Mineral Springs Middle Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

09/18/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week with us on Sept. 21-Sept. 25.
21st Pinata colors day
22nd Item from your country
23rd Neon shine with pride
24th Wear a tshirt with a word in spanish
25th Bring your flag

09/17/2026

Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!! Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week Sept. 21-25

09/14/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
September 15,02026-October 15, 2026
“2026 Hispanic Heritage Month poster designed by Meleny Gomez and Kirby Quiles-Brown for the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM). Reprinted with permission.

09/10/2026

Saturday's clinic has been cancelled, but there are additional opportunities for children to get the vaccines and health assessments they need.
Families can make an appointment for one of these additional clinic dates:
🗓️ Thursday, September 10 | 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
🗓️ Friday, September 11 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 799 Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem
☎️ Health Assessment Appointments: 336-703-4273
☎️ Vaccine Appointments: 336-703-3324
❗ Appointments are required.
Thank you for helping us make sure our students are healthy, ready and prepared for a successful school year. 📚💉 https://ow.ly/GkOS50ZLcVE

09/09/2026

🎒 Need a vaccine or health assessment for your child?
We have an important update for WS/FCS families. The Saturday clinic has been cancelled, but additional opportunities are available this week.

💉 Thursday, September 10 - 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
💉 Friday, September 11 - 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

📍 Forsyth County Department of Public Health
799 Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem

Appointments are required.
📞 Health Assessment Appointments: 336-703-4273
📞 Vaccine Appointments: 336-703-3324

Let's make sure our students have what they need to start the school year healthy, ready and prepared to learn. 🩺📚https://ow.ly/lCiP50ZLcMI

09/09/2026

Some of our 7th and 8th graders are marching with North Forsyth and Carver High School. Come support them!

🎶 30 YEARS. ONE INCREDIBLE TRADITION. 🎶
For three decades, the WS/FCS Marching Band Jamboree has brought together talented young musicians, dedicated directors and proud families for an unforgettable celebration of music.
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this incredible tradition. 🎉
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Reagan High School
Come cheer on our amazing WS/FCS marching bands as they take the field and showcase their talent, hard work and school spirit. 🥁🎺🎷
30 years of music. 30 years of memories. One amazing night.

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

🧢 Monday, September 28 – HAT DAY
Wear your favorite hat, cap, bucket hat, or other school-appropriate headwear.
👯 Tuesday, September 29 – TWIN/TRIPLET DAY
Find a friend, coworker, or group and coordinate your outfits. Staff, feel free to team up too!
🔵🟢 Wednesday, September 30 – GRADE COLOR DAY & PEP RALLY!
This is our BIG DAY! We want to see which grade level can show the MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT!
• 6th Grade – GREEN 🟢
• 7th Grade – WHITE ⚪
• 8th Grade – BLUE 🔵
• Staff – BLACK ⚫
Students and staff are encouraged to GO ALL OUT with their assigned colors! We will finish the day with our schoolwide Pep Rally from 12:30–1:30 PM.
🕺 Thursday, October 1 – THROWBACK THURSDAY
Pick your favorite decade and dress the part! Represent the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, or another favorite era.
🏈 Friday, October 2 – SPORTS/JERSEY DAY
Finish Spirit Week by representing your favorite college, professional, local, or school sports team.
A Few Reminders
All Spirit Week outfits must remain school appropriate and follow the WS/FCS dress code. No masks, weapons/weapon-like props, or items that interfere with instruction.
Teachers and staff are strongly encouraged to participate. The more we get involved, the more our students will get excited about the week!
Please help remind students of the next day's Spirit Week theme before dismissal each afternoon.
Thank you for helping us make this a fun and positive week for our students. Let's bring the energy, show our Bulldog Pride, and celebrate being 2 MONTHS DOWN while we FINISH Q1 STRONG!
GO BULLDOGS! 🐾💙💚

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Make sure your voice is heard.

Hey North Carolina! Election Day is coming up soon! 🗳️ Mark your calendars with these important dates.

Make sure to register to vote by October 9 or during in-person early voting. Early voting runs from October 15 to October 31, and Election Day is November 3. Absentee ballots will be sent to voters who requested them starting September 4. Mail-in ballots must be received at your county board of elections office by 7:30 PM on Election Day.

Learn more at the official NC State Board of Elections website: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting