WS/FCS called on the community to help students affected by Hurricane Helene, and the community emphatically delivered. Thank you so much to everyone who turned out to show your support! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1801951.
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WS/FCS needs your help! Our community donated thousands of cases of water to send to Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Now, we need volunteers to help us pack the last 700 cases for transport. Can you help make it happen? Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/4j8p5bnf.
Meteorologist Brian Slocum from WXII 12 recently visited Moore Magnet Elementary School, where fifth graders have been learning about the weather in their science classes. In our current hazardous weather environment, understanding the weather is more important than ever.
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The American Institute of Architects welcomed elementary school girls from WS/FCS to learn more about their craft the fun way during their Third Annual Girls’ LEGO Day! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1792932.
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Walkertown Elementary put on a Hispanic Heritage Month parade this morning, followed by dance performances and a flag display for students' countries of origin. They'll keep the party going tonight with food trucks, piñatas, a wax museum, and more!
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Students at Mount Tabor High School put on an outdoor dance performance to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday afternoon, and the whole school was invited to join in on the celebration!
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Tell us your preferred 2025-2026 school calendar! Two options are available for your consideration.
Option A and B have the same school start and end days. The options have slight variations, but the main difference is spring break. Option A has spring break ending in April. Option B has spring break in March.
Pick your preferred option at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/2025-2026-calendar-survey. The deadline to participate is October 6.
Díganos qué calendario escolar prefiere para el 2025-2026. Hay dos opciones disponibles para su consideración.
Las opciones A y B tienen los mismos días de inicio y fin de clases. Las opciones presentan ligeras variaciones, pero la principal diferencia son las vacaciones de primavera. En la opción A, las vacaciones de primavera terminan en abril. La opción B tiene las vacaciones de primavera en marzo.
Elija su opción preferida en https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/2025-2026-calendar-survey. La fecha límite para participar es el 6 de octubre.
WS/FCS leaders recently attended the 2024 Latine Education Summit at the Benton Convention Center. The conference featured leading experts discussing strategies to help educators celebrate Latinx students and foster better academic outcomes.
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Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy gave students at Moore Magnet Elementary School an introduction to West African drumming with their Living Rhythms program last week! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1777067.
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A pair of deafblind interveners at The Children's Center are connecting with students on a deeper level by sharing their own experiences living with hearing loss. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1774448.
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Mineral Springs Elementary School met or exceeded growth in all areas last year, so they took time recently to recognize the efforts of students and staff with a schoolwide celebration full of costumes, decorations, and dancing. Congratulations, Mineral Springs!
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Diggs-Latham kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday with their annual parade, where each participating class represented a country they've been studying this year. We're looking forward to a big month of celebrations all over the district!
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John F. Kennedy High School partnered with Allegacy Federal Credit Union this week to kick off a new year of savings with the school’s Student Run Credit Union! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1762430.
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Principals from some of the district's highest performing schools shared their thoughts on how to sustain academic growth following last week's student achievement data release. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1757956.
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Ward Elementary School Principal Colin Tribby promised his students that if they met their chocolate bar fundraising goal of $10,000, he'd greet them in the morning while standing on the roof. This was what students arrived to on Monday morning - congratulations, Ward!
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Griffith Elementary School rewarded students for unprecedented academic growth by kicking off their Friday with a schoolwide dance party! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1751201.
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WS/FCS has invested in eight new OPENGATE metal detection systems, and members of the media were invited to Glenn High School on Thursday morning to see them in action. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1748552.
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Last year's student achievement data has been officially released, and WS/FCS has a lot of good news to share! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1746002.
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September 10 is the deadline for state-required immunizations and health assessments, and for families still making appointments, WS/FCS has help available. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1739460.
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Alice Flores Euceda, a second grader at Mineral Springs Elementary School, joined a proud tradition of published authors from WS/FCS with the release of her first children’s book “Sé Feliz Siempre”! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1736662.
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