October 2021 Newsletter
Be Informed! SPLOST for Schools
The November 2nd 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax or SPLOST for Schools is an opportunity for Forsyth County voters to continue the current sales tax for another five-year period or when a cap of $300 million is collected in order to:

  • Continue to make payments on voter-approved Bonds ($50 million),
  • Complete maintenance and life cycle projects at existing schools,
  • Build one new elementary school, which will be a replacement and larger school for Midway, our second oldest school in the county,
  •  Fund safety, STEM, fine arts, CTAE/College and Career Development, special education, technology, transportation, and athletics,
  • And to purchase land.
 
SPLOST is not a property tax. It is charged on goods purchased in Forsyth County regardless of where the purchaser resides.
 
Forsyth County Schools’ student enrollment has increased 43% over the past decade to 51,500+ students in 41 schools. To meet the needs of our students, voters have approved various referendums.
 
We encourage you to be informed on this issue and to share the information with others. The district has posted a flyer, video, and more information at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/splost. Advance voting is October 12-29. Times, dates, and polling places are also located on this website. 
Feedback Wanted! Complete Survey to Help Us Plan for 2022-27 (Ends 11/19)
FCS is undergoing accreditation and developing a strategic plan for 2022-2027 that will help chart the future priorities of the school district. As part of this improvement process, we are seeking community-wide input on issues facing Forsyth County Schools.
Plan to Attend! Flu Shots: Oct. 20, 2-6 pm
FCS is again partnering with the Forsyth County Health Department to conduct a no-cost flu shot clinic for Forsyth County children, ages 4-18 at Browns Bridge Church, on Wednesday, October 20 (K-8 early release for parent conference day).
2nd Semester Learning Environment Changes
FCS parents/guardians! Please look for an email from your school on Monday, October 11 for you to select the learning environment (face-to-face or virtual) for your child for the 2nd semester. Selections must be made by November 5. If you don't want to change learning environments for the 2nd semester, then the form does not need to be completed. Please remember that this is a semester-long commitment, which may not be changed once the form is submitted.
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  • October 20 and 21 are early release for parent/guardian conferences K-8, and October 22 is a professional learning day (no school). View the 2021-22 Calendar!

  • Save the dates! The 2022-23 elementary redistricting draft map will be posted on Wednesday, October 13 for input. Also on October 13, the draft 2023-24 school calendar will be posted for feedback. Both will be available under news at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us