Erial Ladson is on track to be valedictorian at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. She plans to study marketing and finance at High Point University so that she can fulfil her lifelong dream of starting her own real estate business. She says her teachers at WSPA did a great job of preparing her for the university experience through programs like college fairs and campus tours, and she encourages future graduates to make the most of collegiate resources in high school.
“They really push that everyone can go to college,” Ladson said. “Everyone can set up for their future.”
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Jack Harrison will be leaving West Forsyth High School this spring and heading off to the Untied States Naval Academy. Admission to the academy is a strenuous process, but Harrison says he’s well-practiced in hard work through his time in cross country, track and field, and JROTC. He appreciates that his teachers have taught him to solve real-world problems and give his best efforts, providing him with more confidence that he can succeed outside the classroom.
“I actually learned the content, and I digested it in a way that I’m going to be able to apply it later,” Harrison said. “The teachers here at West have done a really good job of making me a better student as a whole and not just a test-taker.”
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Jason Martinez-Cornejo is a senior at North Forsyth High School who also takes classes at the Career Center. He recently signed a deal with R.D. Graham Electric LLC and will begin work right after graduation as an apprentice electrician. He’s thankful that he had teachers who cared about preparing him for life after school – especially Bill Guraleczka at Career Center, who helped him discover his passion for electrical trades.
“I feel like I grew a lot once I started doing electrical trades,” Martinez-Cornejo said. “Mr. G would give us advice, not just on trades but also on life… he’s always opening doors for people.”
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The stars came out to shine at the Reynolds Auditorium on Wednesday night for WS/FCS’ 2025 CORE Awards! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2182282.
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Children's Author Patrice Gopo visited Ibraham Elementary School to share her book "Ripening Time", which recounts her experience as a child of Jamaican immigrants growing up in the United States and how food can be a helpful way to connect with culture. Thank you for sharing with our students!
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WS/FCS hosted the latest cohort of the Winston-Salem TEACH program on Tuesday night as new teachers celebrated the end of their spring internship.
Winston-Salem TEACH is a cooperative project between Salem College, Wake Forest University, and Winston-Salem State University that trains prospective teachers to join WS/FCS. Through 14 months of coursework and two clinical teaching internships, these educators work with mentors within the district to become licensed in their content areas and get in touch with the needs of the district's students. They'll receive innovative coaching and professional development through the program during their first three years teaching with WS/FCS.
Congratulations to all of these excellent educators - we can't wait to see the difference you'll make in our students' lives!
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Old Richmond students spent Tuesday morning sharing their knowledge of farming during their animal museum project.
Students dressed in farm animal costumes and presented animal facts they've learned in class to visitors. There were also booths dedicated to farm fresh foods and textiles that emphasized how important farms are to the economy. Visitors were able to buy farm animal-inspired student artwork from the museum gift shop, with proceeds going to benefit real animals at Friends of Stokes Shelter and real farmers in Western North Carolina whose farms were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Thanks for sharing, Old Richmond!
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Aspiring business leaders at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy put their enterprising ideas to the test last week by pitching their proposals to a panel of judges, Shark Tank style. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2174508.
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The Board of Education recognized volunteers, staff members, and community partners who lent their efforts to establishing the district's permanent prom closet location at Main Street Academy this year. Thank you for supporting this rite of passage for our students!
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The Board of Education recognized Emerson Fei, Lilly Long , Preston Wallace, and Dorothy Wang during their latest meeting for winning honors at the North Carolina State Science and Engineering Fair. Congratulations to our brilliant young scientists!
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John F. Kennedy High School hosted high schoolers from throughout the district on Thursday at United for Wellness, the district’s second annual student wellness summit. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2161854.
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The WS/FCS Office of Equity hosted their districtwide team of equity ambassadors at Forsyth Tech on Thursday night to celebrate another year of good work improving equity in the district. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2159786.
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The Easter Bunny was spotted at Ward Elementary School this morning, waving to students from the roof of the school. Who knows where the bunny will show up next?
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Thirty-nine cadets were honored with awards from WS/FCS and local civic organizations during the district's JROTC Joint Service Review on Wednesday night. Congratulations, cadets!
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The Board of Education recognized teachers who earned state performance bonuses by ranking in the top 25% for math EOG scores during last week's meeting. Congratulations teachers, and thank you for all your hard work!
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Wiley Eighth Grader Brianna Davis recently took a big step in what looks like a promising career as an author when she published her first children’s book, “A Painter’s Journey”. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2153518.
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The Board of Education recognized WS/FCS student artists during last week's meeting for winning 46 regional Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards in this year's Scholastic Art and Writing contest.
Twenty-one students from six of the district's schools won awards in a pool of nearly 2,000 applicants throughout the region. Three more submitted pieces are now on display in the office of State Senator Dana Caudill-Jones, and West Forsyth High School Art Teacher Elizabeth Betson was given a 2025 Scholastic Educator Award.
Congratulations to all of our district's talented artists!
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The Board of Education recently recognized Hanes Magnet Middle School’s MathCounts team for their first trip to the state finals. MathCounts is a national middle school math competition that builds problem-solving skills through bee-style contests. Congratulations, Hanes!
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Parkland High School students will be looking their best at prom this month thanks to support from their Student Leadership Council’s newly established prom closet! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2150489.
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Thanks to $28,000 in donations raised by the RJR Alumni Association, Reynolds High School opened their new and improved Demon Pantry last week to support students with food, clothes, toiletries, and more. Learn more at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2148279.
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