Ms. Richardson and Mrs. Gordon joined NC A+ Schools in Kannapolis for the Spring A+ Leadership Meeting.

Our Kindergarten Spring Musical, "Meow," was a time of singing and dancing as students portrayed cats, who were shocked by the presence of a dog, but finally figured out that we can all be friends despite our differences. Congratulations to the Kindergartners and the Arts Team for a successful show. Thank you to our 4th Grade Dance TAG Members who served as narrators.

We had the best guest readers for Read Across America. Many of them even joined staff in dressing as a storybook character for the day.

All-County Chorus Members Daniel Alfredo Lilly

Our Battle of the Books team worked so hard. Thank you to their sponsors, Mrs. Durham, Mrs. McKinney, and Mrs. Winterhalder.

Congratulations to all our Spelling Bee Participants and classroom winners. Congratulations to Addie, who was our school winner and participant in the district spelling bee.

Congratulations to Art Teacher, Ms. Sledge, and Art Student, Nexaida, who has art work on display in the Superintendent's Art Gallery.

Addie, who won 1st Place in our School Science Fair, represented us in the district Science Fair.

PLAY Music Celebration

Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Shaw Certified Instructional Support Person of the Year: Mrs. Winfield Classified Employee of the Year: Ms. Castillo Volunteer of the Year: Mrs. Shore

We are a National Magnet School of Distinction. We have maintained this status now for three years in a row. We received this Merit Award from Magnet Schools of America. We are proud of all the hard work that our staff and students continue to do on a daily basis.

We are a Visual and Performing Arts A+ Magnet School.

The Board of Education recognized schools that earned Superior ratings at this year's Music Adjudication Performances during their latest meeting. MPA is a performance test for band, chorus, and orchestra programs that gives teachers and students feedback and a rating, with Superior ratings as the highest achievement. Atkins, Diggs-Latham, Hanes, Lewisville Middle, Mount Tabor, Reagan, Walkertown High, and West Forsyth all earned the distinction this year. Eight music teachers accepted recognitions from the board on behalf of hundreds of students in their programs. Congratulations to our district's many talented musicians! #wsfcs

The Board of Education recognized Atkins, Hanes, and Diggs-Latham at their last meeting after they won Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America for creating excellent student-centered learning environments. Congratulations to our wonderful magnet educators! #wsfcs

Diggs-Latham combined math and Black history at their annual Math Curriculum Night with a theme built around space and NASA's Hidden Figures. Learn more on our website at https://winstonsalemforsythcsnc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2058755. #wsfcs

Count Down to K

Diggs-Latham Elementary Visual & Performing Arts A+ Magnet School has been named a National Merit School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Principal Dr. Dobson and Magnet Coordinator Mrs. Gordon will be recognized and receive a National Merit School of Distinction Award on behalf of the school during an awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s National Conference in April 2025, in Nashville. To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme. To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit www.magnet.edu #MeritSchoolofDistinction #MagnetSchoolofMerit #MagnetSchoolofDistinction

It's Magnet Application Season! Applications are due by January 31. For the application or more information, visit: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/choice-and-magnet-schools

For more information, visit: https://winstonsalemforsythcsnc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/wsfcs/page/bus-rules-and-behavior-expectations

We are so excited to announce that our school has been “adopted” by the authors of Max Rhymes Foundation, so we will receive all 5 Max Rhymes Books every year for every kindergartener…for free! We are so appreciative to all the donors who make this possible! Our students love the books, and teachers cannot wait to use the accompanying learning activities and lesson plans in English and Spanish. Read more about the foundation at https://maxrhymesfoundation.org/.