Sunday, January 27, 2019

Principal's Message - 1/27/19

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 some of our student-athletes on their recent accomplishments. Congratulations to Mallory Martin for winning the indoor track conference championship in the 55-meter hurdles. Mallory was also named all-conference in that event. Also, Sarah Owens was named all-conference in the high jump. Finally, Nate Warden earned honorable mention all-conference in the 1,600-meter run, while Laura Wyrick earned honorable mention all-conference in the pole vault. Congratulations to Mallory, Sarah, Nate, and Laura!

Student Services Department
Students, registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin this week. Parents, feel free to call or email your child’s counselor if you would like to make an appointment regarding their schedule for next school year.

Students, there is a new scholarship opportunity available for current sophomores and juniors. The Shore Scholars program will begin next fall and students may apply in the Student Services office. The program is no cost to the student and financial assistance of up to $1,200 a year is available. The program also provides each student with a mentor within a peer cohort. If you have at least a 3.0 GPA and are seeking college or career training for after high school, see your counselor for an application in the Student Services office.

Forbush Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Please save the date for the Induction Ceremony of our inaugural class of the Forbush Hall of Fame. Ten people will be inducted into the Forbush Hall of Fame this Friday, February 1, between the women’s and men’s basketball games. The ceremony should begin at approximately 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!

8th Grade Open House
Current 8th grade students and their parents are invited to attend the Forbush High School "8th Grade Open House" on Tuesday, February 5, from 5pm to 7pm. This will be a floating Open House with department representatives available in the Forbush High School Gym to meet with students and their parents. Forbush administration will also lead two short presentations in Cafeteria One, beginning at 5pm and 6pm. We hope to see you there!

Home Sports This Week
Tuesday: Basketball v Carver
Friday: Basketball 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.

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