26 WS/FCS bus drivers absent as protests continue
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school bus drivers are continuing to protest this week due to low pay and safety concerns. Twenty-six drivers were absent Monday morning.
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Some WS/FCS bus drivers are striking over safety concerns
About 36 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school bus drivers didn’t show up for work Monday due in part to concerns about their safety. Officials believe absences will continue on Tuesday.
WS/FCS to pilot new weapons detection systems this year
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be piloting a new kind of metal detector this year. Officials say the OPENGATE technology will make the process quicker and more accurate.
Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
Surry County Schools implements clear bag policy for athletic events
Surry County Schools is implementing a clear bag policy for athletic events starting next year.
Guilford County Schools to focus on student health, safety in new strategic plan
Guilford County Schools celebrated the launch of a new strategic direction Tuesday evening.
WS/FCS to increase random use of metal detectors in high schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools plans to increase random, unannounced use of metal detectors in high schools. District officials say they hope the technology will deter individuals from bringing weapons on campus.
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 assessing security at elementary schools after student goes missing
A student went missing from the Hall-Woodward Elementary School playground in Winston-Salem last week.
