Ronald Wilson Reagan High School
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School
The Board of Education recognized 25 principals who qualified for the State Principal Performance Bonus during last week's meeting. These bonuses are based on academic growth in the 2025-26 school year. During that span, three of the district's schools ranked in the top 5% of the state, one in the top 10%, three in the top 15%, one in the top 20 %, and 17 in the top 50 %. Congratulations!
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Reagan High School's Air Force JROTC unit scored an impressive 98.5 and earned the highest attainable rank of “Exceeds Standards” during a recent unit assessment from AFJROTC Headquarters. The cadets and their instructors, Major (Ret) Mark Benyo and Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Douglas McIntrye, were commended for their readiness and their continued support in developing citizens of character. Well done, Raiders!
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A student-led partnership between Reagan High School and Team IMPACT raised $5,615 to support children with disabilities and serious illnesses in achieving their athletic dreams. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3187487.
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High school marching bands took the field of exhibition together on Saturday night during the 30th Annual WS/FCS Marching Band Jamboree! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/3143263.
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Graduation season officially wrapped up last week with this year's summer commencement ceremony. Forty-five seniors from nine schools finished the job this summer and walked the stage. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
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The Board of Education honored 38 students from seven WS/FCS high schools who will be attending the North Carolina Governor's School this summer. This four-week residential program for gifted and talented high schoolers receives receives over 1,000 applications per year from across the state. The complete list of WS/FCS attendees can be found at https://tinyurl.com/msrvzddw. Congratulations!
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Carsten Macosko, a new graduate from Reagan High School, is one of only 621 students in the nation to be named a semifinalist for this year's U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Being selected for the program is one of the highest honors a high school student can receive. Macosko, who was just named his class's valedictorian and is now headed to Princeton University in the fall, is excited for the chance to be a part of American history.
"I was incredibly honored and pleasantly surprised to advance, especially on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America," Macosko said. "I'm hopeful about moving on to become a Presidential Scholar Finalist."
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The Board of Education recognized three students for placing in this year's WS/FCS Dr. Maya Angelou Essay Writing Contest during their meeting on Tuesday night. Fatou Lo from #MountTaborHighSchool, Justine Ibrahim from #WestForsythHighSchool, and Hansika Alampally from #ReaganHighSchool won first, second, and third place respectively, claiming $9,800 in scholarship money between them. Congratulations!
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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 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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The Reagan High School Band and Orchestra will stage a benefit concert at 4 pm on Saturday, December 13 in the school auditorium in support of their trip to perform at Carnegie Hall in the spring. An online silent auction will also be held from Friday, December 5 until Saturday, December 13 at 9 pm. Tickets to the benefit concert are $20 per person or $40 per family. Tickets and a link to the auction can be found at www.bandofraiders.org.
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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!
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The Board of Education recognized winners of the 2025 Maya Angelou Essay Contest during their latest meeting. The contest, sponsored by the Estate of Mr. Guy Johnson and the Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation, encourages WS/FCS juniors and seniors to embrace the creative process and tell the stories that matter most to them. This year's theme was “We Must Not Be Defeated”.
The following winners were presented with scholarships at the meeting:
1st Place - Mikayla Monroe-Johnson, Mount Tabor High School, $5000
2nd Place - Cassidy Craven, Reagan High School, $3000 (Not Pictured)
3rd Place - Lindsey Martin, West Forsyth High School, $1800
Congratulations, writers!
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Reagan High School Seniors Bence Burton and Grace Galyon are off to college this year on some of the most prestigious scholarships the state has to offer. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2196038.
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Thirty-nine cadets were honored with awards from WS/FCS and local civic organizations during the district's JROTC Joint Service Review on Wednesday night. Congratulations, cadets!
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The Board of Education recognized the Reagan Air Force JROTC for winning the Civilian Marksmanship State Championship and finishing second at the Air Force National Championship 3-Position Air Rifle Competition during their meeting last week. Congratulations, Reagan!
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WS/FCS students and local mental health experts came together last Thursday to host a panel on mental health titled “It’s OK to Not be OK”. Learn more on our website at https://winstonsalemforsythcsnc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2061980.
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The Board of Education recognized GiGi Simon on Tuesday night for getting accepted to the Parsons School of Design in New York. She's currently at Reagan High School, where she takes Ms. Kristie Hauser's Apparel and Textiles class. Congratulations, GiGi!
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Nine exceptional Black male educators from WS/FCS joined over a thousand educators from across the nation at the 2024 Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia from November 21-23. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1896659.
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Thanks to all of the incredible bands who made the district's 28th Annual Marching Band Jamboree one to remember! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1824138.
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