Forsyth County Has Highest Graduation Rate Among Georgia's 20 Largest School Districts

Forsyth County Schools' two non-traditional schools, Forsyth Academy and iAchieve Academy, also were at the top of the state charts.

State Names Three Forsyth Schools Highest Performance Reward Schools

A "highest performing school" is a Title I school among the 5 percent of Title I schools in the state that has the highest absolute performance over three years for the “all students” group on the statewide assessments.

Statewide Association Recognizes Liberty Middle in Cumming

The Georgia Association of Middle School Principals gave the Forsyth County school and its administrators five awards.

Governor Appoints Forsyth School Board Member To Kelly Marlow Panel

Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, Cobb School Board Member Tim Stultz and Forsyth School Board Member Ann Crow will review whether Marlow should be suspended.

Cumming Resident Irina Bukshteyn Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine

She graduated with a master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner.

North Forsyth High To Celebrate Marine Corps Birthday With Cake Cutting Ceremony

The free event is open to the public and veterans and active duty military members, as well as their families and friends, are encouraged to attend.

Dominique Holdo of Cumming Named to Samford University's Dean's List

Holdo was a freshman nutrition and dietetics major.

Morrow Family Medicine Raises $30K for Forsyth Schools' 'Bring Your Own Technology' Initiative

The Cumming business hosted a golf tournament and conducted raffles in schools and plans to continue its efforts next year.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Cumming Native Makes Music Ministry Team at Trevecca Nazarene University

Refuge is a musical group that represents Trevecca at church and school events throughout the Southeast.

Forsyth Schools Accepting Input on Redistricting Through Nov. 1

The proposed elementary school lines have change since the first draft.

Parents Invited To Forsyth Drug Awareness Summit

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher and Cy Young Award recipient John Smoltz, Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper and a panel of experts are set to attend.

Help Name New Forsyth School Set for Martin Drive

Forsyth County Schools are seeking input through Nov. 8 for the name of the new elementary school south of the city of Cumming.

What's New with Forsyth County Schools?

The latest news and updates by the Forsyth County Board of Education.

Daves Creek Elementary Receives Blue Ribbon Award, Ice Cream Party

Some 800 students, teachers and staff members were treated to Blue Bell ice cream this morning.

What Should Forsyth's New Elementary School Be Named?

Forsyth Schools' Board of Education is set to consider a timeline for the naming of the new school that will relieve overcrowding in three existing school southwest of the city of Cumming.

Carrington Academy Schools To Host Fall Festival in Cumming

The private schools in Alpharetta and Cumming are set Saturday, Oct. 19, to jointly celebrate the season and welcome the community

Blue Ribbon School To Get Ice Cream Treat, Visit from State School Superintendent

A Blue Bell truck filled with ice cream will arrive at Daves Creek Elementary School in Cumming at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to treat its 800 students, teachers and staff members.

Forsyth Schools Wants Input on 2014-2015 Calendar

Online input will be accepted via a survey through Nov. 1.

College Day Career Expo Set for Oct. 16 in Cumming

Lanier Tech wants to encourage students opting out of the PSAT test to seek post-secondary education.

5K, Art Challenge To Benefit Special Olympics Forsyth

In addition to a school-level challenge, athletes who participate in the local and/or state games may submit drawings for the 5K T-shirt artwork contest.

Forsyth Schools SAT Scores Highest in Georgia

All Forsyth County high schools and the district surpassed Georgia’s SAT averages, and all school scores also were higher than the national average.

Alpha Delta Pi Foundation Honors Cumming Student with Scholarship

Kathryn M. Kibler, a Cumming and Forsyth County native, was selected to receive the Frances Johnson Murrah Scholarship.

Flu Shots, Mist Available at Forsyth Schools Oct. 16, 17

The Forsyth County Health Department is vaccinating the student body on the early release days in October, but a parent must be present.

Forsyth Central High's S.T.E.M. Program Top in Georgia

The award was created to recognize and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding effort and achievement in supporting and promoting STEM education in the state.

Fall-Friendly School Lunch Recipes

Forget soggy tuna fish, these easy-to-make lunchbox meals use only the season’s freshest ingredients.

University President: Sunbelt Growth Demands Private Education Opportunities

Ed Schrader told members of the South Forsyth Rotary Club in Cumming demands particularly call for adult learners in graduate and undergraduate health care studies.

North Forsyth High Students Earn AP Scholar Awards

It's an increase of 29 percent over 2012.

Forsyth's Daves Creek Elementary a National Blue Ribbon School

The honor is based on its overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement.

What's New with Forsyth County Schools?

The latest news and updates by the Forsyth County Board of Education.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Fun Run To Inspire Cumming Classmates to 'Be Friends, Don’t Bully'

Set for Sept. 26 at Coal Mountain Elementary, the Boosterthon Fun Run aims to raise local schools needed funds for education while inspiring students to live healthy, character-filled lives.

Parents: Schools Should Have Notified Us of Man's Alleged Threats

Joseph “Joe” John Medved, 51, of Cumming, allegedly threatened to "shoot up a school" in Gwinnett County after buying a long rifle in Forsyth.

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Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Forsyth Schools Release Redistricting First Draft

Parents and stakeholders are asked to provide input on the proposed plan.

South Forsyth Teacher Awarded for Impacting Students' Lives

A former student, now employed by Google, nominated her for the Fountain Award, sponsored by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

30 Reasons Moms Are Late

I would've been on time, but...

Georgia United Credit Union Donates $2K to North Forsyth High

Georgia United sponsors “Kicks for Schools” during football season to allow teams that call Cumming and Forsyth home the opportunity to “kick to win” money for their school.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.