Cook Literacy Model School educators plan fundraising dinner theatre for academic excellence
Education
Smart Start of Forsyth County (SSFC) is looking to bring educators across the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School district and surrounding districts together. On Saturday, Feb. 25, Smart Start will host the Childcare Providers Unite Early Educators Conference at Atkins High School.
The National Association of University Women (NAUW) sponsored an essay writing workshop at Carver High School for the seniors on Jan. 17 in the media center. Arneathia Brown, second vice president of the NAUW and guidance counselor at Carver, discussed how students can plan ahead and write a solid essay to compete for scholarships and to seek admittance to the colleges of their choice. More than 30 seniors participated in the workshop.
Jan. 5 marked the beginning of a new era for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Three incumbent members and six new members were sworn in by retired District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield while standing in front of a packed auditorium last Thursday evening, officially starting the term for the newly elected board.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS) will soon gauge students’ interest in middle school football. While middle school football has been a topic discussed in local barbershops for years, WS/FCS is one of the only districts in a major metropolitan area that doesn’t offer middle school football.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education approved two new district leaders at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Dr. Paula Wilkins has been named chief academic officer and Ms. Bridget Hayes is the new principal of North Forsyth High School.
Brunson Elementary will soon have a new home. During their meeting on Nov. 15, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education voted to move forward with the project at the Patterson Avenue site.
WS/FCS Board of Education passes sustainability resolution
Kennedy Learning Center holds teacher/staff ‘family reunion’
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Carter G. Woodson School will host their annual Hispanic Heritage Festival to celebrate the unique diversity and contributions of Hispanic and Latino culture. The Hispanic Heritage Festival will be held at the Carter G. Woodson School on Oct. 15 from 12-4 p.m. This event will include live music, cultural dance performances, free food, classroom displays, and a mariachi band.