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Bus update for the week of Jan. 19: Bus service reinstated for bus #s 1, 4, 22, 93. Bus service suspended for bus #s 56, 65, 96.

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Forest Hills Central High School

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School Information

Central High School
5901 Hall Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Office Hours:
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri

Please call the main office number for all general inquiries, or email us.

School Office: (616) 493-8700
Fax: (616) 493-8714
Attendance Line: (616) 493-8712
Counseling Office: (616) 493-8711

Principal: Stephen Passinault
Assistant Principal: John DeStefano
Assistant Principal: Whitley Morse
Athletic Director: Clark Udell

Head Secretary: Samantha Durham
Secretary: Wendy Ellis
Registrar: Keyla Acevedo-Hargis
Attendance Secretary: Marleen Boersen
Athletics Secretary: Carol Sprys

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Orientation Forms

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  • Administering Medication To Students
  • FHPS Volunteer Consent Form
  • Electronic Communication Channels for FHPS
  • FHC Driver’s Application 2020-2021

FHC Organizations

  • 2021 Senior Information and Forms
  • Athletic Booster Volunteer Opportunity Form
  • FHC PTO Directory Form 2020-21
  • FHC PTO Donation Form 2020-2021
  • FHC PTO Volunteer Form 2020-21
  • Ranger Science Fund Donation Form
  • Ranger Strong Donor Form

Yearbook Information

  • Order a Yearbook (online orders ONLY this year)
  • Please email FHCRangersYearbook@gmail.com if you have any question, have senior photos to submit, or need more general information.
  • Senior Photo Information

Useful Links

  • FHPS Policies and Practices
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  • FHPS Student Handbooks
  • FHPS High School Course Description Guides

The Central Trend – The official student news site of Forest Hills Central High School!

FXFHC TV Broadcasts – FHC news, sports and entertainment from the students of FHC for the students at FHC

FHC Theatre Department website

Learn more about the National Honor Society

Global Leaders Club – This group works to promote the sharing of our rich cultures at FHC.  They discuss ways to celebrate each student regardless of race, gender, heritage, or physical limitations.  Club meets monthly.

School Day Schedule

Full Day Start/End Time: 7:45 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.

Half Day Start/End Time: 7:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

See our school calendar for which school days are half days

Attendance Procedures

Please call the attendance office at 616-493-8712 prior to school or send a note with your student to the main office by 9:00 am if:

  • Your student will be missing school due to an illness or another reason
  • Your student needs to leave early for an appointment. Please call the attendance office or send a note with your student to the attendance office for an early dismissal pass. Your student should pick up the pass before school.
  • Your student will be missing school for more than 3 days. Your student is required to complete a pre-arranged absence form, filled out by his/her teachers, and returned to the office prior to departure.

Without a phone call or note from parents, all absences are unexcused.

Booster & PTO Information

  • FHC Bat Club
  • FHC Ranger Youth Lacrosse
  • FHC Athletic Boosters
  • FHC Crew Boosters
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  • FHC Band Boosters
  • FHC Choir Boosters
  • Central High School PTO
  • FHC Hockey Association
  • FHC Ranger Wrestling
  • FHC Senior All Night Party
  • FHC Senior Dinner Dance
  • FHC Theatre Advisory Council
  • FHC Varsity Pom Squad
  • Ranger Football Parents
  • Ranger Lacrosse Club
  • Rangerball Club

Upcoming Events

January 26, 2021
  • PSAT 10th Grade Testing/NMSQT
    January 26, 2021 @ 12:00 am - January 27, 2021 @ 12:00 am

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Forest Hills Public Schools
6590 Cascade Rd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 493-8800
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