The Downtown School
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun at the Carolina Classic Fair! Join us on Sunday, October 4th, at 3:30 PM. Your ticket grants you full admission to the Carolina Classic Fair, where you can ride, eat delicious fair food, see exhibits, and live entertainment. But the fun doesn't stop there! This exclusive offer also includes skating as well. A portion from every ticket purchased through this offer will directly benefit the Downtown School supporting their programs. By joining us, you're not only creating lasting memories but also contributing to a worthy cause in our community.
Scan the QR code to buy tickets. Or click this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Downtownschool3
Come Join us at Chic-fil-a in Thruway Shopping Center for September Spirit Night. You must Mention DTS when ordering. See you there on September 16th, 5-7 pm.
Join us at The Loop on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 4pm-9pm
There will be gift card giveaways and BOGO milkshakes.
Join us for spirt night at Chipotle on Monday 4/13!
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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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.
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Please join us at Chick-fil-A at Thruway Center on Wednesday 1/14. Mention DTS when ordering to help support our school.
Join us for our next spirt night at Skate Haven on 11/6!
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!
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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!
****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.
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!
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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.
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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!
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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.