Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education
WS/FCS Board of Education passes secure gun storage resolution
R. J. Reynolds and Reagan High School students attended Board of Education meetings throughout April, advocating for a safe gun storage resolution.
WS/FCS officials to meet with Forsyth Tech about drag performance
Officials from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth Technical Community College will meet to set clear expectations for high schoolers on campus on Thursday.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County students call for secure gun storage education
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schoolers advocated for safe gun storage at a board of education meeting on Tuesday. They’re part of a group called Students Demand Action, which is a national organization of young activists fighting gun violence.
WS/FCS shares plans for remaining COVID-19 relief funding
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools received $215 million through the second and third rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds. A portion of those funds must be spent within six months, or returned to the federal government.
WS/FCS looks to magnet programming to increase diversity at four schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to apply for $15 million in federal funding to support IB Programs at four schools. District officials say strong magnet programming will help diversify those schools.
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 school board members speak out against pending education bills
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board members spoke about the potential impact of pending education legislation during a town hall Wednesday night.
WS/FCS considers summer retesting to boost school performance grades
A summer retesting program will be up for consideration at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. District officials say it will give schools a chance to improve their performance grades.