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.