• WS/FCS is the fourth largest system in NC and the 81st largest in the nation
• Winston-Salem and Forsyth County districts merged in 1963
• WS/FCS has a workforce of 7,400+ employees

Public elementary schools

• Grades PK-5
• Total enrollment: 624
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 33 in NC elementary schools

• Grades PK-5
• Total enrollment: 526
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 92 in NC elementary schools

Public middle schools

• Grades 6-8
• Total enrollment: 887
• Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 107 in NC middle schools

Public high schools

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 1,192
• Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 33 in NC high schools

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 1,692
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 146 in NC high schools

Private schools

• Founded in 1933
• Grades PK-10
• Total enrollment: 560
• Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
• Tuition: $12,935-$40,575/year

• Founded in 1971
• Grades PK-12
• Total enrollment: 990
• Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
• Tuition: $2,016-$14,000+/year

• National Theatre Live: Prima Facie | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | a/perture Cinema | $12+ | Watch a young woman work her way from working class to the top, but the unexpected happens when she confronts the lines of patriarchal power.

• Sidewalk Sale | Friday, Sept. 13 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Mast General Store | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the unofficial end of summer this weekend with up to 50% off retail prices for brands like Columbia and Old Ranch.

• Brush Stroke of Fright: Spooky Cat | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 2 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company | $20+ | Create your own masterpiece on canvas with acrylic paint during the guided paint experience.
• Line Dancing Class | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Tasting Room | $10 | Pull out your boots and get ready to boogie on the dance floor — tickets include one beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
• Silent Disco Dance Party | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 p.m. | The Ramkat | $16+ | Grab your headphones and jam out to music from DJs Mauve Angeles, SuzChef and L in Japanese.

• Flamenco and Tapas Night | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 5-7 p.m. | Boutique Wines | $25+ | Watch performers take the stage to showcase the art of flamenco dancing and indulge in mouthwatering tapas.

• Get prepared ahead of the 2024 general election. In-person early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 17 and ends Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Find an early voting site online.

• Forsyth County Department of Public Health will distribute flu and COVID-19 vaccines starting Tuesday, Oct. 1. The clinic will open at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for free vaccinations — no appointment is needed.

• Hear from the legend herself. Barbara Babcock Millhouse will share her journey as the founder of Reynolda House Museum of American Art on Thursday, Sept. 19. Listen to the visionary as she shares her private collection from 6 to 8 p.m. — tickets cost $200.

• The estate of Edward Kent Griffin made the second largest individual donation to Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity in its 25-year history. The $3.3 million gift will provide full-tuition scholarships for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program.

• Cleaning out your closet? Bring your clothes to swap and donate during the School Supply Drive at D.O.S.E Artist Collective downtown. Each school supply item you bring will get you a ticket to receive a clothing item to take home. Drop by anytime on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m.

• UNC School of the Arts alumni Tom Ackerman was the cinematographer behind the original “Beetlejuice” movie. Ackerman’s creative vision shaped the look and feel of the classic movie — the second installment is currently in theaters. Do we need another reason to brag about our city?

• This sweet treat combines the best of both worlds: cool sips and fall flavors. Say bye to summer and hello to autumn with a refreshing pumpkin pie smoothie. Psst… Add protein powder or flax seed for extra nutrients.*

• Get an inside look at the latest in beauty (Did you know about drinkable collagen? We didn’t.) during Forsyth’s Fall Beauty Forecast. This free virtual seminar is one of the med spa’s biggest events of the year + includes special skincare deals for all attendees. RSVP here.*

• Full Life Counseling is now in-network with Aetna for trauma, mental health, and addiction counseling needs — both in-person and via telehealth. Get to know their services.*

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