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Fine Arts Programs in Our Schools

A Message from the Director

Posted: May 18, 2021

Forest Hills Public Schools is home to an amazing visual and performing arts program. Whether you are just beginning your journey with us or are an old friend returning, here you will find information about the FHPS music, art, and theatre departments. In addition to the incredible staff and programs we have in our schools, Forest Hills is also home to a state-of-the-art fine arts center. The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center is the hub of student, staff, community, and visiting artists.

We believe fine arts education is essential to the development of all students K-12th grade.  Whether a band class, choir concert, art show, or a one-act play performance, creativity abounds at every campus in the district. The importance of fine arts in education has been studied by research organizations, college professors, and school districts for decades and these studies reveal how the power of the fine arts inspires, motivates, and educates students across socio-economic backgrounds and disciplines.

Please use the links to the right to navigate through the fine arts programs in our schools. The fine arts calendar on this page has events scheduled primarily at our school buildings. If you need the calendar for our Fine Arts Center, please visit their site.  We look forward to seeing you at our many performances and exhibits throughout the year.

Thank you for supporting the visual and performing arts in Forest Hills Public Schools.

FHFA News

Summerstock presents Newsies

Posted: July 21, 2021

We hope you can join us for the amazing Disney Classic performed by the students of FHPS. Wednesday, July 28th at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 pm  Friday, July 30th at 3:00 and 7:00 pm Get Tickets Here!

Congratulations to Mark Kotchenruther

Posted: May 13, 2021

District 10 Outstanding Orchestra teacher for 2021 Dr. Mark Kotchenruther has served as an orchestra director in the Forest Hills Public Schools since 2000 where he directs the Sixth Grade Orchestras at Northern Trails and Goodwillie, the Seventh and Eighth Grade Orchestras at Northern Hills Middle School, and the Symphony Orchestra at Northern High School. […]

Upcoming Fine Arts Events

July 28, 2021

  • Summerstock presents "Newsies"

    July 28, 2021  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA

    Come on out with your families and join us to support these talented students as they come together from all Forest Hills High Schools to present this amazing Disney classic, "Newsies"

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July 29, 2021

  • Summerstock presents "Newsies"

    July 29, 2021  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    Come on out with your families and join us to support these talented students as they come together from all Forest Hills High Schools to present this amazing Disney classic, "Newsies"

    Add to your Google Calendar

July 30, 2021

  • Summerstock presents "Newsies"

    July 30, 2021  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


    Come on out with your families and join us to support these talented students as they come together from all Forest Hills High Schools to present this amazing Disney classic, "Newsies"

    Add to your Google Calendar

  • Summerstock presents "Newsies"

    July 30, 2021  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    Come on out with your families and join us to support these talented students as they come together from all Forest Hills High Schools to present this amazing Disney classic, "Newsies"

    Add to your Google Calendar

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