Principal's Message - 1/15/17

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.

I want to begin this evening by thanking everyone for your patience and flexibility in the midst of last weekend’s winter storm. The changes in the calendar caused by the weather forced us to alter our exam schedule, so I appreciate all of our students and parents working with us as we made the necessary adjustments.

Exams and Spring Semester

Looking ahead to this week, I want to remind everyone that there will be no school for students tomorrow (Monday, January 16) in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday. There will also be no school for students on Tuesday, January 17.

Students will take their fourth period state exam on Wednesday, January 18. We will dismiss at noon on Wednesday. All students will return to school on Thursday, January 19 as we begin the spring semester. Students will report to homeroom that morning to pick up their class schedules.

Attendance Appeals

Students who have accumulated more than 8 unexcused absences during the fall semester are asked to pick up their attendance appeals paperwork in the Pass Room. All paperwork is due on Friday, January 20, in order to be considered. Please see Mrs. Baity or an administrator if you have a question about your attendance in a particular class.

Home Athletics

Friday: Wrestling vs. Surry Central and Ashe County

Also, our swim team competes in the conference championship meet on Friday at the Armfield Civic Center in Pilot Mountain, so we wish all of the student-athletes on our swim team good luck!

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 1/8/17

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.

School Closing and Exam Schedule
It was announced this afternoon that all Yadkin County Schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday, January 9) due to hazardous driving conditions caused by the recent snow storm. As of today, no decision has been made regarding school for Tuesday, January 10. If Yadkin County Schools are open on Tuesday, students will take their First Period exams. If school is closed on Tuesday, students will take their First Period exam when we return to school on Wednesday, January 11. If we have a two-hour delay on Tuesday or any day this week, exams will be given. Please be sure to check our web site, as well as our Facebook page and Twitter account, for the latest information about school closings, delays, and the exam schedule.

Here is the link to our web site: http://fhs.yadkin.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/648234

Additional Announcements and Reminders

Forbush Elementary School will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 10 from 1pm to 6pm, weather permitting. The Blood Drive will be held in memory of Marshall Baker, a Forbush High student who passed away recently after a long battle with cancer. You can register for the Blood Drive online through the American Red Cross or you can call FES at 336-699-8447 to schedule an appointment.

Students who have accumulated more than 8 unexcused absences during the fall semester are asked to pick up their attendance appeals paperwork in the Pass Room when we return to school this week. All paperwork is due on Friday, January 20, in order to be considered. Please see Mrs. Baity or an administrator if you have any questions about the attendance appeals process.

Looking ahead, I wanted to make everyone aware about a change to the school calendar for the month of February. Due to statewide ACT testing, February 28 (which was previously a teacher workday) has been changed to a student day. February 24 (which was previously a student day) will now be a teacher workday. February 27 will remain a teacher workday as previously scheduled. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me. These changes have been added to our school’s Google calendar on our web site.

Home Athletic Events

Friday: Basketball vs. Carver

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 1/1/17

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.

I want to begin this evening by wishing everyone in the Forbush community a Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a relaxing Holiday season and we are all looking forward to the start of 2017.

I want to remind everyone that there will be no school for students tomorrow (Monday, January 2), or Tuesday (January 3). Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 4.

First semester exam week will be January 9 through 13. Detailed information regarding the exam schedule can be found on our web site at the bottom of the home page under “Latest News.” Teachers have also gone over the exam schedule with their classes. Please visit our website and read through the information regarding the exam schedule if you have not already. You are more than welcome to call or email me if you have any questions.

Click the link below for more information about the fall semester exam schedule:

http://fhs.yadkin.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/648234

Additional Announcements and Reminders

Forbush Elementary School will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 10 from 1pm to 6pm. The Blood Drive will be held in memory of Marshall Baker, a Forbush High student who passed away recently after a long battle with cancer. You can register for the Blood Drive online through the American Red Cross or you can call FES at 336-699-8447 to schedule an appointment.

Students who have accumulated more than 8 unexcused absences during the fall semester are asked to pick up their attendance appeals paperwork in the Pass Room on Friday after 1:30pm. All paperwork is due on Friday, January 13, in order to be considered. Please see Mrs. Baity, an administrator, or your teachers if you have a question about your attendance in a particular class.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: Basketball at home vs. South Stokes and Swimming at home vs. North Surry and Surry Central at the Yadkin YMCA

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 12/25/16

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

I want to take a moment this evening to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of the Forbush High School students, teachers, parents, and community members. As our first semester winds down, I want to thank everyone for a great school year so far. As a reminder to students, there will be no school next week. Classes will resume on January 4 and state exams begin on January 9.

I hope all of our Forbush students, staff, and parents have a wonderful and relaxing Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Principal's Message - 12/18/16

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.

I want to begin this evening by thanking all of the students, staff, and community members who participated in our FHS Angel Tree. 21 families received over 100 gift donations this year. THANK YOU to everyone who participated and a special THANK YOU goes out to Renaee Gentry, who organized this year’s Angel Tree project.

