Principal's Message - 5/31/20

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

Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

I want to begin by thanking all of our graduating seniors and their families for participating in the first two days of our Virtual Graduation ceremonies last week. Our first two days went very well and it was great to see so many of our graduates participating in the ceremonies. Parents and family members, we hope you enjoyed the opportunity to watch your graduate receive his or her diploma during these ceremonies. Seniors, we still have two more days available to participate and be recorded for our Virtual Graduation video. We will continue ceremonies tomorrow (Monday, June 1) and conclude on Tuesday, June 2. Please call the school or email me or our Graduation Advisor, Daniel Hutchens (daniel.hutchens@yadkin.k12.nc.us) if you have any questions. In addition to being recorded receiving your diploma, you will also have the opportunity to take some pictures with your family. Thanks again and we look forward to celebrating with you over the next two days.

Summer Hours

The 2019-2020 school year has officially come to a close. Grades have been finalized and report cards will be available beginning June 8 for pick up in the office. Grades can also be accessed via PowerSchool. Beginning tomorrow (Monday, June 1), we will begin our summer hours. The Forbush High School office will be open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday. We will be closed on Fridays. If you have any instructional materials that need to be turned in, including chromebooks, please bring those items to our office as soon as possible.

Thank You

That is all for this evening. This will be my final Sunday phone message to you as principal of Forbush High School. I will be stepping into a new role in the coming weeks as Director of Secondary Schools and CTE for Yadkin County Schools. While I am excited about this new opportunity, it is definitely bittersweet, as I have greatly enjoyed my time here at Forbush High School. However, I am grateful that I will still be a part of the Forbush community, albeit in a different role, as these last four years in Yadkin County have been very special to me and my family. It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as your principal. Thank you for your support of me, our staff, and the students here at Forbush High School. I will forever remember and cherish my time here as principal of this great school.

So for one final time… as a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 5/24/20

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

Chromebook Collection for Underclassmen

This upcoming week is the final week of the 2019-2020 school year. The last official student day for the semester is Thursday, May 28 and the final day for teachers is Friday, May 29.

We will continue collecting chromebooks for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 this week. Chromebook return for underclassmen will be held Tuesday, May 26 from 11am to 2pm and Wednesday, May 27 from 4pm to 7pm. Please follow the normal route for student drop off and pick up. Staff members will be posted outside of B-Building at the front of campus to direct you and to take up all chromebooks and power cords. If you have any questions, please email FHS Media Coordinator Sarah Frazier (sarah.frazier@yadkin.k12.nc.us).

Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation

Seniors, if you have not signed up for a day and time to be recorded for our Virtual Graduation, please do so as soon as possible. Though we are planning to hold a traditional ceremony on July 31, there is no guarantee that state restrictions will be lifted so that we can hold that ceremony. As such, we want to make our Virtual Graduation ceremony as special as possible for our seniors. In addition to being recorded receiving your diploma, you will also have the opportunity to take some cap and gown pictures with your family. These pictures will be made available to you later in the summer free of charge. If you have any questions about our Virtual Graduation, please email Graduation Advisor Daniel Hutchens (daniel.hutchens@yadkin.k12.nc.us).

Yearbooks

The following is an update regarding yearbooks. At this time, we do not know when our yearbooks will be shipped to us. Because of the global health crisis, there was a delay in the completion of our yearbooks. At this time, we are projecting a mid-to-late July arrival of our yearbooks, though this time frame is also subject to change. Once we know an exact ship date, we will inform the community via our social media outlets.

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 5/17/20

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.

Closing up the School Year

The 2019-2020 school year is quickly coming to a close, and it goes without saying that we have had a very unique end to the spring semester. As a reminder, teachers will not be posting any new assignments through the remainder of the term. Students are encouraged to complete any missing assignments by the end of this week if they are looking to improve their final grade. The last official student day for the semester is Thursday, May 28 and the final day for teachers is Friday, May 29.

Underclassmen Chromebook Collection

We will begin collecting chromebooks for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 at the end of this week. Chromebook return for underclassmen will be May 22, 26, & 27 at the following times:

Friday, May 22: 3pm - 6pm

Tuesday, May 26: 11am - 2pm

Wednesday, May 27: 4pm - 7pm

Please follow the normal route for student drop off and pick up. Staff members will be posted outside of B-Building at the front of campus to direct you and to take up all chromebooks and power cords. If you have any questions, please email FHS Media Coordinator Sarah Frazier (sarah.frazier@yadkin.k12.nc.us).

Virtual Graduation

Seniors, if you have not signed up for a day and time to be recorded for our Virtual Graduation, please do so as soon as possible. In addition to being recorded walking across the stage and receiving your diploma, you will also have the opportunity to take some cap and gown pictures with your family. These pictures will be made available to you later in the summer free of charge. If you have any questions about our Virtual Graduation, please email Graduation Advisor Daniel Hutchens (daniel.hutchens@yadkin.k12.nc.us).

