New Principal Named at West Forsyth High School

Two new middle school principals in Forsyth County also were named this week.

SFHS Hosts Regional Science And Engineering Fair

SFHS will have 11 student projects advance to the state level competition in March.

Three South Forsyth High School Seniors Receive Scholarships For College

Laura Cavalenes, Matt Patterson, and Kendyl Lewis all received scholarships to attend college in the State of Georgia for Fall 2017

22 Forsyth Schools Receive High Performance, Greatest Gains Awards

Gov. Nathan Deal announced the 2016 honors on Tuesday.

Forsyth Schools Cancel Monday Classes

Monday will be an online learning day, the school system announced.

Forsyth Bus Driver Fired For Leaving 6-Year-Old Unattended

The child was left alongside Canton Highway on December 16.

Georgia Weather: Forsyth Schools Announce Early-Release Day

The metro Atlanta area is predicted to get snow and freezing rain Friday and Saturday.

When Do Forsyth County Students Return To School?

And when is spring break? Here's the Forsyth County Schools second-semester calendar for 2017.

Forsyth Schools' CCRPI Scores Among Best in the State

The 2016 numbers put Forsyth atop all other large school systems and in the top few spots for elementary, middle and high schools.

Three Forsyth County Student Athletes, One Coach Recognized

A total of 42 athletes were honored at the Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Cross Country Awards Banquet, including students of Cumming.

South Forsyth Students Attend 'Leadercon'

The conference for students who excel in engineering was held in Jekyll Island.

South Forsyth Student Takes Second At National Debate Competition

Sudhan Chitgopkar, competing in the junior varsity division, was second in team debate and 5th as an individual speaker.

2 Cumming Area Students in Running for $100K Scholarship Prize

Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology announced 2016 semi-finalists this week. They're advancing to regionals next month.

Walk To School Day 2016: Three Cumming Schools Participating

More than 4,000 schools in the United States and beyond will take part in the event on Wednesday.

Forsyth Educator Fired After Apparent Racist Facebook Post About First Lady

A post apparently by Jane Wood Allen, a paraprofessional at Chestatee Elementary School, called First Lady Michelle Obama a "gorilla."

5 Must-Know 2016-2017 School Dates in Forsyth County

Students returned to classes on August 4.

ICYMI: Forsyth Students Top State on ACT Scores

It was the second year in a row Forsyth was the number-one district on the college-readiness tests.

Forsyth Students Top State on ACT Scores

It was the second year in a row Forsyth was the number-one district on the college-readiness tests.

ICYMI: Enrollment Booming at University of North Georgia

Fall enrollment is expected to top 18,000 at the University of North Georgia's five campuses.

Enrollment Booming at One Georgia University

Fall enrollment is expected to top 18,000 at the University of North Georgia's five campuses.

Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2016-17

When is the first day of school? Holiday breaks? Here's the Forsyth County Schools Calendar for 2016-17.

Forsyth Schools Named Most Cost-Efficient in Georgia

Forsyth County was the only system to earn the state Department of Education's highest Financial Efficiency Star rating.

Middle-Schoolers Donate $1,000 To Forsyth Animal Shelter

Also, 22 students donated their time working at the shelter during Piney Grove Middle School's Grizzly Great Day of Giving.

Deputies, Piney Grove Middle Students Team Up For Kids

Students and sheriff's deputies made blankets, which will be given to children victimized or in distress.

Forsyth County Student Wins Burger King Scholarship

Patrons at Burger King restaurants donated $89,000 for 89 scholarships nationwide this year.

Big Creek Elementary Posts Huge CCRPI Score

With 101.7 points, Big Creek was the second highest-scoring non-charter public school in the state, school officials say.

Forsyth Educator Is Finalist For Teacher of the Year

Marlo Miranda, of Forsyth Central in Cumming, is one of 10 teachers still in the running for the statewide honor.

Forsyth High School Gets a New Name

iAchieve Virtual Academy will become Forsyth Virtual Academy on July 1.

Three Forsyth High Schools Ranked in Georgia's Top 25

The U.S. News and World Report 2016 Best High Schools list ranks 21,000 public schools nationwide.

25 Top Georgia High Schools: U.S. News Rankings

The U.S. News 2016 Best High Schools ranking places 7 metro Atlanta schools in Georgia's top 10 schools.

ICYMI: 'Fingertip Rule' Out as Part of Forsyth School Dress Code

Starting next year, outfits will have to be "an acceptable length," with principals making the ultimate ruling.

Mascots Chosen For New Forsyth County Schools

Denmark High, DeSana Middle and Brandywine Elementary schools also got their school colors.

Best Elementary Schools in Cumming Area 2016

Niche's annual list looks at school results, student and parent surveys, and ratings for teachers and the district.

Suspended Principal Back to School Monday

Lambert High Principal Gary Davison missed a week after offensive Facebook posts came to light.

High School Principal On Leave After Facebook Posts

Lambert High School's Gary Davison made posts considered anti-Muslim and negative toward minorities.

Kindergarten Sign-Ups Under Way in Forsyth

Parents can pre-register at the school system's website.

School Closing/Delay Update for Forsyth County Schools

Forecast of winter weather has school administrators acting early to avoid dangerous roads on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.

Forsyth County Schools Closing Early Wednesday

A winter storm threatens to bring snow and freezing rain to the area.

North Forsyth's New Gym Tops Out

The competition gymnasium at North Forsyth High School now has all its structural steel in place, according to a report.

Kindergarten Registration Underway in Forsyth

'Kindergarten Roundup' events will be held at a centralized location instead of at each individual school, according to the school district.