The Downtown School

Families new to DTS- please join us on Friday August 8th!

****Please note this is for PreK and 1st-8th grade families! Kindergarten families will attend orientation on Monday August 11th from 8:30-10:30 am!

Kindergarten families - we can't wait to meet you!

We are having a Spruce Up day Friday, Aug 8, 9-3pm. This is a great way to get a jump start on your volunteer hours. We will do some weeding, planting, possible touchup painting, and general tidying up. If you bring your kids they can play on the playpark. Volunteer hours are given to any person over 16 that is helping out.

Please click here and sign up.

The Board of Education recognized 16 teachers from 13 schools who won funding in the WS/FCS Education Foundation's first grant cycle of 2025. Congratulations, teachers! #wsfcs

Rising Kindergarteners and their families are invited to the DTS playground to meet the Kindergarten team, meet other families, drop ff paperwork and enjoy playtime on the playground!

Keep North Carolina Beautiful awarded students in the Downtown School’s Eco Club a Window of Opportunity grant worth $1,000 for their urban wildlife habitat project this week! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2110164. #wsfcs

Are you ready for SEM Fest 2025?! We hope to see you there!

Need something fun for your kids to do on this remote learning day? Check out this choice board created by our DTS specialists! totally optional! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcS6Eg8Q8/Pc0zWjyQNCzrFMxx6cm5VQ/view?utm_content=DAGcS6Eg8Q8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h57cfeb8f62

Do you still need volunteer hours? We could use your help with the opportunities listed! https://www.helpcounterweb.com/ci/volunteer

Our library is in need of a refresh!! If you have an GENTLY USED copies of these book series, please send them to Mrs. Johnson in the media center when we return from winter break. Your donation will help us use school funds for even MORE new books! Thank you!

The Spectacle of Lights is THIS FRIDAY 12/6 from 5:30-7pm! We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS for the holiday gift mart and SPAR E CHANGE to support families in Western NC impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The Spectacle of Lights is coming 12/6 and we need to BORROW your holiday string lights and inflatables! Reach out to Mrs. Hepler kihepler@wsfcs.k12.nc.us or Mr. Lester-Niles adlesterniles@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Picture day is Friday 10/25 Order online at strawbridge.net and use code FM460345

Join us at Panera on Cloverdale on 10/28 from 4-8pm to support our PTO! Use Code "FUND4U" at checkout to help us benefit.

Join us at McDonald's at Hanes Mall tonight from 5-8pm to raise money for our PTO!

We are excited to announce a school-wide competition to help stock our DTS Food Pantry this year! Students and families can compete by donating shelf-stable food items at the school picnic to be held on Thursday, September 12. The winning grade in each building will receive a Play Park "Pop" Party, with free popsicles, popcorn and ring pops! Below is a list of items that we need. As a reminder, the DTS Food Pantry is here to support students and families struggling with food insecurity. If you or your family are in need, we encourage you to sign up to receive weekly food bundles from DTS. Bundles are delivered to your child discretely each Friday, and they can bring the food home in their backpack. Bundles generally include enough food for one child for a weekend. Please send a confidential message to DTS School Counselor Mary Beth Edens at medens@wsfcs.k12.nc.us with any questions, or to sign up. Canned beans Canned vegetables Canned soups Microwavable meals and sides (stews, rice, etc.) Chef boyardee cups or similar Oatmeal packets Granola or breakfast bars Small jars of peanut butter Small jars of jelly Crackers Individually packaged snack items Pasta sauce Dried pasta cereal Ramen noodles

We can't wait to see you at the picnic! RSVP here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX22j4ctwsGEearJr0g1nAOAEIJpsW36TGvFCH4WAfyEpMdQ/viewform

Welcome back, WS/FCS Teachers and Staff! 👋🎉 Let’s kick off the 2024-2025 school year with positivity and enthusiasm as we prepare to make a lasting impact on our students. #WSFCS #WSFCSPOG #WSFCSBackToSchool

Welcome back, WS/FCS Teachers and Staff! 👋🎉 Let’s kick off the 2024-2025 school year with positivity and enthusiasm as we prepare to make a lasting impact on our students. #WSFCS #WSFCSPOG #WSFCSBackToSchool

The WS/FCS Educator Warehouse will open for the 2024-25 school year next week, starting with their open house running from August 1-3! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1685705. #wsfcs