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 5/10/20

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.

Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020

I want to begin this evening with some exciting news regarding our Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. Because of the current worldwide health crisis, holding our traditional ceremony at Wait Chapel on May 27 is not possible. Over the course of last week, high school seniors and their parents were asked to complete a survey to provide their feedback on this year’s Graduation ceremonies. The majority of those surveyed indicated they would like for the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020 to be delayed until later in the summer. A similar survey was conducted for Starmount High School and their results mirrored ours.

As Dr. Martin mentioned in his message Friday evening, the Yadkin County Board of Education has approved for the Forbush High School Graduation to be rescheduled for Friday, July 31 at 9am. This change was made in hopes that state restrictions will be relaxed enough by that point in the summer to allow for our school to host a traditional graduation ceremony in our stadium.

In addition to the delayed graduation ceremony, we are also planning to record and broadcast a “virtual” Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020. Each senior and a limited number of family members will have a scheduled time to report to school. Each senior will have a cap and gown picture taken, will receive their diploma cover, and will be recorded having their name called as they walk across the stage. The video footage will later be edited together to create a “Virtual Graduation” video that will be released later in June. We have made the decision to move our traditional ceremony until July 31 while also conducting a “virtual” ceremony so that we can recognize and honor are graduates in as unique and memorable a way as possible.

Seniors and parents, we will be in touch with you in the coming days to schedule a day and time when you will need to come to the school for your video and photo. Please check your email, listen for phone messages, and follow our social media accounts for more information.

Important Dates and Information

I want to remind everyone about a few important dates regarding remote learning as we close the school year. As a reminder, no new assignments will be posted by teachers after this Friday, May 15. All students will have the week of May 18 through May 22 to complete any missing assignments to improve their 4th quarter grade if they choose to do so. As I mentioned previously, the State Board of Education passed a policy with regards to grading options for students in grades 9, 10, and 11. Parents, if you have questions about the grading options, feel free to email your child’s teacher. You may also call or email me if you have any questions or need assistance.

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 5/3/20

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.

Important Dates

I want to begin this evening by sharing a few important dates with everyone as we begin the process of closing down the school year. Teachers will continue to post new assignments for the next two weeks. However, no new assignments will be posted by teachers after Friday, May 15. All students will have the week of May 18 through May 22 to complete any missing assignments to improve their 4th quarter grade.

Grading Options for Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors

As I mentioned last week, the State Board of Education passed a policy with regards to grading options for students in grades 9, 10, and 11. All teachers have emailed parents and students with detailed information about those grading options. Parents, if you have not already done so, please let your child’s teachers know what grading options you will be choosing for each class. If you have questions about the grading options, feel free to email your child’s teacher. You may also call or email me if you have any questions or need assistance.

Prom

The following announcement is in regards to Prom. Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions in place caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2020 Prom has been cancelled.

Yearbooks

The following is an update in regards to yearbooks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the plant that produces our yearbook has been temporarily shut down. However, when the books are printed and shipped, we will let you know the game plan to pick up your book. Currently we are looking at the books being shipped in June, though that is subject to change due to the current circumstances. You can check to see if you have pre-ordered a yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com or by emailing our Yearbook coordinator, Mrs. Dorman.

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 4/26/20

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.

Remote Learning

As you likely know by now, Governor Cooper announced this past Friday that schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year. Remote learning will continue for all students through the end of May. As of today, no final decisions have been made regarding school-related events scheduled for the end of May, including Graduation. It is our hope and intent to hold a graduation ceremony for our seniors, so please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks.

Grading Policy Changes

In addition to Governor Cooper’s announcement, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved several changes to the grading policy for high school students in grades 9, 10, and 11 last week. Our district office is working closely with all school principals to review these policy changes and additional information will be shared with parents and students later this week. Please listen out for a phone message later this week and also be sure to follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) for the latest updates.

Drive Thru Cap and Gown Distribution

The following reminder is for our seniors: Forbush High School is planning a “drive thru” Cap and Gown Distribution this Friday, May 1 from 11am to 2pm. Seniors, you can come by at any point during that time frame to pick up your cap and gown. Have your gold “ticket form” ready to turn in when you arrive. Please also bring your chromebook and charger to turn in unless you are still working on online classwork. Additionally, please bring money to pay for any school fees or debt, if applicable, as well as any library books or items you need to turn in. We will not be handing out medals or honor cords at this time; those items will be distributed at a later date. You can also pay your Jostens balance on this day (using cash or a card), or you can pay your Jostens balance online through their website. When you arrive on campus, play follow the normal route for pick up and drop off in front of B-Building and remain in your cars at all times. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or Mr. Hutchens.

