Stay informed about the latest WS/FCS news with this Community Update.
2026 Core Awards
The Ninth Annual Core Awards are in the books, and 13 winners across 10 categories have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in fostering student success. Check out the full list of winners here.
Board of Education Wrap-Up
The Board of Education discussed new residential boundaries, the future of the Developmental Day program, upcoming capital projects, and more during their most recent meeting. Read the full board wrap-up here.
Canvas Security
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently notified school districts of escalating issues related to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas Learning Management System. Read up on the situation here.
Sarah Niblock: Rookie of the Year
Congratulations to Whitaker Elementary School PE Teacher Sarah Niblock for winning the Triad Area American Heart Association Rookie of the Year award! Learn more about her success here.
New Principals Announced
In a testament to the success of the district’s Leader Equity Advancement Pipeline (LEAP) program, WS/FCS just announced eight new principals for the 2026-27 school year, seven of whom went through the program. Learn more about these new leaders here.
Mount Tabor Athletic Director
Mount Tabor High School is proud to announce the appointment of Wingate Smith as its new athletic director. Learn more about Wingate Smith here.
Graduation Schedule
Graduation is coming up fast, and families are encouraged to review the full schedule early to make sure they know where to go and when to be there. See the districtwide high school graduation schedule and parking information here.
Special Education Service Survey
Families of students with disabilities are invited to participate in the annual Parent Survey for Special Education Services. Complete the two-minute survey online here.
Senior Spotlights
We’ll be shouting out exemplary seniors from each of the district’s high schools throughout the month of May. Check out the most recent videos here and stay tuned for more Senior Spotlights all month long.
Upcoming
- May 21 – Carter High School Graduation
- May 27-29 – All other high school graduations
- May 26 – Board of Education Meeting
- May 27 – Last day of school for students (makeup day)