Principal's Message - 12/1/19

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

Forbush DECA

Congratulations to Forbush DECA on their accomplishments at their recent district competition. The following students took home awards at the event: 

Top Test Award in Sports Marketing – Austin Pardue

Top Test Award in Apparel and Accessories – Abigail Lydick

Top Test Award in Principles of Marketing – Parker Graham

Top Role Play in Sports Marketing – Jaron Sears

Top Role Plan and Case Study in Travel and Tourism Marketing – Melanie Munoz and Mario Pelagio

Student of the Month

I am excited to announce our November Students of the Month. Congratulations to Jose Pelagio, Chase Smitherman, Kacey Cleary, and Emily Whitaker, our November Students of the Month.

Friends Feeding Friends

The Friends Feeding Friends food drive is underway. Students, please bring canned food items to your first period class. Other items that are in high need include: toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and dish detergent. You may also give monetary donations. Please help us help families in need during this Holiday season.

Forbush Angel Tree

Students, if you would like to donate a gift for the Forbush Angel Tree, drop by the office this week. You can choose an ornament, shop for the gift, and return the gift unwrapped to Mrs. Gentry in the office. You will receive two hours of community service and all gifts are due by December 9.

Upcoming Chorus Concert

The Forbush Chorus presents our Winter Chorus Concert this Thursday, December 5, beginning at 7pm in the Forbush Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

Fall Semester Exams

Looking ahead, this is a reminder that fall semester final exams are scheduled for Monday, December 16 through Friday, December 20. The detailed fall semester exam schedule can be found on our school website under “Latest News.”

Home Sports This Week

Monday: Swimming vs West Stokes at the Yadkin YMCA

Tuesday: Wrestling vs South Stokes & Wilkes Central

Wednesday: JV Women’s Basketball vs Bishop McGuinness
Our athletic schedule is subject to change. Please follow us on social media for schedule change updates.

That is all for this evening. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. As a reminder, please be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to stay up-to-date on everything happening at Forbush High School. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.