East Forsyth Middle School
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School
🍽️ Join Us for Family Dinner and Title I Night! 📚
Just a friendly reminder to RSVP for our special Family Dinner and Title I Evening on Thursday, September 10!
We’re excited to welcome our families for an evening of good food, connection, and important information about how we can work together to support our students. 💙
📅 Thursday, September 10
🍽️ Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m.
📣 Title I meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see everyone! Be sure to RSVP using the QR code and join us for this special evening!
🧢 New EFMS Ravens Gear is Here🏐⚾
Show your Raven pride with our softball visors for $15 and baseball hats for $21!
Interested in purchasing? Contact Ms. Peete, Athletic Director, at tspeete@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.
Additional swag for our fall sports are available throughout September at these online shops:
Boys Soccer Store (https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/6cNGxtEAYP)
Cross Country Store (https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/xs8ZyCW9Kj)
🖤💙 Go Ravens! 🐦⬛
📢 Attention Families and Students!
We're already in our fourth week of school — time flies!
Progress Reports will be completed on Wednesday, September 9. Please note: our district no longer sends home paper copies, so families will need to log in to the Parent Portal to view them.
👉 Visit the Parent Portal: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/parents
We encourage all families to check in regularly to stay up to date on your student's academic progress.
🚨 ATHLETICS UPDATE:
Soccer and Cross Country practices are CANCELED today (Thursday, August 20).
Please plan accordingly, Ravens! 💙🖤
🏆 Fall Sports Tryouts Updates🏆
⚽ Boys Soccer – Tues-Thurs (8/18-20) until 4:00 pm
⚾ Boys Baseball – Tues-Thurs (8/18-20) until 4:00 pm
🥎 Girls Softball – Tuesday only until 3:15 pm
🏃🏽♀️ Boys and Girls Cross Country – Tues-Thurs (8/18-20) until 3:00 pm
⚠️ Completed medicals must be on file to play — no exceptions!
Questions? Contact the EFMS Athletic Director, Ms. Peete, at tspeete@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Let's go, Ravens! 🐦⬛
🏃♀️FALL ATHLETIC TRYOUT NEWS ⚾
We’re excited to kick off another season of middle school athletics!
⚾ GIRLS SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
📅 Monday and Tuesday, August 17–18
⏰ 2:00–3:15 p.m.
📍 Inside the gym
No experience? No problem! Girls of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to come try out. We can’t wait to see you there!
🌡️ PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high heat index, other fall sports will NOT begin tryouts on Monday, August 17. Information about additional sports and their tryout dates will be coming from Ms. Peete, our athletic director.
Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for a great fall season!
🎒 EFMS Title I Family Night - September 10🎒
Join us for our family night where we will be discussing Title 1, the Grade 8 DC Trip, and host a PTSA interest meeting.
👨👩👧👦 Who: All EFMS families welcome
🗓️ When: Thursday, Sept 10 — Dinner at 5:30pm |Meeting at 6:00pm
📍 Where: EFMS Cafeteria
📲 Scan the QR code in the images or visit https://bit.ly/EFMS_Title1 to RSVP!
See you there! 💙
📅 2026–2027 Days Off Calendar
To help families plan ahead, we've put together a calendar of all scheduled days off for the school year. We encourage you to use these dates for appointments, family time, and other important events.
Please note: dates may be adjusted by the WSFCS Board of Education due to inclement weather or other needs. Visit the district website for the most up-to-date calendar: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/2026-2027-calendar
Important Update:
East Forsyth Middle School will be closed on Thursday, July 30, due to ongoing water issues in Forsyth County. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
📢 Ravens, it's time to gear up! 🐦⬛
Our 2026–27 School Supply List is now LIVE on our website! Check the list and get everything ready before school starts on August 10.
👉 View the Supply List at https://winstonsalemforsythcsnc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/efms/page/efms-school-supply-lists
See you soon, Ravens! 🖤
☀️ Bored this summer already? Your school librarian has you covered. Here are a few of our favorite middle grade reads to consider reading or even sharing as a family.📚
🌍 City Spies — James Bond meets kid spies! Geography, history, and tech wrapped in a globe-trotting adventure
⭐ Starfish — A heartfelt realistic fiction story about body image and learning to accept yourself
🪄 Amari and the Night Brothers — A magical fantasy adventure where Amari sets out to uncover the truth about her missing brother
⚡ Magnus Chase — Norse mythology comes alive in a brand-new world full of action and humor
🩷 Blended — A moving realistic fiction story exploring family, identity, and what it means to belong
All five are available as eBooks and audiobooks on your SORA account or check them out through the Forsyth County Public Library on Libby or Hoopla.
Whether it's a road trip listen or a cozy family read-aloud, that's the stuff of core book memories. 📖❤️
Happy summer reading, Ravens! 🐦⬛
🌍 City Spies — James Bond meets kid spies! Geography, history, and tech wrapped in a globe-trotting adventure
⭐ Starfish — A heartfelt realistic fiction story about body image and learning to accept yourself
🪄 Amari and the Night Brothers — A magical fantasy adventure where Amari sets out to uncover the truth about her missing brother
⚡ Magnus Chase — Norse mythology comes alive in a brand-new world full of action and humor
🩷 Blended — A moving realistic fiction story exploring family, identity, and what it means to belong
All five are available as eBooks and audiobooks on your SORA account or check them out through the Forsyth County Public Library on Libby or Hoopla.
