Skip to Main Content
  • Underclassman Portrait Proofs due Nov 11
  • Club Photos Dec 4 and 11 during RT/W
  • Movie Night Nov 11 at 5:30 in Raider Valley
The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire

The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire

The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire

The blueprint plans for the upcoming high school, East Forsyth, which is due to be opened in 2021. (Illustrated by the Georgia Department of Education’s Capital Outlay Program.)

East Forsyth High School Confirmed to Open 2021

Daphni Torres, Staff Writer May 1, 2019

There are approximately 46 thousand students enrolled in Forsyth County schools, and because so many students are overcrowding high schools, there has been plans to introducing a new school. This new school...

In the photo above, food and nutrition students are able to reap the benefits of using an oven without restrictions.

Food and Nutrition Room Renovations and FCCLA Leadership Training

Ramya Raja, News and Sports Editor November 13, 2017

The food and nutrition room has recently have moved back to their previous home with an upgrade and renovation of their facilities. Prior to renovation, the food and nutrition program had a limited amount...

Playground

Lanierland Park: A New Era for North Forsyth

JoAnn Ahn, News Editor February 1, 2017

In March 2016, ground was officially broken for the construction of a new, 109-acre park off of Jot-Em Down Road named Lanierland Park, coined after its predecessor, Lanierland Music Park, a popular country...

The classrooms in the clinic replace the old back room of the cafeteria. Students in all healthcare classes will share a commonplace for community learning.

North Forsyth Designs New Healthcare Clinic

Natalie Wilson, Co-Editor January 24, 2017

  In addition to the recently completed construction, North Forsyth High School has set aside a part of its yearly budget to improve its up and coming healthcare pathway. Inspired by the growth...

Depicted above is the main room for classes in the new band room, which is used for full ensemble, guitar class, percussion classes, and several other purposes. Compared to the space of the old band room, this is a major upgrade, and many more band items can be stored here.

Band Family Migrates to a New Home

Marissa Dintino, Staff Writer December 7, 2016

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the original band room was overtaken by a brand new one located between the cafeteria and the 300 hallway. Students who have a class in the old band room are now located where the...

A new Wal-Mart store is being built just down the road from NFHS. Many people have mixed feelings about the store as it will be convenient but also bring more traffic to the already-congested 369.

New Walmart Opening Soon Near NFHS

Sydney Martin, Staff Writer September 21, 2016

The area off of Browns Bridge Road where the new Walmart supercenter will be built is nearly completely cleared out and ready for construction. The Walmart is set to open in June 2017, about ten years...

When the nuclear reactor comes online, vents like the one shown above will emit thick, scalding steam which will cover North Forsyth in a foggy cloud visible for miles around. Because of possible health dangers, Barton Malow put out a statement on Wednesday advising students to do their class transitions inside.

Construction on Underground Nuclear Reactor Experiencing Delays

Jack Scott, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

Construction on the pool underneath the newest gym is wrapping up on schedule and Barton Malow is preparing to open it up to the public after fall break. However, not all is well in the world of North...

North Forsyth High School’s school store, The Raider Station, is a gold based enterprise. Next year, they will be going through some great changes due to a new location that is expected in June. Be on the lookout for the new school store location in the following school year.

Raider Station Gets a New Home for 2016-2017

Kristin Iler, Staff Writer March 15, 2016

The Raider Station, North Forsyth High School’s school store, is expecting a great outcome from this year’s renovations. The newly ranked “Gold” school based enterprise is forecasted to increase...

Lake Megalodon may have appeared to have shrunk is size, but do not be fooled. The lake is bottomless and contains a deadly prehistoric creature. “Yee. That thing will tear out ya innards through ya bum hole,” says local fisherman Horace Greely, inspecting his broken rod.

Megalodon Sighted at North Forsyth

Owen Wickman, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

Torrential rains in Forsyth County over the past few weeks have certainly dampened shoes, attitudes, and the backpacks of anyone trying to walk outside between classes, but few people are aware of the...

How could they do this to us? It is all a conspiracy—they set us up. All of the changes, while good in the long run, are actually wicked in the short run. Six specific changes can be deciphered as evil from the construction.

6 Evil Changes of the Construction

Daniel Snodgrass, Staff Writer October 22, 2015

The construction crew has established some beams and frames, as well as the first layer of concrete. The new building has plans to offer amenities and offices that the current building does not.

New Recreation Center for Cumming

Julie Day, Staff Writer September 21, 2015

Early this year, a new recreation center for Cumming, was drafted and set to be finished by October. Due to several delays, the construction was pushed back, but the center will be usable in the year 2016....

An artist’s rendition of what North’s new pool will look like. The resemblance to Georgia Tech will be uncanny (Photo Credit to Jack Dalmolin)

Construction of North’s New Pool Proceeding Well

Owen Wickman, Staff Writer September 2, 2015

North Forsyth’s Raider Swim Team is receiving some sweet new upgrades this year. Thanks to generous funding from the Forsyth County Board of Education, North Forsyth High School decided to undertake...

Load More Stories