Forest Hills Public Schools

All Learners Achieving Individual Potential

Don't miss FHE's musical, "The Addams Family"

Get your tickets today for this fun, family musical on stage at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, Feb. 6, 7, and 8, at 7 p.m., and a matinee on Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.

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Celebrating Learning: Growing as Readers

Take a look at how our teachers are improving reading and literacy in our younger students by utilizing the Units of Study for Teaching Reading developed by Columbia University Teachers College.

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Thank You School Board Members

January is School Board Recognition Month. Our seven elected officials provide leadership and guidance to help improve education for all FHPS learners. Help us thank them for their commitment, time, and dedication to public education.

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Kindergarten Language Immersion Enrollment Info.

If you are interested in enrolling a child in either the Spanish immersion or Mandarin Chinese immersion kindergarten programs, the deadline is Feb. 7, 2020.

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Now Enrolling the Class of 2033

If you live in the district and have a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020, you may begin the enrollment process.

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Join Us: Be A Guest Teacher

Do you volunteer in our classrooms? Do you like working with students? Do you like to determine your own schedule? Have you considered substitute teaching?

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Simpson Named Region 9 Principal of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. David Simpson, principal of Northern Hills Middle School. He was recognized by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association as Region 9 Principal of the Year.

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Congratulations to the Collaborative Teacher Team of the Year

What an amazing team of teachers! Congrats to this year's teacher team of the year from Goodwillie Environmental 5/6 School: Scott Moorehead, Beth Dondit, Megan Ayars, and Brent Southland.

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FHPS Ranked #1 in Grand Rapids

For the second year in a row, Niche reports that FHPS is ranked #1 in GR and among the top 10 districts in Michigan.

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District's Electronic Communication Channels

While nothing replaces face-to-face communication, the district uses a variety of electronic ways to communicate information.

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Understanding School Finance

School finance is complicated, yet it is important to understand how your tax dollars help all students.

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January is School Board Recognition Month

Posted: January 7, 2020

Forest Hills Public Schools is joining 529 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. The seven citizens as elected officials spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for all students in our district. Even though January is set aside to […]

“The Day the Crayons Quit…” Well, Not Exactly for Northern Hills Middle School

Posted: January 6, 2020

Article by School News Network–They’ve gone from storybook readers to storytellers, and the often hilarious results mean more kids get to enjoy more crayons going on more adventures. Call them colorful passports to a child’s imagination, from the imaginations of their older peers. About 130 seventh-graders in Dawn Mathews’ Northern Hills Middle School English language […]

Now Enrolling the Class of 2033

Posted: January 6, 2020

If you live in the FHPS district and have a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020, you may begin the enrollment process. By completing the enrollment process, you help the district begin planning for the upcoming school year. You may find all of the enrollment forms and documents required for […]

FHPS Preschool Registration Info. for the 2020-21 School Year

Posted: January 6, 2020

FHPS has exceptional preschool options for young learners. FHPS preschools follow the same calendar as the school district and are housed at Ada, Ada Vista, and Knapp Forest elementary schools. FHPS offers both traditional and Spanish immersion preschool programs. Open Houses: There are open houses at each preschool location prior to registration dates to allow […]

Nearly 100 FHPS Students Earn Michigan’s Seal of Biliteracy

Posted: January 6, 2020

Ninety-two high school juniors and seniors from around the Forest Hills Public School district can now put another achievement on their college or career applications. This prestigious award is known as Michigan’s Seal of Biliteracy. As of Sept. 1, 2019, Michigan is one of 36 states and Washington D.C., which awards a state Seal of […]

Pine Ridge Elementary Students Learn that Kids Can Make a Difference

Posted: December 13, 2019

“Service-learning gives students a whole different kind of educational experience,” said Pine Ridge Elementary School second-grade teacher, Kristin Messner. “It allows them to think of someone other than themselves,” added second-grade teacher, Becky Roberts. Community service projects are embedded throughout our schools in the FHPS district. This story is just one example. About 100 second-grade […]

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