Bus Service Update for the Week of Oct.18-Oct.22

The following bus routes will not be running the week of October 18 through October 22:

  • Bus #1 – Ada Vista Elementary, Central High, Central Middle, Pine Ridge Elementary
  • Bus #13 – Pine Ridge Elementary, Northern High, Northern Hills Middle
  • Bus #23 – Eastern High, Eastern Middle, Meadow Brook Elementary
  • Bus #69 – Thornapple Elementary, Northern High, Northern Hills Middle
  • Bus #72 – Eastern High, Eastern Middle, Knapp Forest Elementary
  • Bus #74 – Central Woodlands
  • Bus #91 – Ada Elementary, Eastern High, Eastern Middle
  • Bus #94 – Central High, Central Middle, Thornapple Elementary
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Flex Academy

Mission

The Flex Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continue their formal education process in a nontraditional setting. Our goal is to create an environment for learning that is unique for each individual student, allowing them to succeed in their educational advancement down alternative pathways.

Applying for Admission

  • Students must be enrolled in Forest Hills Public Schools and at one of the three high schools serving our district
  • Students must be referred to the Flex Academy
  • Flex Academy Enrollment Process (staff only)

Contact Our Staff

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Meet George, the Flex Academy mascot

  • Clark Udell – Administrator
  • Tom White – Teacher
  • Kathryn Torrey – Teacher
  • Kathleen Sobecki – Special Education Liaison
  • Matt Langlois – Social Worker
  • George – Flex Academy mascot
616-493-8670

Location

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3775 Leonard St, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-493-8670

Currently we are located on the campus of Forest Hills Northern Middle School. We are housed in the D wing at the west end of the building. Flex students and visitors are required to enter and exit through door D2.

Hours of Operation

  • Currently we are open from 7:20 am- 2:25 pm. These time are subject to change
  • Students are offered morning or afternoon sessions, based on their particular needs