Principal's Message - 12/30/18

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone has had a relaxing Holiday break and I would like to wish everyone an early Happy New Year. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

No School This Week - Spring Semester Begins January 7

As a reminder, there will be no school for students this week. The spring semester will begin on Monday, January 7. Students will report to their Homeroom class first thing that morning to pick up a copy of their Spring semester schedule.

Home Sports This Week

This Friday, January 4, our wrestling team will face North Surry in a dual meet beginning at 7pm.

Looking Ahead to Next Week

On Tuesday, January 8, our swim team will take on Walkertown in a meet beginning at 4:30pm at the Yadkin YMCA. Also, our men’s and women’s JV and varsity basketball teams will face Surry Central at home, with the first game scheduled to being at 4pm.

On Wednesday, January 9, our basketball teams will host Starmount. Also that night, we will host a College Fair open to all students and parents. This College Fair will begin at 5pm in the second cafeteria and numerous local colleges will be in attendance.

Finally, on Thursday, January 10, the Forbush JROTC will host a Promotion Ceremony. This event will begin at 5pm in the Forbush Auditorium.

That is all for this evening. Once again, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/23/18

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 a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope everyone has a chance to relax over the Holiday break and enjoy some time with friends and family.

Spring Semester Begins January 7

As a reminder, the spring semester will begin on Monday, January 7. Students will report to their Homeroom class first thing that morning to pick up a copy of their Spring semester schedule.

Forbush Angel Tree Project

I want to thank all of the students, parents, and staff members who participated in the Forbush Angel Tree this year. Over $4,200 worth of gifts were donated to students and families in our community. A special thanks goes out to Renaee Gentry who helped organize the Angel Tree project again this year. Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Forbush Angel Tree.

Forbush Friends Feeding Friends Project

I also want to thank all of the students and staff members who collected and donated items for Friends Feeding Friends this year. Over 15,400 items were donated this year, which was three times higher than our goal! Overall, we collected 243 canned goods along with over $3,000 in donations, which will go a long way toward helping those in need in Yadkin County. Thank you to Matt Pruitt for organizing the drive this year and thank you to everyone who participated and made this event such a huge success!

That is all for this evening. Once again, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/16/18

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.

Changes to the Exam Schedule

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow last week and stayed safe in the storm. Because of the winter weather, we are making a slight adjustment to the exam schedule for this coming week. Tomorrow, Monday, December 17 will be a normal student day. This will be the final instructional day for all students and we will also administer teacher-made exams on this day. State exams will begin on Tuesday, December 18. We will administer first period exams on Tuesday, second period exams on Wednesday, third period exams on Thursday, and fourth period exams on Friday. Students, please be sure your chromebooks are fully charged this week for any online exams you will be taking. A detailed exam schedule can be found on our website. If you have any questions about the exam schedule, do not hesitate to call or email me.

Calendar Changes

The school district has approved some changes to the calendar due to the loss of days from the hurricane earlier in the semester and the snow last week. The following days in the spring semester will now be student days: January 7, February 8, March 18, April 22, and May 23. Once again, please note that the start of the spring semester will now be Monday, January 7. The updated calendar can be found on the Yadkin County Schools website.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Winter Concert has been moved to tomorrow night, Monday, December 17, beginning at 6pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm and admission is only $5. Come on out and support the Forbush Chorus!

The Forbush Band program reminds you to visit their Holiday Dewey’s Store at Collide Church in Yadkinville to get last minute gifts and stocking-stuffers. Hours are Monday through Friday 4pm to 7pm, and on Saturdays from 12pm to 7pm, and Sundays from 1pm to 7pm. The store will be open through December 23.

Seniors, it is time to think about your Senior Page for the Yearbook. Go to the Forbush High School Website and click on the Yearbook Page under the Student Tab for all the information. Ads are due before the semester break. Remember, you pay and create your page online.

Home Athletic Events

Friday: Wrestling vs. Carver and East Wilkes

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/9/18

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.

No School Monday and Tuesday

As you probably already know by now, there will be no school for students or staff tomorrow, Monday, December 10 or Tuesday, December 11, due to inclement weather. Please follow us on Twitter or Facebook for updates regarding when students will return to school.

Fall Semester Exams

Parents and students, final exams for the fall semester for all state-tested courses are scheduled to begin on Monday, December 17. The exam schedule can be found online on our school website.

Though the current winter storm may cause us to miss multiple school days this week, it is our intention to complete all fall semester exams before the Holiday break. If we need to make any changes to the exam schedule, those changes will be communicated via our social media outlets (Twitter and Facebook), as well as on our school website and via our ConnectEd phone system.

Chorus Concert

The FHS Winter Chorus Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 13 at 7pm in the FHS Auditorium. Admission is only $5 so please come on out and support our Chorus Department. We hope to see you there!

Seniors Ads

Seniors, it is time to think about your Senior Page for the Yearbook. Go to the Forbush High School Website and click on the Yearbook Page under Student Tab for all the information. Ads are due before the semester break. Remember, you pay and create your page online.

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Please stay safe during this winter storm. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 12/2/18

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.

