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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Hanes Magnet Middle School Latin classes and Project Lead The Way teamed up for a unique display of history and engineering when they drove chariots that they built themselves. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2144341.
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Thursday was a beautiful night full of student art during WS/FCS' annual Poet Laureate competition. Students shared dozens of excellent and moving poems, and in the end, the following winners were chosen:
1st Place - Zaree Fulwood, Parkland High School, "That's Pretty for a Black Girl"
2nd Place (Tie) - Kaley Cooley, Parkland High School, "Staccato" AND Evelyn Wakeford, Atkins High School, "Love, Simply Put"
3rd Place - Olive Seeba, Mount Tabor High School, "Starvation"
Congratulations to our district's wonderful poets!
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Reynolds High School is inviting the community to its first-ever all-inclusive Reynolds Art Showcase on Thursday, April 10 from 4-6pm. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2139216.
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Dancing Drum joined Vienna families for a night of traditional African and Caribbean drum music last week. Students had a blast learning about musical customs from other cultures, and they're already excited for their next drum night!
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WS/FCS is encouraging families to sort out their bus stops for next school year early to make sure everything is in order before the May 30 deadline. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2134681.
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Parkland High School's honors theatre program put on their annual anti-bullying show last week. This year's show was dedicated to Jazzmyne Love Stephens, a theatre student and costuming enthusiast who tragically passed last year in a car accident. The show included scenes connected to issues that Stephens was passionate about, and after the performance, it was announced that the theatre department was naming its costume closet after Stephens as a memorial.
Congratulations on an excellent show!
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Cook, Lowrance, and Paisley students all made trips to their school Book Fairs this week. Book Fairs are great opportunities for every student to discover new and exciting books that help them foster a love of literature. Happy reading, everyone!
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Guests from the community were at Ward Elementary School last week to read books to students as part of their schoolwide read-in! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2129418.
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John F. Kennedy High School student bankers just opened a new wave of accounts at their student-run credit union in partnership with Allegacy Federal Credit Union. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2127632.
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Students at Easton, Petree, and Piney Grove have been learning about the professional world and hearing from doctors, chefs, stylists, police officers, photographers, realtors, and more during their schools' recent career fairs. It's never to soon to plan for the future!
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iReady and Bee Kind Coffee Co. teamed up to reward teachers at schools with high rates of participation and growth with free coffee and donuts. Congratulations to these excellent educators, and thanks for working so hard to get students ready for the end of the year!
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Glenn High School technology, engineering, and design students got hands-on with professional trades during Samet Corporation's Student Trades Day on Wednesday morning. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2124581.
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The Board of Education recognized 69 teachers who ranked in the top 25% for grade 4-5 reading EOG scores during their latest meeting. These teachers received bonuses from NCDPI in recognition of their students' academic growth. Congratulations, teachers!
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Congratulations to WS/FCS Director of Behavior Support and Intervention Shannon Dobson for winning a School Behavioral Health Champion Award from the Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference!
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Kiwanis of Kernersville recently received a grant from Reading is Fundamental to put 4,500 free books in local elementary schools. To that end, they've provided customized cabinets to Kernersville Elementary, Walkertown Elementary, Union Cross, Smith Farm, and now, Caleb's Creek, and will be keeping each cabinet stocked with new books for students to enjoy. Thank you for supporting our students!
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