East Forsyth Middle School

In just two weeks (on Monday, August 11), we will be welcoming our Ravens in for our orientation and open house.

Sixth grade student orientation is on Monday, August 11 from 12-2 p.m. New sixth grade families should scan the QR code on the image to RSVP for orientation.

Our seventh and eighth grade students should plan to visit during the 5-7 p.m. open house on Monday, August 11, to pick up their schedules and meet their teachers. Seventh and eighth grade families do not need to RSVP.

East Forsyth Middle School is still looking for a few amazing staff members to welcome to the nest this fall. We have an opening for a CTE Teacher, an EC teacher, and an EC Assistant. Resumes can be emailed directly to swbangham@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

If you would like to review the job descriptions, please visit www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

Attention Families of Rising Eighth Grade Students: The district is looking for the insights and ideas from parents/guardians of eighth grade students for the Gear Up Program. Gear Up is a program dedicated to increasing college and career skills, readiness, and awareness. The meeting will occur on Thursday, July 24, at 5:30 p.m. The site for the meeting is 2020 East 12th Street in Winston. Please view the flyer for additional information.

Flyer Link: https://5il.co/3m1ns

The 2025-2026 School Supply List is here. Please visit our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/efms-school-supply-lists to view the school supply list.

Did you know that your child has access to reading materials and books all summer long? It's true! Students can use the online eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from SORA all summer long. They can access SORA through our website (https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/learning-commons-media-center-and-lab). Students can also use their Student ID number to access materials through the Forsyth County Library system including books, games, videos, and so much more. There are also several Free Little Libraries around Forsyth County including one right next to out school mailbox. These Free Little Libraries give you a place to pick up a free book, drop off a book you are no longer using, or just trade out books. Have a fantastic summer, and don't stop reading!

Congratulations to our Ravens who have successfully completed their end-of-year exams. Good luck to our eighth graders taking their Foreign Language and Math I exams this Monday and Tuesday. Our final week is designed for students completing exams, receiving remediation, or retaking EOG state exams. All attending Ravens should come ready to engage with these focused academic lessons. Please remember to send retesting forms with your child on Monday if you haven't submitted them yet. Let's finish strong! #RavenPride

WS/FCS’ aspiring authors were starstruck on Wednesday when they got to spend time learning more about their craft with Award-Winning Novelist Pam Muñoz Ryan. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2216255. #wsfcs

What does it take to engage over 250 sixth and seventh grade students? One of the world's leading Latina authors who spent the last six years crafting a new master piece. Pam Munoz Ryan spoke about the writing process, her own personal journey, her new book "El Nino", and spent time answering questions for our students. In fact several of our students who attended today will win autographed copies of "El Nino". EFMS is so grateful that we were able to host Pam Munoz Ryan and have copies of the book donated for these prizes. This is all thanks to our generous partner, Bookmarks in Winston. If families wish to connect with this author, there is an event this afternoon at Bookmarks at 4 p.m.

Tomorrow (Thursday, May 15), we will be completing end of year science testing. For our eighth grade students, this is an EOG exam. Sixth and seventh grade students will be taking district exams. Students are reminded to arrive on time and use their test taking strategies to ensure success on this content area exam.

All of our sixth grade students as well as select seventh grade students have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the legendary author, Pam Munoz Ryan. Students must return signed permission forms to their homeroom teachers in order to attend. Additional copies of the permission form can be found at https://5il.co/3f7sa We are so grateful to Bookmarks in Winston, NC for their support in making this happen, and we are looking forward to welcoming this renowned author into the Ravens' Nest on Wednesday, May 14.

Next week, all of our EFMS Ravens will be beginning their end of year exams. We know each of our students has the ability to show growth. While one test can never completely show what a student has learned and is capable of doing, we know these tests are important times for students to do their best. The first step to success is showing up on time for the exams. The full schedule can also be found at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/eog-and-eoc-info

It's a busy week in the Raven's Nest! Look at some of our upcoming special events: - Tuesday, April 22 - PTSA Culver's Spirit Night - Wednesday, April 23 - Travel Club Info Night (2027 England/Scotland) - Thursday, April 24 - Intermediate and Advanced Band Concert - Friday, April 25 - Sneaker Ball (Grade.8 Only)

Our Spring Concerts are just around the corner. The EFMS choir and beginning band concerts are this Thursday, April 17, beginning at 6 p.m. The intermediate and advanced band will perform on Thursday, April 24, beginning at 6 p.m. We invite you to join us to hear our students showcase their talents and growth in music this year.

Attention Families and Students: Our Buy One, Get One Book Fair is coming to a close on Thursday, April 10, at 11 a.m. Please make sure to plan for your final purchases. Cash, credit cards, and tap to pay methods (for example Apple Pay) are all accepted. You and your friends can also support our school by making purchases online at https://bit.ly/EFMSBooks Thank you for your support!

Several pieces of clothing have misplaced their owners during the school year. Please look through these photographs. If you see items that belong to your child, please claim them in the main office of East Forsyth Middle School. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-UXOyLL_xt7aIYF1U9kG8Gc714zJggzCV4Pugk_pPbM/present

WS/FCS is encouraging families to sort out their bus stops for next school year early to make sure everything is in order before the May 30 deadline. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2134681. #wsfcs

Don't forget to join us at EFMS tomorrow - Friday, April 4 - from 5-7 p.m. for our PTSA's Spring Festival and Wellness Fair sponsored by Wal-Mart.

It is time to do our Spring Panorama Survey. Families, we would love to hear your input and ideas about our school. Please visit https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/panorama-family-feedback-survey to complete the district survey. Thank you so much for helping us make East Forsyth Middle School a great school.

We are very proud of Ms. Payne who found out this morning that she was chosen to be a part of the teacher residency program. Congratulations, Ms. Payne! We know you are already an asset at East Middle,, and we cannot wait to see you continue to soar and grow.

Missing the school library? True story: it misses you too! Don't forget that even when you are on remote learning days, you can use SORA to find eBooks, audiobooks, and more. You can access SORA and review login information by visiting the EFMS Learning Commons website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/learning-commons-media-center-and-lab