FHS SkillsUSA Chapter Attends State Competition

The following students competed and placed last week at the SkillsUSA State Competition!

Parker Grimes – 1st place Diesel Technology

Jackson Martin – 3rd place Marine Technology

Xayden Hickman – 4th place Power Equipment Technology

TJ Shook – 4th place Motorcycle Technology

Kaylee Russell – 5th place Aviation Technology

The following also competed with heart and determination!

Landen Gough – Motorcycle Technology

Makaeylean Gough – First Aid/CPR

Ricky Wall – Automotive Beginners

Bryan Osorio – Carpentry 1

The following students also earned scholarships and other prizes for their efforts.

Parker Grimes                  $10,000.00 UNOH 

                                         $8,500.00 NADC/Lincoln Tech

                                         $5000.00 UTI/Nascar Tech

                                         Parker also won cash and tools too!

Jackson Martin                 $2,500.00 NADC/Lincoln Tech

                                         $3,000.00 UTI/Nascar Tech

                                          Jackson also won cash and tools too!

Xayden Hickman, TJ Shook, Kaylee Russell and Landen Gough each won $3,000.00 NADC/Lincoln Tech

Makaylen Gough, Ricky Wall and Bryan Osorio each won $2000.00 for NADC/Lincoln Tech.

 Congratulations to all on their awesome accomplishments!

FHS Career Fair

High school students from across the district participated in the 2026 Career Fair, hosted by Forbush High School on April 21.

Students learned about job opportunities, two- and four-year educational programs, career plans, and armed services options.

Over 50 different businesses and organizations participated in this awesome event!

A special thank you to Mrs. Audrey Hayes, CTE Career Development Coordinator, for planning this event!

Ag Day

Second graders from our elementary schools visited Lone Hickory Arena on April 21 to take part in Agriculture Awareness Day, sponsored and coordinated by our local Cooperative Extension office!

Students had a great time learning about a wide variety of animals, including goats, donkeys, bees, cows, and horses!

West Yadkin Elementary School Holds Career Fair

Students at West Yadkin Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of careers and occupations during the WYES Career Fair, held Friday, April 10.

Thank you to the business partners who visited WYES to share information about their careers!