Welcome to Ada Elementary School!

Here at Ada, we value the communication we have with our families and our community. This website contains a variety of information about our school that may be of interest to you and your student attending Ada Elementary. Please contact us if you have specific questions or comments, and we will be happy to talk with you.

Mission Statement:
In partnership with our community, Forest Hills Public Schools will provide all learners with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to build meaningful and productive lives.

Vision Statement:
All learners achieving individual potential

Enrollment: 
409

School Colors: 
Green and White

School Mascot:
Bulldog

School Excellence Goals:
All students will be proficient in reading. Ada will continue our focus on comprehending informational text and building content vocabulary.

All students will be proficient in math. Ada will work to strengthen students’ understanding of geometry, including perimeter, area, and 2D and 3D shapes.

All students will be proficient in writing. This year Ada will focus on teaching students to write opinion pieces that are well supported with details and evidence.

School Day Schedule:
Grades K-4:  8:40 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Young Fives: 12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Early Childhood Special Education:

Morning ECSE:   8:55-11:40 a.m.
Afternoon ECSE:   12:55-3:40 p.m.

Preschool:
Morning preschool:   8:55-11:25 (M/W/F or T/TH)
Afternoon preschool:   12:15-2:35 (M/W/F)

Lunch Hour Schedule:
Kindergarten -  Lunch 11:30-11:50;   Recess 11:55-12:20
Grades 1 & 2 and Kid’s Care -  Recess 11:30-11:55;   Lunch 12:00-12:20
Grades 3 & 4 – Recess 12:05-12:30;   Lunch 12:35-12:55

School Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.    Monday-Friday
Telephone: (616) 493-8940
Fax: (616) 493-8947
Attendance: (616) 493-8943