening by sending out my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by Hurricane Florence. I hope that everyone in our Forbush community has been able to remain safe during this storm. If there is anything we can do as a school to help anyone in our Forbush community affected by Hurricane Florence, please reach out to me and let me know. We are here to support our students and their family members however we can.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush FFA is having a plant sale beginning Monday, September 17. All plant sales are sold on a first come, first served basis. Contact Mr. Elliott at (336) 302-3587 to place an order. The store is open from 7:30 to 3:30. Please check in at the office.

The first meeting for the Forbush Art Club will be this Wednesday, September 19 at 7:40am in room 701-H.

Seniors, it's time to think about your Senior Page for the Yearbook. Go to the Forbush High School website and click on the Yearbook Page under the "Students" tab for all the information. Ads are due before Christmas break!

Any student bringing their own device should register that device by going to the Forbush High School website, hovering over “Students” and selecting "Register your device." Failing to do so will keep you from getting help when there are network issues and it also may cause you to not have a Chromebook available for use during final exams.

Wrestling Open Mats are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the field house. See coach Farmer in room 803-J for more information.

Home Athletic Events This Week

Tuesday - W Tennis v East Forsyth

Wednesday - M Soccer v Surry Central

Thursday - W Tennis v North Surry, Volleyball v Carver, and JV Football v Carver

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 9/9/18

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.

Student Services

The PSAT will be given on October 10. Juniors are invited to sign up if they would like to take the PSAT. The cost is $16 and the deadline to sign up is Monday, September 10. If you would like to sign up to take the PSAT, see Mrs. Monroe in the Student Services office.

Students, you are invited to “Coffee with the Counselors,” an informal meeting with our FHS counselors on Wednesday, September 12. Drop by and learn about our FHS Student Services Office and also learn how to navigate the new scholarship website. Once again, this event will be this Wednesday, September 12, at 7:30am in room 308-C.

Clubs and Organizations

If you are a member of HOSA, stay up to date by following us on Twitter at “hosa_forbush” or sign up for the FHS HOSA Remind. Visit the school announcements page for more information.

As a reminder, FCCLA meets every Tuesday at 7:40am in room 305-C.

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club, it meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:40am in room 806-J.

Wrestling Open Mats are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the field house. See coach Farmer in room 803-J for more information.

Registering Your Device

Any student bringing their own device should register that device by going to the Forbush High School website, hovering over “Students” and selecting "Register your device." Failing to do so will keep you from getting help when there are network issues and it also may cause you to not have a Chromebook available for use during final exams.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday - Volleyball v. Walkertown

Thursday - Women’s Tennis v. Carver and JV Football v. North Wilkes

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 9/2/18

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

First, I want to remind everyone that there will be no school for students or staff tomorrow, Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe Holiday weekend!

Student Services Department

Surry Community College is hosting a College Day on September 11. Juniors and seniors are invited to sign up if they would like to attend. The cost is three dollars and the deadline to sign up is this Friday, September 7. There are a limited number of spots, so if you would like to sign up, see Mrs. Monroe in the Student Services office.

The PSAT will be given on October 10. Juniors are invited to sign up if they would like to take the PSAT. The cost is $16 and the deadline to sign up is Monday, September 10. If you would like to sign up to take the PSAT, see Mrs. Monroe in the Student Services office.

Spirit Week

This upcoming week is Spirit Week as our football team gets ready to take on Starmount this Friday in the annual Unifi Bowl. The themes for each day are: Tacky Tourist Tuesday, Western Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, and America Friday.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: W Tennis v Walkertown

Wednesday: W Tennis v Glenn and M Soccer v Elkin

Thursday: Volleyball v Surry Central, M Soccer v Reagan, & JV Football v Starmount

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 8/26/18

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.

First Week of School

Our first week of school is now behind us and we have had a great start to the school year. I want to thank all of our students, parents, and staff members for helping us get off to a smooth start. Students, even though the school year has just begun, please remember to stay on top of your assignments and coursework throughout the semester. If you ever have any questions about your assignments, be sure to meet with your teachers during their Office Hours, which are listed on our website and posted in all classrooms. Parents, please do not hesitate to call or email me or our teachers if you ever have any questions.

Wrestling

If you are interested in wrestling this year, please see coach Farmer in 803-J. Wrestling Open Mats begin this week in the field house on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: Women’s Tennis v Glenn & Men’s Soccer v Davie

Wednesday: Men’s Soccer v Wilkes Central

Thursday: Volleyball v West Rowan, Women’s Tennis v Surry Central, & Men’s Soccer v West Forsyth

Friday: Football v East Wilkes

No School September 3

Looking ahead, please note that there will be no school for students or staff on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 8/19/18

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.

