Raider Nation News

Volume 5 Ed. 20

Welcome Carrie MacAllaster New Raider Principal

Dear North Forsyth High School Parents:

It is with immense excitement and gratitude that I introduce myself to you as the new principal of North Forsyth High School for the 2025-2026 school year. I am beyond thrilled to join this vibrant community and to partner with you in supporting our students' growth and success.

A little about me: My husband, Mark, and I are proud parents to three wonderful children who have all been part of Forsyth County Schools. Our daughter, Sarah, is a senior at The University of Georgia, set to graduate in May and marry in June. Griffin, our son, is a sophomore at Georgia State University, and Owen, our youngest, is a freshman at The University of North Georgia. We’ve lived in the North Forsyth community for many years, and all our children attended Matt Elementary and Liberty Middle School.

With 28 years of experience in education, including 11 years in Forsyth County Schools, I feel truly fortunate to serve as the principal of North Forsyth High School. Before coming here, I spent the past two years as principal at Riverwatch Middle School, and prior to that, I was an assistant principal at Forsyth Central and South Forsyth High Schools. My journey in Forsyth County has been incredibly rewarding, and I am eager to bring that same dedication and passion to North Forsyth High.

As I transition into this new role, I am committed to learning more about the rich traditions and culture of North Forsyth High School. I deeply admire the incredible work accomplished by Mr. Carnaroli and the dedicated staff of NFHS. Collaboration is key and I look forward to collaborating with the entire school community to build upon this strong foundation while continuing to make North an outstanding place to learn and grow.

Over the coming months, Mr. Carnaroli and I will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition. I am excited to visit the school, meet with our Local School Council, spend time with the staff, and join you and your students at many of the amazing extracurricular events that make North Forsyth so special.

I can’t wait to start this exciting new chapter with all of you. Together, we’ll continue to make great things happen for our students, staff, and community at Raider Nation!

With much excitement and enthusiasm,

Carrie MacAllaster

Help us tell and share our STORY by following all things NFHS and Raider Nation on the following sites and platforms.

Principal Bob Carnaroli Twitter

North Forsyth HS Website

North Forsyth HS Facebook

North Forsyth HS Twitter

North Forsyth HS Instagram

North Forsyth HS Counseling Instagram

North Forsyth HS Counseling Twitter

North Forsyth HS Athletics Twitter

North Forsyth HS Athletics Instagram

North Forsyth HS Athletics Facebook

NFHS_Seniors

Remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Helping those affected by LA Calif Fires

🚨 RAIDERS TAKING ACTION! 🚨

Your MCJROTC unit is leading the charge to help those affected by the Los Angeles fires. We're collecting essential items to support families who have lost everything.

🔴 ITEMS NEEDED:

· Bottled Water

· Non-perishable Food

· Personal Hygiene Products

· New Blankets

· New Clothing

· First Aid Supplies

📍 Drop-off Location: MCJROTC Classroom

📅 Collection Dates: 1.13.2025 - 1.31.2025

Every donation matters. Together, we can make a difference!

#RaidersHelpingOthers #CommunityService #LAFireRelief #MCJROTC #NorthForsyth #ServiceAboveSelf

Working to be better in all areas!

Mentor Me

Counseling News- Class of 2025

Counseling

Registration for the 25-26 School Year is quickly approaching. The portal for elective selection and online waiver will open on Thursday, January 23 at 9:00 am and close Thursday, January 30th at 4:00 pm. Students need to review their recommendations with their parents and select electives during this time frame. Students will receive a registration packet on Thursday, January 30th during Raider Time and counselors will then meet individually with students in February during English classes.

Recording of Registration steps and information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_0nhU481SqYg-oy5D3AjTyFfQOPAxkku/view?usp=sharing

Senior Class 2025 Page Information

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/53627

Scholarship spotlight and scholarship page

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/49910

Information about upcoming senior events, senior dues, and graduation information can be found on the NFHS website. Please click “Extracurricular” and then “Senior Class News”. You can also follow us for updates on Instagram @nfhs_seniors. We also post important information for seniors on the Class of 2025 Counseling Website.

Senior Dues: All payments must be made online at https://www.3rdascent.com. On January 1st, dues will increase to $175 and incur a late fee. Dues cover the cost of the graduation cap/gown, diploma/diploma cover, senior breakfast, senior picnic, rental of the arena, and other special treats. Seniors will be able to pick up their cap/gown before the senior picnic on April 23rd.

