
We would like to invite you to our next parent engagement meetings which will take place on Tuesday, November 10th. Our regular, monthly meetings will take place on the first Tuesday (that we are in school) of each month. Since we are not in school today, our meetings are moved to next week. The PTO meeting will start at 5:30 pm and the Arts, Athletics, and JROTC Boosters will meet afterward at 6:00 pm.
The Board of Education recognized 25 principals who qualified for the State Principal Performance Bonus during last week's meeting. These bonuses are based on academic growth in the 2025-26 school year. During that span, three of the district's schools ranked in the top 5% of the state, one in the top 10%, three in the top 15%, one in the top 20 %, and 17 in the top 50 %. Congratulations!
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https://www.atkinsathleticzone.com/news/2026-winter-sports-tryout-information
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4BABA629A7F94-66858398-apple#/
Staff Breakfast - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4BABA629A7F94-66165674-breakfast#/
Our PTO has also started a wishlist to help restock our hospitality pantry - we use these items for various student/staff events throughout the year. We also would like to have a supply of tissues and hand sanitizer for our staff as these are highly requested items that always need replenished.
Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OU4FAVVQMVSA?ref_=wl_share
Thank you for your generosity and support of our amazing school!
-Atkins HS PTO
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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Attention all juniors and any students in 9th-10th grade in Math 2 or higher math courses: If you plan to take the PSAT, please complete the Google form and online payment of $18.00 by September 7th. No additional tests will be ordered. Registration will immediately follow the registration deadline. Students can visit Ms. Ervin in room 521 if they have additional questions or email Lmervin@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Picture Day Volunteers may copy and paste this link into your browsers to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAAAD2FA1F4C16-65345824-picture#/
Also, our Caravan of Giving Fundraiser is off to a great start (we've raised just under $6,000 so far!) While this is an excellent first step towards our goal, we still have a long way to go.
Thank you so much for your help and support!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RAhJMsefvQcNncdWLhmjH4NuR--_IH8h/view
Attendance Matters! As summer break comes to a close, use this planner to map out 2026-27 vacation days to maximize learning time at school.
or Email klgabriel@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Graduation season officially wrapped up last week with this year's summer commencement ceremony. Forty-five seniors from nine schools finished the job this summer and walked the stage. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
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The Board of Education honored 38 students from seven WS/FCS high schools who will be attending the North Carolina Governor's School this summer. This four-week residential program for gifted and talented high schoolers receives receives over 1,000 applications per year from across the state. The complete list of WS/FCS attendees can be found at https://tinyurl.com/msrvzddw. Congratulations!
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The Board of Education recognized schools that won Clean and Green awards during their meeting last week. Clean and Green is an initiative with Keep Winton Salem Beautiful and the Garden Club Council that rewards schools that reduce litter, provide environmental education, and beautify their campuses. Congratulations to #HanesMagnetMiddle School, #LewisvilleMiddle School, and #RJRHigh School for winning awards, as well as #WSPAPhoenix, #Atkins_HS, #HallWoodward Elementary School, and #KernersvilleES for winning honorable mentions!
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The Board of Education recognized Jerrin Moore, a rising senior at Atkins High School and the Career Center, for winning this year's Safe Sober T-Shirt Design Contest during their meeting last week. Moore's design was featured on hundreds of shirts to promote safe driving habits among young people. Congratulations!
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