Info Web Page Released for May 20 Bond for Schools

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

Midway, Cumming ES: GA Family-Friendly Partnership Winners

The Family-Friendly Partnership School Award is given out annually to up to 10 schools that go above and beyond to make families feel welcome and work to engage parents in their children’s education.

Info Meeting Thursday on GA Student Growth Model Report

The meeting at Piney Grove Middle School will center on the report, which provides information regarding academic progress during the 2012-2013 school year for students in grades 4 through 12.

FCS No. 8 Nationally in Large-District Use of Technology

Forsyth County Schools has again been recognized for its use of technology to govern the district, communicate with students, parents and the community, and to improve district operations.

Crowder a 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year Finalist

South Forsyth High School's Nick Crowder is among 10 finalists from a pool of 156 applicants who were selected as the Teacher of the Year in their representative school districts.

Forsyth Schools Superintendent Applications Available

Forsyth County Schools is looking for an outstanding local, state or national leader to be the next superintendent of schools.

Forsyth BOE to Honor Lambert Swimming State Champs Thursday

Board also to discuss its search for a new superintendent.

$195M Forsyth Education Bond Expected on May Ballot

School officials say the 2014 referendum would address four areas: growth, improvements to existing schools, safety and security, and technology.

FCS Superintendent Search Community Meeting Thursday

The Forsyth Board of Education is in the process of developing a leadership profile that will be used in the search for the new superintendent.

UNG's Presidential Leadership Award to Go to Cumming Mayor

H. Ford Gravitt to be recognized this month for his support of the university and his work to bring higher education to the Forsyth County community.

Forsyth BOE Names New Principals at FCHS and WFHS

Current West Forsyth High School Principal Betty Pope and Forsyth Central High School Principal Rudy Hampton set to retire at the end of the year.

Forsyth County Schools Needs Mock Interviewers

Local interviewers from the business and parent community needed beginning Monday and interviewers do not have to have interviewing experience.

Input Wanted for 2014 FCS Superintendent Search

The Forsyth Board of Education is in the process of developing a leadership profile that will be used in the search for the new superintendent.

Deal Taps Evans for Prison System’s Education Initiatives

Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Dr. L.C. “Buster” Evans, who announced last week he would be stepping down from his post in June, will join the state's Department of Corrections as the assistant commissioner of Education.

Thursday Community Summit Focusing on Forsyth Workforce

Thursday's Community Summit to develop a plan for recruiting, educating, training, and retaining the county's future workforce is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center.

NFHS Student One of 300 Worldwide at Leadership Challenge Academy

Unique scholarship program promotes STEM education and effective leadership skills at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

How Would You Rate Superintendent Evans' Tenure in Forsyth?

Forsyth County Schools' Superintendent L.C. (Buster) Evans announces he'll retire this summer.

Forsyth County BOE Meets Thursday Night

Meetings are also shown on TV Forsyth, Comcast Channel 23.

Deuschle Named Forsyth County Teacher of the Year

Piney Grove Middle School media specialist was also tapped as the county’s Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Forsyth Schools Decide on Thursday Classes

Forsyth Schools: Will classes be in session Thursday?

Forsyth Schools Decide on Wednesday Classes

Will Forsyth County Schools hold classes Feb. 12?

UPDATE: Forsyth Schools Make Decision on Tuesday Classes

Will schools be closed again because of a winter storm?

North Forsyth Earns National RAMP Award

NFHS is the first Forsyth County high school to earn the national recognition for excellence in comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs.

Forsyth Schools Set Inclement Weather Makeup Day

School officials say for now, the third weekend in February, spring break and the last day of school won't change for students.

UNG Planners Holding Cumming Campus Town Hall this Week

By the end of spring semester, UNG Strategic Planning Steering Committee members are expected to draft a plan for the future of the university.

Another Snow Day Friday for Most Metro Atlanta Schools

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Metro Area Schools Make Decisions on Thursday Classes

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Forsyth Schools Decide on Wednesday Closure

Cumming could see up to 3 inches of snow as a result of Winter Storm Leon.

Forsyth Schools, Pinecrest Decide on Early Release

Snow showers are expected Tuesday.

South Forsyth High Partners with Siemens, State For Pilot Project

The pilot project aims to train students on the key skills required to secure manufacturing jobs after high school.

Nominate a Young Volunteer for Scholarship

Kohl's Cares accepting nominations Jan. 31 to March 14.

Forsyth Board of Education Revises School Admission Policy

It also revised the new resident students policy.

Slugfest To Award Fall 2014 College Scholarships To Forsyth Residents

Special consideration will be given to students who have participated in the Forsyth County Slugfest Baseball Tournament or the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Baseball/Softball Program.

Forsyth Schools Release Statement on School Wednesday

The system is experiencing "situations" with HVAC and sprinklers at some facilities.

Forsyth County Schools Decides on Closing

System officials are concerned about the frigid temperatures, which could cause problems with school buses and with heating school buildings that have been closed since before Christmas.

Forsyth County Schools: School Alert for Staff

A winter weather advisory remains in effect from 10 p.m. until noon Monday.

Cumming Native Named to Dean's List at Brevard College

He earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher for the semester

Cumming Native Graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design

He earned a bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Marketing and Management.

Forsyth Schools Request Input on Admissions, Attendance Policies

The board of education officially named the county's 14th elementary school and established 2014 meeting dates.

Forsyth's 21st Elementary School To Be Named 'Brandywine'

It honors a Revolutionary War veteran who lived in the Cumming area and fought in the 1777 Battle of Brandywine.