Forest High School

Congratulations to the Lady Bearcats for winning the Region 5-4A track meet. The Bearcats finished 4th. They will compete in the Super Region on Friday, April 19, at Pearl High School. These are the region winners: Girls 4x800 relay (Camyia Brown, Maleihya Jones, Mia Jones, Zamiah Patrick) Girls Discus (Boniya Bunkley) Girls 100m Hurdles (Samaria Wheaton) Girls 300m Hurdles (Ava White) Girls 4x400 relay (Nyzariah Buckley, J’nnyse Irwin, Maleihya Jones, DaRiya Mayers) Boys 110m Hurdles (Tamareon Strong) Coach Stokes Coach Nickson Coach Jones

Due to storm damage in our schools and along transportation routes, students will not report to school on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Further information as to when classes will resume will go out tomorrow. Stay safe Bearcats!

After monitoring the National Weather Service and speaking with local Emergency Management officials, it is forecasted for our area to be in a level 4 (moderate risk to severe weather) category.  The Forest Municipal School District (FMSD) will be closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Thank you for your understanding and patience.   Stay dry and be safe, Bearcats

Congratulations to the tennis team they finished second in the district and have advanced to the first round of playoffs. They will host the first round against Purvis on Tuesday at 4. Also, congratulations to the individual players on yesterday, mixed doubles Bryan Roldan and Indira Vasquez were district runner ups. Girls singles Reagan Lowe is the district winner, girls doubles Suky Montoya and Nataly Montoya are district winners.

Join the Forest High School Color Guard. Forms and money due the first day of clinics! Bring water, athletic clothing, and you hard working energy. Sign up forms are in the office. Clinics: April 2-4, 3:30-5:00 Tryouts: April 9, 4:00 - until Tryout fee $10

Congratulations to the Lady Bearcats and Bearcats for finishing 1st and 4th respectively at the Velma Jackson Invitational Track Meet. First place winners are: DhaShonna Towner (200m), Jeiner Gomez (3200m) 4x100m and 4x200m relay (Nyzariah Buckley, DhaShonna Towner, Maleihya Jones, Ava White) 4x400m relay (Maleihya Jones, Nyzariah Buckley, Zamiah Patrick, Camyia Brown) 4x800m relay (Maleihya Jones, Zamiah Patrick, Mia Jones, Camyia Brown) Coach Stokes Coach Nickson Coach Jones

The tennis match against Mize has been canceled today due to inclement weather.

The Lady Bearcat Softball game at McLaurin today, has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Good Afternoon Bearcat Nation! Just a reminder that school WILL be in session on President's Day: Monday, February 19, 2024.

FMSD Central Office Regular Board of Trustees Meeting will be held tonight at 5:15. Hope to see you there!

REMINDER: Today is Report Card pick up. Please come to Open House from 3:30-5:30. Meet the Bearcats will be immediately following Open House.

BATTLE OF THE GOLDEN CHICKEN Leah Rigby OCT 18, 2023 Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Bearcats of ALL Ages: Please mark your calendars- The date of the long awaited Battle of the Golden Chicken has been moved to Thursday, October 26th. Come out to support the Bearcats at L.O. Atkins Field - Home of the Bearcats! BRING THAT CHICKEN HOME BOYS!!!! #pawsup

Reminder: Schools will be closed for Fall Break on the following days: Thursday, October 12; Friday, October 13; and Monday, October, 16. Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 17.

