Welcome to Our Community
We’re excited to welcome you to Forsyth Country Day School!
At FCDS, our students are at the center of everything we do. From our award-winning programs to our incredible teachers, everything at FCDS is student-centered and designed to foster a positive experience for our learners. Whether they’re creating meaningful connections with caring teachers and friends, engaging in intentional learning, or developing essential skills for what’s ahead, FCDS students learn to be their best selves at Forsyth Country Day.
We invite you and your child to join our community and become part of something remarkable. Please schedule a tour to visit our campus and see FCDS for yourself.
Nathan Battle, Interim Head of School
Nathan Battle, Interim Head of School
About Nathan Battle
A native of Winston-Salem, Nathan attended FCDS through the end of his sophomore year. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and his master’s degree in teaching from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He joined the FCDS faculty in 2005, teaching history, coaching, and serving as dean of students from 2005-2009. He served as assistant director of the Upper School from 2009-2011.
In 2011, Nathan followed his entrepreneurial spirit, leaving FCDS to help launch Grins, the “better for you” beverage company. As Managing Partner, and yes, Director of Fun, Nathan managed daily operations including production, sales and marketing, and logistics. From 2011 to 2014, he also served as Head of New Business Development at Yadkin Valley Foods, where he helped promote growth for the Junior Johnson brands.
Nathan returned to FCDS in 2017, and in that time, he has served as Director of the Upper School, Director of Admission, Associate Head of School for Advancement, and Acting Head of School.
Nathan and his wife Kaitlin have two children, Reese ’29 and Bo '32. Nathan is a huge Tar Heels fan, a dog lover (the family has a golden retriever and a Great Dane), loves to run, and is happiest when spending time with his family. You can find him most mornings greeting students in the carpool line!
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