Senior Spring Spotlight

In the midst of this worldwide health crisis, our hearts are heavy for our Seniors who are missing out on so many spring activities and events this year. We want to recognize these students as best we can. We will continue showcasing our Seniors whose spring extra-curricular activities—including clubs, concerts, and athletics—have been postponed or cancelled due to the current health crisis. We will be highlighting almost 100 seniors who were or would have been involved in spring activities, spotlighting 3 or 4 a day for the next several weeks. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram so you don’t miss any of our Senior Spring Spotlights!

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 4/19/20

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.

Virtual Spirit Week

Monday - Pajama Day

Tuesday - Jersey Day

Wednesday - Senior Day (make a video or sign giving the Class of 2020 a shout out)

Thursday - Throwback Day

Friday - Falcon Day (Freshmen wear blue, Sophomores wear red, Juniors wear white, and Seniors wear black)

All students, staff, parents, and community members are invited to participate. Please share your pictures and video posts via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook and be sure to tag Forbush High School.

Senior Spring Spotlights

In the midst of this worldwide health crisis, our hearts are heavy for our Seniors who are missing out on so many spring activities and events this year. We want to recognize these students as best we can. So, beginning tomorrow, Monday, April 20, we will begin showcasing our Seniors whose spring extra-curricular activities—including clubs, concerts, and athletics—have been postponed or cancelled due to the current health crisis. We will be highlighting almost 100 seniors who were or would have been involved in spring activities, spotlighting 3 or 4 a day for the next several weeks. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram so you don’t miss any of our Senior Spring Spotlights!

Remote Learning

As a reminder to all students, please continue to check your email daily and continue working on assignments at home. If you have questions, please reach out to your teacher by email. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 are still receiving grades for assignments, so if you have fallen behind on your work, please try to get caught back up as quickly as possible. If you are having difficulty or need assistance, please email your teacher. As always, you are welcome to email me, Mrs. Dinkins, or Mrs. Huggins as well if you ever have any questions or concerns.

For students completing work packets, completed assignments can be dropped off and picked up at the school anytime between 8:30 and 3:30. Additionally, work will be delivered to students on Tuesdays and picked up on Thursdays. Students, please have assignments complete and ready to turn in by Thursday morning so that these assignments can be taken back to the school.

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 4/12/20

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.

Remote Instruction Continues This Week

I hope that everyone had a chance to relax and unplug for a bit during last week’s Spring Break. We are returning to remote instruction this week, so I want to encourage all students to resume completing assignments, activities, and modules online beginning tomorrow. Students and parents, please be sure you are checking your email accounts daily for information and updates from teachers.

As we continue remote instruction this week, I want to once again emphasize the importance of communication. Students, if you are having any difficulty with your assignments, please be sure to email your teacher. Our staff is here to help, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need assistance. While we will continue to have limited staff on campus, our office will be open. Parents and students, please feel free to call the school or email me, Mrs. Dinkins, or Mrs. Huggins if you have any questions or concerns as we continue through the process of remote instruction.

That is all for this evening. As a reminder, be sure to follow Forbush High School on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for announcements and updates. Also, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 4/5/20

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.

Spring Break This Week

I want to begin this evening by reminding everyone that this coming week is Spring Break for all students and staff. Teachers will not be posting any new assignments or activities during this upcoming week. Students, I hope you will use this upcoming week to take a break from your school work and relax a bit. Parents and guardians, the Forbush High School office will be closed this week; however, you are always welcome to email me anytime if you need anything or have any questions next week during Spring Break.

Meal Services for Students

I would like to also mention as a reminder that meal services for families in need will be provided next week. Many families are facing economic struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic and the effect it has had on many local businesses. Parents, guardians, and community members, I want you to know that your Forbush family is here for you during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do to support you, please reach out to us and let us know. Specifically, if your children have not been receiving meals provided by the school district, those meals will continue to be available for the remainder of the school year. Please feel free to pick up meals at Forbush Middle School or the local elementary schools. Once again, if you have any questions about meals, please call the meal site closest to your home or feel free to email me.

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

Principal's Message - 3/29/20

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.

Message for Students

As we move into our second full week of “remote learning,” I want to thank all of the students for their hard work so far. Most students have been actively completing assignments over the course of the week. Please keep up the hard work! Students, if you are not staying on top of your assignments, please get to work this week so you do not fall behind. Additionally, it is very important that students check their emails daily to stay up-to-date on announcements and information from their teachers.

Message for Parents

Parents, thank you for your support and your flexibility during this time. As I mentioned last week, communication is key during this time of remote learning. While many teachers will be working from home while classes are not meeting on campus, teachers will continue to email students and call parents often. Teachers will be readily available between 10am and 2pm each day to quickly respond to emails and phone calls. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call the school or email me, Mrs. Dinkins, or Mrs. Huggins directly.

