Back to School

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!
More information will be added as it becomes available.

Key Dates

July 15 Middle School New Family Orientation
July 16 Upper School New Family Orientation
July 16 Preschool New Family Orientation
July 31 Lower School New Family Orientation
August 1 Online Bookstore Opens
August 1 Back to School Welcome Information emailed
August 11 Welcome Day for All Divisions
August 13 K-12 First Day of School 
August 20 Preschool First Day of School
August 22 Music on the Lawn
September 1 Labor Day
September 8 Forsyth Golf Classic
September 11 Back to School Parents' Night

Fall Sports (Grades 6-12)

If you are interested in playing a fall sport, please complete the fall sports interest form to connect with the coaches and stay up to date!

Varsity sports start on July 28 and Middle School sports start on August 14, 2025.

School Hours

Monday-Friday
7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Preschool
8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Lower School
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Middle & Upper School

Preschool & Lower School Before School Program, 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Preschool & Lower School After School Program, 3:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

All students need to be picked up by 3:45 p.m. each day. The only exceptions are Middle and Upper School students who have a scheduled athletic practice and Preschool and Lower School students who have signed up for the After School Progam.
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.