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Transportation Department

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Wanted: Bus Drivers!

If you want to be a bus driver, click here to learn more.

Bus Route Information

Last year, the FHPS transportation department implemented the My Ride K-12 app for parents/guardians of students who ride an FHPS bus to and/or from school. For security purposes, FHPS does not publish bus routes. Download the My Ride K-12 app. The app helps improve communication between parents and FHPS transportation staff and provides tools that help keep parents informed about their student’s daily journeys on FHPS buses. Parents/guardians can securely use the My Ride K-12 app to see bus stop location, their student’s assigned route, scheduled pickup time, and when to expect the bus each day. Parents/guardians can access their student’s transportation-related information either through the My Ride K-12 app on their mobile device or through the My Ride K-12 website, myridek12.tylerapp.com. The mobile app is available for Apple and Android devices. Find the app in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

If you have questions regarding bus routes or need additional assistance, please call the FHPS transportation department at 616-493-8785.

Transportation Department Goals

Our goal is to provide students living within our 68 square miles with safe and reliable transportation to and from school every day.  Annually, our fleet travels approximately 800,000 miles, providing services to our school community. While maintaining the highest safety standards, we continue to strive for efficiency by finding better ways to route our buses in order to reduce mileage and time.  As part of the services we provide, we’re pleased and proud to provide transportation for a large number of academic and athletic trips and perform many other behind-the-scenes functions for the district.  In addition, we maintain an excellent rating in the annual bus safety inspection conducted by the Michigan State Police.

Mission Statement

The Forest Hills Public Schools Transportation Department will strive to provide safe transportation to and from school. Each driver will maintain high professional standards and positive student relationships.


Additional Transportation Information

  • Schoolbusfacts.com
  • Michigan Association Pupil Transportation
  • National Association for Pupil Transportation
  • Office of Highway Safety Planning – School Buses are Like Traffic Lights

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Contact Transportation

Forest Hills Public Schools
Transportation Department
6001 Hall Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Office Hours:
5:30am – 5:00pm

Phone: (616) 493-8785
Fax: (616) 493-8797

For general questions or concerns, please email transportation@fhps.net.


Carrie Whipple
Director of Transportation

Renee Orcutt
Dispatcher and Support Specialist

Ed Brunett
Router and Support Specialist

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620 Forest Hill Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 493-8800
Fax: (616) 493-8519

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