
The Weekly Panther
Carolina Forest High School ~ October 30, 2024

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend!
Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour this Saturday night, Nov 2nd, before you go to bed!
November 5th is Election Day!
In compliance with SC Law, schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th.
The 2024-2025 School Calendar is Available Online! http://www.horrycountyschools.net/hcscalendar
Clear Backpacks
For more information, click on the link below.
The News Room at HCS / Clear Backpacks (horrycountyschools.net)
Walking Pass Policy
Only students with walking passes are permitted to walk onto campus in the morning or walk off campus after school. Walking Passes are issued to students who live within a mile of the school. Temporary passes will not be issued for other students (i.e. friends, cousins, significant others) to walk with students who have walking passes.
Important Dates
October
30 ~ Report Cards Issued via PowerSchool
30 ~ Fall Festival & Powder Puff Game at Stadium at 5:30 (see flyer below for more information)
November
1~ Homecoming Parade (see flyer below for more information)
2 ~ Saturday Attendance Makeup School (see flyer below for more information)
3 ~ Daylight Saving Time Ends
4-8 ~ WIN Testing (Seniors)
4 ~ Winter Sport Tryouts Begin (see flyer below for more information)
5 ~ Schools Closed for Election Day
6 ~ Senior Meeting with Jostens for Graduation Supplies
7 ~ Underclass Makeup Picture Day
8 ~ Veteran's Celebration (more information to come)
13 ~ Senior's place Graduation orders with Jostens in Cafe from 11-4
16 ~ Saturday Attendance Makeup School (see flyer below for more information)
25-29 ~ Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Upcoming Events in The Forest
1ST ROUND PLAYOFFS
Your Lady Panthers will host Ridge View in the first round of the state playoffs.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
6:00 PM
CAROLINA FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
For more information, click on the following link: https://www.cfpanthers.com/news/96639
The Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, February 1st at Sands Ocean Club Resort and our team will be plunging at 12:30pm. For more information, click on the following link:
Attendance
Early Dismissal Policy Reminder
Students requiring early dismissal must bring a note from their parents on the day of dismissal to the attendance office in order to obtain an early dismissal pass. All requests are to be in the attendance office prior to 8:15am. The note must have a phone number at which the parent may be contacted and a parent signature. If the note cannot be verified, the student will not be allowed to leave campus.
When it is time for students to leave, they will give their pass to their teacher and leave class to drive off campus or wait at the attendance window. Students who do not bring a note for a pre-arranged medical or legal appointment must remain in class until the period ends before they will be permitted to sign out of school with their parent/guardian.
Absolutely no emails or phone calls will be accepted.
Important Reminders
Band
To view the CFHS Marching Band performance, click on the below link:
Cafeteria Information
For more information, click on the link below.
Clubs
Congratulations
Huge shoutout to the seniors at Carolina Forest High School on their
2024 College Application Day & Senior Celebration!
Here's to the next chapter—full of opportunities and endless potential!
Congratulations to Jasmine Green and Caroline Kay for placing in the Top 16 of the Solo Acting Competition and Ireland Bridgeman for placing in the Top 18 of the Solo Musical Theatre Competition through the SC Theatre Association. They will compete live in the finals next weekend November 8 and 9 at Claflin University.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Failure: A Love Story” by Philip Dawkins for their Superior Rating at the 2024 All County Theatre Festival. They also received Best Ensemble, and the following students were named to the All-Star Cast: Jasmine Green, Noah Jeffords, and Caroline Kay.
Next up for the cast and crew is the South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA) One Act Play Competition which is November 8-10 at Claflin University.
CFHS defeated MB Seahawks
for the first time since 2015, earning Friday Night Rival's Week 9 Trophy. Carolina Forest won this matchup 52-38 in an electric offensive duel, with star Junior Running back Jaryn Fox accounting for 381 AP Yards and 5 TOUCHDOWNS.
Carolina Forest Running back Jaryn Fox vs Myrtle Beach:
- 381 AP Yards
- 5 Rushing Touchdowns
- 10.6 AVG YPC
He's a JUNIOR!!
