Rising 9th Grader Information and Transition Activities
Let's get ready for high school!
💬 Counselors’ Corner
8th Grade MOTIVE8 Pathway Event
Mrs. Dodd, Mr. Finn, and 8th grade teachers accompanied 8th graders to NFHS and EFHS on Thursday, October 30 for a MOTIVE8 Pathway Event! Students learned all about the different pathway options available at their respective high schools. It was a great opportunity for students to explore programs and start thinking about their future interests and goals.
Pathway Nights
Students and families are highly encouraged to attend their high school’s Pathway Night to learn more and ask questions about each program.
📎 Please see the attached flyers and links below for more specific information, including:
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High School Pathway Night Information and October 14 FOCAL Night Information Presentation
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NFHS Registration Info., Including 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet
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EFHS Registration Info., Including 9th Grade Registration Packet
North Forsyth Middle School 2026-27 Registration Timeline
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DATE |
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
| Tues., Oct. 14, 2025 |
Two Sessions: S1- 5:00-6:00PM S2- 7:00-8:00PM |
PATHWAY MOTIVE 8 INFORMATION NIGHT |
| Thurs., Oct. 30, 2025 | 10:00-11:30 | 8th Grade MOTIVE8 Event at NFHS & EFHS |
| Tues., Nov. 4, 2025 | 6:00-7:30PM | NFHS PATHWAY NIGHT |
| Thurs., Nov. 6, 2025 | 5:30-7:00PM | EFHS PATHWAY NIGHT |
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Fri., Nov. 28, 2025 |
4:00PM |
DEADLINE for Out of District Form |
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Mon., Dec. 2, 2025 |
4:00PM |
2026-27 Deadline for students |
| Week of Jan. 12-16, 2026 | TBD | Mrs. Dodd visiting 8th Grade Social Studies Classrooms to discuss high school registration & pathway options |
| Thurs., Jan. 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Alliance Academy for Innovation NIght for Rising 9th Graders (those who are already accepted) |
| Wed., Jan. 21, 2026 | 10:00-11:30 | Raider for a Day Event (Students designated for NFHS next year to attend) |
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Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 |
8:00 AM |
HS Elective Portal & Course Waiver Opens |
| Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 | 2:45 PM | NFHS & EFHS Transition Presentation for Students |
| Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | NFHS Rising 9th Grader Registration Kick-Off (Student & Parents) |
| Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 | 5:30-7 PM | EFHS Rising 9th Grader Night(Student & Parents) |
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Fri., Jan. 30, 2026 |
4:00 PM |
HS Elective Portal & Course Waiver Closes |
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Mon., Mar. 2- Fri., Mar. 6, 2026 |
TBD |
Portal Open for HS View Only of 2026-2027 Course Selections |
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