Forsyth County Schools history

Forsyth School was founded in 1961 as a small preschool in a house leased from the Unity Christ Church on Forsyth Boulevard.

1964 The College adopts a new name, Forsyth Technical Institute

The core of Forsyth’s unique campus is comprised of six historic homes, acquired one at a time over five decades since 1965.

The school expanded by one grade level each year and graduated its first sixth-grade class in 1970.

1974 The College Foundation is created to work with alumni to raise funds for buildings, programs and scholarships

Dunbar House was acquired in 1977 for Grades 2–6.

Also in 1982, the Main Office was relocated to Dunbar House, where it remains today.

1987 The School acquires its current name, Forsyth Technical Community College

1992 Allman Center is created, with more classrooms and administrative space

1998 Two new off-campus centers are added: the Mazie S. Woodruff Center in Northeast Winston-Salem and the Grady P. Swisher Center in Kernersville

Falcon Field and the Williams Walled Garden were built in 2004.

Enrollment grew with the campus and reached nearly 400 students in 2006/07.

The Rebecca Glenn Playgrounds opened in 2007.

2008 The school opens a third off-campus building, the Northwest Forsyth Center in King, housing specialized training facilities for the Criminal Justice, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Science programs.

As the nation’s 6th fastest growing county from 2010-20, Forsyth County’s growth and increasing diversity have had a positive impact on our schools.

Fillmore House was fully renovated in 2015.

Connect NC Bond Act of 2016

Following Mike Vachow's departure, the Forsyth School Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Timothy Burns as the Interim Head of School for the 2017/18 school year.

Dan Hildebrand led Forsyth through the global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020/21, reaccreditation with the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), and the adoption of a new mission, vision, and values through a strategic planning process.