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Forestview High School is proud to be home to the Collegiate Prep Academy and offers students the opportunity to take 24 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, preparing them for college-level learning and future success.
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Our marching band performs in local, regional, and state competitions and parades, and each year at the Gaston County Schools Marching Band Fanfare.
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Each year, Forestview High School hosts an Autism Awareness baseball and softball game. The school partners with the local organization ARC to raise awareness and support for the autism community.
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Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers real-world learning in areas such as carpentry, cybersecurity, health sciences, and nursing fundamentals.
Providing care for students at school
Thanks to our partnership with Kintegra Health, we offer a telehealth clinic here at our school. Students, who are experiencing a minor illness or condition, can be seen by a medical provider virtually. This allows us to provide care for students without them having to leave school to go to the doctor.
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Our bands, cheerleaders, JROTC units, and other groups added holiday cheer to parades across Gaston County.
The holiday break begins on Monday, December 22. Students return to class on Tuesday, January 6. The Gaston County Schools central office will be closed December 23-25, and January 1. We would like to wish you and your family a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.
The Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair is coming up for high school students. The high school division will be held January 8-9 from 9 a.m. to noon, with awards beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 1315 East Catawba Street in Belmont. This annual fair gives students the chance to showcase their projects, explore new ideas, and celebrate the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.
Gaston County Teacher of the Year, John Ramos of Forestview High School, was among the six finalists for the 2025 Carolina Panthers/Bank of America Teacher of the Year program. Chosen as one of the finalists out of more than 4,000 nominations, he was honored during the Panthers game against the Buffalo Bills on October 26.
The Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair is coming up for students in grades 3-12. The elementary division will be held December 4-5 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., with awards beginning at 11 a.m. The high school division is set for January 8-9 from 9 a.m. to noon, with awards beginning at 11:30 a.m. Both events will take place at the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 1315 East Catawba Street in Belmont. This annual fair gives students the chance to showcase their projects, explore new ideas, and celebrate the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.
Why Forestview High School?
Four reasons why we are the right school for your child.
Collegiate Prep Academy
The Collegiate Prep Academy is designed to provide a challenging curriculum that helps students build academic confidence and gain the foundational skills needed for success at the college or university level.
Career and Technical Education
Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers real-world learning in areas such as carpentry, cybersecurity, health sciences, and nursing fundamentals.
Fine Arts
Forestview High School offers students who enjoy music and the arts exciting programs in marching band, visual arts, theater, and chorus.
Athletics
Forestview High School has a strong athletic tradition, competing for conference championships in both boys' and girls' sports.
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Important dates for Forestview High School and Gaston County Schools.