Family Newsletter

January 2026

Happy New Year!

Dear FCS Families,

Welcome to a new year and the start of the second half of the school year in Forsyth County Schools! As students return, our classrooms are once again filled with energy, connection, and purpose as we build on the strong foundation set this fall and continue celebrating progress along the way. Together, with your partnership, we remain committed to ensuring every student feels safe, connected in our schools.

Welcome Back Around the District

Is Snow in the Forecast?

“Is school open tomorrow?”

This is one of our most common questions during inclement weather. This short video describes how Forsyth County Schools monitors conditions, prioritizes safety, and makes inclement weather decisions with care and intention: always keeping students, staff, and families at the center.

▶️ Watch to learn what goes into the call: FCS Inclement Weather Video

Dress Code & Communications Feedback Needed

We want your feedback on the Forsyth County Schools dress code and communications practices. Your input helps us better understand family expectations and supports a positive, respectful learning environment for all. Thank you for partnering with us in this important conversation.

Click here to share your thoughts!

Superintendent Young Featured on Smart Social Podcast

Superintendent Young was recently featured on the Smart Social Podcast to talk about how educators and families can make the most of artificial intelligence. It starts with one simple idea: ask better questions. In this episode, Dr. Young discusses the role of AI as a thought partner in education, how we can help students use technology thoughtfully, and why digital safety and critical thinking matter now more than ever.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-25JN6DGO0M

Kindergarten Round Up Is Here

Kindergarten student registration appointments are open for the 26/27 school year.

Each elementary school has a kindergarten registration week listed on the flyer. Any 26/27 student can register for the upcoming school year beginning May 4, 2026.

For more information, click here.

Helping Kids Thrive: Tips & Tools for Home

Want fresh ideas to support your family? Our district has partnered with Daybreak Health to provide access to free monthly videos that give you helpful information and tips to support your child’s well-being. Each video is available in English and Spanish. Most months a featured class is available for registration to attend live in addition to the library of previously recorded sessions.

Some prerecorded topics include:

Helping Your Child When They Feel Low
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Understanding Behavior Changes
Supporting Youth Anxiety
Exercise & Teen Emotional Wellbeing

Find the Family Resource Center here.

The FoCAL Center in January

The FoCAL Center is thrilled to celebrate the return of the Penguin Project! This year’s show is Aladdin Jr. and it takes the FoCAL stage January 22-25, 2026!

This year, join Aladdin and his friends on a high-flying adventure filled with magic, mischief, discovery, and one unforgettable, wise-cracking genie. With songs from the Academy Award–winning film and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Aladdin Jr. shares a heartwarming message about courage, believing in yourself, and discovering that you don’t need a genie to be a hero.

Penguin Project productions are junior (abbreviated) musicals performed by “artists” with special needs, each paired with a peer mentor throughout rehearsals and performances. All Penguin Project artists are high school students from Forsyth County Schools, making this production a beautiful celebration of inclusion, creativity, and community.

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