Contests
Make your nominations for the October 2024 Student of the Month! Vote & Nominate EVERYDAY! The student with the most votes will win a plaque, prize from Beazer Homes and a follow up story in our local papers! Vote & Nominate:10/1-10/31 Winner Contacted:11/1
The 2024 Horry County Football Fans' Choice Awards are HERE! Now is the time to nominate & vote for football players, coaches, cheer squad, athletic directors & more across all of Horry County! One random participant will win $500 from Grand Strand Nissan just for voting! Voting & Nominating: August 19 - November 17 Winner Contacted: November 18 Awards Ceremony for Winners: Early December (invitation to follow) Don't forget to vote EVERYDAY!
Make your nominations for the October Administrator of the Month! The administrator with the most votes at the end of the month wins a plaque, prize from Hard Rock Cafe and a follow up story in our local papers! Nominate & Vote: 10/1 - 10/31 | Winner Contacted: 11/1 Nominate your favorite Horry County principals and assistant principals!
Counseling Department
Ed-Op Days at HCS
On October 7-9, Horry County Schools hosted its annual Educational Opportunity Days, or Ed-Op Days. College admissions officers from South Carolina and beyond visited 11 different schools around the county to talk to high school juniors and seniors about the college and career opportunities available to them. Watch the video to learn more!
Message from Counseling Team
Counselors are meeting with senior students to conduct their Senior IGP. We will be reviewing graduation requirements as well as discussing post-secondary plans and options. Students and families, please check your emails for more information and meeting invites! We look forward to partnering with students and families to help plan life after CFHS!
Counselor Department Contact Information
Follow the Counseling Department
Greetings Carolina Forest High School students and families!
The ASVAB will be offered at CFHS on 11/14/24 at CFHS. Registration is open to 11th and 12th grade students only. Due to limitations, we can only take the first 50 students registered. A waitlist will be maintained after the first 50 students. Register for the exam by scanning the lower QR code or by visiting: https://shorturl.at/ZzoEC.
NCAA Initial Eligibility
Free Webinar for College Bound Student Athletes
Sunday November 3rd 6-7pm, Eastern Time
Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level!
Click here to register https://mc97gsxn49y6wmpf4p2n764zq7z1.pub.sfmc-content.com/f3wjklufvu4.
Drama & Performing Arts Department
Check out our CFHS Performing Arts Schedule! Visit www.cfhsperformingarts.com for tickets!
Check Return Information
Mascot Shop
Purchase CF attire at themascotshop.jostens.com/1033358
Parking Information for Students
The CFHS Student Parking Decals for the 2024-25 School Year are available for purchase at My Payments Plus and once purchased, will be delivered to your student during 2nd block.
Students may drive on campus with a paid receipt until new decal has been issued.
Picture Information
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at: shop.jostenspix.com
Carolina Forest High School
Event Code: FE240624
Also needed: PowerSchool Student ID#
(Student ID is located in your PowerSchool account)
Makeup underclassmen photos will be November 7th
PowerSchool
Student Information – How to Update
To update parent contact information (address, phone number, email), please print and complete this form and return to the front office:
Change of Address or Telephone Number
**If you are changing your address, please include a full-page current proof of residency (water/gas/electric/cable bill) in your name.
To update emergency contacts, please print and complete this form and return to the front office:
Both forms are also available in our front office.
You may also log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and select the Year-Round Update to make any changes or updates.
Here is the PowerSchool Parent Portal link: https://myps.horrycountyschools.net/public/home.html
If you need assistance with your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please contact:
Kelly Lee, Data Quality Clerk, at KLee001@horrycountyschools.net
The Prowler ~ The student news site of CFHS
For more information from The Prowler, click on the following link:
The student news site of Carolina Forest High School (cfhsprowler.com)
Senior Information
Sports
All Athletic information can be found at www.cfpanthers.com
The OFFICIAL 2024 Carolina Forest Football Schedule
Tutoring Information
Yearbook Information
Senior Recognition Ads
Questions, contact Ms. Jones at jjones002@horrycountyschools.net