Whether it's a road trip listen or a cozy family read-aloud, that's the stuff of core book memories. 📖❤️
Happy summer reading, Ravens! 🐦⬛
📚 Summer break needs epic reads, and we've got you covered!
Borrow FREE eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines all summer through SORA! Road trip? Pool day? Rainy afternoon? Your next favorite book is just a tap away.
▶️ Watch this quick video to get set up with SORA: https://app.screencastify.com/watch/yI0bG3womqMXUSgaYx3K?checkOrg=e7d58f86-2d83-4e51-a629-ae1b0254ca90
#SummerReading #SORAreads #FreeBooks #ReadAnywhere #SchoolLibrary #RavensRead
Tomorrow is the big day! We can't wait to celebrate our eighth graders at their Promotion Ceremony!
📅 Friday, May 22
📍 East Forsyth Middle School — 810 Bagley Dr., Kernersville, NC
🚪 Doors Open: 7:45 AM
🎉 Ceremony Begins Promptly at 8:30 a.m.
A few important reminders:
✅ All guests enter through metal detection — plan extra time!
✅ Each student is allowed up to 4 guests
✅ Once the processional begins, latecomers may need to wait before entering
✅ Students should be dropped off before 7:45 a.m.
🚫 No balloons inside the building — they block the view for other guests
We are so proud of the Future Class of 2030.
#Promotion #EastForsythMiddle
🌌 Something NEW is coming Friday, May 22! 🧊
Galaxy Icees will be on campus during lunch, and this is your chance to try a brand new flavor from a brand new vendor — something totally different from what we usually offer!
🥤 New company. New flavors. Don't miss out!
💵 Bring cash for your purchase
Galaxy Icees will be on campus during lunch, and this is your chance to try a brand new flavor from a brand new vendor — something totally different from what we usually offer!
🥤 New company. New flavors. Don't miss out!
💵 Bring cash for your purchase
🍽️ What happens to your child's lunch account balance at the end of the year?
✅ RETURNING to a WSFCS school? No action needed — your balance carries over automatically!
🔄 LEAVING WSFCS? Request a refund by contacting cafeteria manager, Ronald McPhatter, at rcmcphatter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us by Friday, May 22.
• Under $20: Pick up in person by May 27
• Over $20: Mailed to the address provided
💛 Unclaimed balances of students who do not return to WSFCS will be donated to the district Angel Account after September 30, 2026. This fund helps students with unpaid lunch balances.
Questions? Reach out to our cafeteria manager, Mr. McPhatter, directly.
✅ RETURNING to a WSFCS school? No action needed — your balance carries over automatically!
🔄 LEAVING WSFCS? Request a refund by contacting cafeteria manager, Ronald McPhatter, at rcmcphatter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us by Friday, May 22.
• Under $20: Pick up in person by May 27
• Over $20: Mailed to the address provided
💛 Unclaimed balances of students who do not return to WSFCS will be donated to the district Angel Account after September 30, 2026. This fund helps students with unpaid lunch balances.
Questions? Reach out to our cafeteria manager, Mr. McPhatter, directly.
📚 Attention parents of rising 6th graders! Does your student love books? Our community partner, Bookmarks of Winston-Salem, is hosting a Junior Bookseller Academy this summer — July 27–31! Spots are limited, and student scholarships are available. Scan the QR code in the images below for more details and to sign up! 🎉
Did you know? Students can receive FREE meals this summer at select district sites! 🌟
Our school is not hosting this year, but don't let that stop your family from taking advantage of this great program. Check the WSFCS website for a full list of host sites, meal times, and more information: wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/free-summer-meals
#FreeSummerMeals #WSFCS #StudentWellness
Our eighth graders have worked so hard, and we couldn't be more proud of the students they've become. As these final weeks of middle school unfold, we know they'll finish strong — and we want to celebrate every step of that journey with you.
Join us as we honor the Future Class of 2030 on their Promotion Day!
📅 Friday, May 22
🚪 Doors open for families: 7:45 a.m.
🎓 Ceremony begins: 8:30 a.m.
📍 East Forsyth Middle School
Please leave balloons at home so all families have a clear view of the ceremony.
📅 It's that time of year! Our EFMS End of Year Testing Schedule is now AVAILABLE! 🎉
We want every student to have the opportunity to show what they know — please plan to have your child present on all test days.
Visit the link below for test dates and everything you need to know:
🔗 https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/efms/page/eog-and-eoc-info
You've got this — let's finish strong! 💙🖤
We are excited to announce that our Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair opens this Friday, April 24, and runs through Friday, May 1! 🎉
🛍️ That's right — buy any item and get one of equal or lesser value FREE! Stock up on books, posters, creator merchandise, and more! If you wish, you can preload an eWallet shopping card for your child at bit.ly/EFMS_BookFair
💡 Quick tip for families: All items are subject to 7% tax, so tossing a little extra change in those book fair envelopes never hurts! 🪙😊
🌸 Bonus opportunity to shop: Join us at the PTSA Spring Festival on Saturday, April 25 from 11AM–2PM — browse the book fair while the whole family enjoys the festivities!
🗓️ Save the dates:
📖 Book Fair: April 24 – May 1
🎪 PTSA Spring Festival Shopping: April 25, 11AM–2PM
Happy reading, and we'll see you there! 🐛📖💙