First Day for Students

I want to thank everyone who visited us last week for Open House and Freshmen Orientation. As a reminder, the first day for students is tomorrow, Monday, August 20. All students will report to their homeroom class to start the school day tomorrow. Homeroom teachers will provide students with a variety of information to start the school year.

Chromebook Paperwork

Students and parents, if you have not completed the paperwork for your chromebook, we are offering three makeup days this week. Parents may come by the school to complete chromebook paperwork tomorrow, Monday, August 20, from 9am to 11am and from 1pm to 3pm. Also, you may come by on Tuesday, August 21, from 4pm to 6:30pm, or on Thursday, August 23, from 4pm to 6:30pm. Please check in at the main office, then go to the media center to complete the paperwork. As a reminder, chromebook paperwork has to be signed by a parent or guardian.

Schedule Change Requests

Students, if you have a question regarding your schedule or if you would like to request a change to one of your classes, please complete a “schedule change request” form in the Counseling office. Only schedule change requests related to legitimate extenuating circumstances will be considered, and all schedule change requests must be submitted by Wednesday.

Campus Safety

As superintendent Dr. Martin mentioned in his phone message last Thursday, we will have some new security measures in place tomorrow as students return to school. A security monitor will be on duty throughout the school day to help improve campus security and keep our students safe. When the school day begins, the front gate at the stoplight will be locked and visitors will be asked to check in with the security monitor at the main visitors’ entrance. Additionally, our security monitors will help observe the parking lot to help maintain student safety and security. While we know this may take a little to get used to, we believe these new measures will help keep our campus even safer for our students, staff, and guests.

Home Athletic Events

Monday: Volleyball v. North Iredell and Women’s Tennis v South Stokes

Tuesday: Men’s Soccer v. RJ Reynolds

Thursday: Volleyball v. West Wilkes and JV Football v. North Iredell

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 8/12/18

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.

Campus Renovations and Updates

I want to begin this evening by welcoming everyone back to another school year! Our staff has been working hard to get our campus ready for our students and their families this week. As you visit campus this week for Open House, Freshmen Orientation, or athletic events, you will probably notice a few changes. Our courtyard has been completely renovated. While this project is not quite finished, it is getting close and I think our students and community will love the new look of our courtyard. A huge THANK YOU goes out to Mr. Hauser for all of his hard work on our courtyard renovation project this year!

In addition to the courtyard, we have also added more directional signs around campus to make it easier to locate different buildings. The student parking lot has been re-lined and the curbs, poles, and gates have been repainted. Many areas in the football stadium have been repainted, beds and planters around campus have been cleaned, and new mulch has been spread across all parts of the campus. All in all, our campus is looking great and we are excited to welcome our students and their families this week!

Open House

Looking ahead to this week, I wanted to remind everyone that we will be offering an Open House for our students and their families on two days this year. Our campus will be open on Wednesday, August 15, from 9am to 12pm, and on Thursday, August 16, from 1pm to 7pm. During these times, students should first report to their Homeroom teacher to pick up their class schedule and pay their $50 school fee. After students have received their schedule, they may meet with their teachers around campus and complete Chromebook rental paperwork in the media center. Please note, parents must be present in order for students to complete their Chromebook rental paperwork.

Freshmen Orientation

For our rising 9th grade students, Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 and will begin at 1pm in the gymnasium.

First Day of School

The first day of school for all students will be Monday, August 20. Students will report to their homeroom teacher to start the school day.

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 8/5/18

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer break so far. With just a few weeks left before school begins, I have a few announcements I would like to share with everyone tonight.

Congratulations

I want to begin by congratulating our Hunter Safety team and our Cheerleading team for their recent accomplishments. The Forbush Hunter Safety team recently finished third in the national hunter safety competition in Pennsylvania. The Cheerleading team finished first among teams from North Carolina and Georgia at their recent camp at Appalachian State University. Congratulations to both of these organizations!

Student Parking Permits

Seniors may purchase parking passes tomorrow and Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm. Juniors and Seniors may purchase parking passes on August 8 and August 9 from 1pm to 4pm. Please visit our website and complete a student parking permit application. Also, please remember that your instructional fee, as well as any student debt from previous years, must be paid before you can receive your parking permit.

Open House

For the convenience of our students and parents, Forbush High School will offer Open House on two days this year. Our campus will be open on Wednesday, August 15, from 9am to 12pm, and on Thursday, August 16, from 1pm to 7pm. During these times, students should report to their Homeroom teacher to pick up their class schedule and pay their Instructional fee. After students have received their schedule, they may meet with their teachers and complete Chromebook rental paperwork. Please note, parents must be present in order for students to complete their Chromebook rental paperwork.

