Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

The WS/FCS Board of Education recognized the winners of this year's holiday card competition during their meeting last week. Students from all over the district submitted original artwork for holiday cards, and each member of the board and Superintendent Tricia McManus chose one design from the elementary, middle, and high school level as winners. The winning designs are all available to view online at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsfcs/page/holiday-cards. Congratulations to all of our talented student artists! #wsfcs

WS/FCS will host informational sessions for parents of current eighth graders this week about how to help your student plan for their future with Naviance. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1927457. #wsfcs

Kernersville Elementary School and Kernersville Middle School worked together to provide over 800 sweatshirts to students impacted by Hurricane Helene! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1924003. #wsfcs

Bilingual Family Support Specialist Ana Palomares is helping John F. Kennedy High School bridge the communication gap with its Spanish-speaking families. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1920559. #wsfcs

ESL Teacher Teresa Wood and Wake Forest Art Student Belle Gambino are teaming up to release their first children's book "Can You Laugh Like a Giraffe?" later this week! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1917284. #wsfcs

Author and activist Stacey Abrams appeared at Cook Literacy Model School and Kimberley Park Elementary School via Zoom this morning to read students her new children's book, Stacey Speaks Up. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1911566. #wsfcs

Representatives from i-Ready are meeting with WS/FCS teachers to share ideas for incentivizing learning in a series of collaborative professional development sessions. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1909106. #wsfcs

Vienna Elementary School second graders took a deep dive into the science of textiles this year and were rewarded with winter hats that they got to design themselves. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1906917. #wsfcs

Diggs-Latham students and families had a great time "falling into reading" during their annual literacy night! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1899337. #wsfcs

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. #wsfcs

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Education Foundation awarded their final grants of 2024 to WS/FCS educators during the most recent Board of Education Meeting. 17 teachers from 13 different schools were given funding for opportunities that provide enrichment in addition to the district-funded instruction and experiences. The foundation has provided the district's staff with over $50,000 in grants since it was established in 2023. Congratulations to our teachers! #wsfcs

Students at John F. Kennedy High School are getting a jump start on their futures through a diverse array of work study programs. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1895264. #wsfcs #CTEMonth

Forsyth County Emergency Medical Services invited North Forsyth High School health science students on a tour of an ambulance during a visit on Monday afternoon. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1893963. #wsfcs

Konnoak Elementary School hosted their first-ever Week of Giving last week as part of their United Way Campaign and in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Week. Students brought in canned goods to support local families in need, eventually collecting 1,570 cans between all classes from pre-k through fifth grade. The cans will be given to Sunnyside Community Center in Winston-Salem. Congratulations on a job well done, Konnoak Cardinals, and thank you for thinking of others! #wsfcs

Former students, residents, civic leaders, and media members were invited to the former site of Brown Elementary School on Thursday to celebrate the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the school. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1890234. #wsfcs

Community for Public Schools invited leaders from WS/FCS and the local government to witness the official unveiling of the newly renovated teacher’s lounge at Easton Elementary School on Wednesday. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1889006. #wsfcs

Diggs-Latham Elementary School Principal Dr. Cassandra Dobson was recognized as a 2024-25 North Carolina Friend of the Arts by the North Carolina Art Education Association at their state conference over the weekend. She was acknowledged for the accomplishment by the Board of Education during their meeting on Tuesday night, the same meeting where third grade music and dance students from her school were invited to perform. Dr. Dobson has earned a reputation for supporting arts in education by working with her staff and teachers to integrate arts into core academic classes, as well as lending her talents to a variety of shows at the school. Congratulations Dr. Dobson, and thank you for being a Friend of the Arts! #wsfcs

Clemmons Elementary School third graders had a blast learning about local history during a recent trip to Historic Bethabara Park. Located at the site of the first European settlement in the North Carolina Piedmont, Historic Bethabara offers students insights into trades like blacksmithing, pottery, candle making, and agriculture, as well as the history and culture of the Moravian settlers who founded what would become Winston-Salem. The trip was made possible by the America 250 grant program, which is sponsoring efforts to engage students in unique American history lessons ahead of the United States' semiquincentennial celebration in 2026. #wsfcs

Thank you so much to the Miller family for your generous donation of 400 pairs of new pants for our district's students! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1875961. #wsfcs

Ms. Self at Morgan ES is going above and beyond! She’s started a book club with some former 1st grade students, showing her passion for their growth and love for reading. Thank you for making a difference! https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1875421 📖❤️ #InspiringTeachers #WSFCS @MorganElementa2