Monday Announcements

SURRY CLASSES
If you are interested in taking Surry Community College spring classes
2nd semester, please see Ms. Pennix in Building G-600 on Tuesdays from
9 am – 2 pm. Most classes fill quickly so do not hesitate.

SURRY
A representative from SCC will speak on November 17th from 8:30-9:30
about the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and ADN (Associate Degree
of Nursing) at SCC. CNA is a prerequisite required to be admitted into
most Nursing programs.
A representative from FTCC will be speaking on November 21st during
1st & 2nd period & December 1st during 4th period about the RIBN
partnership program for nursing.
Anyone one interested in attending one of these Nursing Information
Sessions who is not already in Mrs. Sloan's classes should see Mrs.
Sloan to make arrangements to attend. Deadline to sign up is Nov 10.
Student must ask their teacher for permission to attend in advance.
Space is limited; therefore attendance will be a first-come,
first-serve basis.

HOSA
There will be a HOSA meeting Thursday November 3rd after school in
Mrs. Sloan's room. We will discuss several items. Please make plans to
attend.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Students interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership
Team should email Coach James room 606G for an application. All
applications are due Monday, October 31st.

NHS
The deadline for NHS applications has been moved to 3:05 on November
4th. Please turn your completed envelope to Mrs. Roberts or Mr. Hauser
by the end of that school day.

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
Senior yearbook ad money and ad content is due to Ms. McCollum by
November 1st. Please see the FHS website for more information and
forms.

SENIOR JOSTENS MEETING
Seniors will meet with Jostens concerning graduation items November
1st at 9:45 am. Orders will be collected November 4th.

BASKETBALL
There will be a mandatory parent meeting tonight in the gym at 6:00
for anyone trying out for men's basketball. Tryouts will start
immediately following the meeting. Basketball tryouts will be held
today through Wednesday. Anyone wanting to tryout must have an updated
physical turned into Coach Christopherson ahead of time or you will
not be allowed to participate.

CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the XC team. The Women's team was Regional
Champions and the Boys were the Regional Champion Runner-Ups. All
Region runners were Dakota Mendenhall, Charlie Wyrick, AK Kilby, Sarah
Hayden, Caroline Owens, and Madisun Shore. AK Kilby and Dakota
Mendenhall were both Regional Champions. The XC teams will compete in
the 2A State Meet on Saturday. Wish them luck!

MARSHALL BAKER DAY TOMORROW NOVEMBER 1st
Tomorrow Tuesday, November 1st is Marshall Baker Day! Please wear your t-shirts!
If you would like to purchase one, see Señora Helton in 703H. Shirts are $10.

Tomorrow during lunches stop by the Forbush News Team Table in the
Lobby of A building to send a personal recorded message to Marshall.

Tomorrow at 7:00 pm we will have a POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME with all
proceeds going to Marshall Baker! Admission will be $3.

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Friday Announcements

SURRY CLASSES
If you are interested in taking Surry Community College classes for
the spring semester, please see Ms. Pennix in Building G-600 on
Tuesdays from 9 am – 2 pm. Most classes fill quickly so do not
hesitate.

HOSA
Any student interested in joining HOSA the fee is $20.00 and
membership forms are available from Mrs. Sloan room 520E. The last day
to join HOSA is TODAY October 28th!
On line testing for District Competition will be Tuesday November 1st
at 3:15 in Mrs Sloan's room. Please bring your chromebook and charger.
Fees for district are due to Mrs. Sloan by Friday November 4th. Fee is $15.00
All vision screening form are due to Mrs Sloan by Monday November 14th.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership
Team e-mail Coach James room 606G for an application. All
applications are due Monday, October 31st.

BETA
All newly invited members of the Beta Club are reminded their
paperwork and fees are due TODAY Friday, 28th! There will NOT be an
extended deadline, so if you want to join Beta, be sure to turn in
your paperwork!

Also, today is the deadline to donate items for Hurricane Matthew. You
can earn Beta points, see the website for
details. Thanks to all who have already donated!

JR. CIVITAN
Deadline to join the Junior Civitan club is TODAY, October 28th.
You must turn in your application form and dues today!
See Coach Vestal for applications and dues information in 604G.

NHS
The deadline for NHS applications has been moved to 3:05 on November
4th. Please turn your completed Envelope in to Mrs. Roberts or Mr.
Hauser by the end of that school day.

SENIORS
Seniors need to turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B
TODAY October 28th! This is necessary for certain scholarships and
awards.

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
If you are NOT completing your senior ad online, the money and ad
content is due to Ms. McCollum on November 1st. Please see the FHS
website for more information and forms.

SENIOR JOSTENS MEETING
The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items is
November 1st at 9:45 am. Orders will be collected November 4th.

BASKETBALL
The men's basketball program will have open gym TODAY right after school.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday night in the gym at
6:00 for anyone trying out for men's basketball. Tryouts will start
immediately following the meeting. Basketball tryouts will be held
next Monday through Wednesday. Anyone wanting to tryout must have an
updated physical turned into Coach Christopherson ahead of time or you
will not be allowed to participate.

LOLLY POP SALE
Mrs. Hawks Class will be selling Halloween lolly pops for $1.00 TODAY
in the courtyard between 3rd/4th class changes.

MARSHALL BAKER DAY
NOVEMBER 1st

Tuesday, November 1st is Marshall Baker Day- please wear your t-shirts!
If you would like to purchase one, see Señora Helton in 703H. Shirts are $10.

Tuesday
during lunches stop by the Forbush News Team Table in the Lobby of A
building to send a personal recorded message to Marshall.

Tuesday at 7:00 pm we will have a POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME with all
proceeds going to Marshall Baker! Admission will be $3.

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Thursday Announcements

HOSA
Any student interested in joining HOSA the fee is $20.00 and
membership forms are available from Mrs. Sloan room 520E. The last day
to join HOSA will be October 28th.
On line testing for District Competition will be Tuesday November 1st at 3:15 in Mrs Sloan's room. Please bring your chromebook and charger.
Fees for district are due to Mrs. Sloan by 11/4/16. Fee is 15.00
All vision screening form are due to Mrs Sloan by 11/14/16

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership
Team e-mail Coach James  room 606G for an application. All
applications are due Monday, October 31st.

BETA
All newly invited members of the Beta Club are reminded their
paperwork and fees are due this Friday, 28th.  There will NOT be an
extended deadline, so if you want to join Beta, be sure to turn in
your paperwork!
Also, the deadline to donate items for Hurricane Matthew has been
extended to Friday.  You can earn Beta points, see the website for
details.  Thanks to all who have already donated!

JR. CIVITAN
Any one else wishing to join the Junior Civitan Club, you must turn in your application form and dues money THIS WEEK. Deadline to join the club is tomorrow, October 28th. See Coach Vestal for applications and dues information in 604G.

SENIORS
Seniors need to turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B
by tomorrow October 28th. This is necessary for certain scholarships and
awards.

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
If you are NOT completing your senior ad online, the money and ad
content is due to Ms. McCollum on November 1st. Please see the FHS
website for more information and forms.

SENIOR JOSTENS MEETING
The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items has been RESCHEDULED for November 1st at 9:45 am.
Orders will be collected November 4th.

BASKETBALL
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday night in the gym at 6:00 for anyone trying out for men's basketball.  Tryouts will start immediately following the meeting. Basketball tryouts will be held next Monday through Wednesday. Anyone wanting to tryout must have an updated physical turned into Coach Christopherson ahead of time or you will not be allowed to participate.

​WRESTLING

There will be a mandatory parents' meeting for wrestling tonight at 7 pm.

 Anyone that missed the hydration test needs to meet in the training room tomorrow     Friday October 28th after school.  We should be done by 3:30.

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Wednesday Morning

HOSA
Any student interested in joining HOSA the fee is $20.00 and
membership forms are available from Mrs. Sloan room 520E. The last day
to join HOSA will be October 28th.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership
Team e-mail Coach James room 606G for an application. All
applications are due October 31st.

BETA
All newly invited members of the Beta Club are reminded their
paperwork and fees are due this Friday, 28th. There will NOT be an
extended deadline, so if you want to join Beta, be sure to turn in
your paperwork!
Also, the deadline to donate items for Hurricane Matthew has been
extended to Friday. You can earn Beta points, see the website for
details. Thanks to all who have already donated!

SENIORS
Seniors need to turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B
by October 28th. This is necessary for certain scholarships and
awards.

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
If you are NOT completing your senior ad online, the money and ad
content is due to Ms. McCollum on November 1st. Please see the FHS
website for more information and forms.

SENIOR JOSTENS MEETING
The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items that was
originally scheduled for October 26th has been RESCHEDULED for
November 1st at 9:45 am. Orders will be collected November 4th.

WRESTLING
Anyone planning to wrestle this year, please meet in the training room
immediately after school today for hydration testing. You will be
free to leave as soon as we are done.

BASKETBALL
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, October 31st in
the gym at 6:00 for anyone trying out for men's basketball. Tryouts
will start immediately following the meeting. Basketball tryouts will
be held next Monday through Wednesday. Anyone wanting to tryout must
have an updated physical turned into Coach Christopherson ahead of
time or you will not be allowed to participate.