Events and Activities

I want to give everyone a few updates about specific events or activities that have been postponed or cancelled:

As most know by now, no in-person, on-campus classes are allowed at any North Carolina public school through May 15. As of now, we plan to resume in-person, on-campus classes on May 18, pending a new order from the state government.

All campus events scheduled from now through May 15 have been postponed or cancelled. Additionally, all events scheduled AFTER May 15, including Prom and Commencement, are still on as scheduled.

Unfortunately, our Spring Musical has been cancelled for this year and will not be rescheduled.

Please be sure to follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) for updates and additional information should any other events be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled.

Once again, thank you to everyone---parents, students, and Forbush staff members--for your patience, flexibility, and support during this time. Please do not hesitate to call the school or email me anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 3/22/20

Good evening, this is Dr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School.

This is a very unique and unprecedented time in our nation’s history. Our daily lives have been remarkably disrupted by the coronavirus and many of us have been left with more questions than answers. However, in the midst of all the uncertainty, it makes me proud to see how much our community has come together to support one another.

I want to thank all our Forbush parents for their patience and flexibility as teachers have been working diligently to upload assignments and coursework into Canvas for students to complete. I also want to thank all of our teachers and staff members who have worked very hard to make sure our students continue to make academic progress. As we continue to utilize digital remote learning, it is important that students check their school emails daily and stay up-to-date on all assignments in Canvas.

Communication is key during this time. While many teachers will be working from home while classes are not meeting on campus, teachers will continue to email students and call parents often. Teachers will be readily available between 10am and 2pm each day to quickly respond to emails and phone calls. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call the school or email me directly.

Also, don’t forget that Yadkin County Schools have meals available for children 18 years and younger for pickup at all of the local elementary schools and at Forbush Middle School. Please call the school nearest your location for more information or if you need a meal delivered to your home.

I want to give everyone a few updates about specific events or activities that have been postponed or cancelled:

Seniors, cap and gown delivery has been postponed. Caps and gowns will not be delivered on March 27. As soon as we have a new date, we will communicate that via Remind, social media, and with a phone message. Seniors, please be sure you sign up on Remind for updates (text “@20falcons” to 81010).

The Hunter Safety Banquet that was scheduled for April 4 has been postponed until further notice.

Prom has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 23 at Bermuda Run Country Club.

As of now, all other events scheduled AFTER April 10, including our Spring Theatre performance and Commencement ceremonies, are still on as scheduled. However, please be sure to follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) for updates and additional information should any other events need to be rescheduled.

Once again, thank you to everyone---parents, students, and Forbush staff members--for your patience, flexibility, and support during this time. Please do not hesitate to call the school or email me anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 3/15/20

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.

COVID-19 Updates

As concern over the coronavirus grows in our state, Yadkin County Schools and Forbush High School have put multiple measures in place in hopes of reducing the potential spread of the disease. As you learned last night, Governor Cooper has ordered that all schools be closed for two weeks, beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Additionally, as Superintendent Dr. Martin mentioned in his phone message last Friday, our school district is postponing all field trips scheduled through April 10 in hopes of limiting students’ exposure to outside groups. As April 10 approaches, the school district will re-evaluate before making a determination about field trips scheduled after April 10. The High School Athletic Association announced last week that all spring contests, workouts, and practices have been suspended until at least April 6. Additionally, Yadkin County Schools is postponing all school-sponsored after-school events and activities. This includes our Spring Blood Drive, our JROTC Military Ball, and Driver Education classes. These events have been cancelled and will be rescheduled if possible. All events scheduled after April 10, including Prom and our Spring Theatre performance, are still on as scheduled for now. Again, as April 10 approaches, the school district will re-evaluate before making a determination about events and activities scheduled after April 10. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this hectic time. Please feel free to call the school or email me directly if you have any questions. Also, be sure to follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) for updates and additional information.

Student Accomplishments
To end on a positive note this evening, I would like to congratulate some of our students on their recent accomplishments:

Congratulations to the Forbush Concert Choir on receiving a Superior Rating at the State Contest last week. Our students scored a 95 out of 100. Congratulations Forbush Concert Choir!

Congratulations to Maddie Dixon, who was named North Carolina State Champion in Microsoft Excel Certiport Testing. Maddie was one of over 10,000 students across the state who took the test last year. She made a perfect score AND completed it faster than any other student who made a perfect score. Congratulations Maddie!

Finally, congratulations to our February Students of the Month: Kevin Benitez, Norah Smitherman, Armando Velasquez, and Morgan Beane

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 3/8/20

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.

