FHPS District News
High Schools Come Together to Host College Information Night Sept. 18
Parents/caregivers of all FHC, FHE, and FHN high school students are invited to discuss what colleges look for in prospective students and how adults can help guide students through this process. Students are welcome to attend with families. The event will be Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center. […]
KISD Seeking Input on Starting School Prior to Labor Day
For the last few years, Forest Hills Public Schools has been among the numerous public schools within Michigan to start school before Labor Day. School districts bypass a law passed in 2005 that mandates the first day of school not be held until after Labor Day by applying for waivers from the Michigan Department of […]
FHPS Community Services off to a Great Start to Fall Programming
Did you know that there is more to the FHPS school district than just school buildings? The district also has additional services for the entire community. One particular department is called Community Services. Community Services has offices in the FHPS aquatic center building and they coordinate programming for all ages in the following areas: youth […]
EMS Principal to be a Presenter at MDE Continuous Improvement Conference
Dr. Judy Walton, Eastern Middle School principal, will be one of the lead presenters at this year’s Continuous Improvement Conference coordinated by the Michigan Department of Education. Walton, along with Simeon Frang, curriculum director of Orchard View Schools in Muskegon, Michigan, will present on the importance of using student voice in improving school culture. Their […]
Students Take Second in World Paradigm Challenge
Last year’s Central Woodlands students in Patty Tolly’s class, A. Wright, L. Pokora, and K. DiGennaro, recently learned they came in second in the Paradigm Challenge, for the children’s book they created called, “Saviors of Lake Michigan.” Each year, youth ages 4-18 have the opportunity to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve real-life […]
FHPS Ranked #1 in GR
For the second year in a row, Forest Hills Public Schools is ranked #1 among the best school districts in the Grand Rapids area according to Niche. To learn more about the rankings and the data used, including personal reviews, visit the Niche website. For additional rankings and to see how FHPS compares with others […]
