Central Woodlands

~Amy (Mrs. Major)

5th Grade Open House Schedule by Last Names

A-H → between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

I-P → between 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Q-Z → between 4:30-5:00 p.m.

6th Grade Open House Schedule by Last Names

A-H → between 5:00-5:30 p.m.

I-P → between 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Q-Z → between 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Music Shirts for 6th grade will be available to purchase during the open house for $10.

Should any cancellations occur, we will use SchoolMessenger text and email, and the bus ride app to communicate a cancellation. It is also posted on the FHPS website.

We made this video when our school got a new parking lot a few years back. The traffic flow remains the same, several years later! Please review the helpful CW dismissal video below to ensure a safe and smooth pickup! Share with your carpool and any friends or family members who will pick up your child from school, too!

We are hiring for Lunch/Recess Aides- 2 hours a day!

Apply Here!

All families with returning FHPS students must log in to PowerSchool to verify student information for the 2026-27 school year. This is a required step that helps us plan classes, scheduling, and transportation. For ease of use, we strongly recommend completing this verification process in a web browser on a desktop/laptop rather than in the mobile app. If you need assistance logging in to PowerSchool, please email parentportal@fhps.net. Our school registrar and secretaries can also assist families if you have additional enrollment questions.

Email: cwattendance@fhps.net

or call 616-493-8798 (24 hour attendance voicemail)

You may also report via Parent Portal

You must notify the Office (not the student's teacher) if someone not listed

as an emergency contact will be picking up your student early for any reason.

We can not release students to anyone not listed in PowerSchool.

If you need to pick up your student prior to 3:45 dismissal, please call or email the attendance line. If it is an emergency, notify the office as soon as possible (not the child's teacher).

There will be no early dismissal passes given after 3:30.

Open House August 25

First Day of School August 26

Picture Day August 28

Sept 4-7 No School for Labor Day

FHPS is excited to have a working dog at CW. FHPS PRIDE Pups are a beloved part of our staff. They support students' academic and social-emotional well-being.

If students want to say hello to Kai, they must ask the handler first! He is excited to be back to work!

*School Begins - 8:45 a.m.

*Dismissal - 3:45 p.m.

First bell for students to enter school is at 8:35 a.m. Instruction begins daily at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is served 8:35-8:45 a.m.

*Outdoor supervision is not provided prior to 8:30 a.m. or after 3:55 p.m.

Please see the attached guidance from our district nurses on when to keep your child home from school due to illness.

SchoolMessenger will be our primary method of communication with families. School Messenger alerts will be sent to you via email. You must "opt in" to recieve text messages.

Opt-in to receive SMS messages from Forest Hills. Text “YES” to 67587 from the cell phone or mobile device we have in PowerSchool.

Go to the website for additional information.

6th Grade Students will need a Music Shirt (Band, Orchestra, and Choir) for performances. They will be for sale in the office for $10.

Fill out a volunteer form to help in classrooms, work with the PTO, or go on field trips!

Electronic Devices

Students will not be allowed to carry or use cell phones during the school day, district-wide. Phones are available in the office should a student need to contact their parent/guardian. If families believe that their child needs access to a cell phone before or after school, it will be the student's responsibility to ensure that his/her phone remains powered-down and stored in a backpack/locker during school hours. This includes smart watches. Thank you, CW Families, for your support with this!

CW is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal electronic devices.

K-6 Student/Family Handbook

Our handbook provides a wealth of information including important annual notices from FHPS.

Families and students may access the handbook on www.fhps.net under the “Families and Students” tab.

Principal: Amy Burton-Major amajor@fhps.net

Website: https://www.fhps.net/5-6-buildings/central-woodlands/

Location: 400 Alta Dale Avenue SE Ada, MI 49301

Main Phone Line: 616-493-8790