Forest Hills Public Schools

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Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) is a school district serving portions of the townships of Ada Township, Cascade Township, and Grand Rapids Township and portions of the cities of Grand Rapids and Kentwood in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. This area is roughly approximated for statistical purposes by the census-designated place Forest Hills.

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The Forest Hills School District, located in suburban Grand Rapids, was founded in 1956 when residents in 13 neighboring, one-room schools consolidated into one district to build a high school for their children. The district has grown to serve over 9,800 students and annually gains 200-300 new students.

District schools

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools (7th - 8th grade)

High Schools (9th - 12th grade)

The District also maintains an administrative office, an aquatic center, and a fine arts center.

Awards

Community Programs

FHPS has a division, Forest Hills Community Services, which plans and coordinates youth enrichment and sports programs, aquatic programs, adult enrichment classes, and senior citizens programs. Programs are offered each quarter with a Summer Academy for preschool to high school students. [1]

Notable alumni

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