Final exams for the first semester are Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 22.  Make-ups and EOC re-takes will be Friday, January 23.

 

Students with 10 or less absences, 10 or less tardies, and an A or B in a class are exempt from taking a final exam if that class does not have a state mandated final exam.

 

2nd Semester Core Rigor Change Request Form: For students wishing to request a rigor change for any CORE class 2nd semester, please fill out the form below. Requests submitted by Friday, January 23rd will be processed and changed in Infinite Campus by Monday, January 26th, if the change is able to be accommodated. We are unable to consider schedule change requests made outside of this form. Requests sent through email will not be considered. This form must be submitted by 2:30pm on Friday, February 6th for a change to be considered in 2nd semester. Requests for any changes other than CORE rigor changes will not be considered. **Please note, submitting a request does not guarantee a change can be accommodated. Changes are subject to availability within your schedule and the FGHS Master Schedule.** 2nd Semester Core Rigor Change Request Form - student must use their WCPSS account to access the form.

 

College Planning Simplified Presentation: We are excited to host Advantage College Planning's "College Planning Simplified" presentation on January 15th at 6:00pm in the FGHS Auditorium. Freshmen and Sophomore families are welcome to attend. Topics include: college admissions process and timeline, finding the "right college fit", and how to stand out to colleges. Please see attached flier for details, presenter bio information and presentation note taking page. We will have printed copies available that night.

 

There will be a boys golf interest meeting during A-lunch Thursday 1/15 in room 1301. Contact coach Britt with questions BBritt@wcpss.net

 

Buy a Recognition Ad for your child! Senior Ads are usually the way yearbook programs make the money needed to pay to keep the yearbook price affordable. Since we will not have seniors for 2 years, FGHS is providing the opportunity for families to buy Recognition Ads for 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 school years. This could also be a great place for you to advertise your business. Ads will be available for purchase through February 6, 2026. 

 

FGHS Inaugural Yearbook and Recognition Ads can be purchased at: Jostens.com - Yearbook - Order Online - enter school information then you will be guided to purchase a yearbook or an ad

 

 

If you missed our Fall meeting, here's your chance! We're hosting a virtual interest meeting for our upcoming 2027 Venice, Florence and Rome tour.

 

Meeting Details:

Join us to learn about this incredible 9 day journey through beautiful Italy. Students will experience Venice's iconic gondola rides and explore the colorful island of Burano, stand in awe beneath Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the Colosseum, and discover Florence's world-famous Duomo and Renaissance treasures. The tour also includes a day trip to the historic hillside town of Assisi to see the breathtaking Basilica of St. Francis.

 

Special Incentive: We'll be giving away additional scholarship opportunities! To be eligible, you must RSVP AND attend the virtual meeting.

 

Please RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/h78jjn5

 

We look forward to seeing you online and sharing all the amazing details of this life-changing educational experience!

Best,

Jessica Flegel

This is NOT a WCPSS or FGHS-sponsored trip.

 

 

Carpool Adjustment:  Starting on Monday, January 5, 2026 we will be having the “lead” car pull down to the stop sign. This will allow many more cars to unload at once. We would also like to remind our families that our carpool lane is the only place students should be dropped off in the morning.

 

 

Upcoming Drivers Education class information can be found HERE.

 

 

The FGHS PSTA Board is seeking to fill the current open position of Secretary, for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.  Duties include:

The secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the general membership and the board of directors and shall perform such other delegated duties as may be assigned by the board of directors, and shall maintain a file of important documents related to that local PTSA, including but not limited to:

a. articles of incorporation of this local PTSA

b. the current uniform local bylaws approved by NCPTA and adopted by this local PTA,

c. the current standing rules of this local PTA, if standing rules have been adopted by the board

d. minutes of past meetings of the general membership and board of directors

e. a copy of the official membership roster provided for in Section 5.3 of these bylaws

f. a current roster of board members

g. a current roster of all committee members and chairs

h. legal documents, including but not limited to insurance policies and contracts

i. current and past tax returns

j. current and past audit reports

 

Several of the above duties are already in place.  The current Board would assist the new Secretary in acclimating to the Board position.

 

If interested in this position, please send an interest email to  fghsptsa@gmail.com.

 

 

Rescheduled! College Planning Simplified Presentation: We are excited to host Advantage College Planning's "College Planning Simplified" presentation on January 15th at 6:00pm in the FGHS Auditorium. Freshmen and Sophomore families are welcome to attend. Topics include: college admissions process and timeline, finding the "right college fit", and how to stand out to colleges. Please see attached flier for details, presenter bio information and presentation note taking page. We will have printed copies available that night.

 

 

All students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT in the spring semester for a fee. Dates, registration and fee details will be communicated later in the school year.

 

January 15 Last Day of Classes for 1st Semester

January 16-24 1st Semester Final Exams 

January 19 No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 26 No School, Teacher Workday

January 27 Start of 2nd Semester