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 2.25 – 3.5 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. Last year, Forest Hills Public Schools prepared, served, and sold a total of 825,000 meals.
Inclement Weather
When school is cancelled 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 has implemented a new and improved way to handle electronic payment of school meals. SchoolPay has replaced SendMoneyToSchool. All funds that were previously in an account in SendMoneyToSchool were transferred to the new SchoolPay system. SchoolPay handles all payments from one easy-to-use, fully self-service interface. You can access SchoolPay through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool. 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.
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.
For those of you who use a printed menu to have your student mark their lunch days, printing the menu is an option. If you are interested in using the smartphone app, download School Lunch by Nutrislice from Google Play for Android devices or from the App Store for iPhones. Here are some instructions to get you started.
2017-2018 Lunch Prices
Lunch
Elementary (Grades K-4): $2.80 (includes milk)
Secondary (Grades 5-12): $3.05/$3.30/$3.55 (includes milk)
Milk Only: $0.65
Adult: $3.90
Reduced Price Lunch: $0.40
Breakfast
Elementary (K-4): $1.65
Secondary (5-12): $1.90
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
- Paper Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals
- Free and Reduced Price Meal Application Instructions
- FAQs Free and Reduced Price Meal Application
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
Catering Options
Forest Hills Public Schools Food Service Department Catering helps you make sure your event is perfect—from planning to 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.
Click here to download our catering menu
Catering Coordinator:
Jan VanBruggen
Production Manager
Phone: 616-493-8774 ext 3369
Fax: 616-493-8784
jvanbruggen@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!
