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Home > Elementary Schools > Ada Elementary > About Ada Elementary

About Ada Elementary

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Welcome to Ada Elementary School!

Here at Ada, we value the communication we have with our families and our community. This website contains a variety of information about our school that may be of interest to you and your student attending Ada Elementary. Please contact us if you have specific questions or comments, and we will be happy to talk with you.

School Overview

Mission Statement:
In partnership with our community, Forest Hills Public Schools will provide all learners with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to build meaningful and productive lives.

Vision Statement:
All learners achieving individual potential

Enrollment: 399

School Colors: 
Green and White

School Mascot: Rangers

School Excellence Goals:
All students will be proficient in reading. Ada will focus on close reading to support the comprehension of texts.

All students will be proficient in math. Ada will work to strengthen students’ understanding of geometry, including perimeter and area, and will work to build fact fluency in K-2.

All students will be proficient in writing. This year Ada will focus on teaching students to produce well-written pieces that have been thoroughly revised to include content that is well supported with details and evidence.

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Contact Ada Elementary

Ada Elementary
731 Ada Drive SE
Ada, MI 49301

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri

School Office: (616) 493-8940
Fax: (616) 493-8947
Child Care: (616) 493-8945

Attendance
Phone: (616) 493-8943
Email: adaattendance@fhps.net

Principal: Melanie Hoeksema
Head Secretary: Mary Beth Stout
Registrar/Secretary: Joyce Bjork

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6590 Cascade Rd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

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