Congratulations Forbush DECA

Congratulations to our Forbush DECA students who competed at the state conference last weekend. Top performers included:

Austin Pardue - Top Overall Finalist (placing 5th in Entrepreneurship) and Top Role Play in Entrepreneurship

Caden Funk - Top Overall Finalist and Top Test Taking Award in Principles of Marketing

Jaron Sears - Top Role Play in Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Abigail Lydick - Top Role Play in Apparel and Accessories Marketing

DECA Service Project

Forbush DECA is sponsoring a service project this week to collect cleaning and sanitizing supplies for our classrooms. In a proactive effort to protect the health of our school community, we are asking students and parents to donate the following items: sanitizing wipes for desks and chairs, hand-sanitizer, and bottles of hand soap. We will collect these items in first period this week. We will have a class winner each week, then the class that collects the most overall will receive Bojangles Biscuits for breakfast.

Outside Guests for Prom

Students, if you are planning on bringing an outside guest to Prom this year, outside guest forms are due March 25 to Mrs. Matthews in room 411-D. Forms can be picked up in the office and can also be found on our website: under the “Student” heading, click on “Prom” to access the forms and additional information. Once again, all outside guest forms are due March 25 to Mrs. Matthews in room 411-D.

Senior Commencement Information

Seniors, you received commencement ticket request forms and other important information during lunch on Friday. Please complete the forms and return when picking up your cap and gowns on March 27. Also, Josten balances for graduation supplies must be paid in full before receiving your cap and gown.

Junior Class T-Shirts

Juniors, please return your 2021 class t-shirt order by tomorrow. The cost is $20. See Mr. Hutchens in 513-E if you have any questions. Also, please be sure to sign up for the Class of 2021 Remind to stay up-to-date on all news related to your graduating class. The Remind code is “@21falcons.”

Juniors - Meningitis Vaccine

To parents of current Juniors: Please fill out and send in your child's consent form for the Meningitis Vaccine to be given at our Immunization Clinic here at Forbush High School in April. If your student needs another form, please have them visit the office or see our school nurse, Ms. Carter.

STEM Field Trips

Mr. Senter is sponsoring three STEM-related field trips in March. Students interested in transportation, machining, welding, automotive, or truck driving, sign up with Mr. Senter in 519-E. He will be taking the first 50 qualifying students. See Mr. Senter if you have any questions.

Teen Court Volunteers

Students, are you interested in gaining experience in the criminal justice and court system? If so, the Children’s Center of Northwest North Carolina is looking for volunteers to serve as bailiffs, attorneys, clerks, and jurors for their Teen Court program. More information about this program, including applications can be found in the main office. The next training to be a part of Teen Court is Saturday, March 14 at the Fridge (226 East Main Street in Yadkinville) beginning at 10am.

Driver Education

Driver Education classes begin March 16 through March 27 after school from 3:15 to 6:15. No registration is necessary. Students must have 100 percent attendance and bring a notebook and pen to each session. More information can be found on our school website. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Pruitt in 306-C.

As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 3/1/20

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.

Women's Basketball

Congratulations to our women’s basketball team on advancing to the 4th round of the 2A State Playoffs. Our Lady Falcons won the conference regular season and tournament championships and have won their first three playoff games. Forbush now advances to the West Regional Semifinals to be played this week. The location and game time will be announced in the next couple of days on our social media platforms.

Forbush Skills

Congratulations to our Forbush Skills students who recently competed at the Regional Skills Competition. The following students placed in the top three in their respective categories.

1st Place: James Willard, Zach Brady, and Athan Wilson

2nd Place: Hunter Hutchens

3rd Place: Zeke Matthews, Eli Pendergrass, Beau Webb, Isaac Cranfill, and Zach Miller

Wrestling

Congratulations to Eli Thomas (106lb), who finished in 3rd place at the NCHSAA 2A State Tournament! Despite losing a tough match in the quarterfinals, Eli battled back to win his next FOUR matches to claim the 3rd place finish and a spot on the All-State Team!

Inclement Weather Makeup Days

Yadkin County Schools has released information about makeup days from the two inclement weather days we had earlier in the semester. Monday, March 9, will now be a regular student day. Tuesday, March 10, will now be an early dismissal day. Students will be released at noon on Tuesday, March 10. Yadkin County Schools was unable to make March 10 a full student day due to previously scheduled staff development across the county.

Bush Band

The Forbush Band is sponsoring a Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser. The meal includes 1/2 Chicken, Baked Beans, BBQ Slaw & Roll. Cost is $10 per plate and you may pick up your plate after school until 6:30PM on Friday, March 6 at Forbush High School. Please see Anna Peterson or any concert band student to purchase tickets.

National Technical Honor Society Meeting

The National Technical Honor Society will meet this Friday at 7:45 am in room 304C. This is for current and new members. See Mr. Brendle, Mr. Senter, or Ms. Sizemore if you cannot attend.

Shore Scholars

Applications for the Shore Scholars program are now open. The Shore Scholars program is no cost to the student and post-secondary 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.

That is all for this evening. Thank you for your time, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 2/23/20

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.

