Forest Hills Public Schools

WOW! WAY TO GO, STUDENTS! It's the last day of school for our Hawks, Huskies, and Rangers! You made it! Share your last day of school pics. with us!

Congrats to FHC student Elise Foster for her honorable mention achievement in the Grand Rapids Public Library's Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition. https://www.grpl.org/dyer-ives/ She will be recognized, along with other award recipients, at an event later this month.

In this episode, Superintendent Ben Kirby talks with Melanie Hoeksema, principal of Ada Elementary. As an educator who is retiring, their discussion centers on Melanie's career, which has shaped countless students, teachers, and communities. She shares her wisdom, which comes from a life fully devoted to education spanning over 30 years. And along the way, you'll discover how Petoskey stones, Broadway musicals, and a deep love of literature reveal the curious, joyful spirit that has defined her approach to education all along. https://youtu.be/C4KLyojn2cY (Available to listen and download where you get your podcasts.)

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Did you know there is a time capsule at Orchard View? Read more about it!

Fifth-graders restock time capsule for another quarter century Fifth-grade council members sorted through relics from 2000 before sealing new keepsakes for students to discover in 2051.

What happens when second graders and high schoolers become pen pals for an entire school year? Pure magic!

Mrs. Mast's Orchard View second graders and Dr. Keller's Central High School Honors Pre-AP English 1 students spent the year exchanging letters, sharing their worlds, and building real friendships across the district. The year wrapped up with a meet-up at Orchard View and a trip to the zoo, where students worked together to observe animals, collect data, and write stories side by side. "We couldn't even stop talking," said Chaitra, a 2nd-grade student, about her pen pal Gabi. "It was the best day of my life," said Miles, a 2nd-grade student. One student even asked his pen pal if he could come over to play the next day, and if they could go fishing together sometime. Beyond the writing skills both groups strengthened, these students will carry something even bigger with them: the memory of the year they made a brand-new friend.

These FHN students are having a positive impact by taking what they learn in AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 to build a winning electric vehicle. Check out the full news story with FOX 17.

Forest Hills students build award-winning electric vehicle - and future skills Students at Forest Hills Northern High School are celebrating after their electric vehicle project earned grand champion honors at the Square One Innovative Vehicle Design Competition.

Our Transition Center student made the spotlight for her work at Beer City Dog Biscuits! The goal of our program is to focus on areas to help young adults with developmental disabilities transition into daily living, community participation, employment, continuing education, and more! Thank you, Beer City Dog Biscuits, for this meaningful partnership.

🌟🌟 SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY 🌟🌟 Meet our friend Katarina!

Katarina comes to Beer City Dog Biscuits on Wednesday afternoons with her group from Forest Hills Public Schools Transition Center, and she has done just about every task in our kitchen.

She has helped make dog biscuit dough, fill molds, label bags, weigh and fill bags, and even go out on deliveries with us 🚚 Katarina is such an asset in the kitchen!

Katarina lives in Ada with her parents, two siblings, cousin, and two dogs 🐾 In her free time, she loves playing music and games on her iPad, working on sticker books, doing diamond art, and making crafts She also rides horses, plays basketball with Special Olympics Michigan, and plays baseball with West Michigan Miracle League.

When it comes to food, Katarina’s favorites are broccoli cheddar soup, fettuccine alfredo, and fish. She also loves musicals, kids’ songs, and popular music.

Fun fact: Katarina has been riding horses since she was six years old! 🐎

When we asked Katarina which task she likes best at BCDB, she said, “I like filling the bags so dogs can get their treats!” 🐶🦴 She also shared that one skill she has learned here is how to make dog biscuits.

Katarina, thank you for all that you do at BCDB. We are so grateful to have you in our kitchen each week. Keep up the good work! 🌟🌟