# Forsyth county school district
Here’s how Forsyth County Schools is making up for bus driver shortage
With the 2022/2023 school year now in session, 76 school bus driver positions remain empty at the Forsyth County School District(Image by Forsyth County School District) This article was updated on Monday, August 15 at 2:26 p.m. with additional information.
Ever dream of driving a school bus? FoCo in need of more drivers, learn how to apply
Dozens of bus drivers are needed at the Forsyth County School District for the 2022/2023 school year(Image by Forsyth County School District) (Forsyth County, GA) Dozens of bus drivers are needed at the Forsyth County School District for the 2022/2023 school year.
Forsyth County Schools, Sheriff: Safety number one priority as the new school year begins
On Thursday, August 4, more than 53,000 Forsyth County students were back in the classroom for the first day of the 2022/2023 school year(Image by Getty Images) (Forsyth County, GA) On Thursday, August 4, more than 53,000 Forsyth County students were back in the classroom for the first day of the 2022/2023 school year.
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As Forsyth County students head to school, officials say the state of the system is excellent
Photo/Forsyth County School District Facebook Page. (Forsyth County, GA) With more than 53,000 students returning to school today, the county’s leaders kicked off the school year with a “State of the Schools” program on Tuesday, August 2.
Forsyth County schools lead in several state assessment scores
Photo/Forsyth County School District.) (Forsyth County, GA) The results are in, and Forsyth County is ranked near the top in the latest testing of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System.
Parent group sues Forsyth County Schools claiming constitutional rights violated
On July 25, a federal lawsuit was filed against the Forsyth County Board of Education by a group of local parents(Image by Forsyth County School District) Correction: An earlier version of this article said the March 15 Board of Education meeting took place before the School Board removed eight books from the school libraries. The School Board removed the eight books in January.
Here’s what to know ahead of the first day of school in Forsyth County
New Hope Elementary opens next week.(Photo/Kim Bond.) (Forsyth County, GA) As summer vacation winds down, the Forsyth County School District is busy preparing for students to arrive on Thursday, August 4. Here’s what parents need to know as school gets back in session.
Forsyth County school board OKs racial complaint resolution policy
The Forsyth Board of Education held its regular meeting July 19.(Photo/John Thompson) (Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County Board of Education approved a policy on July 19 that offers a roadmap for parents to complain about possible controversial items being taught in school.
Forsyth County Schools near the top in Georgia in latest survey
(Photo/Forsyth County School District) (Forsyth County, GA) With less than a month before school starts, the Forsyth County School System received another accolade. According to Niche.com, the school district is the third best in the state.
Proposed property tax increase set for public hearing by Forsyth County school board
The Forsyth County Board of Education discusses the millage rate on June 21(Image by John Thompson) (Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County Board of Education is holding a second public hearing concerning the increase in property taxes on Tuesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Forsyth County School names new principal after longtime leader resigned
Forsyth County Schools announced today, June 10, that Tracey Smith has been named as the new principal of Kelly Mill Elementary(Image by Forsyth County School District) (Forsyth County, GA) Kelly Mill Elementary School has found a new principal after former Principal Ron McAllister resigned in May due to ongoing health issues.
Forsyth County Schools Superintendent reassures about safety measures in place after Texas school massacre
Tuesday's school shooting caused Forsyth County Superintendent Jeff Bearden to send a letter to parents.(Photo/Getty Images) (Forsyth County, GA) Tuesday’s deadly shooting of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school sent shock waves through the country.
Forsyth County School District to help new graduates find a job
Graphic/Forsyth County School District. (Forsyth County, GA) New high school graduates looking for employment can get a leg up transitioning to the workforce with a program developed by the school district.
FoCo reacts to high school transgender sports ban
High School student athletes in Georgia will be required to play on the team that matches their biological sex(Image by Getty Images) (Forsyth County, GA) High School student athletes in Georgia will be required to play on the team that matches their biological sex after a vote from the Georgia High School Association during a May 4 executive committee meeting.
FoCo Supporters, opponents react to Gov. Kemp’s signing of controversial education bills
Gov. Brian Kemp signs into law a series of hotly debated education bills on April 28(Image by Justine Lookenott) (Forsyth County, GA) In the early morning of April 28, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a series of hotly debated education bills at the Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center.