Indoor Track State Meet

Congratulations to our Forbush Indoor Track athletes on their performances at the NCHSAA 2A State Meet last weekend!

Nate Warden – 6th place – 1,600m

Sarah Owens – 7th place – high jump

Laura Wyrick – 7th place – pole vault

Bianca Gonzalez – 8th place – 500m

Mallory Martin – 15th place – 55m hurdles

Wrestling Regional Tournament

Congratulations to our Forbush wrestlers on their performances at the 2A Midwest Regional last weekend. Eli Thomas (106) finished as Midwest Regional Runner-Up and qualified for the State Tournament. Wayne Robichaud (152) and Edwin Pozo (120) finished tied for 5th place in their respective weight classes.

ACT and College/Career Day

This Tuesday, February 25, all juniors will take the ACT. We will run a slightly altered bell schedule, but students will still attend all four class periods on this day. Students will also have a chance to visit a College and Career Fair in our gym in the morning. This Fair will feature almost 60 different colleges and organizations. For our juniors, we wish you good luck on the ACT this Tuesday!

Strawberry Orders

Strawberry orders are due to Mr. Senter in room 519E tomorrow, Monday, February 24. If Mr. Senter is not in the classroom when you come by, please leave your order on top of the copier.

Forbush Chorus Concert

The Forbush Chorus will be holding a concert this Thursday, February 27. The concert will begin at 7pm in Forbush Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

NHS Meeting

There is a required National Honor Society Meeting this Friday, February 28, in Mrs. Roberts’ room (706-H). The meeting will begin at 7:45am.

Message for Parents of Current Juniors

This is a message for all parents of current 11th grade students. A new law was recently passed that requires rising seniors to receive a Meningitis Vaccine for the 2020-2021 school year. We will hold an Immunization Clinic here at Forbush High School on Thursday, April 16th. Your child was recently given a permission form that needs to be filled out and returned to school by Wednesday, February 26. If you have any questions please call Forbush school nurse, Lynda Carter.

Forbush Band Fundraiser

The Forbush Band is sponsoring a Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser. The meal includes 1/2 Chicken, Baked Beans, BBQ Slaw & Roll. Cost is $10 per plate and you may pick up your plate after school until 6:30PM on Friday, March 6 at Forbush High School. Please see Anna Peterson or any concert band student to purchase tickets.

Basketball State Playoffs

The State Playoffs for basketball begin this week, however, brackets were finalized after the recording of this message. Please check our Forbush social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) for the state playoff schedule for this week.

Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 2/16/20

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.

Student Accomplishments
Congratulations to senior basketball player Hope Grimes, who recently passed the 1,000 career points mark in a game versus Carver. Hope joins a very select group of Forbush basketball players who have scored at least 1,000 points in their career. Congratulations to Hope Grimes!

Congratulations to Delaney Coy and Aston Giles, both of whom were selected to participate in the Northwest All-District Band Clinic.

Congratulations to our Poultry Judging team that finished 7th in the West Region last week at the Wilkes Poultry Judging Contest. Team members include: Zeke Matthews, Allie Long, Asher Mabe, and Katy Collins.

Class of 2021 T-Shirt Orders

Juniors, order forms for the Class of 2021 t-shirts will be passed out this week. Orders are due to Mr. Hutchens in room 513-E by March 6.

Auditions for Show Choir and Concert Choir

Students, are you interested in being in Show Choir or Concert Choir for the 2020-2021 School Year? Stop by Mrs. Roberts room in 706H to receive an audition packet and sign up for an audition time! Auditions will be held February 24 and 25 before and after school.

Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors, we have several scholarships coming due in the next few weeks. Please visit the scholarship website to browse available scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions or if you need additional information, email Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. Fricke, or Mrs. Monroe.

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 2/9/20

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.

Forbush Wrestling

Our Forbush wrestlers competed in the Western Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament last weekend. Congratulations to our top finishers, including: Conference champion Eli Thomas, conference runner-up Wayne Robichaud, third place finishers Tyler Caudill and Edwin Pozo, and fourth place finisher Wesley Kiter. Also, congratulations to Eli Thomas who was named WPAC Wrestler of the Year. Good luck to our wrestlers as they compete in Regionals this weekend.

Forbush Swim

Congratulations to the following Forbush swimmers who recently competed at the Regional Meet: Suzie Beamguard, Samantha Post, Emily Whitaker, Morgan Lawson, Anna Owen, Demi Moore, and Nate Warden.

January Students of the Month

I’m excited to announce our Students of the Month for January: 9th grade Annemarie Hutchens, 10th grade Jackson Gentry, 11th grade Lupita Carrasco Mendoza, and 12th grade Laiken Baity

Future Falcon Night

Forbush High School will be hosting "Future Falcon Night" this Thursday, February 13, from 5pm to 7pm. This event is intended for current 8th graders and will be held in the Forbush High School Gym. Parents and current 8th grade students, please join us for an opportunity to learn more about all Forbush High School has to offer, including course options, clubs, sports, arts-based activities, and more!

Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors, we have several scholarships coming due in the next few weeks. Please visit the scholarship website to browse available scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions or if you need additional information, email Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. Fricke, or Mrs. Monroe.

Home Sports This Week

Monday: Basketball vs North Forsyth

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 2/2/20

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.

Friday's Lockdown Drill

I would like to begin this evening by addressing the lockdown drill that took place last Friday morning. As I notified parents via social media Friday morning, we conducted a lockdown drill that morning which included a sweep of the campus by trained drug dogs. I would like to thank everyone for their participation and patience during that drill. While we did conduct a lockdown drill a couple weeks ago, we also partner with local law enforcement to conduct random searches of the campus by trained drug dogs, which also occurred that morning. Because of the timing of both drills, I’m sure many were concerned that Friday’s event was a true emergency. I assure you it was not. While these drills can be an inconvenience for staff and students, please understand that we conduct these drills and searches periodically as a precaution for our students and to help keep the entire Forbush community safe and secure. That is our number one goal. The safety and security of our students is our top priority and I thank you for entrusting us with your children every day. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of our emergency procedures, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via email at robert.kennedy@yadkin.k12.nc.us or you can call the school directly.

Indoor Track Conference Meet

The Forbush indoor track team recently competed in the Conference Meet and performed very well.

The following athletes earned all-conference honorable mention: Samuel Odom, Ethan Snow, Cooper Cagna, Jesse Keen, Brisa Aguilar, Gracie Holleman, Madison Luffman, Stacey Lowe, Kaitlyn Burton, and Laura Wyrick.

The following athletes earned all-conference: Nate Warden, Sarah Owens, Jessie Keaton, Mallory Martin, Bianca Gonzalez, Vianey Cortez, Emma Medwin, Lorena Mendoza, and Sarah Wiedenhoft.

The following athletes have qualified for the State Meet: Nate Warden (1600m), Mallory Martin (55m Hurdles), Sarah Owens (High Jump), Laura Wyrick (Pole Vault), and Bianca Gonzalez (500m).

Volleyball Interest Meeting

Anyone interested in playing volleyball, please meet in Coach Hamric’s room (817J) on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:55am.

Future Falcon Night (8th Grade Open House)

Forbush High School will be hosting a "Future Falcon Night" on Thursday, February 13, from 5pm to 7pm. This event is intended for current 8th graders and will be held in the Forbush High School Gym. Parents and current 8th grade students, please join us for an opportunity to learn more about all Forbush High School has to offer, including course options, clubs, sports, arts-based activities, and more!

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 1/26/20

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.

Congratulations Forbush Swim Teams

The Men’s and Women’s swim teams recently competed at the conference meet, with both teams finishing 4th in the WPAC. Top performers for the Falcons included:

Nate Warden – 2nd place – Boys 200 Free

Suzie Beamguard – 2nd place – Girls 200 IM and 2nd place - Girls 500 Free

Samantha Post – 2nd place – Girls 100 Free and 3rd place - Girls 100 Back

Anna Owen, Demi Moore, Samantha Post, & Suzie Beamguard - 3rd place - Girls 400 Free Relay

Samantha Post, Emily Whitaker, Suzie Beamguard, & Morgan Lawson - 3rd place – Girls 200 Medley Relay

Congratulations to our Forbush Men’s and Women’s swim teams!

Paint Your Parking Spot Fundraiser

Student drivers, HOSA is running a “Paint Your Parking Spot” fundraiser to support pediatric cancer research. Students can paint their parking spot on February 10 for a $25 donation. To participate, you must complete all of the necessary paperwork by this Friday, January 31. See Mrs. Sloan in 520-E to pick up a form or if you have any questions.

Registration

Registration for 2020-2021 classes will begin tomorrow. Counselors will be meeting individually with students over the next several weeks. Parents, feel free to call or email your child’s counselor if you have any questions related to registration or your child’s classes for next year.

Athletics Booster Club Meeting

The Athletics Booster Club will be holding a meeting tomorrow (Monday, January 27) beginning at 7pm in the first cafeteria. We hope to see you there.

Forbush Band Chick-fil-A Night

This Thursday, January 30, the Forbush Band will be hosting a Chick-fil-A Spirit Night at the Chick-fil-A on Peace Haven. If you come in and order a meal from 5 to 8pm, Forbush Band receives 10% of the sales. The drive-through does not count, so please come inside, get some Chick-fil-A, and support the Forbush band!

Home Sports This Week

Tuesday: JV Girls Basketball vs Reagan at 4:00, followed by JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys vs Walkertown

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 1/19/20

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.

