Thank you all for your extremely generous support of our senior picnic. We gave the Class of 2026 an event to remember and it would not have been possible without your help.
Now it is time to celebrate all of our fabulous teachers and staff.
Teacher appreciation week is next week, May 4th through 8th. We are celebrating our Excellent STEM teachers with a special treat each day.
Please consider sending in a card or handwritten note to your teachers. If you would like to help PTO with some of our treats, please see the sign up below by copying the address and pasting it into a separate window.
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Thank you again for your support of Atkins!
Best,
Atkins HS PTO
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Atkins High School Sophomore Madison Johnson was one of only 100 high schoolers in the nation selected for the 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy. During this multi-day event, she attended sessions with leading professionals in industries ranging from healthcare to entertainment to marketing, filmed professional video productions in Hollywood Studios, and spent time with celebrities like WNBA Star A'ja Wilson and Painter Nikkolas Smith.
An aspiring engineer, Johnson says that attending Atkins has not only boosted her skills with science and math, but also taught her to be more confident in her abilities and ambitions. Participating in Disney Dreamers Academy was an extension of that confidence, and with this once-in-a-lifetime experience under her belt, she's more determined than ever to be successful in life.
"I really feel like I brought back more confidence with me," Johnson said. "You just really have to put in the work so that you can achieve your dreams."
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The Board of Education recognized the Atkins High School Academic Team for earning both the regular season championship and the tournament championship for this year's WS/FCS academic competition season during their meeting on Tuesday night. The team also earned regular season honors in English, math and science. Congratulations, Atkins!
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Orders are due on April 20th (same day as senior yard signs). Please order using the following link:
Student Design T-shirt Order Form
https://square.link/u/kTWX6R4W
T-shirts will be delivered to students during Camel Community.
This year was the first time participating in the North Carolina Youth and Government Conference for sophomore Dwight Thompson.
"It was an incredible experience I will never forget."
During the conference, he presented a bill to expand and strengthen North Carolina high school arts programs. This bill mainly focused on underfunded schools, but would also benefit all North Carolina High Schools, especially Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, because of the county's money deficits. Dwight presented this bill with two other WSFCS students, Ethan Truzy and Evan Truzy, who both attend RJ Reynolds High School. With Evan's calm demeanor under pressure and Ethan's outgoing personality, the trio took the bill from chamber to chamber all the way to the Governor's Cabinet and had it signed into Youth and Government law.
"This was an amazing experience that I would recommend to all students interested in government, and it was some of the most fun I have had in a while."
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Atkins PTO is hosting a baked potato bar for our staff Friday.
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The Board of Education recognized 55 student athletes from seven schools for winning NCHSAA state championships in cheerleading, swimming, track and field, and wrestling during their meeting on Tuesday night. Congratulations athletes!
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The Board of Education recognized eight magnet schools who earned grants and awards for their innovative programming during their meeting on Tuesday night.
Brunson Elementary School, Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, Wiley Middle School, and Flat Rock Middle School all received Burroughs Welcome Grants for creating projects that foster inquiry-based learning, support for teachers, and hands-on enrichment for students.
Atkins High School, John F. Kennedy High School, The Downtown School, and Reynolds High School all won national merit awards from Magnet Schools of America. Well done, magnet schools!
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The Board of Education acknowledged Atkins, Reagan, Reynolds, and West Forsyth High School during their meeting on Tuesday for earning AP Honor Roll distinctions from the College Board. This honor is given to schools with high percentages of students who take advanced placement classes and pass their exams for college credit. AP classes empower students to challenge themselves academically and get a head start on their collegiate futures. Congratulations!
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Welcome back after snowmageddon '26!
PTO is hosting a hot cocoa and treat bar for staff this coming Friday, February 13th.
PTO will be providing hot cocoa but we are asking for donations of toppings and small snacks.
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Thank you SO much!!
Best,
Christine Brown
WS/FCS recently held its annual district science fair, and numerous projects at the fair were created with help from the student leaders behind the youth development organization empowerminds. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2681247.
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