FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
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February Issue 2019
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PRINCIPAL UPDATE
If you recall from last month’s e-newsletter, I described the weather as roaring like a lion. Well, Mother Nature continues to roar, with vengeance!

We've unfortunately missed ten days of school and have had late starts and lots of schedule changes due to inclement weather during the second trimester.

I want to thank the students, faculty, staff, parents, patrons, activity sponsors, coaches, transportation staff and other administrators for their demonstrated flexibility and work they have done to accommodate all of the weather-related changes. In a time like this, I think it's important to remember that we should not worry about things we cannot control....like the weather!

Due to the extreme weather, the Board of Education met this week and approved two additional E-Learning Days in the event we have more unplanned no school days. Read More

For this newsletter, I'm going to recap some of the schedule changes and share a few upcoming events. As a reminder, our district's calendar (all events) are posted on the home page of our web site and if you haven't downloaded the free app that provides a mobile-friendly version of this calendar, I encourage you to do so. You can find it by searching "R School Activity Scheduler" in your app store.

Principal Ken Baker
TRIMESTER CHANGES

Due to the weather, second trimester has been extended through March 7.

High School students will complete finals on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7. 

Third Trimester will begin on Friday, March 8.

Drop/Add Days will take place on Friday, March 8, and Monday, March 11.
SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
Photo credit Globe Gazette

Come enjoy a night of Broadway entertainment by the concert choir, and a rocking show by the HS show choir!
SPOTLIGHT concert now scheduled for March 14
The Spotlight concert is now Thursday, March 14. It will be held at the Boman Fine Arts Center.

Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The show begins 7:30 p.m. and doors will open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available in the HS office!

Dinner & Show Tickets: $25
Show Only: Adult $10, Student $5

ACADEMIC BANQUET
The annual Forest City Education Foundation Academic Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 21, beginning at 6 p.m. 

Eligible students will receive an invitation in the near future.

To be eligible for the Academic Banquet and to receive an Academic Letter, students will need to meet two of the following criteria: 
  • Top 7% of their class
  • 3.6 GPA or higher
  • 97% or higher attendance rate. The only absences not calculated into this percentage are school-related absences. Attendance calculations are taken at the conclusion of the second trimester.
  • ACT Composite of 27 or higher.

Forest City High School is getting ready to host the annual Battle of the Classes (BOTC) event. This years competitions will be themed around, Knights of the Round Table . 

The faculty and staff look forward to having a great afternoon of fun with the students on March 15!
SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Prairie Energy offers a scholarship opportunity for a week long trip to Washington D.C. The application is due April 1.

Have your student visit with Mr. Ziesmer if they are interested in applying!
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