GOLF
Congratulations to Mallory Fobes for finishing 4th out of 78
competitors in the State Finals for Women's Golf this past Monday and
Tuesday.

JROTC
The Forbush JROTC will sponsor ASVAB testing on the 9th of November at
8 AM in the Media Center. The test is open to all 10th through 12th
grade students interested in joining the military BUT you must sign up
with either Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes in Room 130A
building.
The test is free and once complete, you will receive an ASVAB score
about three weeks after the test. This score can then be used to
discuss your options with military recruiters if you are planning on
going in the military after graduation. By taking the test you ARE
NOT obligated in any way to join the military.
See Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes for details.

REPORT CARDS TODAY
Report cards will be distributed between third and fourth periods
today. Students, please report to your homeroom class when the bell
rings ending third period.

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to third parties, including law enforcement.

Thursday Announcements

HOSA
Any student interested in joining HOSA the fee is $20.00 and
membership forms are available from Mrs. Sloan

​ room 520E​

. The last day to join
HOSA will be October 28th.

DECA
All DECA fundraiser orders and money are due today, October 20th.
Please bring these to Mrs. Pardue

​room 303C ​

as soon as possible.

DECA district competition fee is due to Mrs. Pardue

​ room 303C​

today, October 20th.
All members planning on attending competition should pay by this deadline.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership
Team e-mail Coach James

​room 606G ​

for an application. All applications are due
October 31st.

SENIORS
Seniors need to turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B
by October 28th. This is necessary  for certain scholarships and
awards.

The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items that was
originally scheduled for October 26th has been RESCHEDULED for
November 1st at 9:45 am. Orders will be collected November 4th.

SOFTBALL
The Softball team is selling 50/50 tickets at this Fridays home
football game.  We will meet at the field house before the game.
Please let Senora Helton or Coach Helton know if you can help out.

WRESTLING
Anyone interested in wrestling needs to plan on staying after school on Wednesday, October 26th to participate in the Hydration test.  We will meet in the training room immediately after school.  We will be done by 3:45 pm.  Please drink extra fluids this weekend so you can pass the hydration test on Wednesday.  See Coach Farmer 803J for more details.

GOLF

Congratulations to Mallory Fobes for finishing 4th in Tuesday's Women's Golf Regional, she will be competing next Monday and Tuesday in the State Finals.

JROTC
The Forbush JROTC will sponsor ASVAB testing on the 9th of November at
8 AM in the Media Center.  The test is open to all 10th through 12th
grade students interested in joining the military BUT you must sign up
with either Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes in Room 130A
building.
The test is free and once complete, you will receive an ASVAB score
about three weeks after the test.  This score can then be used to
discuss your options with military recruiters if you are planning on
going in the military after graduation.  By taking the test you ARE
NOT obligated in any way to join the military.
See Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes for details.

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Wednesday Announcements

HOSA
Any HOSA member interested in vision screening training form prevent
blindness should see Mrs. Sloan by Wednesday, October 19th. The
training will be Monday, October 24th from 8-11.

Any student interested in joining HOSA the fee is $20.00 and
membership forms are available from Mrs. Sloan. The last day to join
HOSA will be October 28th.

DECA
All DECA fundraiser orders and money are due by Thursday, October 20th.
Please bring these to Mrs. Pardue as soon as possible.

DECA district competition fee is due to Mrs. Pardue by this Thursday,
October 20th.
All members planning on attending competition should pay by this deadline.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Any student interested in becoming a member of the Student Leadership
Team e-mail Coach James for an application. All applications are due
October 31st.

SENIORS
Seniors need to turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B
by October 28th. This is necessary for certain scholarships and
awards.

The senior meeting with Jostens concerning graduation items that was
originally scheduled for October 26th has been RESCHEDULED for
November 1st at 9:45 am. Orders will be collected November 4th.

JUNIOR CIVITAN
The next Junior Civitan meeting will be tomorrow morning, Thursday,
October 20th, at 7:35 am in 604G. Also as a reminder, dues for the
year must be turned in this week! Anyone interested in helping sell
Marshall wristbands during lunches, see Coach Vestal to sign-up.

SOFTBALL
The Softball team is selling 50/50 tickets at this Fridays home
football game. We will meet at the field house before the game.
Please let Senora Helton or Coach Helton know if you can help out.

XC TEAM
Congratulations to both the Men's and Women's XC teams for finishing
first at the WPAC Conference Meet. All Conference runners were Dakota
Mendenhall, Travis Dixon, Charlie Wyrick, AK Kilby, Caroline Owens,
Madisun Shore, Sarah Hayden, Hannah Pearson, and Laura Wyrick.
Both Dakota Mendenhall and Anna Kathryn Kilby were WPAC Runner of the Year.

