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!

#wsfcs #ThisIsWhyWeMagnet

1 day ago, Jake Browning
Magnet Staff and Principals from Winning Schools

Four WS/FCS magnet schools were recognized for excellence with national awards from Magnet Schools of America. Congratulations to Atkins, JFK, Reynolds, and The Downtown School! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2663556.

The deadline to apply to a magnet school for the 2026-27 school year is Friday, January 30. Apply online at https://wsfcsncc.scriborder.com/. For more information on WS/FCS magnet schools, go online to https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/magnet-schools.

#WSFCS #ThisIsWhyWeMagnet

about 2 months ago, Jake Browning
Magnet Schools
Please join us at Chick-fil-A at Thruway Center on Wednesday 1/14. Mention DTS when ordering to help support our school.
2 months ago, The Downtown School
DTS Chickfila January 2026 Spirit Night
Join us for our next spirt night at Skate Haven on 11/6!
5 months ago, The Downtown School
spirit night

WS/FCS students are getting excited for the Carolina Classic Fair after visits from Cowboy Danny at the Downtown School and Megamorph the Transforming Car at Speas Global Elementary School. Opening Night is this Friday. See you at the Fairgrounds!

#wsfcs #CarolinaClassicFair

6 months ago, Jake Browning
Megamorph
Cowboys
Rodeo Clowns
Group Shot
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!
8 months ago, The Downtown School
New Family Orientation
Kindergarten families - we can't wait to meet you!
8 months ago, The Downtown School
K orientation
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.
8 months ago, The Downtown School
Spruce Up Day
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
10 months ago, Jake Browning
Winning Teachers
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!
10 months ago, The Downtown School
k playdate
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
12 months ago, Jake Browning
Eco Club
Are you ready for SEM Fest 2025?! We hope to see you there!
about 1 year ago, The Downtown School
SEM Fest 2025
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
about 1 year ago, The Downtown School
Do you still need volunteer hours? We could use your help with the opportunities listed! https://www.helpcounterweb.com/ci/volunteer
about 1 year ago, The Downtown School
Volunteer Opportunities
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!
over 1 year ago, The Downtown School
library donations needed
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.
over 1 year ago, The Downtown School
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
over 1 year ago, The Downtown School
Spectacle of Lights
Picture day is Friday 10/25 Order online at strawbridge.net and use code FM460345
over 1 year ago, The Downtown School
Picture day order form
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.
over 1 year ago, The Downtown School
Panera
Join us at McDonald's at Hanes Mall tonight from 5-8pm to raise money for our PTO!
over 1 year ago, The Downtown School
spirit night