Graduation: Please note that graduation is on Tuesday, May 20th at 7PM at Gas South Arena. Once the portal for graduation announcements has opened, we will share that through the newsletter for families to order.

Senior Letters: We will start collecting Senior Letters in January 2025 through April and they can be delivered to the front office or the counseling office. We will send out more concrete information soon but wanted to give families a heads up that we will be offering this special opportunity for parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, and former teachers to write to their seniors again this year. We always recommend that parents send out a message to individuals that have made an impact in their senior's life to ask if they would be willing to write a letter. Seniors will get the opportunity to open letters with their friends at the end of the year during a Senior Sunset event in May.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Smith.

Liz Smith etsmith@forsyth.k12.ga.us 770-781-6637 ext. 160241

Counseling Caseloads:

A-D- Dr. Benton

Dual Enrollment & E- Mrs. Mason

F-L- Mrs. Smith

M-R- Mrs. Mattie

S-Z- Mrs. Geiger

Yearbook News

Yearbook Updates:

SPORTS/GROUPS PROOFS

Coaches and club sponsors: Please take a moment to check the Clubs/Organizations Proofs document to input/confirm your rosters. Coaches, please double check your rosters on this document to confirm the information imported from the All Sports roster.

We are importing LMP photos to the document, so if your photo slot is empty--don't stress! If your team or group is NOT in the list, please email me. With many new clubs and teams, we do not want to exclude anyone from the book! The deadline to complete this is 1/22.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FrLoJOVeuUjX0Mijk-IS5jhVpFLwG_0n45gEG5Z0T4Y/edit?usp=sharing

STAFF DISCOUNT CODE - STILL ACTIVE
If you would like to order a yearbook for your student, or for friend, please contact Anna Huffman to receive the staff discount code.

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and input job #15157. Pre-sales will conclude soon, so now is the time to ensure you will have a book in May! After pre-sales end, we will have a limited inventory to sell.

ROTC Spartan Race In March

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that 10 of our fittest cadets have been selected and are gearing up for their FIRST EVER Spartan Race! 💪🔥 This exhilarating challenge takes place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, and we can’t wait to see them tackle the obstacles, push their limits, and showcase their strength and our MCJROTC unit and our school!

Join us as we cheer them on in what promises to be an action-packed day of grit, determination, and team spirit! Let the countdown to the ultimate Spartan experience begin! ⏳💥

North Forsyth MS Blood Drive

NFMS is hosting their annual blood drive and would love to invite our staff to join in on the gift of life💖 The information is linked below:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NFMS

Career Tech

ROTC: Rife Team results

In a nail-biter that went back and forth, the Raider Marksmanship team posted their highest score of the season but fell just short against a strong Buford Wolves squad. Final Score: Buford 1125 - NFHS 1105.

Top Shooter of the Night: Senior & Team Captain David Matthews led the Raiders with 280!

Click Here to sign up to volunteer at NFHS February 26 or 27!

Thank you so much in advance! We could not provide these wonderful real-world experiences to our students without our fabulous business partners, parents and community members! Interview Sign-up.

VEX Robotics Team of Thomas Durand and Jackson Galt 1st Place

Events:

Feb 25th - North cluster Band Concert 6:30 TBA

Apr 24th - Spring Band Concert 6:30 PAC

Theater/Drama:

January 23 - Feb 1st The Drowsy Chaperone -Shuler Musical

North Forsyth High School Theatre is proud to present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, opening on January 24th - February 1st. This is our 2025 Georgia High School Musical Theatre awards submission - we would love to have your support! Our adjudication is on Friday, January 31st.

Forsyth County School employees can reserve their complimentary tickets using your FCS email address at https://nofostage.ludus.com/index.php

About the show:

The Drowsy Chaperone

A Musical Within a Comedy

In The Drowsy Chaperone, we meet a man feeling a little blue, who decides to play his favorite record (yes, record!). In his nostalgia, a vibrant musical comedy from the 1920s springs to life right in his NYC apartment.

With snazzy tunes, quirky characters, and a story guaranteed to leave a smile on your face, NoFo Stage is pulling out all the stops for another spectacular musical experience!

The cast & crew of "The Drowsy Chaperone" are proud to be a part Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards 17th Season.