Freshmen Orientation

For our rising 9th grade students, Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 and will begin at 1pm in the gymnasium. Once again, Freshmen Orientation will begin at 1pm in the gymnasium on Wednesday, August 15.

End of Year Parent Survey

I want to close this evening by thanking everyone who completed our end of year parent survey last spring. I was able to gather a lot of valuable information in that survey and I want to touch on a few topics this evening.

I want to reiterate that the safety and well-being of our students continues to be a top priority for our staff. We are putting some logistical and procedural changes in place this year in order to ensure student safety while also maintaining an orderly campus that emphasizes consistent student discipline practices. We will also be focusing on two-way communication this year, with an emphasis on encouraging staff and parents to communicate more regularly in order to provide assistance for students are struggling academically or behaviorally.

These are just a few of the areas in which we will be focusing this year. As always, I encourage parents and family members to contact me any time if you ever have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions. I am proud to be your principal and I am looking forward to another great school year at Forbush High School.

Principal's Message - 6/3/18

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.

Commencement 2018

I want to begin this evening by congratulating our 2018 Senior Class. Thank you to all the students and staff who helped make our Commencement Ceremony another wonderful event. Seniors, congratulations on your accomplishments and best of luck in your post-secondary pursuits.

Report Cards

Parents and students, report cards will be available for pick up in the office beginning this Wednesday, June 6. Report cards will not be mailed this year, but parents and students can pick up report cards at any point over the summer.

Summer Office Hours

Our summer office hours will begin next week. Beginning tomorrow, Monday, June 4, our office will be open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday. We will be closed on Friday through June and July.

Driver Education

If you are interested in Driver Education, Forbush will have three sessions available this summer. Each class will last 4 days, Monday through Thursday from 8am to 3:45pm. The session dates will be June 11-14, July 9-12, and July 23-26. In order to take the class, the student must be 14 and a half years old, per North Carolina law. The cost of the class is $65 and the student must attend all four days.

That is all for this evening. This will be my final regular phone message until August. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, 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 - 5/27/18

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.

Commencement - Class of 2018

I want to begin this evening by thanking all of our students, teachers, staff, and parents for making this another great school year at Forbush High School. I am excited to celebrate with our Senior Class of 2018 at Commencement on Wednesday. Our 2018 Commencement Ceremony will be held at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University this Wednesday, May 30, beginning at 5pm.

Memorial Day

As a reminder, tomorrow is Memorial Day and Forbush High School will be closed. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 29 at 8am.

Board of Education Student Representative

I want to congratulate junior Riley Warfel, who has been selected to serve as the Forbush student representative on the Yadkin County Board of Education next year. Riley was chosen from a pool of 8 high-quality candidates. Congratulations once again and best of luck in your role as our student representative on the Board of Education.

Medications

Parents and students, please remember that all medications at school need to be picked up by May 31. Any medications not picked up by May 31 will be discarded.

Cafeteria Debt

Students and parents, please be sure all cafeteria debt is paid in full. Unpaid cafeteria debt will roll over into student debt for the following school year.

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 - 5/20/18

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.

Exams Continue This Week

As a reminder, final exams continue this week. Second period exams will be given tomorrow, third period exams on Tuesday, fourth period exams on Wednesday, and Thursday will be our exam make-up day. For detailed information about our exam schedule, please visit our website and scroll to the bottom under “Latest News.”

Student Accomplishments

Congratulations to our students honored at last week’s Academic Banquet. Also, a big thank you to Mr. Hutchens, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Hauser for organizing the event.

The Forbush Chorus put on an excellent concert last week. Great job by our students and Chorus Director Laurie Roberts for a fantastic show!

Congratulations to our JROTC cadets on their recent promotions; we are already looking forward to this upcoming school year.

Congratulations to our men’s tennis doubles team of Matt Wilhelm and Lance Kennedy, who recently made it to the 2A State semifinals, finishing top-4 in the state. This is further than any Forbush men’s doubles team has advanced in school history.

Congratulations to our baseball and softball teams, both of which won regular season conference titles this year. This is the third straight conference title for the baseball team and the fifth straight for the softball team.

Congratulations to the women’s soccer team on winning their fourth straight conference title. The women’s soccer team made it to the fourth round of the state playoffs this year.

Congratulations to our track and field athletes who competed in the 2A State Meet this past weekend, including Mackenzie Fulk, Zane Johnson, Madisun Shore, Anna Kathryn Kilby, Laura Wyrick, Brittany Gammons, and Dakota Mendenhall.

