SHS Health Science Students Utilize Hands-on Learning

Students in Mrs. Matthews' Health Science classes are refreshing their memory on how to use an EpiPen and learning how to relieve choking in an infant and adult.

Practicing real world skills in CTE!

Universal Technical Institute Visits FHS

UTI’s representative, Adam, presented today to Mr. Senter’s automotive service classes.  A total of 66 students from automotive and other pathways attended the presentations and heard about life after high school in the real world.

Thanks to UTI for taking time to talk with our students!

UNOH Visits Starmount High School

Two representatives from UNOH (University of Northwestern Ohio | Lima OH) spoke to Mr. Martin’s Automotive classes about their programs, which include:

Agricultural Equipment Technician
Agricultural Equipment/Diesel Technician
Alternate Fuels Technician - Automotive
Alternate Fuels Technician - Diesel
Automotive/Diesel Technician - Medium/Heavy Duty
Automotive Technician
Automotive/High-Performance Technician
Diesel Technician - Medium/Heavy Duty
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
High-Performance Technician
Certificate Programs
Commercial Driver License Certificate (CDL)

Thank you to UNOH for sending your representatives out to share about the programs you offer!

UNOH Visits Forbush High School

The University of Northwestern Ohio visited Mr. Senter's Automotive classes at FHS today.

Their new representative, Kristina, did a great job talking with our students about opportunities at UNOH.

Forbush High School HOSA Puts East Bend, NC on the International Stage

Ten students from Forbush High School HOSA along with two school staff recently attended the 50th annual HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana June 16th-June 21st. There were over 15,000 attendees. Attendees from Forbush included Lacey Brown,

Ella Campbell, Nina Casertano, Payton Casstevens, Hannah Gill, Kayla Gill, Valeria Hernandez

Elizabeth Holbrook, Paige Ratcliffe, Ellie Wooten, Adrianna Sloan, and Sarah Frazier.  Students were able to attend educational symposiums, enhance their leadership skills through educational classes, participate in the competitive events program, attend the healthcare exposium, and network with other HOSA members from around the globe including American Samoa, Canada, Korea, Vietnam, US states and more. General sessions were held in the Lucas Oil Stadium home of the Indianapolis Colts and included guest speakers Chris Norton, former surgeon general Jerome Adams and the first female surgeon general Antonia Novello. In addition to the conference, students visited the Indianapolis Zoo and toured the streets of downtown Indianapolis. A special thanks to Dirt Road Graphics for providing conference T-shirts for attendees.

The following students were recognized for their achievements:

Scholarship Recipients

• Elizabeth Holbrook- National Technical Honor Society scholarship in the amount of $1000.00
• Ella Campbell- Phillip R. Patton scholarship in the amount of $1000.00
• Kayal Gill- Charles River Labs scholarship in the amount of $1000.00

Barbara James Service Awards

Silver recipients completed 175-249.9 hours of community service and bronze completed 100-174.9 hours of community service.

• Lacey Brown-Silver
• Kayal Gill- Silver
• Valeria Hernandez- Bronze
• Elizabeth Holbrook-Bronze

HOSA Happenings

• Paige Ratcliffe

NMDP Be The Match

• Forbush High School

Healthcare Issues Exam

• Valeria Hernandez
• Ellie Wooten

Competitive Events

• Payton Casstevens 2nd round Health Career Photography, top 50
• Kayla Gill-1st Place Job Seeking Skills, received $1000.00 for 1st place finish
• Lacey Brown-2nd Place Interviewing Skills
• Hannah Gill- 5th place Speaking Skills

FFA Camp

FFA member Leah Collins and Mrs. Bridges attended FFA camp last week at White Lake.

During camp, students participate in a variety of recreational and leadership activities including swimming, water sports, basketball, volleyball, softball, and many other chapter competitions.

We are proud of our Falcon for representing Forbush FFA and taking advantage of this opportunity to grow as a leader while making memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to Mrs. Bridges for investing in our students and helping to provide these incredible experiences!

“Learning to Do. Doing to Learn. Earning to Live. Living to Serve”

Haidyn Deal Performs Well at National SkillsUSA Conference

We are so proud of Haidyn Deal, as she received a Skill Point Proficiency Certificate and participated in the SkillsUSA National Championship Competition in Early Childhood Education. Hayden qualified for Nationals by winning her contest at the Greensboro State SkillsUSA conference in April.

Congratulations Haidyn!