Thursday, November 21, 2024

Forbush HOSA Competes at Regionals

Forbush HOSA competed at the HOSA Regional Conference this past Saturday at West Wilkes High School. Most of these events require preparation ahead of time and some include written information and speeches. Special thanks to Abby for helping with speeches and the writing components!

If you see any of these students, please congratulate them. Several of them have qualified to compete at HOSA SLC in March.

A special thanks also to Mrs. Sloan for her support of these students!







Wednesday, November 20, 2024

SHS Health Science II Students Learn Job Seeking Skills

Guest speakers from Goodwill Industries visited Natalie Matthews’ Health Science II class to teach about cover letters and resumés.  They will return in December to help with mock interviews.

Thank you to these representatives for sharing their expertise with our students!



SHS HOSA Students Compete at Regionals

SHS HOSA students competed at regionals Saturday, November 16th at West Wilkes High School. Three students finished in the top 5 competitors and two were top 10 finishers.

 Please congratulate these students:

-Sydney Hicks 2nd place medical law & ethics

-Reid Frazier top 5 prepared speaking 

-Gibson Vestal top 5 physical therapy

-Ciera Webb top 10 prepared speaking

-Yaret Fuentes top 10 behavioral health 

Congratulations to all and thank you to Mrs. Matthews for her support of these students!















Tuesday, November 19, 2024

"Career Chats" at FHS

Students at Forbush High School had the opportunity to meet with Guest Speakers in the fields of Veterinary Science, Fire Fighting, and Cosmetology. They learned about a typical day on the job, the education and training required for various jobs within the career field, and what the general responsibilities might be.

Veterinarian: Dr. Jackie Martin

Cosmetologist: Tracy Clevenger

Firefighters: Dalton Scott, Caleb Boles, Eli Thomas

Thank you to our guests that took time to share with our students!

Stay tuned…more chats to come!











Monday, November 18, 2024

FHS Students Learn Fire Safety

Ricky Leonard, Yadkin County Fire Marshall, and his staff spent the day at FHS with their Family and Consumer Sciences department.  Principles of Family and Human Services and Food and Nutrition I students learned about fire safety in the home. All students in each class experienced hands-on fire extinguisher training.

A special thank you to Mr. Leonard and staff for taking time to share his expertise with our students! 

















SHS Construction Core Picnic Tables

Finishing touches and finished product!










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