3rd Annual Automotive Pig Pickin' and Car Show

The 3rd Annual Automotive Pig Pickin’ and Car Show will be held on May 26 from 11 to 2 behind the E Building Automotive Shop. The cost is $8.00 per plate, which includes BBQ, Beans, Slaw, Roll, and Dessert. You may dine in or carry out. There is no entry fee for the car show and all cars, trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, and motorcycles are welcome. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. If you plan to participate in the car show, please see Mr. Senter in room 519E or call him at 336-755-7005.

Medications

Parents and students, please remember that all medications at school need to be picked up by May 31. Any medications not picked up by May 31 will be discarded.

Cafeteria Debt

Students and parents, please be sure all cafeteria debt is paid in full before the end of the school year. Unpaid cafeteria debt will roll over into student debt for the following school year.

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 - 5/13/18

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.

Final Exams

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that final exams are scheduled to begin this Friday, May 18. First period state exams will be given this Friday. The last day of final exams will be Thursday, May 24. For detailed information about our exam schedule, please visit our website and scroll to the bottom under “Latest News.”

YCS Board of Education Student Representative

Juniors, if you are interested in serving as the Student Representative for the Yadkin County Board of Education next year, please submit a 1-to-2 page essay detailing why you believe you are the best person to serve in this role. Please turn in this essay and an updated resume to the main office by Wednesday, May 16.

Attendance Appeals

Students, if you have more than 8 unexcused absences this semester, you are in violation of the attendance policy and risk losing credit for some or all of your courses. Please pick up your Attendance Appeals paperwork from the Pass Room this Thursday, May 17, during 3rd period. Spring Attendance Appeals are due Wednesday, May 23 in the front office.

School Counseling Office

Students, if you are interested in Surry classes, Mrs. Pennix's last day at Forbush for this school year is May 15. If you need Mrs. Pennix's contact information, please see Mrs. Monroe or Ms. Mitze.

Seniors, are you planning to go directly to work after high school? If so, please plan to meet with Rachel Hiatt with JobsConnect on May 15 during all lunches in the A-Building lobby.

Upcoming Events

This year’s Academic Banquet is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, May 14. This event will begin at 6pm at the Clemmons Village Inn and Conference Center.

Our final Chorus Concert for the school year is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15. This concert will begin at 6:30pm in the Forbush Auditorium.

The JROTC End of Year Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16. This event will begin at 6pm in the Forbush Auditorium.

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 - 5/6/18

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.

Awards Day

I want to begin this evening by thanking everyone who was able to attend last Friday’s Senior Awards Ceremony. It is always great to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and I look forward to our next opportunity to celebrate with our seniors, at Commencement on May 30. Congratulations to our senior class of 2018!

Final Exams

As a reminder, final exams are scheduled to begin on Friday, May 18. The last day of final exams will be Thursday, May 24. For detailed information about our exam schedule, please visit our website and scroll to the bottom under “Latest News.”

Junior Parent Night

Class of 2019, our Junior Parent Night is this Thursday, May 10, at 6:00pm in the auditorium. It is time to start planning for college! Learn and review questions about the college process, ACT & SAT college testing, tools to find college money, applying for financial aid, what to put on your resume, recommendations, and more! See Ms. Mitze if you have any questions.

FFA Plant Sale

The Forbush FFA plant sale is now underway. We have hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and bedding plants still for sale. Feel free to stop by during school hours and be sure to check in at the office; we will run extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Jarret Elliott at jarret.elliott@yadkin.k12.nc.us or call (336) 302-3587. Thank you for your support!

Clubs and Organizations

The Drama Club will meet Wednesday, May 9 at 7:40am in Mrs. Campbell's room. We will be announcing our Fall Musical during this meeting.

The Spring Band Concert will be this Wednesday, May 9, beginning at 7pm in the FHS gymnasium.

There will be a parent meeting for anyone interested in cheerleading on Wednesday, May 9, at 6pm in the first cafeteria. Open gym for all who plan to tryout with be at the Extreme Gym in Yadkinville on May 14th and 15th from 4:15 to 6:00. Tryouts will be held on May 17th from 4:15 to 6:00.

If you are interested in joining the Forbush Bass Fishing club, there will be an interest meeting right after school on Friday, May 11 in the first cafeteria. You must have a parent present at this meeting.

The Forbush JROTC is hosting a 5K this Saturday, May 12, beginning at 9am on the Forbush track.

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 - 4/29/18

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.

