Raider Nation News

Did you know in 1976 the #1 college major was Education at 22% of all majors … today it sits at less than 5%.

In a way this is a sad and also shocking statistic, but a very real dilemma for the future of our educational system nationwide.

Our job as professional educators can be very demanding, draining, misunderstood at times and unappreciated. We are the ones called to provide and guide the next generation of young adults to be their best and help them find their place and passions.

It’s a big job and a very necessary one.

There is no better group of educators, role models, coaches, and outstanding human beings to be doing this work than in Raider Nation staff!

Thank you for continued support and for entrusting your student to us each day. We take this responsibility very seriously and that partnership is what makes NFHS and Raider Nation very special.

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Our very own Juan García, Spanish and Russian teacher at North Forsyth High School completed an 18 month Army National Guard Officer program through the Georgia Military Institute. He completed the program and graduated as a Military Intelligence Second Lieutenant. The program was both physically and mentally demanding and Juan like a true leader and Raider performed at the highest level.

Congrats Juan we are very proud of you for who you are and what you represent.

Order your yearbook this week and enjoy big savings! Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use site code 15157. For an additional 10% off, enter coupon code NFHSEARLYBIRD at checkout.

If you prefer to pay in installments, check out the PayPal options available during checkout.

Underclassmen & Staff Portraits

Students: Don’t miss your chance to shine in the school portrait! Portraits will be taken on September 4th and 5th in the HUB. Students will be escorted by their ELA classes at assigned times. If you don't have an ELA class or are a virtual student, you can come at any time for your portrait.

Senior Information

Senior Portraits: Seniors should schedule their portraits with Lily McGregor Photography by September 13th. LMP offers various session options, including some available here at North. For booking details, visit Lily McGregor Photography Booking. Please note that only photos taken by LMP will be included in the senior portrait section of the yearbook.

Senior Quotes & Activities: Seniors should complete the Senior Quotes & Activities form to be featured next to their portraits in the yearbook. Whether you want to share a special message or thank your family and friends, we encourage all seniors to participate! Your "Activities" can include ways you have been involved at NFHS, like clubs, sports, volunteering, achievements, etc.

Fill out the form by signing into your school Google account and visiting tinyurl.com/seniorquote25.

Senior Ads: Senior ad sales will open soon and will be due by October 18th. To purchase a senior tribute ad, visit yearbookordercenter.com and enter job #15157. Scroll down to the "Share Your Love" section to design and order your ad.

Curriculum Night/Senior Class Parent NIght:

Counselors presented to senior families (30-minute presentation) then had post-secondary breakout sessions featuring a college panel (with KSU, UNG, GCSU, and Vandy!), WorkSource Georgia, and military recruiters. Parents and students appreciated getting to learn more about the post-secondary option that was ideal for them and we always love working with great community partners!

As we begin the new school year, we want to share our updated caseloads with you:

A-D- Dr. Benton

Dual Enrollment & E- Mrs. Mason

F-L- Mrs. Smith

M-R- Mrs. Mattie

S-Z- Mrs. Geiger

Essentials of Healthcare students

Lainey the Therapy Dog

Choral Events:

Oct 1st - Georgia ACDA Preview Concert 7:30 Cumming First United Methodist Church

Oct 5th - Ga- ACDA Performance @ Kennesaw State University 12pm

Band Performances and Concerts:

Oct 12th - Marching Band @ West Forsyth HS

Oct 19th - Marching Band @ Kell HS

Oct 24th - Fall Band Concert 6:30 PAC

Dec 5th - Holiday Band Concert 6:30 PAC

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

Apr 24th - Spring Band Concert 6:30 PAC

NOFO being represented in Beauty and the Beast at FoCal.

Teacher and Alum Kylee Bowen and NOFO students, Tyler Tracy and Blake Barrett.

Football:

A very stingy Raider defense held the Wheeler Wildcats to just 7 pts on one long run play. The game was delayed at halftime due to bad weather. The Raiders pick up a forfeit win due to Wheeler not wanting to make up the remainder of the game on Saturday.

Volleyball:

Stays unbeaten 5 - 0 with a 3 -1 victory over a very good Allatoona squad. The Raiders will host the Coal Mountain Classic this weekend with a host of top ranked VB teams participating.

Softball:

Fell to South Forsyth 6 - 3 in region opener and bounced back to beat Forsyth Central 12 - 8. Next up Lambert home on Tuesday and West Forsyth home on Thursday.

Cross Country:

Varsity Boys: Led by Thomas Durand’s top 20 finish, the boys finished 6th overall. With the team nowhere near full strength, this is a VERY impressive result!

Varsity Girls: This team is jelling and worked their way to a 9th place finish even missing a few top runners! Led by Adelyn Thomas’ 23rd place finish! Also, congratulations to Devyn Keenan for reaching her goal of top 5 on the team!

JV Boys: This ALL FRESHMAN team took on the challenge of racing in high school and came away with an 8th place team finish led by Ethan Lowrey’s 17th place finish. WOW!

JV Girls: ALL 4 of these girls reached their goals at today's race! Reece Puckett and Julianne Grogan finished the race, Peyton Seals never walked, and Katherine Zurita went under 16! All goals, big and small deserve to be celebrated, so WAY TO GO GIRLS!