Reynolds High School partnered with Safe Kids Northwest Piedmont and Brenner Children's Hospital for a day of educational activities centered on road safety on Thursday. High schoolers cycled between stations focused on substance abuse risk, traffic stop protocols, DUI testing, first aid, pedestrian safety, and more. Because there are so many factors that go into staying safe on the road, programs like this that remind young drivers to be mindful can make a life-saving difference.
"They're going to encounter a lot of dangers out there while they're learning to drive, and they'll need to learn a lot of precautions," said Mykel Jones, an HBCU Fellow who presented on behalf of the NCDOT's BeRailSafe program. "I believe we're getting them at the right time with a program like this."
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The Board of Education recognized students who won regional Scholastic Art Awards during a recent meeting. WS/FCS competes for these awards in a region with 27 counties that saw over 1,000 submissions this year. The district's students won nine Gold Key, 17 Silver Key, and 12 honorable mention awards at the regional level, and Miley Ellis from Lewisville Middle School went on to win a national Silver Key award.
The Gold and Silver Key winning projects can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/ywyj66za. Congratulations to our district's many talented artists!
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Reynolds' theatre program is dazzling audiences this weekend with their production of Frozen, and the show debuted on Thursday with a twist that makes it more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Learn more at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2788148.
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The Board of Education recognized 55 student athletes from seven schools for winning NCHSAA state championships in cheerleading, swimming, track and field, and wrestling during their meeting on Tuesday night. Congratulations athletes!
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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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The Board of Education acknowledged Atkins, Reagan, Reynolds, and West Forsyth High School during their meeting on Tuesday for earning AP Honor Roll distinctions from the College Board. This honor is given to schools with high percentages of students who take advanced placement classes and pass their exams for college credit. AP classes empower students to challenge themselves academically and get a head start on their collegiate futures. Congratulations!
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WS/FCS recently held its annual district science fair, and numerous projects at the fair were created with help from the student leaders behind the youth development organization empowerminds. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2681247.
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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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Congratulations to Amy Harlee and the Reynolds High School Popular Music Band for their outstanding presentation at the Department of Public Instruction on Thursday! Part of the department's Winter Performance Series, the show was a hit with employees and the student musicians made a great impression. Dr. Laura A. Stauderman, K-12 dance and visual arts consultant for NCDPI, saw the show as a positive reflection on the school's educators and the results they create in class.
"The students represented RJ Reynolds with pride and conducted themselves in a professional manner," Stauderman said. "Their mastery of multiple objectives from the Standard Course of Study was evident in all that they performed, and the students clearly demonstrated their ability to meet the high level of excellence that is expected of them."
Watch the full performance at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQknqii1ts.
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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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Students at Reynolds High School, Mount Tabor High School and North Hills Elementary School all celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month last week through dance performances. Dance is a key expression of Hispanic culture, and last week's celebrations brought hundreds of students and families together to appreciate the beauty of diversity. Student Government Vice President Sally Alcantara, who organized the celebration at Reynolds, says that events like these instill joy and pride in the school's Hispanic community and remind them that they are welcome and wanted in their schools.
"As children of Hispanic descent, it's important that we celebrate our culture," she said. "It makes us who we are."
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