Cumming School News: Forsyth Middle, High Schools Cancel Outdoor Activities Tuesday

The inclement weather which swept across the state was the cause of the cancellation.

Cumming Parents and Students: Forsyth County Schools Seeking Input on 2015-16 School Calendar

The proposed schedule would see school begin on Aug. 6, 2015 and end on May 27, 2016.

Cumming Schools Beat State, National SAT Scores

South Forsyth High School had the highest combined scores in the school district and the 12th highest combined scores in the state.

Forsyth County Schools Honored for Farm to School Programs

The school system won the prestigious Golden Radish Award in the bronze level for its work with agriculture education.

Help Name Forsyth's New Middle School

The new school will open in 2016 off of McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta.

Pinecrest Academy Named a 2014 Blue Ribbon School

The Private PreK-12 Catholic School is One of Just 337 Schools in Nation to Receive Honor

Eight Forsyth Middle School Students Commit to Needs-Based Scholarship Program

The students must maintain a high grade point average and remain out of trouble until they graduate high school in exchange for scholarships

Monster Dash 5K and Fall Festival Oct. 26

Event at Brookwood Elementary also includes a fun run.

Forsyth County Schools Named Title I Reward District

Only four school districts in the state of Georgia earned the award for consistent high performance.

Active Shooter Training Scenario at South Forsyth High School Friday

Only 130 students will be present during the scenario, while the rest will be dismissed early, Forsyth County Schools says.

Non-Profit Seeking Nominations for Youth Leadership Award

21st Century Leaders will select 20 students who have made a positive change in their communities.

Forsyth Schools Considers Wellness Policy Changes

The school system's wellness policy was last modified in 2006. The proposed amendments would direct schools to adhere to federal food laws.

Two Forsyth Middle Schools Earn "Highest-Performing" Honors

Little Mill and Otwell middle schools are in the top five percent in performance statewide during the last three years.

Forsyth County Invites Outside Educators to Sample Technology Initiative

The Oct. 27 event will showcase Mashburn Elementary and Piney Grove Middle School. Registration is now open and costs $25.

Cumming Schools Nominated for STEM Education Awards

Brookwood Elementary School, Cornerstone Schools, and Automation Direct have been nominated for the award recognizing STEM schools.

Sheriff's Office: Slow Down Near South Forsyth Middle School

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has received a large number of complaints regarding drivers speeding through the school zone.

Forsyth County Schools Accepting Nominations for Employee of the Month

Workers in support roles at district schools are eligible for this month's award.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Cumming College Student Wins Buick Scholarship

The student at the University of Alabama was one of 100 winners of the prestigious scholarship.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

How Do Georgia Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.

Georgia Gets No Child Left Behind Exemption

Federal officials say that the state can ignore some parts of the law because it is beneficial to students.

Georgia Sales Tax-Free Weekend 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.

Want to Get Your College Degree? Georgia Wants to Help

The state is offering assistance for younger adults who have college credits but did not graduate.

Forsyth Drunk Driving Incident Costs Fulton Principal

The administrator was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in north Forsyth on Saturday night

Time for Year-Round School to Stop the ‘Summer Slide’? Patch Poll

It’s summer, and kids thoughts turn to mush, some proponents of a year-round calendar for America’s public school students argue. But is that the only way to increase U.S. students’ global competitiveness?

UNG Finalizes Merger of Foundations

UNG is the first of the University System of Georgia institutions that were consolidated in January 2013 to combine its philanthropic foundations. The new foundation will be led by Rich White of Gainesville and Mary Helen McGruder of Cumming.

2014-2015 JA Fellows Program Recruitment Begins

Free program geared towards committed high school students in metro Atlanta allows them to learn the steps of starting and running their own small business.

Finalist Named for Forsyth County Schools Superintendent

Dr. Jeff Bearden, who has served as a school executive for more than 25 years, presently serves as superintendent of the Rome City School System.

BOE Names Keith Porter FCS Interim Superintendent

Porter recently retired from Dawson County Schools as superintendent, a position he held since 2009.

Retiring FCS Superintendent Evans: 'Thank You Forsyth County'

Graduating seniors from four more Forsyth County Schools will receive their diplomas during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Info About Healthy Summer Meals For Students

Free, healthy meals are available to kids and teens.

Derogatory Sign Appears as ‘Senior Prank’ at South Forsyth HS

Images of the sign have gone viral on the Internet via social media.

Video Released for May 20 Bond for Forsyth Schools

If passed, the $195 million education bond will help increase security, technology infrastructure and address school overcrowding by updating and adding new classrooms.

Thank a Teacher on Patch for Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! What do you want to say to that educator who meant the most to you? To the teacher who makes your child's year the best ever?

Riverwatch MS Among the 50 Best Middle Schools in U.S.

Riverwatch, a Forsyth County School, was the only Georgia school represented on the list compiled by www.TheBestSchools.org.

Cumming-based GICAA Launches New Middle School Athletic League

Cumming schools Fideles Christian Academy and Horizon Christian Academy have joined the organization where traditional and nontraditional teams compete in both athletic and academic competition while building on the principles of fair play and good s

FCS Tops State Averages, CCRPI Reports for 2013 and 2012

"Overall, I am excited to see Forsyth County Schools performing at for the most part higher than the previous year’s reports." - Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Buster Evans

Forsyth Man Upset Special Needs Child Handcuffed at School

The 11-year-old boy, who has been diagnosed with autism disorder, was handcuffed in February after a Gainesville police school resource officer said the fifth grader kicked him during an outburst.

Coach From Cumming Acquatics Center Suspended for 'Inappropriate Relationship' With Teen: Report

Relationship reportedly occurred more than year ago.