December 8, 2025
In anticipation of inclement weather conditions this afternoon, WS/FCS will dismiss two hours earlier on Monday, December 8. The exact dismissal time for each school can be found o...

December 5, 2025
Students at Atkins High School were excited as a local celebrity visited the school this week. 23-year-old Dylan Hudler is the weekend morning meteorologist at WXII 12 News, as we...

December 3, 2025
Winter is here! This is what you need to know. How WS/FCS Makes Weather Decisions WS/FCS closely monitors weather and road conditions across the entire county. Remember...

December 3, 2025
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, a new North Carolina law ( House Bill 805 ) gives parents and guardians greater access to and control over the library books their childr...

December 1, 2025
Dr. Don Phipps is officially the new Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools following his swearing-in ceremony on Monday morning. Phipps is a respected North Carol...

November 21, 2025
To provide up-to-date and transparent information about the district’s financial condition, this is the November 21 Community Budget Update. Debt Forgiveness On Thursda...

November 21, 2025
Give your Opinion by December 5 WS/FCS is seeking your feedback about next year’s school calendar. Two calendars are under consideration. The Modified Start Option A has school s...

November 20, 2025
Volunteers showed up in droves at the WS/FCS warehouse this week to give back to WS/FCS students and their families. WS/FCS is proud to partner with Bank of America and Food Lion ...

November 19, 2025
The food pantry at Main Street Academy opened this school year after staff recognized a need in the community. From now until November 21st, the school is holding a food drive tha...

November 14, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will hold a workshop on Tuesday, November 18 at 9 a.m. in Room 219 of the Education Building at 4801 Bethania Station Rd...

November 14, 2025
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ magnet application period is officially underway. The deadline to apply is January 30, so interested families should act fast. You can start y...

November 14, 2025
To provide up-to-date and transparent information about the district’s financial condition, this is the November 14 Community Budget Update. All in For Our Schools Update ...

November 13, 2025
West Forsyth High School’s Fire Academy is hitting the road this month to teach neighboring middle schoolers what the program can do for them. The Fire Academy is a career-focused ...

November 12, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has approved Dr. Ian Olsen to be the next principal of Whitaker Elementary School. He begins in December. Olsen is an ...

November 12, 2025
Discussion on New Residential Boundaries The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education reviewed revisions to residential boundaries during their Buildings and Groun...

November 7, 2025
To provide up-to-date and transparent information about the district’s financial condition, this is the November 7 Community Budget Update. Repayment Plan WS/FCS leader...

November 6, 2025
Ibraham Elementary School and Lutheran Church of the Epiphany are helping families through a tough time to buy food with their school food pantry. The pantry has been around for ye...

November 5, 2025
Hadley Walters couldn’t wipe the smile off her face last Friday at Sherwood Forest Elementary School. Despite battling cancer, the 5-year-old's smile was genuine, as the whole sch...

October 31, 2025
To provide up-to-date and transparent information about the district’s financial condition, this is the October 31 Community Budget Update. Debt Reduced District financial deci...

October 30, 2025
Cook Literacy Model School Will Close The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education voted to close Cook Literacy Model School at the end of the school year during i...
