Openings in Food Service!
Do you want to work while your kids are at school? We have openings in food service! Work on your kids’ same schedule and get paid for holidays and sick time. Openings vary from 2 to 5.5 hours daily. Apply online or call Sarah Hawkins at 616-493-8774 for more info.
Welcome to FHPS Food Service!
The Forest Hills Food Service Department is dedicated to serving nutritious and healthy food every day to over 10,000 customers. Approximately 56 percent of the products we purchase are locally grown and/or produced.
Updated Info. for the 2020-21 School Year
Meals will be available to all FHPS enrolled students, whether they are learning virtually, at home, or in-person.
For 100% Virtual Learners ONLY
- Parents will order meals for their children using the 100% Virtual Student Meal Order Form
- Meals can only be ordered for FHPS students (this includes FHPS students who have enrolled in the 100% virtual learning option for the first semester)
- Meals will be charged to student accounts according to their status (i.e. meals are free to students who qualify for free meals, $.40 lunches for students who qualify for reduced-price meals, and full price charges apply for those who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals)
- Meals will be ordered for a week at a time and will be picked up from the FHPS Food Service Production Kitchen at 160 Alta Dale Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301 on Wednesdays from 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
For Remote Learning Days
- Parents will order meals for their children using the Take Out Meals Order Form for Remote Learning Days
- Meals can only be ordered for FHPS students (this includes FHPS students who have enrolled in the 100% virtual learning option for the first semester)
- Meals will be charged to student accounts according to their status (i.e. meals are free to students who qualify for free meals, $.40 lunches for students who qualify for reduced-price meals, and full price charges apply for those who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals)
- Meals will be ordered for remote learning days only. Orders must be placed by 9am on Friday morning and can be picked up from the FHPS Food Service Production Kitchen at 160 Alta Dale Ave SE Ada MI 49301 on Fridays from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Parents can also choose to have these meals sent home from school with their child. These options are available via the online form.
For In-Person Learning Days
- Elementary students (K-6) will place their lunch order through their teacher on in person learning days only.
- Meals for K-4 and K-5 schools will be delivered to the classroom.
- Lunches at Central Woodlands, Northern Trails and Eastern Middle 6th grade will be picked up from mobile carts in designated locations.
- Central Middle and Northern Middle students will order lunches for in-person learning days from kiosks in their first hour class. They will pick their lunches up from mobile carts in designated locations.
- Eastern Middle/High, Central High and Northern High students will order lunches for in-person learning days on kiosks in the hallways on the way to their first hour class. They will pick their lunches up from mobile carts in designated locations.
- Breakfast at Northern High, Northern Middle, Northern Trails and Eastern High/MIddle will be in grab & go packages and can be picked up from the cafeteria on the way to class.
Student Kiosk Ordering
Interactive School Menu
Visit fhps.nutrislice.com for menus and nutritional information
The way you access your student’s school menus is by using the above Nutrislice interactive website. In addition, you may download a free app for a smartphone or mobile device to view things when you’re on the go. The website and app allow you to see menu item descriptions and photographs, filter common food allergens, translate the menus into another language, view carb counts and calories, and much more.
Did you know free meals are available over the summer?
Inclement Weather
When school is canceled due to inclement weather, the meal that was scheduled to be served on the inclement weather day will be served on the return day of school.
Example: Tuesday is an inclement weather day. Tuesday’s menu will be served on Wednesday, the return day.
SchoolPay Now Used to Deposit Funds
Forest Hills Public Schools utilizes SchoolPay for electronic payment of school meals. SchoolPay handles all payments from one easy-to-use, fully self-service interface. You can access SchoolPay through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool or by visiting www.schoolpay.com.
For instructions on registering your SchoolPay account, please see the attached SchoolPay Instructional Brochure.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to meal account deposits, please contact the Food Service Office at 616-493-8774.
SchoolPay determines their own fees for credit card processing and updates these fees each year. FHPS does not determine these fees. Please see their website or contact their customer service department for updated credit card processing fees.
Meal Prices for 2020-2021
Lunch
Elementary (Grades K-4): $2.90 (includes milk)
Secondary (Grades 5-12): $3.15/$3.40/$3.65 (includes milk)
Milk Only: $0.65
Adult: $4.00-6.00
Reduced Price Lunch: $0.40
Breakfast
Elementary (K-4): $1.65
Secondary (5-12): $1.90
Reduced Price Breakfast: $0.30
Breakfast is served at the following locations:
- Northern High School
- Northern Hills Middle School
- Northern Trails 5/6 School
- Eastern High and Middle School
- Meadow Brook Elementary
- Orchard View Elementary
Breakfast service times vary per building. Please see your building schedule for service times.
Quick Links
Financial Assistance
If there is a need for financial assistance with school meal programs, you can apply online at www.lunchapp.com. When using this site, you will no longer need to send in the paper application. Once the application is reviewed, you will receive a letter indicating if the application was approved as free, approved as reduced price, or denied. Please be aware that any benefits will begin only after the food service representative has reviewed your application. Benefits cannot begin immediately as a determination of eligibility must be made. Any charges to the account before the application is approved will be your responsibility.
If you do not have access to a computer, you can fill out a paper application. Print the paper application and mail completed application to:
Forest Hills Public Schools
Food Service Department
160 Alta Dale Ave SE
Ada, MI 49301
Paper applications are also available in school offices. Our goal is to have healthy, happy, and well-fed children who learn to the best of their abilities. Please call the Food Service Office at (616) 493-8774 for CONFIDENTIAL help in applying for free or reduced-price meals.
- Apply for assistance at LunchApp.com
- Free and Reduced Price Meal Application
- Free and Reduced Application in other languages
- How to apply for benefits
- FAQs About Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
- Sharing Information with Other Programs
Meal Charge Policy
All students will be allowed to purchase a reimbursable meal regardless of their lunch account balance. If a child’s lunch account balance is zero or below, we will offer a reimbursable meal; however, they will not be allowed to purchase any à la carte items. This will create a negative balance on their account. Negative and/or low balance reminders will be emailed twice weekly to the email address on file. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for the negative balance accrued on their student(s) accounts.
Special Dietary Needs
If your student has a special dietary need due to a disability or medical issue, special dietary accommodations can be made. Please complete the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations and mail to the Food Service Office:
160 Alta Dale Ave SE
Ada, MI 49301
Wellness Policy
Read the FHPS Board of Education Wellness Policy on the BoardDocs website
Catering Options
Forest Hills Public Schools Food Service Department Catering helps you make sure your event is perfect—from planning to the presentation! We have an experienced and passionate team dedicated to your event, and for your convenience, our chefs have created menus with popular, seasonal and perfect pairings. This is just a sample of what we offer, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas—we’re here to make them happen.
Whether your plans call for a small reception or a gourmet dinner, our catering team will work with you every step of the way.
And the icing on the cake: yes we do fabulous desserts, but also ordering through FHPS Catering means you’re doing something great from the start—proceeds from the event go directly back to Forest Hills Public Schools.
Download the 2020-21 FHPS Catering Menu
Catering Coordinator:
Daniela Eggers McClure
District Chef
Phone: 616-493-3370
Fax: 616-493-8784
Email: deggers@fhps.net
Food Service Employment
Forest Hills Public Schools is looking for qualified employees to serve as members of our Food Service crew! If you are a reliable and trustworthy person that would like to serve the students and staff of the district on a full or part-time basis, please consider applying for a food service position. Jobs are posted online with Applitrak. Visit the Human Resources Department homepage for more information or visit the Kent County Consortium Application Site to view additional available jobs and apply online!