Forbush Hall of Fame

I want to begin this evening by thanking everyone who came out to Forbush this past Friday for our Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. It was a great evening to recognize eight individuals who have had such a positive impact on our school and our community. If you would like more information about our newest Hall of Fame inductees, please visit the Hall of Fame page on our school website.

No School for Students Monday

As a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow (Monday, January 20) for students or staff in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21.

Homeroom Tuesday

On Tuesday, we will have a short homeroom class between 1st and 2nd periods. During this homeroom, students will receive registration sheets and additional information as they plan for classes for next school year. Parents of underclassmen, please review this registration sheet with your child this week. Individual registration meetings with counselors will begin later in January.

SCC Summer Classes

If you are a current sophomore or junior and you are interested in taking Surry Community College classes this summer, please see Mrs. Monroe as soon as possible. She will help you make an appointment with our SCC advisor. Our advisor will be here this week to help register students for summer classes.

Paint Your Parking Spot

Student drivers, HOSA is running a “Paint Your Parking Spot” fundraiser to support pediatric cancer research. Students can paint their parking spot on February 10 for a $25 donation. To participate, you must complete all of the necessary paperwork by January 31. See Mrs. Sloan in 520-E to pick up a form or if you have any questions. Seniors can sign up beginning this Tuesday, January 21. All underclassmen can sign up beginning next Monday, January 27.

Spring Sports

If you are interested in trying out for men's tennis, please come by Coach Tuck's room (805-J) to sign up.

If you are interested in trying out for women's soccer this spring, please come by Coach Pruitt's room (306-C) and sign the roster on his classroom window.

If you are interested in track this spring, see one of the following coaches: Mr. Beuter (202B), Mr. Hoots (401D), Mrs. Beuter (607G)

Athletics Booster Club Meeting

Please save the date for the next Athletics Booster Club meeting, scheduled for Monday, January 27 at 7pm in the first cafeteria.

Home Sports This Week

Monday: JV and Varsity Boy’s Basketball vs Woodland beginning at 6pm

Tuesday: Basketball vs North Surry beginning at 4pm

Friday: Basketball vs Surry Central beginning at 4pm

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 1/12/20

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.

Forbush Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

This Friday, January 17, we will induct eight new members into the Forbush High School Hall of Fame. This ceremony will take place at the conclusion of the Varsity Women’s basketball game vs. Carver at approximately 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Forbush Arts

The Drama Club will meet this Wednesday, January 15 at 7:40am in Mrs. Campbell's room in 704H. We will be discussing our fundraisers, performance opportunities, and our Spring Musical.

Forbush Sports

If you are interested in trying out for men's tennis, please come by Coach Tuck's room (805-J) to sign up.

If you are interested in trying out for women's soccer this spring, please come by Coach Pruitt's room (306-C) and sign the roster on his classroom window.

If you are interested in track this spring, see one of the following coaches: Mr. Beuter (202B), Mr. Hoots (401D), Mrs. Beuter (607G).

Home Sports This Week

Friday, January 17 - Basketball vs Carver
5:15 - JV Boys

6:30 - Varsity Girls

7:30 - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

7:45 - Varsity Boys

I also want to wish our men’s and women’s swim teams best of luck as they compete in the Conference Meet this Friday at Armfield Civic Center in Pilot Mountain. Good luck Falcons!

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.

Principal's Message - 1/5/20

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.

Class Resume Tuesday, January 7

As a reminder, there will be no school for students tomorrow, Monday, January 6. Classes will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7. All students will report to their Homeroom class to begin the day on Tuesday.

Surry Community College classes begin Monday, January 6

For students taking Surry Community College courses, those courses begin tomorrow, Monday, January 6. Although you do not have a high school classes that day, you will be expected to be in attendance for your Surry classes. If you have any questions, please refer to the schedule given to you before Christmas. Online classes will be loaded into your Moodle no later than 5:00pm that evening. Once your course is loaded, you will need to log in to review the syllabus and guidelines for the class. If you have questions about the course syllabus, please see your SCC Advisor, Tish King, on Wednesday, January 8.

Forbush Basketball vs. Starmount Wednesday

This Wednesday, our Forbush basketball teams will host Starmount High School. All students wearing a Forbush jersey will receive free entry into the game. If you do not have a Forbush jersey, you can purchase one for only $5 during lunch Tuesday or Wednesday.

Also, Junior Civitan is hosting their 5th Annual Coat Drive during the game. If you have an extra coat, fleece, or hoodie that you are no longer wearing, please bring it to the game Wednesday night and donate it to a family in need. A donation box will be located in the lobby as you enter for the game.

Home Sports This Week

Tuesday - Wrestling vs Surry Central & Carver at 6pm

Wednesday - Basketball vs Starmount at 4pm

Friday - Wrestling vs North Surry at 7pm

That is all for this evening. As always, please feel free to contact me anytime if you ever have any questions or concerns. Also, 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.