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Latest Updates Surrounding COVID-19

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Return to Learn

In our ongoing effort to provide updated information to our Forest Hills community, and information as we head back to school, we have created this page to address questions we are receiving, and for the sharing of information, guidance, and resources. Please remember that information is changing rapidly. Everyone can do their part to help and be supportive during this uncertain time. Children take their cues from adults. By upholding the district’s guiding principles of caring, collaboration, open communication, respect, and trust, we are confident that we will get through this together, as a community. We appreciate your cooperation and trust as we proactively work together for everyone’s safety.

Updated Info./Discussions About Fall of 2020

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June 5, 2020: “Our Kids, Our Future: COVIE-19 and the looming crisis in public school funding” by School News Network

May 29, 2020: “What will school look like in the fall? Community leaders prepare for various scenarios” by School News Network

May 26, 2020: “School officials join legislators calling for federal help with pandemic-induced state budget shortfalls” by School News Network

May 22, 2020: “Superintendents face massive budget cuts that would dwarf those in the Great Recession” by School News Network

May 8, 2020: An article titled, “School leaders working together to plan for fall and beyond” appeared in School News Network and gave an overview of the very initial stages happening at Kent Intermediate School District and there is a committee made up of area superintendents looking into numerous options.


May 4, 2020: Districts consider multiple contingencies for the coming school year: WOODTV interview with area superintendents including Dan Behm, FHPS superintendent.

Informative Videos

View all of Superintendent Behm’s Forest Hills Forecast Videos

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