I also want to thank all of the students who participated in our Friends Feeding Friends event. Over 20,000 items were donated and will go to families in need this Holiday season. Special thanks to Mr. Miner, Mrs. Beuter, Mrs. Jordan and their classes for leading the school in donations, and to the FCA and Junior ROTC for their support as well. Also, a special thanks goes out to Mr. Pruitt and Mr. Hauser for organizing the program.

Early Dismissal Wednesday

I would like to remind everyone that this Wednesday, December 21, will be an early dismissal day. All students will be dismissed at noon. There will be no school for students from Thursday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 3. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 4.

First Semester Exams

First semester exam week will be January 9 through 13. Detailed information regarding the exam schedule can be found on our web site at the bottom of the home page under “Latest News.” Click this link to visit the site: http://fhs.yadkin.k12.nc.us/apps/news/article/648234 Teachers will also be going over the exam schedule in detail with their classes this week.

Clubs and Organizations

Congratulations to Edwin Alvarenga and Jonathan Lopez on their recent first place finishes at the Big A Memorial Tournament. Caleb Price finished 2nd and Chase Farmer finished 4th. Congratulations to all of our wrestlers on a great performance.

The FFA has poinsettias on sale now. This year the FFA has red 6-inch pots that are being sold for $8 each. Please let Mrs. Jensen know how many you would like. Supply is limited so order yours while they last.

Congratulations to our HOSA students who competed in the District 7 Competition last weekend. 15 students placed in the top-10 in various categories; great job students! A picture of the winners has been posted to our Twitter account and on our Facebook page.

The Dewey's Holiday Store is open in Yadkinville! It is stocked with cookies, cheese straws and other yummy things. The store is located in the lobby of Collide Church and is open until 6:30pm, Monday through Saturday until December 24. The store will also be open Sunday afternoon and all proceeds from the Dewey's Store support the Forbush Middle School and High School Band program.

All Senior and Junior baseball players need to attend a mandatory meeting Tuesday, December 20, during break in coach Moss’ room (408D).

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: Basketball vs. North Wilkes

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 12/11/16

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.

I want to begin tonight by reminding everyone that our Winter Band Concert is scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, December 12). This performance will begin at 7pm in the auditorium.

Also, our Winter Chorus Concert will be this Thursday, December 15. This performance will also begin at 7pm and in the auditorium. Thank you in advance for supporting our band and chorus programs at FHS!

School Counseling Department

Seniors, if you have been accepted to one or more colleges, please bring your college acceptance letter to the School Counseling office so that we can recognize your accomplishments.

Clubs and Organizations

If any Beta member is interested in attending the State Convention, February 3rd and 4th, there will be an info meeting on Thursday, December 15 in Rachel Davis's room. You have the option to attend the meeting at 7:35am or right after school at 3:05pm.

The FFA has poinsettias on sale now. This year the FFA has red 6-inch pots that are being sold for $8 each. Please let Mrs. Jensen know how many you would like. Supply is limited so order yours while they last.

Additional Announcements and Reminders

I want to say “thank you” to Chuck Wooten and Yadkin Valley Farms for the generous donation of two microwaves for our students to use in the cafeteria. Thank you for your very kind gift to FHS!

Seniors, online senior ad and payment is due December 16. Please see the FHS website yearbook page (under the student tab) for more information.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: swimming vs Elkin and Starmount at the Yadkin YMCA and JV girls’ basketball vs West Forsyth

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.

Principal's Message - 12/04/16

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.

I would like to begin tonight by reminding everyone that our Theatre and Chorus Departments will be presenting a Winter Madrigal this Friday and Saturday at Yadkinville United Methodist Church. Admission is $20 and includes dinner. The performance begins at 6pm and we look forward to seeing you there.

School Counseling Department

Seniors, if you have been accepted to one or more colleges, please bring your college acceptance letter to the School Counseling office so that we can recognize your accomplishments.

Forbush High School will host a College Planning and Financial Aid Workshop for all Spanish-speaking families on Monday, December 5. The event will be held at 1:30pm and 6:00pm in room 230B. During this workshop, participants will learn to navigate college applications and understand the financial aid process. We hope to see you there!

Clubs and Organizations

Congratulations to Haley Flippin, Wesley Ratledge, and Zach Morris for placing 3rd at the regional level in Livestock Judging for FFA last week.

Congratulations to Anna Kathryn Kilby, Sierra Winters, Jamie Beamguard, Jake Baity, and Mallory Fobes for winning various awards at the District DECA Competition last week.

Congratulations to Brittany Calloway, who won the FHS Christmas Card design contest.

Students, if you would like to participate in the Science Olympiad Competition in February, please see Mr. McCarn in room 817J this week.

Additional Announcements and Reminders

Our next Band Concert is scheduled for Monday, December 12. This performance will begin at 7pm in the auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there.

Seniors, online senior ad and payment is due December 16. Please see the FHS website yearbook page (under the student tab) for more information.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: Swimming vs Elkin and Statesville at the Yadkin YMCA and basketball vs Starmount

Thursday: Wrestling vs Elkin and West Davidson

That is all for this evening. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. Also, do not hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for your time this evening. Good night.