Forest Municipal School District

Forest Municipal School District is on the move! Several of our amazing educators represented FMSD at the 2025 Making Connections Conference in Biloxi, MS. This inspiring professional development event gave them the opportunity to connect with fellow educators, share best practices, and explore new strategies to enhance student learning. They are bringing back fresh ideas, renewed energy, and innovative tools to our classrooms and schools. Together, we are building a stronger future for our students! #2025PD #FMSDteachersrock #BIGFOREST #biggestlargest

School’s Out for Summer! 🌞 As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families and community stakeholders who partnered with us every step of the way. Your support, encouragement, and involvement have made a lasting impact on our students' success! We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer break. 🏖️☀️ 📅 To help you plan ahead, we’re sharing the 2025–2026 Forest Municipal School District calendars below. It includes important dates such as the first day of school, holidays, and other key events. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in July 2025 as we continue to grow, learn, and achieve together. 💙❤️ #BearcatPride #FMSDStrong #ThankYouFamilies #SeeYouInJULY

FMSD Pre-K Registration: We are excited to announce that our Pre-K program will begin this fall! Please see the attached flyer for complete details.

FMSD Summer Feeding Program: Please see the attached flyer for complete details.

Monthly Board Meeting Announcement: Please see the attached flyer for details about our next board meeting.

🎉 Congratulations, Mr. Jeff Jones! 🎉 We are proud to announce that our very own Business Manager, Mr. Jeff Jones, has been selected as the recipient of the Outstanding School Business Official Award by the Mississippi Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) and the Southeastern Association of School Business Officials! The award was presented this morning at the MASBO Annual Conference, where Mr. Jones was honored for his exceptional professionalism, leadership, and innovation in the field of school business management. Each year, MASBO recognizes a member who exemplifies these qualities—and this year, that distinction goes to Mr. Jones. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Jones on this well-deserved recognition! 📊🏆

Community Event: HBCU Family & Friends Day We’re excited to share a community event hosted by local HBCU Chapters! Join in for a day of fun, food, and fellowship at Gaddis Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This HBCU Family & Friends Day will feature games, delicious food, and a splash pad for the kids—perfect for a summer Saturday with your family and neighbors! 📌 Flyer below for more details! #ForestMS #CommunityConnections #HBCUPride #AlcornAlumni #FamilyAndFriendsDay

Join us in wishing our teachers a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! Join us in cheering on our amazing Forest High School Track Team as they head to the State Championship Track Meet on Tuesday, May 6! These dedicated student-athletes have trained hard all season, and now they’re ready to represent Bearcat Nation on the biggest stage! Let’s show our support and wish them the best as they compete for the title! #GoBearcats #ChasingGreatness #StateBound #FHSStrong #BearcatPride

🎉 Shoutout to our Incredible Technology Student Association (TSA)! Hawkins Middle School and Forest High School represented Forest Municipal School District with pride at the 2025 TSA State Conference, held March 19–21, 2025! The following students placed: ✨ Forest High School TSA: 🏎️ Marcus Smith raced his way to a 3rd Place finish in Dragster Design! ✨ Hawkins Middle School TSA: 📖 Olivia Sstrunk, Lazeriyah Lay, and Melayshia Patrick wowed the judges and were named Finalists in Children's Story! We’re so proud of their amazing talent and hard work! 💙❤️ Let’s celebrate their accomplishments and keep cheering them on!

Happy Administrative Professional Day! Meet Ms. Vivian McGee, the heart of our Central Office! As our Administrative Assistant, she keeps everything running smoothly with grace, efficiency, and a smile. We appreciate her dedication, kindness, and all she does behind the scenes to support our staff and students each day!

Calling All Forest High School Alumni! 🎓 We want to hear from you! Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, your experiences and insight matters. Help us connect with our alumni by filling out our short questionnaire. 💡 Share your journey 📢 Stay connected with fellow alumni 🎉 Help shape future events & initiatives https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Qv-SR263LhZG5PatRC_yVuJAd7uXDJlVc8Hh3wYm7eOUqQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Join us in celebrating excellence in leadership! 🎉 Our very own Forest Municipal School District Director of Athletics, Khary Orr, has been named the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. This prestigious honor recognizes Mr. Orr’s outstanding dedication, impact, and leadership both within our schools and throughout the community. We are proud to have such a committed and inspiring leader serving our students and district! #BearcatPride #LeadershipMatters #FMSDExcellence

Bearcats Promote Literacy: Reading, Role Models, and Real Impact! Forest High School athletes Ja’darion Ware, Ty Chambers, and Dorcas De Leon recently spent time reading to Ms. Tanya Wash’s Kindergarten class at Forest Elementary. These student-athletes showed what it means to lead on and off the field! As a special thank you to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Upsilon Kappa Sigma Chapter for providing snacks. We appreciate our students and community partners for supporting literacy and leadership in such a meaningful way!

FMSD April Board Meeting Announcement: Please see the attachment for complete details.

Join us in congratulating two of our outstanding Forest High School students, Nyah Davis and Kimberly Bello Ramirez, for serving on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council! At their final meeting of the school year, Nyah and Kimberly had the opportunity to share a special moment with our new State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Lance Evans. The council exists to give Mississippi students a platform to share diverse perspectives directly with the State Superintendent. Nyah and Kimberly remained active members throughout the year—attending meetings, coming prepared, participating in group projects, and sharing their voices with respect, confidence, and purpose. We are incredibly proud of these student leaders for representing the Forest Municipal School District with excellence!

FMSD Comprehensive Needs Assessment: All faculty/staff, parents, students, community members, and administrators are asked to participate in completing the survey by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code on the attached photo. Thanking you, in advance, for your participation! https://dashboard.educationresources-llc.com/#/district/cna/public/2P42nFxpke0Bml5yUYRqJvnCGyZ

📚 Happy National Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚 We proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible librarians across Forest Municipal School District who go above and beyond to create welcoming spaces that foster curiosity, ignite imagination, and inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. Each of our librarians brings something special to their school community—from helping students find the perfect book, to supporting research and digital literacy, to creating engaging library programs that make learning fun. Swipe through to meet our amazing librarians and learn more about the heart and passion they bring to their work every single day! Please join us in showing appreciation for the difference they make in the lives of our students and staff—today and every day! #NationalLibrarianAppreciationDay #ThankYouLibrarians #FMSDReads #BetterWithBooks #ForestMS

🎉 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible paraprofessionals who are essential to the success of our schools. If you think their hands are full, you should see their HEART! 💙 From providing classroom support and working one-on-one with students, to helping create positive learning environments every day, our paraprofessionals go above and beyond to make a difference. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students and staff do not go unnoticed. Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to these amazing team members—we appreciate you today and every day! 👏🙌 #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYou #TeamBearcat #FMSDStrong

Spring Break 2025 is Here! All Forest Municipal School District campuses and offices will be closed March 10-14, 2025 for Spring Break. We hope our students, teachers, and staff enjoy a well-deserved break filled with rest, fun, and relaxation. Whether you're traveling, spending time with family, or simply enjoying a break from the routine, we wish you a safe and enjoyable week! A Few Reminders: Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, March 9, 2025. Remember to move those clocks forward one hour. Need something to do next week? Support the FHS Baseball Team Tuesday as they host Columbia and Thursday as they travel to Columbia. Both games will begin at 4:30p.m. Go BEARCATS! All staff will return from the break Monday, March 17, 2025 for a Professional Development Day. All students will return from the break Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Have a safe Spring Break!