Welcome to Knapp Forest! 

As our school starts our eleventh year of operation, we know it will be another exciting one for the students, parents and staff. We hope you will join us in the many activities that we have planned for the 2012-2013 school year. Our website contains a variety of school information of interest to you and your child attending Knapp Forest Elementary. Please contact us if you have specific questions or comments and will be be happy to help you.

School Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

2012-2013 School Day Schedule at Knapp Forest:
8:40 a.m. – Instructional day begins
3:45 p.m. – Instructional day ends

Young Fives:
12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Half Day Kindergarten:
8:40 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

Morning Recess Window:
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Afternoon Recess Window:
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.

Lunch Times:
11:35 – 12:10 p.m. – 2nd grade
11:45 – 12:20 p.m. – 1st grade
12:00 – 12:35 p.m. – 4th grade & KKC
12:10 – 12:45 p.m. – 3rd grade
12:25 – 1:00 p.m. – kindergarten
12:45 – 1:20 p.m. – 6th grade
12:55 – 1:30 p.m. – 5th grade

Grand Rapids Symphony Artist In Residency Program Participant:
Knapp Forest Elementary will be participating in another year of the Grand Rapids Symphony Artist-In-Residence (AIR) Program. The program is designed to develop substantial relationships between area communities and their Symphony Orchestra via the schools, and significantly impact students’, teachers’ and parents’ awareness of music and the role music can play in their lives. Each grade is given the opportunity to participate in at least two daytime Symphony events every year, with at least one of those events taking place in the school.

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

School Color:
Crimson/Black

Sister School:
Lincoln School in the Grand Rapids Public School District is our sister school. Our PTO School Committee will coordinate joint projects with the students and teachers at Lincoln throughout the school year.

Parent/Student Handbook:
Forest Hills Public Schools publishes an Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook that is used by all eight of the district’s elementary schools. It outlines the policies and procedures for a variety of topics such as attendance, medications, bus rules, field trips, etc.

You can download a copy of the handbook and playground rules to view and print.

FHPS Elementary Parent/Student Handbook