Forest Municipal School District

🏈 Excitement is in the air as we kick off the 2024 football season! We know our fans love to tailgate, and we want everyone to have a fantastic experience. Please take a moment to review our tailgating guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all. Let’s make this season one to remember—Go Bearcats!

🎒 Exciting News! 🎒 We are thrilled to share that our school district has received a generous donation of school supplies through the Stuff the Bus Campaign facilitated by the amazing team at the Forest Rotary Club! 🚌✨ These supplies will go a long way in ensuring that our students have the tools they need to succeed this school year. A huge thank you to the Forest Rotary Club and all the community members who contributed to this incredible effort. Your support truly makes a difference! 🙌 Let’s continue to work together to empower our students and create a bright future for them. #CommunitySupport #StuffTheBus #ThankYou #ForestRotaryClub #BackToSchool

📚 Help Your Child Become a Strong Reader! 🌟 At Forest Municipal School District, we believe that reading is the key to success. As your child prepares for the 3rd Grade Summative Assessment, it's crucial to build strong reading skills at home. Check out the brochure below for tips on how you can support your child's reading journey and learn more about the assessment they will take at the end of the year. Together, we can help every student achieve their full potential! 💪 #StrongReaders #ParentSupport #3rdGradeSuccess

🎉 Join Us for the Bearcat Experience! 🎉 We’re excited to invite all our Bearcat family—students, teachers, staff, parents, and community partners—to the Bearcat Experience! This is a special event to celebrate and showcase the pride of our school district. 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 🕒 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 📍 Location: FHS Track The event will feature a parade highlighting: Our amazing athletic departments 🏆 The talented Bearcat band 🎶 Dedicated staff from each school and central office 🏫 And some of our incredible community partners 🤝 Come enjoy the festive atmosphere, and don’t forget to grab some delicious snacks and refreshments before you leave! 🍿🥤 We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make this a Bearcat celebration to remember! #BearcatExperience #BearcatPride #CommunityStrong

🎉 Welcome Back, Students! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome all our students back to school on Monday, August 5th! 🎒✨ The new school year is a fresh start filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and fun. Our teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing for an amazing year ahead, and we can't wait to see everyone back in the classrooms! Remember to set your alarms, pack your backpacks, and bring your biggest smiles. Let's make this year the best one yet! TAG, FMSD Teachers & Staff!!! We're it!!! #BackToSchool #NewBeginnings #SchoolYear2024

🚍 Congratulations to Darius Ryans! 🚍 This summer, one of our talented bus drivers, Darius Ryans, represented our Transportation Department at the annual Mississippi Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) conference in Tupelo, MS. We are thrilled to announce that Darius showcased his exceptional skills in the Bus ROADEO and secured an impressive 3rd place! We are incredibly proud of Darius for his dedication and hard work. His achievement is a testament to the excellence and commitment of our transportation team. Join us in congratulating Darius Ryans on this fantastic accomplishment! #Congratulations #BusROADEO #MAPT #ProudMoment #ForestMunicipalSchoolDistrict

🎉 Celebrating a Remarkable Journey! 🎉 On Tuesday, July 16th, we had the honor of hosting a retirement reception for our esteemed School Board Attorney, Thomas D. Lee. After an incredible 52 years of dedicated service to the Forest Municipal School District, Mr. Lee is stepping down. We are deeply grateful for his unwavering commitment and countless contributions to our community. Thank you, Thomas D. Lee, for over five decades of exceptional service. Your legacy will always be remembered and cherished. As we bid farewell to Mr. Lee, we are excited to welcome Attorney Elizabeth Lee Maron from Adams and Reese LLP as our new School Board Attorney. We look forward to her guidance and expertise in the years ahead. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of Thomas D. Lee and welcoming Elizabeth Lee Maron to our district! Here are some highlights from the reception: #Retirement #ThankYou #Welcome #ForestMunicipalSchoolDistrict #Community

FMSD Central Office Regular Board of Trustees Meeting: Please see the attached announcement for more details.

Welcome to FES, Miss Mallory Cole!

