Parkland High School recently hosted the International Baccalaureate’s Festival of Hope, an annual celebration of the power hope has to create a better world. Parkland student hosted eighth graders from Flat Rock Middle School as they wrote holiday cards for local nursing homes, collected food and toys to support families in need over the holidays, and discussed comprehensive strategies for positively affecting civic change. The IB magnet program focuses on critical thinking skills, project management, and looking at problems with a global mindset, and the Festival of Hope is an opportunity for students to practice those skills in the present so they can create a better future.
"I am inspired by how the Festival of Hope empowers students to showcase not just their academic abilities, but their abilities to lead, uplift, show compassion, and serve others that ultimately will have a tremendous impact on our community," said Rhonda Higgins, the IB Middle Years Program Coordinator for Parkland.
Learn more about applying to a magnet school with an IB theme at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/magnet-schools.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO "SANTAS TOY SHOP", A WINTER DANCE CONCERT PRESENTED BY PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL'S DANCE DEPARTMENT!
December 18th at 6:30 PM
Where toys sparkle, elves hustle, and dancers make the magic happen!
Tickets are $7 at the door.
International Baccalaureate
TUESDAY TOUR
See Parkland IB in Action!
Tuesday, December, 9th, 2025. Tour beginning at the Parkland High School Auditorium.
Join us for a live tour to see our three IB Magnet Programmes.
RSVP to: tlpidgeon@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
In honor of CTE Career Development Month, we are having Spirit Week during the week of Thanksgiving!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
MY FUTURE IS SO BRIGHT!
Wear all the bright colors/NEON to show us how bright your future is!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
DON'T SLEEP ON MY FUTURE!
Wear your pajamas for the day and make sure you are thinking of your future career plans!.
International Baccalaureate
TUESDAY TOUR
See Parkland IB in Action!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
10:00 am Tour beginning at the Parkland High School Auditorium.
Join us for a live tour to see our three IB Magnet Programmes.
RSVP to: tlpidgeon@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
JOIN US WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th in the MEDIA CENTER from 5PM-7PM
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION:
FINANCIAL LITERACY
PRESENTED BY ALEXIS IBARRA
Dear parents & guardians,
There's an incredible educational travel opportunity available for your student! Visit the link or use the QR code on the attached image to learn more.
Would you like more details? Contact Jacob McElhaney, Group Leader and Parkland MCL (jsmcelhaney@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)
November 1
10 AM - 1 PM
Education Building @ The Carolina Classic Fairground
569 Fairgrounds Blvd. | W-S, NC 27105
Free Parking at GATE 7 (off Shorefair Blvd.)
MORE INFO (336) 748-3302 ext. 70544
Explore the Possibilities
Pathway Programs Include:
Visual & Performing Arts
STEM/STEAM
Dual Language Immersion / International Baccalaureate
Career/College Apprenticeships
School Applications Open
November 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026.
A dozen marching bands came together to show off their talents at Deaton-Thompson Stadium on Tuesday night for WS/FCS' 29th Annual Marching Band Jamboree! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2472709.
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Join us at the MAGNET SCHOOL SHOWCASE
November 1
10 AM - 1 PM
Education Building @ The Carolina Classic Fairground
569 Fairgrounds Blvd. | W-S, NC 27105
Free Parking at GATE 7 (off Shorefair Blvd.)
MORE INFO (336) 748-3302 ext. 70544
Explore the Possibilities
Pathway Programs Include:
Visual & Performing Arts
STEM/STEAM
Dual Language Immersion / International Baccalaureate
Career/College Apprenticeships
School Applications Open
November 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026.
YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR TITLE 1 NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH IN THE
PARKLAND MEDIA CENTER FROM 5PM-7PM.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
* FAFSA
* COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
* ATTENDANCE
¡BIENVENIDOS AL PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN FAMILIAR!
**¡Clases de Inglés GRATIS para Padres!
**Mejora tu inglés, apoya a tus hijos y alcanza tus metas.
**Educación práctica + horarios flexibles.
**¡Inscríbete hoy y transforma tu futuro!
**¡Tiempo Juntos para Padres e Hijos!
**Lectura, escritura, y diversión en familia.
**Fortalece el vínculo + apoya el aprendizaje.
**¡Cupos limitados! ¡Regístrate YA!
**¡Educación para Padres!
**Tú eres el primer maestro de tus hijos – ¡y un aliado clave en su educación!
**Aprende herramientas prácticas para apoyar su éxito en la escuela y en la vida.
**¡No lo dejes pasar! Tu participación es clave para el éxito de tus hijos y el tuyo.
**Escanea el código qr para acceder al formulario de inscripción - http://bit.ly/3IEStWS
**DONDE: PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL 1600 BREWER RD. WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127
**DIAS: MARTES Y JUEVES
**HORARIO: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
**NARENY MARTINEZ - NMARTINEZ2@WSFCS.K12.NC.US.
Honors and IB theater arts students at Parkland High School recently put their talents to work at Easton Elementary School. They read books and played interactive games with kindergarten students in their classrooms. They performed anti-bullying scenes for third, fourth and fifth-grade classes and talked afterwards to help them process the lessons. We're always proud to see our high schoolers investing time in their underclassmen!
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CLASES DE PREPARACIÓN DE EQUIVALENCIA DE LA ESCUELA REPARATORIA GED
EN ESPAÑOL ¡Inscripciones abiertas!
EL PROGRAMA OFRECE
Artes de Lenguaje ✔
Ciencias ✔
Estudio sociales ✔
Matemáticas ✔
HORARIOS - Viernes 9:00am–1:00pm
REQUISITOS
Estar listo para obtener tu diploma ✔
Asistir a clases ✔
Completar las tareas ✔
Cada curso cubre los conceptos necesarios para pasar con éxito los exámenes del GED
Los maestros cuentas con amplia experiencia
Escanea el código QR para acceder al formulario de inscripción
Para participar en el programa, comuníquese con Nareny Martinez al (336) 748-4000, ext. 70440
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30TH at 6:30 PM at DEATON THOMPSON STADIUM
$3 Admission To Game
LOWERCLASSMEN Vs UPPERCLASSMEN
GIRLS PLAY & BOYS CHEER
USE QR CODE TO SIGN UP.
MONEY DUE BY SEPT 25TH.
2025 HOMECOMING PRESENTS POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL
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Each team needs 10–15 players!
$15 to Play! Homecoming Shirt Included!!
