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Central High Sophomore Finished 3rd in State piano finals

Posted: August 15, 2025

Darshan Khandavalli participated in the Michigan Music Teachers Association Student Achievement Testing State Finals for piano last May. His exceptional talent and dedication earned him 3rd place in the Junior Division. The event took place on May 10th at MSU Lansing. Congratulations, Darshan.

FHPS Marching Bands Prepare for the Upcoming 2025 Marching Season

Posted: July 24, 2025

Forest Hill Central, Northern, and Eastern High Schools begin preparation for their 2025 marching band season. This year’s themes are as follows. Central High, under the direction of Joel Burns,  presents “The Music of ABBA.” Northern High,  under the direction of Jeff Robke, presents “Pit Bull, Mr. Worldwide.” Eastern High, under the direction of  Kevin […]

Central High Jazz Band performs at WMU Jazz Festival

Posted: March 3, 2025

The Forest Hills Central jazz ensemble performed at the 43rd annual West Michigan University Jazz Festival this weekend. The group participated in a clinic after their concert with a WMU  professor of Jazz  Saxophone, Andrew Rathburn. Their judges recognized Cameron Penner and the trombone section, as outstanding soloist and section of the ensemble. The group […]

Art Prize winner Abdoulaye Conde works with Elementary Art students

Posted: February 24, 2025

We are excited to welcome our visiting artist, Abdoulaye Conde. He will be here from February 25th to 29th, presenting to our 2nd -5th grades about his life, culture, music, and art! His mural, Raining Wisdom, won the popular vote grand prize during the 2023 ArtPrize. He will share his life journey as an artist, […]

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Nothing from September 29, 2025 to October 29, 2025.

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Fine Arts Programs in Our Schools

photograph of John DeStefanoJohn DeStefano
Director of Fine Arts in the Schools
Assistant Principal, Central High School

(616)493-8700
jdestefano@fhps.net

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