📣 Exciting STEAM Camp Highlights! 🌟 This summer, our school district had the privilege of hosting a fantastic STEAM camp led by the amazing Dr. Benjamin Reiss! 🧑‍🏫✨ The camp was designed for our curious and enthusiastic K-6 students, who delved into the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. 🧬💻🖌️📐 Our dedicated teachers had a blast facilitating groups of eager learners, making sure every activity was both educational and fun. 🎉🍎 A big shoutout to our incredible transportation department for ensuring all students got to and from the camp safely and on time. 🚌💨 And let's not forget our wonderful cafeteria staff, who provided delicious meals each day to keep everyone energized and ready to learn! 🍽️🥪 Thank you to everyone who made this camp a huge success. We can't wait for next summer's adventures! 🌞🚀 #STEAMCamp #SummerLearning #K6Education #ThankYouTeachers #Teamwork

Congratulations to Dr. Darla Lofton from Hawkins Middle School! 🌟🎓 We're incredibly proud to announce that Mrs. Lofton has earned her doctoral degree. Her dedication and hard work inspire us all and will continue to have a positive impact on student achievement. Join us in celebrating her amazing achievement! 🎉👏 #HawkinsMiddleSchool #EducationExcellence #ProudMoment

📣 Important Announcement from the Athletic Department 📣 Please see the attachment for more details.

The FMSD Board of Trustees Public Hearing is set for Thursday, July 18, 2024. Please see the attachment for further details.

📣 Attention FMSD Families! 📣 We are excited to announce that student registration for the upcoming school year starts tomorrow, July 16th, and runs through July 18th! 🗓️ To ensure a smooth and efficient process, please follow the special instructions attached to this post. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! 🙏 🕒 Registration Dates: 📅 July 16th - July 18th We can't wait to welcome our students back! 🎒✏️📚 #FMSDRegistration #BackToSchool #FMSDFamily

🎓✨ Shoutout to Reagan Shoemaker! ✨🎓 We are incredibly proud to announce that Reagan Shoemaker, our dedicated Federal Programs Director, has received her doctoral degree! 🎉 Reagan's hard work, dedication, and passion for education have made a significant impact on our Forest Municipal School District. Her commitment to excellence and continuous learning serves as an inspiration to all of us. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shoemaker on this outstanding achievement! 👏👏 #ForestMunicipalSD #ProudMoment #EducationalExcellence #CongratulationsDrShoemaker

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Matthew Wade has been selected as the new principal of Forest High School! 🎉 Mr. Wade brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education that will surely inspire our students and staff. With his leadership, we are looking forward to a fantastic 2024-2025 school year filled with growth, achievement, and new opportunities. Please join us in extending a warm welcome and heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Wade. We are excited about the positive impact he will have on our school community! Congratulations, Mr. Wade! 🎓🏫 #ForestHighSchool #WelcomePrincipalWade #20242025SchoolYear

Forest Municipal School Board Meeting to be held Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

Substitute Recruiting Event Hosted by Kelly Education

Free Summer Meals

Congratulations to the Lady Bearcats track team on finishing 2nd in the Super Region 3-4A track meet. These student-athletes will be participating in the 4A South State track meet on Saturday. Ava White (3rd-100m hurdles and 2nd-300m hurdles) Dha’Shonna Towner (3rd-200m) J’nnyse Irwin (3rd-400m and 2nd-long jump) Da’Riyah Mayers (4th-400m) Boniya Bunkley (1st-Discus and 3rd-shot put) Ja’Miya Nicks (2nd-Discus and 4th-shot put) Alissyia Harper (3rd-Discus) Denim Morgan (2nd-triple jump and 4th-long jump) Tamareon Strong (4th-110m hurdles) 4x100m and 4x200m relay-3rd (Nyzariah Buckley,Dha’Shonna Towner, Maleihya Jones, Ava White) 4x400m relay-2nd (J’nnyse Irwin,Da’Riyah Mayers, Maleihya Jones, Nyzariah Buckley) 4x800m relay-2nd (Maleihya Jones, Mia Jones, Zamiah Patrick, Camyia Brown)