WS/FCS board approves $46M for new Ashley Elementary School
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say the new building is slated to open in the 2026-27 academic year.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education
WS/FCS to take next step in building a new Ashley Elementary School
The design for a new Ashley Elementary was approved in March. Now, it needs to be translated into construction documents which will allow the district to put the project out for bid.
WS/FCS seeking feedback on streamlining bell schedules
The district currently has 17 different bell schedules for elementary, middle and high schools. Start and end times can vary by as much as an hour, even within the same grade span.
WS/FCS Board of Education approves construction bid for new Brunson Elementary School
Brunson Elementary School will be North Carolina’s first public school to be built on a Brownfields site.
WS/FCS facing 'concerning' number of exceptional teacher vacancies
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has fewer employee vacancies overall so far this year compared to last. But officials are concerned about the level of staffing needs in the exceptional children department.
WS/FCS ends practice of nonsecular prayer in school board meetings
Instead, the school board may open with a motivational quote, moment of silence, secular prayer or other means of “setting the tone for a productive school board meeting."
WS/FCS approves policy banning cell phone use during the school day
The policy states that students must have their cell phones powered off and out of sight for the entirety of the school day. An exception is made for high schoolers, who are allowed to use their phones during lunch.
WS/FCS looks to limit pepper spray use, school resource officer involvement in revised contract
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to make changes to contracts for school resource officers. District officials have proposed new language limiting the use of pepper spray, and clarifying when SROs should be called.
WS/FCS considers revisions to Code of Character, Conduct, and Support
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools rolled out the new code of conduct in 2022, after spending a year developing it with community stakeholders. The goal was to unify the district in handling student behavioral issues, and more specifically, reduce out-of-school suspensions and racial disparities in discipline.
WS/FCS presents $20M budget request to county commissioners
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials requested an additional $20 million from the county on Thursday. The funds would support social workers, teacher supplements and more.