Student Accomplishments

As I mentioned last week, Zach Morris, recently placed 1st in the state in the Skills USA competition in Motorcycle Technology. In addition to Morris, five other Falcons finished in the top 5 of their respective categories, including Alesha Milholland, Athan Wilson, Chris Geiger, Lucas Fletcher, and Zeke Matthews. Congratulations to Forbush SkillsUSA!

Congratulations to Matt Wilhelm and Lance Kennedy, who won the conference doubles championship last week in men’s tennis. Wilhelm was also named conference player of the year. Seth Anderson, Peyton Eldridge, and Jaedan Gage were named honorable mention all-conference.

The men’s golf team just finished up their regular season, finishing as conference champions for the regular season and conference tournament. Carson Davis, Corey Williams, Sinjun Southard, Cole Hinkle, and Jacob Thompson were named all-conference, while Eddie Papsun was named all-conference honorable mention and Matt Pruitt was named conference coach of the year.

Congratulations to Anna Kathryn Kilby, who recently won the Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship through the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. This scholarship is worth $1,500 and Kilby is one of only two athletes in the state to win this award.

Awards Day This Friday

Seniors and parents, this Friday, May 4 is our Forbush High School Awards Day program. Seniors who have communicated with Ms. Mitze about their achievements will be recognized. Accomplishments that will be recognized include scholarships, college admission, skills awards, 200+ volunteer hours, and military enlistment. Parents & guests are welcome to attend. All parents and guests are asked to arrive by 1pm to be seated prior to the Senior procession.

College Gear Day

I want to thank everyone who participated in last Friday’s College Gear Day. Pictures of all seniors who made their post-secondary commitments can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages using the hashtag “fhscollegeday18.”

Summer School for Credit Recovery

Students, if you are interested in summer school opportunities for Credit Recovery, please pick up an application in the front office.

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 - 4/22/18

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.

Student Accomplishments

I want to begin this evening by congratulating our Theatre department on an excellent spring musical this past weekend. Congratulations to Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Roberts, and all of our Theatre students!

I also want to thank Mrs. Sloan, Ms. Carter, and all of our Health Science students for executing another great Blood Drive last week at Forbush High School.

Last but definitely not least… congratulations to senior Zach Morris, who placed 1st in the state in the Skills USA competition in Motorcycle Technology. Zach will now compete at the National level this summer. Forbush Skills had six students place in the top 5 in the state in their respective categories.

School Counseling Office

A representative from Wilkes Community College will be set up in the A building lobby during all lunches tomorrow, Monday, April 23, to talk with seniors who have applied to Wilkes or other students who are considering Wilkes Community College. If you are interested in learning more about WCC, please be sure to stop by.

Seniors, the deadline for the Frank Steelman Scholarship is Wednesday, April 25. If you are planning to go into a business-related field, please apply for this $1,000 scholarship. See Mrs. Monroe in the Counseling Office for an application.

College Day is this Friday April 27. Seniors, if you will be attending a post-secondary school next fall, wear your future school gear and have your college signing day captured in pictures here at Forbush. This event includes those enlisting with our nation’s armed forces! The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 25. Sign up in the guidance office with Ms. Monroe or see Mr. Sorrell if you have any questions.

Clubs and Organizations

Spring photos are this Wednesday, April 25, in the auditorium. Stop by the office to pick up an order form. A completed order form is required to have your picture taken.

If you are interested in participating in Camp Med, a free, three-day summer medical camp at Surry Community College in June, pick up an application packet from Mrs. Sloan in 520-E or the Counseling Office this week. Applications are due Wednesday, April 25.

Seniors who wish to apply for the American Red Cross Scholarship should see Mrs. Sloan for an application. Applications are due this Friday, April 27.

The Falcon Battalion JROTC is accepting donations to support families affected by the tornadoes that hit Greensboro last Sunday. Donated items can include toiletries, batteries, new clothing, non-perishable food, and bottled water. Please bring to room 130-A if you would like to contribute.

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 - 4/15/18

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.

Senior Exit Surveys

Seniors, be sure to complete your Senior Exit Survey by tomorrow, Monday, April 16. This survey can be found in your student email. Also, turn in all copies of college acceptance letters and college financial award letters to the counseling office by tomorrow. See Mrs. Monroe if you have any questions.

Athletics

There will be a Forbush Athletics Booster Club meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 16 beginning at 7:00 in the first cafeteria.

March of Dimes

Our second March of Dimes fundraiser begins Monday. We will be collecting money through April 27 and the second period class that raises the most money will win a prize.

