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Knapp Forest Elementary

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Upcoming Events

Nothing from June 10, 2025 to June 24, 2025.

School Day Schedule

8:35 a.m. – First bell rings
8:45 a.m. – Instructional day begins
3:45 p.m. – Instructional day ends

Lunch Times: (listed in chronological order)
11:35 – 12:10 2nd Grade
11:50 – 12:25 1st Grade
12:05 – 12:40 3rd Grade
12:15 – 12:55 Kindergarten
12:35 – 1:10 4th Grade
12:50 – 1:25 5th Grade

Knapp Forest’s Weekly Emailed Newsletter: Hawk Happenings

Hawk Happenings is Knapp Forest’s weekly emailed newsletter to families. Click here for copies of the newsletter.

Useful Links

  • Enroll Your Student
  • Knapp Forest Suggested School Supply Lists
  • FHPS Read At Home Plan
  • FHPS Parent/Student Handbooks
  • Allergy, Asthma, and Seizure Action Plans
  • FHPS Operations – Facility Use Information
  • Knapp Forest Media Center (knappforest.weebly.com)
  • Elementary Web Resources
  • Volunteer Consent Form
  • Annual Legal Notices

Teacher’s Websites:

  • Senora Neely’s Class
  • Knapp Forest Media Center
  • Fifth Grade Hawk Talk

Important Kindergarten Information

  • Kindergarten Kickoff: Information Families Need to Know
  • Kindergarten Readiness Brochure

School Overview

School Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

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

School Color:
Crimson/Black

Sister School:
Lincoln School in the Grand Rapids Public School District is our sister school. Our PTO School Committee will coordinate joint projects with the students and teachers at Lincoln throughout the school year.

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Contact Knapp Forest

Knapp Forest Elementary
4243 Knapp Valley Dr
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Office Hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri

Office: (616) 493-8980
Fax: (616) 493-8989
Child Care: (616) 493-8985

Attendance Line:
Phone: (616) 493-8986
Email: kfattendance@fhps.net

Principal: Lisa Roedel
Head Secretary: Antoinette Tietema
Registrar/Secretary: Amanda Adams

Communication Guidance/Who to Contact

Annual Education Report

School Messenger Notifications
Login to PowerSchool ParentPortal
Access Student Lunch Accounts

Full Day: 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Half Day: 8:45 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

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Forest Hills Public Schools
620 Forest Hill Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

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