Winter Break got an unexpected extension on Sunday night when WS/FCS announced schools would be closed for both students and staff on Monday, January 6. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1946555.
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WS/FCS Transportation Specialist Terrance Scriven mobilized dozens of his transportation teammates to join Samaritan Ministries for the “Samaritan Spirit” donation drive. Bus drivers, mechanics, and office teams we are able to donate over 5,000 items to benefit residents of the neighborhoods they serve. They delivered everything from emergency food packs to toiletries to rain ponchos on Friday morning during a visit to the Samaritan Ministries supply closet, which officials for the nonprofit say was in dire need of replenishing.
Thank you to our district's wonderful transportation team for making this possible!
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Ibraham Elementary School says a big thank you to the community partners who helped them make the holidays special for students and families this year! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1937355.
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Happy Holidays from Lowrance Middle School!
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Atkins High School Senior Sally Lee got the chance to present her research on growing food in space to the 2024 annual conference of the American Society for Gravity and Space Research! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1933229.
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WS/FCS is preparing their next strategic plan to guide another five years of academic progress, and we want to make sure that it includes your voice! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1932727.
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The WS/FCS Board of Education recognized the winners of this year's holiday card competition during their meeting last week. Students from all over the district submitted original artwork for holiday cards, and each member of the board and Superintendent Tricia McManus chose one design from the elementary, middle, and high school level as winners. The winning designs are all available to view online at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/holiday-cards. Congratulations to all of our talented student artists!
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WS/FCS will host informational sessions for parents of current eighth graders this week about how to help your student plan for their future with Naviance. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1927457.
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Kernersville Elementary School and Kernersville Middle School worked together to provide over 800 sweatshirts to students impacted by Hurricane Helene! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1924003.
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Bilingual Family Support Specialist Ana Palomares is helping John F. Kennedy High School bridge the communication gap with its Spanish-speaking families. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1920559.
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ESL Teacher Teresa Wood and Wake Forest Art Student Belle Gambino are teaming up to release their first children's book "Can You Laugh Like a Giraffe?" later this week! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1917284.
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Author and activist Stacey Abrams appeared at Cook Literacy Model School and Kimberley Park Elementary School via Zoom this morning to read students her new children's book, Stacey Speaks Up. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1911566.
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Representatives from i-Ready are meeting with WS/FCS teachers to share ideas for incentivizing learning in a series of collaborative professional development sessions. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1909106.
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Vienna Elementary School second graders took a deep dive into the science of textiles this year and were rewarded with winter hats that they got to design themselves. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1906917.
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Diggs-Latham students and families had a great time "falling into reading" during their annual literacy night! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1899337.
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Nine exceptional Black male educators from WS/FCS joined over a thousand educators from across the nation at the 2024 Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia from November 21-23. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1896659.
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The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Education Foundation awarded their final grants of 2024 to WS/FCS educators during the most recent Board of Education Meeting. 17 teachers from 13 different schools were given funding for opportunities that provide enrichment in addition to the district-funded instruction and experiences. The foundation has provided the district's staff with over $50,000 in grants since it was established in 2023. Congratulations to our teachers!
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Students at John F. Kennedy High School are getting a jump start on their futures through a diverse array of work study programs. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1895264.
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Forsyth County Emergency Medical Services invited North Forsyth High School health science students on a tour of an ambulance during a visit on Monday afternoon. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1893963.
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Konnoak Elementary School hosted their first-ever Week of Giving last week as part of their United Way Campaign and in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Week. Students brought in canned goods to support local families in need, eventually collecting 1,570 cans between all classes from pre-k through fifth grade. The cans will be given to Sunnyside Community Center in Winston-Salem. Congratulations on a job well done, Konnoak Cardinals, and thank you for thinking of others!
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