Students can apply to magnet program in Forsyth Co. schools

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Students can apply to one of 17 magnet programs in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools starting Tuesday.

Officials with the school system said applications will be accepted through Jan. 18. Families can apply only at www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/magnets or by calling 727-2519 for an application.

School officials said they will hold the annual Magnet Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Benton Convention Center.

Most of the school district’s magnet programs follow one of three paths — visual and performing arts, International Baccalaureate and global studies and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

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