F is for Foust Elementary School

Foust Elementary School, located at 2610 Floyd Street, is named for North Carolinian, Julius I. Foust. For 28 years, Dr. Foust served as the head of the institution we now know as UNCG. In the early part of the 20th century, Dr. Foust helped the university grow with respect to physical and academic facilities. He seemed to be well liked by the community at large. (See the building that UNCG named for Dr. Foust, here).

It would be nice for a group of students at Foust Elementary to write a mini-history of their school and to publish it on the school's website. It looks like it was built in the mid-20th century; however, no date is readily available. Every public institution should research, celebrate, and SHARE its history. 

Foust School works hard to service their student population in English and Spanish- as evidenced by the 2-sided sign at the entrance. It appears that breakfast and lunch are free at Foust Elementary. Wonder if they feed visitors for free? If you ever visit the school, drive slowly, first to protect children, second to protect your vehicle. Located near the Coliseum, the school must be situated on the highest hill in Greensboro and it is easy to bottom out when exiting the entrance circle.  Today is ABC Wednesday and for our A-Z Education Series, F is for Foust!

Comments

[Roger Green]

I think all students should have a sense of the history of the schools' namesakes!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

[Oakland Daily Photo]

The school building and landscape look to be in fabulous shape. Good on you folks.

[Reader Wil]

It must be difficult to teach students of mixed cultures and in two languages. It's a good thing that the children could have free breakfast and lunch. That's rarely done at our elementary schools, except at schools with pupils who get special education like those at schools for handicapped children, who live further away.
This school looks great, a bit like the school opposite my house, where I taught as a relief teacher, during the time my children were still at this school.Well great post!
Wil, ABCW Team