Forsyth High School

Forsyth High School...Is to be the pinnacle building in an elite academic district that produces responsible, conscientious citizens that make a positive impact on their families and society

• Freshmen - 109
• Sophomores - 101
• Juniors - 107
• Seniors - 96
• Total Students - 413

• Aug. 23 1st Day of School
• Sept. 7 Fall Picture Day
• Sept. 21 Progress Report #1
• Sept. 29 Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally (6pm)
• Sept. 30 FB Diamond(H) followed by the Homecoming Dance

• Andrew Durso – Special Education
• Philip Thomas - Band Director
• Chris Carlson - Alternative School Aide
• Karen Garrison - Paraprofessional
• Shannon Lane - Paraprofessional
• Joyce Framjee - Paraprofessional
• Karen Palone - Paraprofessional

Freshmen Orientation Night was held Tuesday, August 16th in the Performing Arts Center. All 9th grade students and their parents were invited to attend this informational meeting. Approximately 81% of students participated.

The Forsyth FFA program was chosen for the Missouri State Fair Wall of Fame. The program was honored after capturing the Forestry State Title three years running and by capturing the National Forestry Title. Students created a 3ft x 6ft plaque that will be on display at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, MO.

Forsyth has a new band director this year, Mr. Philip Thomas. Mr. Thomas has many years of experience teaching music in Arkansas and Missouri.

During the summer, Mr. Thomas and several students enjoyed a trip to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where they watched the Drum Corps International competition and got inspiration of their own to bring back for band camp. Mr. Thomas said the trip and camps have shown him there are some great student leaders and excellent musicians at Forsyth.

Band camp wrapped up on Friday evening, August 5, with a demonstration for families and friends highlighting a portion of the fall marching show, a compilation of patriotic music.

Pictured is the Forsyth Forestry Team who took a week during summer vacation to travel to the east coast preparing for the national competition. Ten states in four days, many miles hiked, and a lot learned! They visited the Dupont State Forrest, Sewee Educational Forrest, and even found time to visit the Biltmore Mansion in Ashville, NC. A big thanks to FFA sponsor Clint Gailey and his wife Hannah Gailey for their time and effort with these awesome students. Team members include Aaron Gross, Kenzie Calhoun, McKenna Carter, and Madilynn Cook.

During July, Mr. & Mrs. Gailey loaded up two suburban's with fourteen Forsyth FFA members and traveled 5,100 miles in 7 days. This 'great west tour' encompassed 13 states in the western portion of the U.S. This annual summer FFA trip took the top 14 point earning FFA students on a trip of a lifetime.

Sites visited: Yellowstone, Rockies, Sierra Nevada's, Mt. Hood, Redwoods, Independence Rock, The Pacific Ocean, Glass Beach, Bonneville Salt Flats, Tipi's, Lake McConaughey, Great Salt Lake, and drove the Highway 1.

Students attending:

Kenzie Calhoun, Landry Stuart, Hailee Abker, Emmalea Cook, Madilynn Cook, KK Nuss, Lily Roberts, Haley Camerer, Zach Jennings, Cane Reece, Aaron Gross, McKenna Carter, Morgan Brown, and Hannah Tilley.

The Forsyth panther varsity basketball team took a summer trip to Pensacola, Florida. During the trip the team played schools from around the nation and were treated to some beach time.

This was a great experience allowing the boys the opportunity to build their relationships on and off of the basketball floor as they grow and develop into young men.

FBLA sponsor Samantha Gailey and members Vinny Estes, Olivia Williams, and Ayanna Burdi attended the National Leadership Conference in Chicago this summer. Vinny competed in Introduction to Information Technology and Olivia and Ayanna competed in the team event Introduction to Event Planning. They went up against over 80 competitors from across the nation in both events and while they came up short of placing in the top 10 it was a great learning experience. They attended workshops, a college fair with schools from across the country, and got to see some of the great things the city has to offer!

2022 – 2023 Major Objectives

Objective 1: Increase attendance to 90% of students attending school 90% of the time by the end of the 2022-2023 SY.

Objective 2: Increase the ACT composite score for graduates to meet or exceed the state average score by the end of the 2022-2023 SY.

Email: cpadgett@forsythr3.k12.mo.us
Website: www.forsythpanthers.org
Location: 178 Panther Street, Forsyth, MO, USA
Phone: 417-546-6383
Facebook: facebook.com/ForsythR-IIISchools
Twitter: @FHS_Principal