Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

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WS/FCS seeking feedback on streamlining bell schedules

3:47pm September 04, 2024

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.

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WS/FCS Board of Education approves construction bid for new Brunson Elementary School

3:19pm August 28, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Brunson Elementary School will be North Carolina’s first public school to be built on a Brownfields site.

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As sheriff calls for more metal detectors, WS/FCS superintendent says it will take community effort

3:48pm August 21, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is calling for metal detectors to be used in schools every day after a gun was found on campus this week. But district officials say that will require more funding and manpower than they currently have.

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Student found with handgun at Carver High School in Winston-Salem

5:14pm August 19, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A student was found with a firearm and live ammunition at Carver High School in Winston-Salem on Monday, according to a media release from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the handgun was never displayed, and no one at the school was hurt or threatened.

Chris Weikart gave a presentation about staffing and vacancy data to school board members

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WS/FCS facing 'concerning' number of exceptional teacher vacancies

1:44pm August 14, 2024

by Amy Diaz

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.

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A Ward Elementary Student listen's to 'A Fugue in Two Parts' by Charles Dancla as performed by members of the Winston-Salem Symphony's Piedmont Learning Academy for Youth in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Santiago Ochoa/WFDD

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Winston-Salem Symphony musicians greet elementary students on first day of school

3:54pm August 12, 2024

by Amy Diaz

For the last two years, Marvin Ward Elementary students have been greeted by musicians on the first day of school. The tradition continued on Monday with violinists from the Winston-Salem Symphony.

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Jonathan Wilson speaks at a press conference with other district staff

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WS/FCS to pilot new weapons detection systems this year

3:22pm August 06, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be piloting a new kind of metal detector this year. Officials say the OPENGATE technology will make the process quicker and more accurate.

Teachers shop for classroom supplies at the Educator Warehouse

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Winston-Salem teachers prepare for new school year at Educator Warehouse

3:29pm August 05, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools teachers have been busy getting ready for the start of the academic year on Aug. 12. Hundreds visited the local educator warehouse last week to shop for free supplies.

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A panel of speakers gather to talk about Pre-K in Forsyth County

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Forsyth County Pre-K initiative yields academic and social-emotional growth

4:03pm July 23, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Last year, $4 million of federal COVID-19 relief funding was allocated to support Pre-K classrooms in Forsyth County. The results of the investment show major academic gains for students, and benefits to teachers and parents.

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Reynolds High School student dies at Ocean Isle Beach on school trip

12:02pm July 16, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say the student was part of the Reynolds Robotics Team, visiting the coast on a special school-sponsored trip.