John F Kennedy High School masonry students toured the Granstone Convention Center and Balladeer Hotel in Mount Airy earlier this month. Blum Construction is building the convention center, and they invited masonry students to see how the project looks when it's close to completion. Tours like this help students envision a career in a field that interests them based on valuable firsthand insights, and JFK prioritizes experiences that will equip students with that knowledge.
"At JFK, we support students by connecting them to career-themed industry tours and experiential learning opportunities where students see, touch, and experience their future," said JFK Career Development Coordinator Deborah Cochran. "These tours inspire students to continue their studies in the skilled trade industry, which opens up high-paying career paths with strong job security."
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WS/FCS, OneSight, and the Forsyth County Department of Public Health changed 456 people's lives for the better during this month's free eye clinic. Students, families, and community members were able to get free eye exams and new glasses that they otherwise couldn't have accessed. From families replacing glasses they didn't know if they could afford, to workers gaining reassurance they'll be able to do their jobs, to children feeling confident for the first time in a long time, more lives were touched than volunteers could have initially hoped for, and they're extremely grateful for the support that went into making the clinic a success.
"I often tell people that until you've been part of one of these clinics, it's difficult to fully understand just how meaningful and rewarding the experience is," said Tracey Atherton from Midland Optical. "The stories, the emotions, and the gratitude you witness are something truly special."
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Old Town Elementary School held a ribbon cutting for their new food pantry on Friday morning. The program is sponsored by the Food Lion Feeds initiative, which not only provided inventory and storage supplies, but also surprised staff with a $2,500 gift card to support the pantry during the ribbon cutting. This new resource, along with the school’s recently opened comprehensive health center, will support Old Town students and families by providing access to food and other essentials on campus.
"If you want to help kids, you go where the kids are, and the kids are in school," said School Social Worker Sam Zivin. "We're incredibly fortunate at our school to have wonderful community partners who help us turn big ideas into reality."
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Volunteer Greta Gray has been hard at work outside South Fork Elementary School this year, and the result is a garden that the whole school can feel proud of. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3195396.
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A student-led partnership between Reagan High School and Team IMPACT raised $5,615 to support children with disabilities and serious illnesses in achieving their athletic dreams. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3187487.
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Walkertown Elementary School! Students, staff, and families spent Thursday celebrating the occasion with music, dance, piñatas, a parade of flags, and much more. It was a lively day of events that brought the whole wolfpack closer together.
“What stood out most was the incredible pride the students showed in their heritage and home countries,” said Multilingual Instructional Coach Alya Day. “The school was packed with families, and you could truly feel the sense of community and celebration throughout the day.”
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Going to a magnet school can make a big difference in a student’s life and future – just ask the student ambassadors who call Hanes Magnet School home! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3162614.
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Dr. Randy Bridges officially swore in as WS/FCS' next interim superintendent during a special ceremony on Tuesday night. Welcome to WS/FCS, Dr. Bridges! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3147466.
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Early College of Forsyth students are learning to work with their hands as part of a special partnership with Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3160397.
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Tiffany Jackson, a New York Times bestselling young adult author, visited Wiley Middle School last week to speak with students about the writing process behind her new novel, Ghost in the Night. She also discussed her background coming from an immigrant family and how her unique lived experiences have helped her tell interesting stories. Jackson encouraged students to read every chance they get if they want to hone their skills and grow up to thrive in creative fields.
"My number one tip is reading," Jackson said. "I learned how to write by reading other people's books."
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Families interested in learning what magnet schools can do for their students’ future are invited to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 31, for WS/FCS' Annual Magnet School Showcase. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3156554.
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High school marching bands took the field of exhibition together on Saturday night during the 30th Annual WS/FCS Marching Band Jamboree! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3143263.
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Old Town Elementary School held a ribbon cutting on Friday morning to officially open their new comprehensive school health clinic, now open to all WS/FCS students! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3139947.
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WS/FCS sophomores spent Wednesday at the 2026 World of Work career fair, where they spoke with around 100 employers about professional opportunities they'll have after graduation. WS/FCS offers CTE curriculum to help students get a head start on dozens of career pathways, including biotechnology, engineering, creative media, pharmaceuticals, culinary arts, nursing, firefighting, and much more. World of Work is the perfect chance to consider how the courses students choose can set them up for future success.
"It's a great opportunity for them to explore the options that are available to them right now," said Curriculum Instruction Management Coordinator Ryan Crater. "It gives them some direction and encourages them to take initiative with their own future."
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Hundreds of WS/FCS middle schoolers will get to learn about the joys of cycling in PE this year thanks to Riding for Focus grants from Outride. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3086689.
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WS/FCS released its annual update on school performance data on Thursday, and the results tell an inspiring story of academic success. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3110345.
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WS/FCS' child nutrition team celebrated courier Jerry Brown on Tuesday morning for reaching 55 years of service with the district. As a courier, Brown helps make sure that school cafeterias are well-supplied for breakfast and lunch every day. Brown says he's stuck around for such a long time because of the pivotal role he gets to play in helping kids succeed in school - and the people he gets to make that difference alongside.
"These kids have got to be fed and they've got to be taken care of, so we do important work to keep the wheels spinning in our schools," Brown said. "I like what I do and I like the people I work with... I don't really have anything I can complain about."
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The Board of Education recognized child nutrition staff for their efforts during this year's summer meal program. Employees who worked at non-congregate meal sites this summer distributed over 277,000 meals to families in need. Thank you so much for your hard work!
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Congratulations to Reynolds Athletic Director Brad Fisher for earning his Certified Master Athletic Administrator certification! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3064622.
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Catch up on a few key updates with our Back to School press conference at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3062854.
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