Congratulations Forbush DECA

I would like to begin this evening by congratulating our students in DECA for their accomplishments at their recent district competition. Kayden East, Riley Warfel, Austin Pardue, Angela Styers, and Abigail Lydick were named finalists in their respective divisions. In total, 15 students received awards at the competition. Congratulations to Mrs. Funk and the entire DECA organization!

Congratulations Forbush Cheer

I would also like to congratulate our Forbush Cheerleading team for their performance at the State Invitational competition yesterday. Forbush finished first in the Small Varsity Non-Tumble D-2 division. Congratulations to coach Holleman and our Forbush cheer squad!

Fall Semester Final Exams

Parents and students, final exams for the fall semester for all state-tested courses will begin in just two weeks. The first day of fall exams is scheduled for Monday, December 17. First period exams are scheduled for that Monday, second period exams for Tuesday, third period exams for Wednesday, and fourth period exams for Thursday. Friday, December 21, will be used as an exam make-up day. A detailed exam schedule can be found online from our school website.

Student Services

Students, if you would like to meet with a representative from Forsyth Tech on Wednesday, December 5, please sign up with Mrs. Monroe in Students Services.

Clubs and Organizations

Students, please come by Senter's room, 519E, to pick up and/or pay for chicken pies as soon as possible.

Home Athletic Events

Saturday: The “Big A” Memorial Wrestling Tournament, 9am

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 11/25/18

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

NC Youth Legislative Assembly

Students, if you are interested in applying for the North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly, please see Mrs. Whitley in Student Services for more information. The YLA gives high school students the chance to draft, debate, and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, and policy writing. Once again, if you would like more information about this program, please see Mrs. Whitley in our Student Services office.

Forbush Fall Band Concert

The Forbush Fall Band Concert is scheduled for this Thursday, November 29. This event will begin at 7pm at Forbush Middle School and will feature bands from the high school and middle school. Dewey’s products will also be on sell that evening and the Band Boosters will be raffling a Dewey’s holiday basket.

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Junior Civitans are collecting coats for their 4th annual Coat Drive. You can donate your gently used coats this Wednesday, November 28 at our home basketball game.

If you ordered a chicken pie from Mr. Senter, the last day for pickup is tomorrow, Monday, November 26. Please pick up items in the Auto Shop at 3:10. Also, fruit and nut orders are due this week to Mr. Senter as well.

FFA invites you to learn how to make a Christmas wreath. Mr. Elliott will have a presentation for all interested students this Wednesday, November 28, from 3:15 to 4:30 in 518-E.

Students, the Forbush Angel Tree is now up, so please stop by the office if you would like to help those in need during the holiday season. Drop by the office, choose an ornament, shop for the gift listed, and return the gift (unwrapped) to the office. You will receive two hours of community service and help make someone’s holiday a little brighter this year!

Student Services

An admissions counselor from Campbell University will be on campus this Wednesday, November 28, at 2:00 to meet with prospective students. Students and parents, if you are interested in learning more about Campbell University, see Mrs. Monroe in Student Services to sign up.

Home Athletic Events

Tuesday: Swimming v Elkin, Oak Grove, & Starmount at the Yadkin YMCA, 4:30 and Wrestling v West Davidson, Wilkes Central, & Watauga, 5:30pm

Wednesday: Basketball v West Wilkes, 4pm

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Principal's Message - 11/18/18

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.

No School November 21-23

I want begin this evening by reminding everyone that there will be no school this Wednesday, November 21 through Friday November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students will return to class on Monday, November 26.

Congratulations

With the fall sports season coming to an end, I want to congratulate our varsity and JV football teams on their excellent season. Our JV team finished with a 9-1 record and finished as the top JV team in the conference. The varsity team finished 3rd in the conference this season and picked up several exciting victories this year, including wins over Walkertown, Surry Central, county-rival Starmount. Congratulations to our varsity and JV football teams.

I also want to congratulate our Theatre Department and teacher Jamie Campbell on the excellent performances last week. Our theatre students put on an incredible performance of Aladdin Jr. Great job students and thank you to everyone who came out to watch the show and support our arts department.

Forbush Angel Tree

Students, the Forbush Angel Tree is now up, so please stop by the office if you would like to help those in need during the holiday season. Drop by the office, choose an ornament, shop for the gift listed, and return the gift (unwrapped) to the office. You will receive two hours of community service and help make someone’s holiday a little brighter this year!

Clubs and Organizations

The Forbush Junior Civitans are collecting coats for their 4th annual Coat Drive. You can donate your gently used coats on November 28 at our home basketball game or you can drop off a coat in our office anytime before Thursday, December 20.

If you ordered a chicken pie from Mr. Senter and the Automotive program, please pick it up tomorrow, Monday, November 19, in the Auto Shop after 3:15pm.

The Bush Band Dewey’s Holiday store at Collide Church in Yadkinville is now open! The store will be open Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm and Saturdays from noon to 7pm until December 23.

Home Sports This Week

Monday: Varsity Men’s Basketball v NC Leadership Academy

Friday and Saturday: JV Basketball Invitational Tournament

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.