At Cook Literacy Model School, instead of having a traditional Book Fair, this year they opted for a Book Giveaway where every student in the school received a book for free. The event was made possible by the Reynolda Rotary Club.
Education
To help build the teacher pipeline here in Forsyth County, The Pre-K Priority, a local collaboration of community organizations committed to early childhood education, launched its Be First initiative including online resources, community advertising and social media to encourage individuals to consider careers in early childhood education.
The intersection of Cherry and 25th Streets will now and forever be known as Mildred R. Griffin Way.
Cook Literacy Model School educators plan fundraising dinner theatre for academic excellence
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.
