Principal’s Welcome Letter
Hello! My name is Kristen Pennington and I am delighted to be joining the wonderful Forest Hills’ school community as the new principal of Knapp Forest. For the last 14 years, I’ve spent my time teaching in classrooms, supporting teachers as an instructional coach, and most recently, I served for five years as an elementary principal at Roosevelt Elementary in Lakeshore Public Schools. I am ecstatic about returning to my home town of Grand Rapids and I look forward to making many meaningful connections here in Forest Hills. My desire to honor the important work that has already been occurring at this incredible school is strong, and I am a firm believer that our work together will be most impactful when we focus first on relationships and relational trust. With that being said, I am truly looking forward to meeting you and your families!
Upcoming Events
Nothing from November 29, 2021 to December 13, 2021.
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)
11:15-11:50 – 2nd grade
11:35-12:10 – 1st grade
11:55-12:30 – Kindergarten
12:15-12:50 – 3rd grade
12:35-1:10 – 4th grade
12:35-1:30 – 5th grade
Useful Links
- Knapp Forest Suggested School Supply Lists
- FHPS Read At Home Plan
- A Family Guide to Kindergarten Through Sixth-Grade Curriculum (K-6)
- 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
Teacher’s Websites:
- Senora Neely’s Class
- Knapp Forest Media Center
- Ms. Sanborn’s Kindergarten Classroom
- Fifth Grade Hawk Talk
Important Kindergarten Information
- Kindergarten Kickoff Information Booklet
- Kindergarten Readiness Brochure
- FHPS Electronic Communication Channels
- Suggested School Supplies for Kindergarten
- Free Vision and Hearing Screening for Incoming Kindergartners
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.
