Schedules will be viewable in PowerSchool TOMORROW, Thursday, August 1, 2024
8 am, THURSDAY, August 1 through 8 am, August 10.
Mrs. McKinney will send the Schedule Change Request Form directly to student emails on the morning of August 1st.
Counselors will respond via email to all student requests from August 12 through 16.
Click the button below to read the previous email communication regarding schedules.
If your student is taking a dual-enrollment, online, or independent study course during either semester, Mrs. Hamilton, our Counseling Office secretary, will send you and your student a contract. The student must return this contract with both a parent's and student's signature by the first day of school.
If you have any questions about completing these forms, please email Mrs. Hamilton at khamilton@fhps.net.
ALL Forms are ONLINE
Log in to PowerSchool and verify your student's information for the upcoming school year. This process is required for all returning FHPS students. This is important for ensuring we have accurate and up-to-date information for all students for the 2024-2025 year, and it is critical to complete the transportation form if your student will need FHPS busing.
Please follow these essential steps:
1. Click here to log in to your PowerSchool account.
2. Select “Forms” on the left navigation menu.
3. Verify and update all of your student's information.
4. Verify residency.
5. Complete all required school forms.
6. If you have more than one student, you must complete and verify the information for each student.
If your student requires FHPS busing, the transportation form must be completed by August 4 to ensure transportation for the first week of school.
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND VERIFY ALL FORMS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS.
1. Transportation: If your student requires FHPS busing, you must complete this form by August 4 to ensure you are assigned a bus stop for the first week of school. If you complete the transportation form after August 4, you may not be assigned to one until after the first week of school.
2. Student Health: These forms ensure that buildings have accurate information in case of an emergency and that we can continue to provide a safe and secure learning environment.
3. Communication: Accurate information ensures you receive important communication from your child’s school and the district.
This will help ensure a smooth start to the school year.
If you have questions or need assistance logging into PowerSchool, please email parentportal@fhps.net or call FHPS at (616) 493-8550.
Thank you for your cooperation in this important matter.
Before attending orientation, students must clear any outstanding debts, including fines for lost textbooks, library fines, and unpaid parking fines from the previous school year.
Students must either return all textbooks or pay for replacements before they can to purchase a parking pass.
Parking permits are mandatory for all students who intend to park on our Northern campus.
OFFICE HOURS:
7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Friday, August 16, 2024
In this meeting, students will:
Learn about upcoming events at FHN and our plans for the new school year.
Get information on how to join their Class Level Instagram and Google Classroom page.
Understand the orientation rotation stations.
The FHN Admin Team will share important information with you.
NEW THIS YEAR!
CONNECTING STUDENT PERSONAL DEVICES TO OUR SCHOOL WIFI:
We will have a few technicians available to help students with setting up their devices to connect to our school's WiFi. This will help to avoid any issues on the first day of school.
DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK PICKUP:
District-issued Chromebooks requested by August 9th will be available for pickup during orientation. Devices requested after that date will be delivered to the school office during the first week of school.
Each student will need to bring their own device to school each day.
Devices are used daily in the classroom.
If your student does not have a Chromebook or laptop to use for the year, our district has received Federal funds to help us provide devices. If your student is going to need a device for the year, please complete the form linked below for your student.
Our Tech Office will process your request and have them available for pick by the start of the school year.
Picture order forms will be mailed directly to your home by Geskus Photography.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This order form will have a personalized code for your student.
PLEASE BRING THIS ORDER FORM WITH YOU TO ORIENTATION, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO ORDER PICTURES.
- ALL STUDENTS need to have their picture taken to get an ID card for the school year. The ID card is needed to enter the building, check out library materials, and attend school events such as games and dances.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students take a picture of their ID to keep on their cell phones in case they ever lose or forget it.
Please dress appropriately. See Student Handbook regarding dress code.
SENIORS IDs ONLY
Senior School ID photos—We allow seniors (if they choose) to take a silly photo for their school ID. Please note that we must be able to see their face (no masks, sunglasses, goggles, etc.).
Also, NO animals/pets or inappropriate content (this includes language, sexual innuendos, etc.) will be allowed.
NOTE: These photos will not be used in the yearbook as their senior portrait.
ALL students driving a vehicle to school must register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit.
We have two parking distinctions, UPPER LOT and LOWER LOT parking.
Seniors will be given first priority for Upper lot permits. Any remaining upper lot parking spots, we will raffled off to juniors during their orientation time.
NOTE:
- PARKING PERMITS WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO ANY STUDENT PRIOR TO THE STUDENT HAVING A CURRENT VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. When coming to the office to pay for and pick up parking permits, you MUST have your drivers license with you.
- All previous fines and fees (ie. lost textbook fees and parking fines from previous years) must be paid before a parking permit may be purchased.
UPPER LOT PERMITS $35:
- SENIORS are given first priority to purchase permits Aug 9th - 15th in the main office.
- JUNIORS—The Upper Lot parking raffle takes place during the junior orientation time for any remaining parking spots.
- Only juniors who have completed the online parking permit application before 5 pm on Aug 15th, have cleared any past parking fines or lost textbook fees, and have a valid driver’s license in hand will be eligible for the raffle.
- You must be present to win.
Junior and Sophomore drivers can purchase a Lower Lot parking permit during their orientation time; freshmen are not eligible to purchase parking permits.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW FHN PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS CLICK HERE
Visit the link below to create an account and place a request for a parking permit (NOTE: This is a 2-step process). Students will pay for and pick up parking permits during their scheduled orientation time.
CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Please make checks payable to Forest Hills Northern HS.
