Third Grade Class Takes First Place in Math Challenge

The 15-member class at Pinecrest Academy stayed number one in Georgia for the entire 10 weeks of the Springboard contest

Forsyth County Student to Pursue Fashion Design Career

Audrey Matey has had her designs on fashion since she was little.

Pinecrest Academy Senior Named Commended Scholar

John Olah was recently recognized for his accomplishment at the Catholic high school's awards ceremony.

Dr. Blanca Snyder Named PreK3-8th Principal at Pinecrest Academy

She comes to Pinecrest from St. Gabriel’s Catholic School in Austin, Texas.

Students Educate Forsyth County About Water Quality Through Art

Three students were named the winners of the 2nd Annual Storm Drain Art Contest.

Third Graders: Participate In Fire Department Safety Poster Contest

Submissions will be accepted through March 3.

North Georgia Expanding In Cumming, Adding On To Building

​The state budget includes $11.5 million in funds for the construction of a 30,000-square-foot addition to the current Cumming Campus.

Forsyth County Students Receive $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

Eight students from Forsyth County were among the more than 70 Georgians awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships on Wednesday.

National Merit Scholar From Cumming Named In 1st Round

Corporate-sponsored awards went to students who plan to complete an undergraduate program at the awarding college or university.

Forsyth County High Schools Are Among 2022's Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Forsyth Student Awarded With Delta Community Credit Union Scholarship

Delta Community Credit Union recently awarded five metro Atlanta students with scholarships, including a Forsyth County student.

Forsyth County Students Named 2022 Georgia Scholars

Eleven students from Forsyth County have been named as 2022 Georgia Scholars.

$1M In Scholarships Awarded By Sawnee EMC To Metro Atlanta Students

Including this year’s recipients, Sawnee EMC's Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to 252 high school seniors.

Forsyth County High Schools Honored As 2022 AP Honor Schools

Several Forsyth County high schools have been honored by the Georgia Department of Education for success with AP testing.

Carrington Academy Donates Books to Celebrate National Reading Month

Students from five schools collected more than 380 books for Pajama Program

6 Scholarships Available For Forsyth County Seniors

The Cumming Vietnam Veterans chapter is awarding six $2,500 scholarships to Forsyth County Seniors. Applications are being accepted.

Duck Dive

The 2022 Duck Dive for Education has begun and will end with the Duck Dive drawing on April 1, 2022 at 1 at the Cumming Aquatic Center.

Forsyth Schools Named CyberStart District Of Distinction

CyberStart America in Georgia focuses on helping students, including in Forsyth County, discover their talent in cybersecurity.

COVID Restrictions To End As Forsyth Schools Return To Normal

COVID restrictions will end as Forsyth Schools return to normal operations on Wednesday, including allowing visitors and more.

Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced For Forsyth Schools

Forsyth County Schools announced its finalists for Teacher of the Year on Friday. The overall winner will be announced March 10.

Forsyth County Schools Job Fair Set For Feb. 26

Forsyth County Schools is hosting an educator job fair on Saturday, Feb. 26, with in-person and virtual options.

Gov. Kemp Talks CRT, Banned Books, Digital Learning At School

Gov. Brian Kemp visited Forsyth County Monday to meet with officials and discuss problems currently plaguing students in Georgia.

Human Resources

Visit with staff from our 43 schools: 23 elementary, 11 middle, 7 high, 1 college and career-high school, and our academies.

Teaching & Learning In-Person Parent Information Nights In March 2022:

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) is not a traditional world language class. DLI is an instructional model.

Forsyth County Middle Schooler Wins District Spelling Bee

South Forsyth Middle School student, Nimal Murugan, claimed the title as Forsyth County's top speller.

In-Person Learning To Resume Monday In Forsyth County

Forsyth Schools said they will be returning to face-to-face instruction on Monday, Jan. 10, but to expect some transportation delays.

Forsyth Schools Make Decision On In-Person Learning

Forsyth Schools has decided if students will return to the classroom in-person this week due to rising COVID cases.

Municipal Announcements, Forsyth County

Out-of-district requests for the 2022/2023 school year may be submitted December 1, 2021 - January 14, 2022.

Event Sponsors

The FoCAL Center officially opened to the schools and community on Friday, December 3rd with a grand opening event.

Deputy Superintendent

Out-of-district requests for the 2022/2023 school year may be submitted December 1, 2021 - January 14, 2022., a Jan. 14, deadline.

Star Students Name By Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club

The Optimist Star Student Program recognizes high school students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and good citizenship.

Forsyth Elementary Receives 2021 National Blue Ribbon Honor

The Blue Ribbon is a national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education, and eight Georgia schools received it this year.

2021 College Aid: How Cumming Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Cumming area high schools.

Cumming Vietnam Veterans Announce 2022 Scholarship Program

The Cumming Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be awarding six scholarships of $2,500 each.

Pinecrest Academy to Host High School Informational Session

Our neighbors are invited to come find out how a Catholic education can benefit their entire family.

31 Cumming Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Cumming elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Forsyth County Elementary Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon School

In all, 325 U.S. schools received the honor for overall performance from the U.S. Department of Education, including nine in Georgia.

Best Schools: How Forsyth County Ranked In 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in schools serving Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Teens Named To 2021-2022 Student Advisory Council

​State Superintendent Richard Woods selected 66 Georgia students for his 2021-2022 Student Advisory Council, including from Forsyth County.

National Merit Semifinalists Named From Cumming

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2022.