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Eastern at National Mock Trial Tournament

Posted: May 30, 2023

Pictured left to right: Julian Zolenski, Ally Alkema, Alyssa Delaney, Rishika Kokkula, Kayla Hazeltine, Blake Judge, Parker Thompson, Natalie Mouw, Sam Sietsema, Chief US District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr. The Eastern Mock Trial Team had the honor of being part of the first proceedings after the restoration of the historic courtroom where Thurgood Marshall argued […]

Seeking Nominations for Ben Emdin Guiding Principles in Action Award for 2023

Posted: April 24, 2023
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The Ben Emdin Guiding Principles in Action Award recognizes individuals who have had a long-term commitment to Forest Hills Public Schools, have started a project of long-term benefit, and/or have consistently demonstrated the district’s guiding principles of respect, caring, collaboration, diversity, learning, trust, open communication, and high expectations. Award nominations can be for one of […]

Kindergarten Kickoff Events Happening

Posted: April 17, 2023
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If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2023, make sure you are aware of the following Kindergarten Kickoff events. These events happen at each elementary school, and it is a time for adults to learn more about kindergarten, the enrollment process, and much more! Ada Elementary: April 27, […]

Now open: Schools of Choice application

Posted: April 12, 2023

All 20 public school districts within Kent ISD participate in the Kent County Superintendents Association Collaborative Schools of Choice Program. The program is coordinated by Kent ISD. The plan is open to all families within Kent ISD. All students are eligible, regardless of grade level, ethnic background or student ability. The only limit on movement […]

Forest Hills Public Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement

Posted: March 30, 2023
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Celebrating a career of 17 years as superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) and more than three decades of service to Michigan public schools, Superintendent Daniel Behm announced this week that he will retire during the summer of 2023. Following a decision to postpone his 2021 planned retirement due to the global pandemic, Behm […]

FHEN Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship!

Posted: March 22, 2023
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For the first time in the FHPS District’s history, the Mock Trial team from Forest Hills Eastern/Northern has won the State Championship! On Saturday, March 18, the team competed in Lansing at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse against schools from all over the state, culminating in a tough final round against a team from Ann Arbor […]

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