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ONLY
Student lockers will be available upon request only. All students interested in having a student locker for the 2024 - 25 school year must complete the form below. Once the form is completed, the student will receive an email in their FHPS email account with their locker number and combination.
NOTE: If your student was assigned a locker last year, they are to continue using the same locker through the end of their senior year. If they have forgotten their locker number or combination, students may find their locker assignment and combination in the PowerSchool Student Portal on the "My Schedule" tab at the VERY BOTTOM of the page.
Friday, August 16th 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
This event is for students whose families have moved to our district over the summer and have not previously attended school within our district, AND for those transferring from another Forest Hills Public School in the Central or Eastern attendance area.
Invitations will be sent directly to the families of our new students via email.
T-shirt - S-XL ($17), 2XL ($18), 3XL ($19)
Long Sleeve Shirt - S-XL ($19), 2XL ($20), 3XL ($21)
Junior shirts will be pink and Senior shirts will be white.
Your last name will appear on the back of the shirt.
There will be no year on your shirt. You will keep the same shirt for two years!
If you are a senior and ordered a shirt last year, you do NOT need another shirt.
- No items will be ordered without pre-payment.
- Payment should be turned into the Main Office.
- Please make checks payable to FHN (please put student ID# and "Powder Puff" on the memo line)
- Cash must be sealed in an envelope with correct change and marked "Powder Puff" with Student Name and ID# on the front of the envelope. No change will be given.
- Shirts will be delivered the week before Homecoming to students' 2nd hour class.
Get your Husky Pride Spirit Wear today!
Additional Husky Pride Apparel will be available in the school store in the Winter and Spring.
The "N Zone" school store will be open on Fridays during lunches and at other big FHN events when we are able. Be sure to check it out!
- Order Forms must be completed and paid for by Friday, September 13
- No items will be ordered without pre-payment.
- Payment should be turned into the main office or Mrs. Morrison in W17.
- Please make checks payable to FHN (please put student ID# and name in the margin).
- Cash must be sealed in an envelope with correct change and marked "Husky Pride" with Student Name and ID# on the front of the envelope. No change will be given.
- Shirts will be delivered in October to students' 2nd hour class.
*Please contact Mrs. Tiffany Morrison with any questions: tmorrison@fhps.net
Michigan lawmakers have approved the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes funding for universal free meals at school.
Although meals are FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS this school year, you are still encouraged to apply for free or reduced price meals.
This information is critical in determining the amount of money that our school receives from a variety of State and Federal Supplemental programs, including, but not limited to: Instructional Supports, non-Instructional services, professional learning for staff, parent and community engagement supplies and activities, and technology.
Your family may also receive benefits outside of school such as reduced fees for activities, discounted internet service, and more.
Please take the time to complete the form even if you think you will not qualify.
Volunteers are an important part of our school community. many of our activities would not be possible without the involvement of family volunteers.
In our ongoing effort to keep our schools safe, FHPS requires volunteer parents and community members to apply for criminal background checks provided by the Michigan State Police through their Internet Criminal History Access Tool, or ICHAT.
All individuals volunteering in our schools must complete a form to have a background check and any response will be kept confidential.
YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW VOLUNTEER CONSENT FORM EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
Ways to get involved as Parents of Northern High
FHN ACADEMIC BOOSTERS is made up of individuals with students attending Northern High School. Our focus is to promote and enhance academic success and achievement for all students at Northern. The group offers meetings that cover essential information on standardized testing, course selection, academic support, and the college search and application process. To learn more about our organization or to make a donation, click here.
FHN ATHLETIC BOOSTERS are volunteer individuals with an athlete participating at FHN - one from each team. We meet monthly and encourage participation at all levels from freshman, JV, and Varsity. We raise money to support 30+ FHN sports. Our three primary fundraisers are (1) Concession sales, (2) Special Events, and (3) Patron Donations. Each year we distribute $50,000 to FHN teams. The extra support for training and Player/coach development is very important to our coaches and athletes. To learn more about our organization or to make a donation, click here.
FHN BAND BOOSTERS is made up of individuals whose students are in the band programs at Northern Trails, Northern Hills Middle, and Northern High School. Our focus is to support the musical efforts of our students. Donations are used for the maintenance of school instruments, marching band camp, guest clinicians and concert performers, tuxedos, uniform accessories, as well as numerous scholarships for students to attend summer music camps. We strongly rely on the support of our band booster volunteers and booster donations. To learn more about our organization or to make a donation, click here.
FHN ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS is made up of individuals whose students are participating in Orchestra at Northern Trails, Northern Hills Middle, and Northern High School. We are a behind-the-scenes volunteer group that assists our orchestra directors and our students at their concerts and special events. In addition, we provide financial support for all our orchestra students through guest conductors, guest artists, supplemental music, dinners, field trips, and other special activities. We also provide scholarships for students to attend summer music camps. We rely enormously on YOU to support our orchestra program with volunteers and donations. To learn more about our organization or to make a donation, click here.
Building our Future
The Forest Hills Public School district continues to achieve excellence — currently ranking as one of the best school systems in Michigan.
The vision of Forest Hills Public Schools is to create a new model of education which equips every student with the 21st century skills essential for success. If Forest Hills truly wants to create a new system of learning and maintain its leadership position in the decades to come, then it must attract research and development funding from people who want to invest in the future success of our students and schools.
Our goal is to attract investment funds to create opportunities for innovation. The Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation will provide the capital needed to fund the research and development of innovations that can lead to new levels of excellence. Once those innovations have been tested and proven, the Foundation can then provide the funds to scale them to the entire district.