Game Day! Rock the Rebels! #pawsup

The Bearcats are ready to "Rock the Rebels!" Dress up as a Rock Star or wear your favorite Rock band T-Shirt!!! Watch the CATS roll out on the field and rock the Rebels this Friday night at Scott Central High School!! "We are the champions, my friends And we'll keep on fighting till the end..." -Queen

Dr. Melanie R. Nelson Appointed as New Superintendent of Forest Municipal School District The Board members of the Forest Municipal School District are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Nelson as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Nelson’s career in education spans 31 years in public school education. Her experiences include classroom teacher for 13 years, assistant principal, curriculum specialist, and elementary principal for 10 years. She is currently the Director of Elementary Education and Federal Programs in the Biloxi Public School District, an “A” rated school district. Dr. Nelson earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. In her role as Federal Programs Director, she has managed million-dollar budgets and has partnered with agencies such as the Kellogg Foundation and the Keesler Air Force Base to bring grants into the district which benefitted students and teachers. Dr. Nelson has also been active in the community by utilizing her grant writing skills to secure a community grant to support literacy and English Language acquisition and GED attainment. All the elementary schools under her supervision are rated “A” or “B”. The Board members worked with the Mississippi School Boards Association in the superintendent search process. After a three-week search time frame, there were 13 applicants from inside and outside the state. The Board set prior documented leadership in a successful school district, experience in improving academic achievement, experience in a school or district with a high ELL student population, the ability to develop a climate of trust and openness with all stakeholders, and visibility in the schools and the community as key characteristics for the new superintendent. Charles Longmire, FMSD Board President, stated, “After a nationwide search for the best qualified candidate to lead the district in a positive direction, the board has chosen Dr. Melanie Nelson. She possesses proven leadership skills and a working knowledge of how to improve student achievement. The Board members look forward to partnering with her to serve the students of FMSD. The Board is also appreciative of the input from the faculty, staff, and community members during the search process.” Dr. Nelson is a 2018 graduate of the MSBA Prospective Superintendents Academy. She received the Service to the Community and Continued Education to East Biloxi Award in 2021 and was presented with the National Association of Federal Program Administrators State Leadership Award in 2020. She is a member of several professional and community organizations.

Dr. Melanie R. Nelson Appointed as New Superintendent of Forest Municipal School District The Board members of the Forest Municipal School District are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Nelson as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Nelson’s career in education spans 31 years in public school education. Her experiences include classroom teacher for 13 years, assistant principal, curriculum specialist, and elementary principal for 10 years. She is currently the Director of Elementary Education and Federal Programs in the Biloxi Public School District, an “A” rated school district. Dr. Nelson earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. In her role as Federal Programs Director, she has managed million-dollar budgets and has partnered with agencies such as the Kellogg Foundation and the Keesler Air Force Base to bring grants into the district which benefitted students and teachers. Dr. Nelson has also been active in the community by utilizing her grant writing skills to secure a community grant to support literacy and English Language acquisition and GED attainment. All the elementary schools under her supervision are rated “A” or “B”. The Board members worked with the Mississippi School Boards Association in the superintendent search process. After a three-week search time frame, there were 13 applicants from inside and outside the state. The Board set prior documented leadership in a successful school district, experience in improving academic achievement, experience in a school or district with a high ELL student population, the ability to develop a climate of trust and openness with all stakeholders, and visibility in the schools and the community as key characteristics for the new superintendent. Charles Longmire, FMSD Board President, stated, “After a nationwide search for the best qualified candidate to lead the district in a positive direction, the board has chosen Dr. Melanie Nelson. She possesses proven leadership skills and a working knowledge of how to improve student achievement. The Board members look forward to partnering with her to serve the students of FMSD. The Board is also appreciative of the input from the faculty, staff, and community members during the search process.” Dr. Nelson is a 2018 graduate of the MSBA Prospective Superintendents Academy. She received the Service to the Community and Continued Education to East Biloxi Award in 2021 and was presented with the National Association of Federal Program Administrators State Leadership Award in 2020. She is a member of several professional and community organizations.

FMSD Open House has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 15th. Each campus will be open from 4:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. to greet students and parents.

Don't forget to pick up your schedules today from 8 a.m - 3 p.m if you have not already done so.

Registro FMSD: HOY es el ÚLTIMO día para todos los que regresan Estudiantes de FMSD para registrarse. La INSCRIPCIÓN se lleva a cabo en el gimnasio de HAWKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL este año. El registro finalizará a las 6 p.m.