Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools received $215 million through the second and third rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds. A portion of those funds must be spent within six months, or returned to the federal government.
WS/FCS looks to magnet programming to increase diversity at four schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to apply for $15 million in federal funding to support IB Programs at four schools. District officials say strong magnet programming will help diversify those schools.
Carolina Curious: What is WS/FCS doing about all the 'F' schools in the district?
In this edition of Carolina Curious, listener Carol Penick asks about "F" schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. WFDD’s Amy Diaz looks into how the district supports these schools, as well as how performance grades are calculated.
WS/FCS middle school students share safety concerns at forum
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education held a forum on Tuesday to hear from middle schoolers about their experiences at school. Students spoke on a variety of topics, but one that came up multiple times was school safety.
WS/FCS school board members speak out against pending education bills
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board members spoke about the potential impact of pending education legislation during a town hall Wednesday night.
Student artwork on display in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools offices
Over 100 original pieces of art have been framed and hung throughout the halls of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools central office buildings.
R.J. Reynolds High School celebrates 100th birthday
R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem celebrated its 100th birthday this week.
LEAD Girls of NC expanding to 2 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County middle schools
LEAD Girls of North Carolina, a program for at-risk preteen girls, is expanding into two more Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools in January.
National study shows WS/FCS students lost a year of math learning in the pandemic
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County students had the highest learning loss in the state during the pandemic, according to a study by Harvard and Stanford University researchers.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools delivers Thanksgiving Break Kits to hundreds of families
In the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Administrative Offices Wednesday morning, volunteers filled stacks and stacks of cardboard boxes with cereal, produce, and canne