Spring Musical

Tickets for our Spring Musical (“Into The Woods Jr.”) are now on sale. See a cast or crew member or Mrs. Campbell for tickets. Performances are April 20 & 21 at 7pm in the FHS auditorium.

Blood Drive and the American Red Cross

Students will be available during lunches this week for blood drive appointment sign ups to donate or you may see Mrs. Sloan in 520 E. All donors must have a photo ID and donors who are 16 will need a consent form. We are in need of at least 120 more donors.

Seniors who wish to apply for the American Red Cross Scholarship, please see Mrs. Sloan for an application. All applications are due April 27.

Relay for Life

How can you support someone who is dealing with cancer? Place your order for a Relay for Life T shirt during lunch. If you would like to join the Forbush Falcons team, please contact Mrs. Vogler in 809J.

Spring Pictures

Spring photos are April 25 in the auditorium. If you would like to have your photo taken, please stop by the office to pick up an order form. You have to have an order form in order to get your photo taken on April 25.

Home Sports This Week

Monday - Men’s Tennis v. North Forsyth and JV Women’s Soccer v. West Forsyth

Tuesday - Men’s Tennis v. West Stokes, Softball v. Surry Central, and Women’s Soccer v. Reynolds

Wednesday - JV Softball v. North Surry

Thursday - Men’s Tennis v. Atkins

Friday - Baseball v. Walkertown, Softball v. Walkertown, and Women’s Soccer v. Reagan

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 - 4/8/18

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

Six Weeks Remaining

Students and parents, we only have about six weeks left before final exams begin. Students, if you are missing assignments or having difficulty in any of your classes, this is the time to work with your teachers and get caught up before it is too late. The end of the school year will be here before you know it!

ACC Barnstorming Game

As a reminder, the ACC Barnstorming Game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10. We will be selling concessions, including candy, popcorn, drinks, Dominos pizza, Bojangles sandwiches, and Arby’s sandwiches. The game begins at 7:30 and gates open at 6:00.

School Counseling Office

Seniors, be sure to complete your Senior Exit Survey by April 16. This survey can be found in your student email. Also, turn in all copies of college acceptance letters and college financial award letters to the counseling office by April 16. See Mrs. Monroe if you have any questions.

Driver's Education

Students, if you are interested in taking Driver’s Education, the spring session begins tomorrow, April 9, and runs through April 20. Each class begins at 3:20 and ends at 6:00. All classes will meet in the media center at Forbush High School. The fee is $65 and students must be born on or before October 17, 2003. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Pruitt in room 306-C.

Clubs and Organizations

The BIONIC Team Planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30am in the media center. Students and teachers are invited to come by and learn more about what this team has to offer and collaborate with one another to leave our campus better than how we found it.

Tickets for our Spring Musical (“Into The Woods Jr.”) are now on sale. See a cast or crew member or Mrs. Campbell for tickets. Performances are April 20 & 21 at 7pm in the FHS auditorium.

Home Sports This Week

Monday - Women’s Soccer v. Mt. Tabor and Atkins; JV Softball v. Ledford; Men’s Golf at Yadkin Country Club
Wednesday - Softball v. West Stokes
Thursday - Women’s Soccer v. North Iredell and Wesleyan
Friday - Baseball v. Surry Central

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 - 4/1/18

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 Break

As a reminder to students and parents, Spring Break has begun and there will be no school for students this week. Students return to class on Monday, April 9.

Student Accomplishments

Congratulations to the Falcon Battalion JROTC for winning the East Rowan Drill Meet last weekend. Our Falcons finished first in the Platoon Armed, Squad Armed, and Squad Unarmed. The Battalion also finished second in the Color Guard and Platoon Unarmed. Individual accolades included a first place finish for Travis Johnson and a second place finish for Brendan Brittain and Mikey Akers.

Congratulations to HOSA for their achievements at the State Conference last week. Our chapter received recognition as a Gold Star Chapter, Gold Star Adviser, and was also recognized for their work with the American Red Cross. Numerous students won individual awards, with some of our top accomplishments achieved by Sierra Burton, Summer Burton, Kailey Smitherman, Sophia Haynes, and Laura Wyrick.

Congratulations to Haley Flippin, our newly elected regional FFA Officer for the Northwest Region.

ACC Barnstorming Game

Tickets for the ACC Barnstorming Game are almost sold out! Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in the office or online. The ACC Barnstorming Game is scheduled for April 10. We will be selling concessions, including candy, popcorn, drinks, Dominos pizza, Bojangles sandwiches, and Arby’s sandwiches. The game begins at 7:30 and gates open at 6:00.

