FHPS District News
Board of Education Approves Reduction in Tax Rate
At a special meeting on June 19, 2018, the FHPS board of education approved a reduction of .70 mills in the tax rate to meet its required bond payments. This is due to the strength in the taxable value of the Forest Hills Public Schools community. The bonds are used for projects such as safety and security, […]
FHPS Students Join With Peers to Explore and Promote Understanding About Different Faith Traditions
Story by School News Network: Brothers Vishnu and Krishna Mano spoke of Hindu faith traditions they observe with their family: lighting a lamp in the evening to symbolize good luck, and praying in the morning and before bed. The boys, eighth- and fifth-graders, respectively, who attend Forest Hills Public Schools, know a lot about Hinduism, […]
FHN Tennis Coach Named National High School Coach of the Year
The National High School Athletic Coaches Association, a professional organization of school coaches and athletic directors, has selected David Sukup of Forest Hills Northern High School as the 2018 National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s Tennis Coach of the Year. The award was presented to Sukup June 27, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the NHSACA […]
Chinese Immersion Students Finish Top in the Chinese Bridge Competition
Forest Hills Northern High School students Catherine Hwang and Josephine Koch advanced to the 2018 Midwest Chinese Bridge Speech Contest for U.S. high school students at Valparaiso University. Josephine won first place in the comprehensive contest of high school level 3 (including Chinese speech, written exam, impromptu speech, Chinese cultural talent, and an oral quiz […]
Understanding the FHPS Budget
School funding is complicated. There are formulas, regulations, and mandates on how a school receives and spends money. Yet it is important to understand the basics and how your tax dollars help all students achieve their individual potential. FHPS has created a series of videos to help simplify school finance. If you would like to know […]
Weekly Summer Reading Tips
Did you know that when kids continue to read over the summer, it has a positive impact on school achievement? In fact, studies show that reading for just two hours each week makes a huge difference! In an effort to beat the summer slide, Forest Hills Public Schools is emailing weekly tips to families on […]
