WS/FCS seeking applicants for Equity Ambassador Initiative and Equity Advisory Committee
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is launching a new program to support equitable learning environments and outcomes for students.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Student literacy levels are low in Forsyth County. The solution may go beyond the classroom
Forty percent of third grade students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are proficient in reading. Teachers in the district have undergone two years of professional learning to improve instruction and student outcomes, but there are some barriers to literacy that schools alone can’t break.
WS/FCS bus driver shortage will cause delays for thousands of students
WS/FCS Superintendent Tricia McManus said more than 200 bus runs will be late in the mornings and afternoons by 15 minutes or more. That will impact thousands of students.
WS/FCS to offer program for students with out-of-school suspensions
The program is designed to serve middle and high school students who have received out-of-school suspensions of up to ten days. Rather than spending that time at home, potentially unsupervised, students will have the option to continue learning in a separate classroom setting.
Forsyth County public school enrollment on the rise after COVID-19 declines
Public school enrollment in Forsyth County is on the rise after a dip in 2021. But it’s still been steadily declining over the past 15 years.
WS/FC Board of Education approves continued R. J. Reynolds stadium construction
Most of the construction work was completed in December. The next phase involves setting up water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utilities, which should take about 90 days.
Wake Forest University pairs high schoolers with mentors to conduct scientific research
A group of Forsyth County high schoolers spent six weeks conducting scientific research with mentors from Wake Forest University. They presented their findings at a symposium last week.
WS/FCS takes a hands-on approach to summer learning
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools took a new approach to summer learning this year, prioritizing hands-on activities and enrichment. Officials say this is necessary, but the federal COVID-19 relief funds that supported the program are set to expire next year.
WS/FCS Education Foundation to offer $50,000 in grants next year
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has a newly established foundation to support the district with additional funding.
Hundreds of WS/FCS students dropped out of school last year. Where did they go?
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools reported 727 students as dropouts last year, and have located all but 96 of them.