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Student Poet Laureate crowned
(pictured above: Winner Mariah Rowdy (center) with Nonnie C. Egbuna and Mary Kerr (right).) Mariah Rowdy, a junior at Reynolds High School, has won the 2014 Poet Laureate competition. “I am so...
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Sports Hall of Fame grows
Local sports greats were honored at the 31st Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Friday, May 9 at the Benton Convention Center. Randy Pope, Charles...
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New Carver principal picked
Taylor Travis Taylor has been named the new principal of Carver High School. He replaces Ronald Travis, who will be the principal of Main Street Academy. Taylor has been the principal of Lexington...
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Public speaks and coach is rehired
(pictured above: Atkins Academic and Technology High School on Old Greensboro Road opened in 2005.) Students, their parents and others came to Coach Eric Puryear’s defense when he was fired earlier...
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Greener Grass
pictured above: ( Forsyth County Association of Educators President Ann Pettijean joins other educators, parents and students for a rally last year.) Teachers find respect, more money in Lone Star...
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Globetrotter tells students to stand against bullying
South Fork Elementary students received a lesson on how to combat bullying from Harlem Globetrotter Jonathan “Hawk” Thomas on Tuesday, Oct. 21 as part of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ slate of...
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The Right to Quality Education?
Leaders say the law makes no such assurances (pictured above: Panelists David Dennis with Superintendent Beverly Emory (center) and moderator Denise Pearson, a senior associate dean and professor of...
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Holiday art gets a showcase
(pictured above: Jaya Miller looks at her artwork.) Some of the best holiday art by local students was on display at the Delta Arts Center from Dec. 2–13. An opening reception for the Top 100 Holiday...
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Program helps underage drinkers
(pictured above: Forsyth District Attorney Jim O’Neill addresses the issue.) The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission and the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office announced...
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McCoy takes on new role
(pictured above: Konnoak students line up to say goodbye to Denise McCoy.) By Kim Underwood Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Friday, Dec. 19 was Denise McCoy’s last official day with her school...
View ArticleW-S Foundation announces January community grants
The Winston-Salem Foundation announces 25 Community Grants totaling $422,896 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County. Grants were awarded to organizations in the following program...
View ArticleThe Winston-Salem Foundation announces a 5-Year commitment for Peer Project...
In above photo: Winston-Salem Foundation The Winston-Salem Foundation and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) are pleased to announce the Peer Project, a 5-year, $2 million commitment by the...
View ArticleTeacher assistants on the chopping block
In above photo: NCATA Communication Director Melinda Zarate speaks at a rally at Miller Park on Wednesday, July 8. (Submitted photo) More than 8,000 teacher assistant jobs could be cut in the State’s...
View ArticleGainey assumes new role, new leaders named
In above photo: Newly Executive Principal for leadership development Patricia Gainey (Submitted photo) Special to The Chronicle Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools announces that Patricia Gainey will...
View ArticleCommentary: Lawmakers should consider the impact of no teacher assistants and...
In above photo: Ronda J. Gordon (center holding microphone) speaking at a rally for teacher assistants. (File photo) Ronda J. Gordon, Guest Columnist As a school social worker, my goal is to make sure...
View ArticleWS/FCS students wrap up Amazing Summer Challenge
In above photo: Sharon Frazier gives out prizes to students during the Amazing Summer Escape Grand Finale at Hanes Mall on Saturday, Aug. 15. (Photo by Tevin Stinson) By Tevin Stinson The Chronicle...
View ArticleHanes and Lowrance look forward to stable school year
In above photo: Hanes Magnet School (Photo by Todd Luck) Displaced schools may have new future homes with school bonds The staffs, parents and students of Hanes and Lowrance Middle school are looking...
View ArticleParents want answers about incident
In above photo: A North Forsyth High School student, who wore this hoodie, had to be treated at a hospital after being handled by a school resource officer. (Photo by Tevin Stinson) Family visibly...
View ArticleSchool system holds meetings on bonds
Above: Superintendent Beverly Emory speaks. Some leaders are asking for a new East Winston middle school By Todd Luck The Chronicle Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools held the first in a series of...
View ArticleW-S Foundation 2016 Forsyth County Teacher Grants
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Winston-Salem Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Forsyth County Teacher Grants for professional development to K-12th grade teachers in the...
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