Principal's Message - 10/20/19

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

No School Monday, October 21

As a reminder, there will be no school for students tomorrow, Monday, October 21. Report cards will go home with students on Tuesday, October 22.

Congratulations Forbush Volleyball

Congratulations to our Forbush volleyball team on winning their second straight conference title. Our Falcons finished the regular season 13-1 in conference play and won back-to-back conference championships for the first time in 20 years. Post-season play begins this week with the conference tournament. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates about the conference tournament.

Free College Application Week

This week is Free College Application Week. Visit Student Services this week for a list of colleges offering free applications. This Thursday, October 24 is College Application Help Day. College counselors will be on campus in the media center to assist with applications and answer any questions you may have.

HOSA Sponsoring Band-Aids for Brenner's

HOSA will be starting a “Band-Aids for Brenner’s” service project this week. HOSA will be collecting new, unopened boxes of character and colorful Band-Aids. We are asking first period classes to donate and the first period class that collects the most Band-Aids will receive Bojangles biscuits as a reward. The collection dates will run Tuesday, October 22 through Friday, November 1.

Winter Sports

If you are interested in Indoor Track, come by room 607-G to pick up an information packet. Also, be sure to sign up on the sheet posted on the door.

If you are interested in wrestling this year, see coach Farmer in room 803-J. Open Mats are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm in the Fieldhouse.

If you are interested in joining the swim team, see one of the swim coaches, including Mr. Beuter in 202-B, Mr. Vestal in 604-G, or Mrs. Saddler in 305-C.

Home Sports This Week

Monday: JV and Varsity Men's Soccer vs Surry Central

Tuesday: Women’s Tennis 2A State Playoffs vs Oak Grove

Wednesday: JV Men’s Soccer vs Reynolds and Varsity Men's Soccer vs Walkertown

Thursday: JV Football vs North Forsyth

Also, our volleyball team will host the conference tournament this week. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to keep up with the schedule and results from that tournament.

That is all for this evening. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.