First National Bank Branch Manager Visits Forbush High

FHS alumni Emmy Matthews Corn, branch manager of First National Bank, visited CTE classes at FHS today. Mrs. Corn, an alumna of the FHS Marketing and DECA program, shared with classes about professional communication, application, and interview skills. Students in Lawanda Brown's Principles of Family and Human Services classes and Angie Funk's Marketing class took part in role playing interview skills.

Agriscience at Starmount High

Eggs are placed in the new incubators in Mr. Andrews’ classroom this week.

Also, cucumber, squash, tomato and green pepper plants are nearing time to transplant to make room for more new plants.

Spring is near!

FHS SkillsUSA Attends Regional Rally

SkillsUSA members from FHS attended the Regional Rally on February 27^th. 

Following are the results of the competition:

John Buelin – Regional Officer – 1^st Place Power Equipment Technology

Vance Buelin – Regional Officer

Shealee Windfelder – 3^rd Place First Aid/CPR

Jaxon Phillips – Regional Officer – 1^st Place Motorcycle Technology

Adrianna Phillips – Regional Officer – 1^st Place Automotive Beginners

Aiden Cheek – 2^nd Place Power Equipment Technology

Congratulations to all these students for their accomplishments!

SHS Agriculture Students Work on Campus

Students in Mr. Allen’s and Mr. Andrews’ Agriculture students at SHS worked on campus spreading mulch and tilling up long jump pits.

The students enjoy showing their school pride and gain valuable job experience through these campus beautification projects.

Great firsthand experience taking place in CTE!

FHS FFA Students Present to FES OOST

In celebration of FFA week, Forbush High FFA students presented agricultural activities to YES Out of School Time. Students learned about the FFA program, how to plant, flower physiology, pollination, seed formation and competed in egg relays.

Thank you FFA for sharing with our elementary students!

 

Yadkin Emergency Services Demonstrate Drones

Yadkin County Emergency Services visited the students in Drone Technology II at Starmount High School on February 29^th. They spoke about how drones are used in their line of work and then took the class outside to demonstrate and flew both of their drones.

Thanks to Yadkin County Emergency Services for sharing your expertise with our students!

 

Soft Skills Taught in Principles of Family and Human Services

Students in Lawanda Brown's Principles of Family and Human Services classes build cup towers practicing non-verbal communication skills.

Students in this class also worked on verbal communication skills. Each team must verbally direct their blindfolded teammate how to assemble the children's puzzle.

Learning important real-world skills in CTE!