Driver's Education

Students, if you are interested in taking Driver’s Education, the dates for the spring session are April 9 through 20. Each class begins at 3:20 and ends at 6:00. All classes will meet in the media center at Forbush High School. The fee is $65 and students must be born on or before October 17, 2003. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Pruitt in room 306-C.

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 - 3/25/18

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 Break

First, as a reminder to students and parents, Spring Break begins this Friday, March 30. There will be no school for students March 30 through April 6. Students return to class on Monday, April 9.

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team, which made it to the 4th round of competition last Saturday. Quiz Bowl members include Suzie Beamguard, Hunter Kepley, Anna Kathryn Kilby, Sarah Matthews, Jaron Sears, Madisun Shore, and Matt Wilhelm.

Congratulations to our Forbush Cheerleading team, which earned the Most Outstanding Award at their recent competition at Nationals at Canam. Congratulations on a great season.

Congratulations to our Hunter Safety team for their excellent performance last week. The Senior team finished first in Shotgun, Rifle, Archery, and Hunter Skills. Samuel Odom was the first place individual in Hunter Skills while Brady Carter was the first place individual in Rifle.

ACC Barnstorming Game

Tickets for the ACC Barnstorming Game are on sale. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in the office before school, after school or during lunch. Tickets are selling fast; we have only about 100 left here at Forbush, and there are about 200 still available online. Purchase your tickets before they sell out! The ACC Barnstorming Game is scheduled for April 10. We will be selling concessions, including candy, popcorn, drinks, Dominos pizza, Bojangles sandwiches, and Arby’s sandwiches. The game begins at 7:30 and gates open at 6:00.

Driver's Education

Students, if you are interested in taking Driver’s Education, the dates for the spring session are April 9 through 20. Each class begins at 3:20 and ends at 6:00. All classes will meet in the media center at Forbush High School. The fee is $65 and students must be born on or before October 17, 2003. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Pruitt in room 306-C.

Scholarships

Seniors, there are several scholarships offered through the Winston-Salem Foundation, many of which have deadlines coming up this week. Check your email or come by the Counseling Office for more information.

Clubs and Organizations

Students, if you are planning on going with Mr. Senter on the transportation field trips, be sure to get a permission form and have it returned to Mr. Senter with a parent signature by this Tuesday.

All Beta members must submit their points record sheet through Canvas by April. If you need help submitting, please see Rachel Davis. If you do not submit your points, you will be dismissed from Beta.

Tickets for our Spring Musical (“Into The Woods Jr.”) are now on sale. See a cast or crew member or Mrs. Campbell for tickets. Performances are April 20 & 21 at 7pm in the FHS auditorium.

This year’s Prom will be held April 14 at Bermuda Run from 7pm to 11pm. All fees and cafeteria debt must be paid in full before you can purchase your tickets. See Senora Helton if you have any questions.

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 - 3/18/18

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

I want to begin this evening by congratulating our students in DECA for their recent performance at the state level Career Development Conference. Numerous students won proficiency awards in various categories, including Kayden East, Austin Pardue, Mallory Fobes, Meghan Anthony, Jesse Keaton, Alma Cervantes, Chasten Coleman, Jaron Sears, and Caroline Montoya. Abigail Lydick and Anna Kathryn Kilby were Finalists in Apparel and Accessories Marketing, while Kilby was also an overall finalist for the conference. Congratulations to Mrs. Funk and all of our DECA students.

I also want to congratulate our Forbush Band for their recent MPA performance. The Forbush band earned a rating of "Excellent" for their stage performance and a rating of "Superior" for sight reading. Congratulations to Mr. Elliott and the Forbush High School Band.

ACC Barnstorming Game

Tickets for the ACC Barnstorming Game are on sale now. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in the office before school, after school or during lunch. Buy yours now before they sell out!

Clubs and Organizations
If you are interested in a transportation career, you may sign up for field trips scheduled for the March 27 and 29. Slots are limited and the deadline to sign up is this Wednesday, March 21. Sign up in Mr. Senter’s room 519E.

There will be a BIONIC Club Planning Meeting this Thursday, March 22, at 7:30 am in the Media Center. BIONIC stands for “Believe It Or Not I Care.” Students, join us to learn more about what this club has to offer and collaborate with one another to leave our campus better than we found it through actions, learning events, and discussions.

Beta members, remember your Beta points record sheets are due April 1. You will submit these on Canvas; please do not turn in paper copies. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Davis in 407D.

Tickets for our Spring Musical (“Into The Woods Jr.”) are now on sale. For tickets, see a member of the cast or crew, or speak with Mrs. Campbell. Performances are April 20 & 21 at 7pm in the FHS auditorium.

