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.
Important Notice
Due to the expiration of USDA’s nationwide waivers, meals are no longer free for all students. However, meals are still free or reduced-priced for students who qualify. We are encouraging all families to complete a free and reduced price meal application for the 2022-2023 school year.
Complete an online application on our MealMagic Family Portal.
Refer to the ‘Financial Assistance’ section further down on this page for more information.
Important Updates from Food Service
Your Food Service staff are continuing to work hard to provide meals for ALL students. Be assured we are following all recommendations from our Michigan Health Department and the Michigan Department of Education to ensure the safety of your child and our staff members.
2022-2023 Meal Prices
| Level | Breakfast | Tier 1 (Grill, Pizza) | Tier 2 (Deli, Create, OTG) | Tier 3 (Sono) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary (K-5) | $1.70 | $2.95 | n/a | n/a |
| 5/6 Schools | $1.95 | $3.20 | $3.45 | n/a |
| Middle Schools | $1.95 | $3.20 | $3.45 | $3.70* |
| High Schools | $1.95 | $3.20 | $3.45 | $3.70 |
| Adult (Elementary) | $3.00 | $5.25 | n/a | n/a |
| Adult (Secondary) | $3.00 | $5.25 | n/a | n/a |
*only available at Eastern Middle School
- Breakfast is available at eligible schools only:
- Eastern Middle/High – 7:20-7:40am
- Northern High – 7:20-7:45am
- Northern Middle – 7:25-7:45am
- Northern Trails – 8:35-8:45am
- Meadow Brook – 8:45-9:05am
- Orchard View – 8:30-8:50am
- Milk without a meal is not free.
- Milk may be purchased for $.65 (student must have funds in his/her account)
- Students at K-4 & K-5 elementary schools must pre-order lunch each morning in their classroom.
- Students at Goodwillie and Transition Center must pre-order for the week
A La Carte Items
A la carte items are now available at 5/6 buildings, middle schools, and high schools.
Back by popular demand, schools now offer bottled drinks ($2.00), assorted chips ($1.50) and homemade chocolate chip cookies ($1.50) daily!
NOTE: All a la carte purchases, including single milk, second meal, bottled drinks, chips, and cookies, must be purchased through your child’s meal account.
Job Openings in Food Service
WE NEED YOU!
Are you looking for a part-time job 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. Get nights and weekends off as well as summers and all other school breaks. Openings vary from 3 to 4 hours daily between the hours of 9a-2p.
If you prefer a more flexible schedule, we also are hiring substitutes! Must pass a background check and a 50 pound lift test.
Visit our Employee Applications page or call Sarah Hawkins at 616-493-8774 for more information.
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.
How to Deposit Funds in Meal Magic Family Portal
Forest Hills Public Schools utilizes Family Portal for electronic payment of school meals. Family Portal handles all payments from one easy-to-use, fully self-service interface. You can access the Meal Magic Family Portal by visiting foresthills.familyportal.cloud.
To deposit funds into your child’s account using a credit or debit card please set up an account on the Meal Magic Family Portal, or pay by check/cash in your school’s office or at the Food Service Office (160 Alta Dale Dr SE Ada, MI 49301). Make sure any cash or check funds are clearly marked with your child’s name and state that the deposit is for “Food Service“.
Quick Links
- Adult Meal Order Form
- Field Trip Sack Lunch Form
- Check out our Chartwells Discovery Kitchen at Home site! It includes recipes for you and your family to try, fun activities, and tons of information about chartwells!
Financial Assistance
You can apply online on the Meal Magic Family Portal. 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 financial assistance
- 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
Please contact Chef Dani at deggers@fhps.net or 616-256-1563 with any questions or concerns about your child’s 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
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 FHPS Catering Menu
Please place your catering order using our online form
Catering Coordinator:
Chef Daniela Eggers McClure
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. You can start your online application and view our available positions on TalentEd, and visit the Human Resources homepage for more information.
2022 Nondiscrimination Statement (NDS)
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- 8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
- fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
- email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Civil Rights Complaint Link: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf
Forest Hills Public Schools is proud to partner with Chartwells K12 to serve up happy and healthy meals!
