FMS Forest Middle School is located at the north end of Bedford County on US Highway 221. It includes students in grades sixth, seventh and eighth from five elementary schools - Boonsboro, Forest, New London Academy, Otter River and Thomas Jefferson. The school is accredited by the State Department of Education.

Forest Middle School
100 Ashwood Dr.
Forest, VA 24551

Phone: 434-525-6630 Fax:434-525-1284
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Core subjects are language arts, math, science and social studies. Language arts includes novel unit, a literature-based text, word study, writing and independent reading. Intramurals are non-competitive, after school activities, such as basketball. Odyssey of the Mind and other competitions provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents. PTA (Parent Teacher Association) has a strong volunteer program and over 100% membership. Related Arts are courses for students. They include art, band, computer lab, music, technology lab, life skills, drama, physical education, world cultures, foreign language, yearbook, student skills and media communications.