Home Sports This Week

Monday - Men’s Tennis v. Mt. Airy, Softball v. Glenn, and Women’s Soccer v. Carver

Tuesday - Men’s Tennis v. Walkertown, Softball v. North Surry, and Baseball v. Carver

Wednesday - Baseball v. North Forsyth

Friday - Women’s Soccer v. Central Davidson and East Surry

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 - 3/11/18

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 - Teacher Workday

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school for students tomorrow, Monday, March 12. Students return to school for the start of the fourth quarter on Tuesday, March 13.

Congratulations Forbush Chorus

Congratulations to Mrs. Roberts and the Forbush Chorus program for their recent performances in the Choir MPA. Our Concert Choir received a rating of “excellent” and our Women’s Choir received a rating of “superior.”

School Counseling Office

Seniors, be sure to check your school email or Ms. Mitze’s website for information about multiple scholarship opportunities. Deadlines are quickly approaching, so apply today.

Ms. Pennix from Surry Community College is on campus every Tuesday at 9:00 in room 600G. If you are interested in taking Surry classes, set up a meeting with her or see Mrs. Monroe in the Counseling Office for more information.

ACC Barnstorming Tour

The ACC Barnstorming Tour is coming to Forbush High School on April 10. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or in the office for $12 each. ACC stars, including Theo Pinson and Grayson Allen, will take on high school seniors from Forbush and surrounding schools. Buy your tickets now before they sell out!

Athletics Booster Club

There will be a Forbush Athletics Booster Club meeting tomorrow, Monday, March 12, beginning at 6:30 in the first cafeteria.

Skills USA and Automotive Technology

Strawberries for Skills USA will be delivered tomorrow, Monday, March 12. Please come by between 1pm and 3pm to pick up your berries tomorrow in 526E.

The deadline to sign up for Skills State Competition is ​Wednesday, March 14. Make sure you have turned in your paperwork to Mr. Senter by this Wednesday.

Anyone interested in a Transportation Career, see Mr. Senter about a March 27 and 29 field trip.

Drama Club

The Drama Club will meet on Wednesday, March 14, at 7:30am in 704-H.

High School Fishing Club

If you are interested in joining a high school fishing club, there will be a representative here during lunches to meet with interested students on Wednesday, March 14.

Intra-Club Council

The date for the next Intra-Club Council meeting is this Friday, March 16 for all representatives of each Forbush Club or Organization. This meeting will begin at 7:30am in the Media Center.

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 - 3/4/18

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.

Student Safety

In the aftermath of the recent shooting in Florida, I know many of you are concerned about the safety of your students and our school. I want everyone to know that the safety of your children is our number one priority at Forbush. We have recently begun reviewing our school safety plan and will make adjustments in order to be best prepared for any emergency situation. While we conducted a lockdown drill last semester, we plan to conduct another one in the coming weeks to make sure our students and staff are reminded of our emergency procedures. We hope to never have to use these procedures, but we want to be as prepared as possible just in case we ever do. If you ever have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call or email me anytime. Thank you.

Student Accolades

I want to begin this evening by congratulating some of the students in our Skills USA program who excelled in the Regional Competition last week. Chris Gieger finished first in Marine Technology, Alesha Milholand finished first in Power Equipment Technology, and Zach Morris finished first in Motorcycle Technology. Athan Wilson finished 2nd in Principles of Engineering Technology, while Breanna Reed finished 3rd in First Aid/CPR. Alivia Khan, Caitlin Beaman, and Tucker Hauser also finished in the top 5 of their respective categories. Congratulations students!

No School March 9 and March 12

Looking ahead to this coming week, I would like to remind everyone that this Thursday, March 8, marks the end of the third quarter. There will be no school for students on Friday, March 9, or Monday, March 12. Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 13.

Clubs and Organizations

All NHS, BETA, Junior Civitan, and FCA members are invited to a special meeting on Thursday, March 8, beginning at 7:30am in 513E to discuss a volunteer opportunity during the summer.

The date for the next Intra-Club Council meeting has been changed to Friday, March 16 for all representatives of each Forbush Club or Organization. This meeting will begin at 7:30am in the Media Center.

ACC Barnstormers

The ACC Barnstormers Tour is coming to Forbush High School this April. Tickets are on sale now. Visit the ACC Barnstormers website or visit our social media pages for more information.

Home Sports This Week

Tuesday - Softball v. Wilkes Central and Women’s Soccer v. Central Davidson and East Surry

Wednesday - Men’s Golf v. 8 teams at Yadkin Country Club and Softball v. Northwest Guilford

Friday - Softball v. Starmount and Baseball 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.