JROTC
The Forbush JROTC will sponsor ASVAB testing on the 9th of November at
8 AM in the Media Center. The test is open to all 10th through 12th
grade students interested in joining the military BUT you must sign up
with either Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes in Room 130A
building.
The test is free and once complete, you will receive an ASVAB score
about three weeks after the test. This score can then be used to
discuss your options with military recruiters if you are planning on
going in the military after graduation. By taking the test you ARE
NOT obligated in any way to join the military.
See Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes for details.

MARSHAL DAY
Tuesday, November 1st will be Marshall Baker Day- please wear your t-shirts!
If you would like to purchase one, see Señora Helton in 703H. Shirts are $10.

November 1st at 7:00 pm we will have a POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME with
all proceeds going to Marshall Baker!
Admission will be $3.
Teams are Seniors and Freshmen vs. Juniors and Sophomores!
Seniors sign up with Coach Hoots
Juniors -Coach Tuck,
Sophomores-Coach Lee
Freshmen-Coach Sikes
Any boys who would like to be cheerleaders see Señora Helton.
Sign up by Thursday, October 20th.

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Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure
to third parties, including law enforcement.

Tuesday ANnouncements

BETA
If you are in Beta and would like to donate items for Hurricane
Matthew relief in North Carolina, please see Mrs. Davis in 407D for a
list of items. The list will also be posted on the Beta website and
Twitter page. Items donated can count as the mandatory points for the
club.

HOSA
Any HOSA member interested in vision screening training form prevent
blindness should see Mrs. Sloan by Wednesday, October 19th. The
training will be Monday, October 24th from 8-11.
Any student interested in joining HOSA the fee is $20.00 and
membership forms are available from Mrs. Sloan. The last day to join
HOSA will be October 28th.

DECA
All DECA fundraiser orders and money are due by Thursday, October 20th.
Please bring these to Mrs. Pardue as soon as possible.

DECA district competition fee is due to Mrs. Pardue by this Thursday,
October 20th.
All members planning on attending competition should pay by this deadline.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
Do you enjoy math and science? Would you like to live on a college
campus for 4 weeks this summer and learn with other high school
students who also enjoy math and science?? Then Summer Ventures is
for you! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Math &
Science related careers. It is a FREE 4-week summer residential
enrichment program hosted at UNCC, ASU, & ECU. If interested, see
school counselor for handout or go to www.summerventures.org. Start
exploring now! DEADLINE: January 15TH.

SENIORS
Seniors need to turn in community service hours to Ms. Elmore in 204B
by October 28th. This is necessary for certain scholarships and
awards.

JR. CIVITAN
The next Jr. Civitan meeting will be this Thursday, October 20th, at
7:35am in 604G. Also as a reminder, dues for the year must be turned
in this week! Anyone interested in helping sell Marshall wristbands
during lunches, see Coach Vestal to sign-up.

SWIM TEAM
Returning and potential swim team members: Please come by Coach Mark
Beuter's room 202B to pick up fundraising forms for your uniforms.

SOFTBALL
The Softball team is selling 50/50 tickets at this Fridays home
football game. We will meet at the field house before the game.
Please let Senora Helton or Coach Helton know if you can help out.

BASKETBALL
The men's basketball program will have open gym today at 3:15.

BAND CONCERT
The Fall Band Concert is tonight Monday, October 17th. The concert 7-8
pm in the auditorium.

JROTC
The Forbush JROTC will sponsor ASVAB testing on the 9th of November at
8 AM in the Media Center. The test is open to all 10th through 12th
grade students interested in joining the military BUT you must sign up
with either Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes in Room 130A
building.
The test is free and once complete, you will receive an ASVAB score
about three weeks after the test. This score can then be used to
discuss your options with military recruiters if you are planning on
going in the military after graduation. By taking the test you ARE
NOT obligated in any way to join the military.
See Colonel Weatherstone or Master Sergeant Hayes for details.

MARSHAL DAY
Tuesday, November 1st will be Marshall Baker Day- please wear your t-shirts!
If you would like to purchase one, see Señora Helton in 703H. Shirts are $10.

November 1st at 7:00 pm we will have a POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME with
all proceeds going to Marshall Baker!
Admission will be $3.
Teams are Seniors and Freshmen vs. Juniors and Sophomores!
Seniors sign up with Coach Hoots
Juniors -Coach Tuck,
Sophomores-Coach Lee
Freshmen-Coach Sikes
Any boys who would like to be cheerleaders see Señora Helton.
Sign up by Thursday, October 20th.

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All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure
to third parties, including law enforcement.