Husky Highlights

Our Fall Conferences are a dedicated time for us to connect one-on-one, discuss your student's progress and celebrate their achievements.

SET UP: Conferences will be held outside of the individual teachers' classrooms and in the media center. We will have maps available and signage to help you find your way.

PARKING: Both the front doors and cafeteria entrance doors will be open.

Conference Time Slots: We have set each conference time slot to be five minutes to ensure every family has the opportunity to connect. If you have more to discuss, please connect with your student's teacher to schedule a separate appointment outside of our conference nights. Your cooperation helps us create a respectful and engaging environment for all families. Thank you for your understanding.

We need just $640 more to hit our $1,600 goal to provide dinner, drinks, and desserts for over 60 FHN teachers and staff during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 13 and 15.

After a long day of teaching, a good meal and a refreshing treat mean the world to our educators.

Whether you donate $5 toward the meal, bring in a dessert, or send a case of drinks via Amazon directly to the school office, every bit helps us show our appreciation!

-Sponsored by FHN PTO and Academic Boosters

Stop by the cafeteria entrance during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 13th (4:00 PM – 7:30 PM) or October 15th (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) to try a delicious Butter Braid® pastry sample!

Whether you're already a fan or trying one for the first time, every purchase helps support the FHN Class of 2027 Senior All Night Party. You don't need a senior student to order—everyone is welcome to participate!

🛒 Order online here: Order Butter Braids (If you don't have a senior's name to select, simply choose "Booster Club F" at checkout!)

Orders are open through October 30th. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2027!

Step 1: Activate Exam – Students log into their AP® Exam Groups on the MyAP Site at https://myap.collegeboard.org to join the online AP® Exam group. (See FAQs for more information and details.) Deadline November 4, 2026*.

Step 2: Fee Submission – Click on Submit AP® Exam Fees below and complete the online payment form to submit fees. All students complete the online payment form to complete an exam order. Deadline to submit fees is November 4, 2026*.

* Spring Courses: Students enrolled in courses that COMMENCE In the Spring (AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government) can register without penalty from January 4, 2027 through February 26, 2027. Students enrolled in these courses will not be able to complete the activation step until the course commences.

• AP® Exam Calendar
  
• AP® Test Site Regulations
  
• AP® Registration FAQs

Forest Hills Northern High School will again provide the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) to all 11th-grade students on Thursday, October 15th, free of charge.

Please click the link below to read the important information that was shared in last week's Husky Highlights.

Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Wiersma with any questions.

Registration is now open! Kent County 9-12th grade students - join us at the Kent Career Tech Center.

Students are invited to put their Mario Kart skills to the test in a fun, competitive esports tournament. Whether they’re racing for the win or just love Mario Kart, it’s a great opportunity to compete, connect with other gamers, and experience esports in action.

Spots are limited, so register soon! Find all information at kentisd.org/kentcountycup

Please share with any students, families, or gamers who may be interested. We’d love to see a great crowd at the starting line!

The COMETS, your Forest Hills high school FIRST Robotics students, are again seeking donations of adult bicycles (26" or larger wheel) in almost any condition. We have supported Upcycle Bikes, a Grand Rapids non-profit organization, since its founding. (See the following stories: Robotics is about building community, FHS robotics team continues giving back, and Robotics students provide smooth bike rides for refugees and youth in need). Bicycles are refurbished and then provided by Upcycle at no cost to those in need of transportation.

Help us help Upcycle by bringing your bikes to the Fine Arts Center on Saturday, October 17 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) or Sunday, October 18 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm). If you can't make it on those dates but have a bike to donate, please email marti.atwater@fhrobotics.org to arrange a pickup time.

October 10

• Homecoming Dance 8 - 10 pm

October 13

• Parent-Teacher Conferences 4 pm - 7:30 pm

October 15

• Juniors PSAT/NMSQT
• Two-Hour Early Release ( adjusted schedule, dismissal 12:40 pm)
• Parent-Teacher Conferences 4 pm - 7:30 pm

• No School: Staff Professional Development

October 19

• No School: Fall Break

October 20

• FHPS Junior Planning Night 6 pm at FHE
  

October 22

• National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7 pm, FHN Auditorium

October 26

• Seniors Cap & Gown Ordering Meeting 9:50 am in Auditorium

(Senior Students only)

• FHPS Vocal Jazz Festival 6:30 pm at Fine Arts Center

October 29

• FHN Music Dept Halloween Concert 7 pm FHN Auditorium

October 30

• Freshman Vision Screening (during English classes)

November 4

• FHPS Jazz Band Showcase

The Michigan Seal of biliteracy is a program designed to recognize graduating high school students for their proficiency in English and one ore more additional languages. The program was built around the idea of celebrating multilingualism for non-native English speakers. There are parallel initiatives in all 50 states. Learn more about the MI Seal of Biliteracy here.

ALL juniors and seniors must complete the application from if they are interested in obtaining the Michigan Seal of biliteracy. This includes chinese and Spanish Immersions and AP World Language students. No application will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Education for students who have not completed the for.

Click here to completed the MI SoBL application form.
DEADLINE to complete the form- Tuesday, March 9th
Test Date: Tuesday, March 16th

This is the final school year that 11th and 12th grade STAMP testing will be provided free of charge for Chinese and Spanish Immersion students. Starting in the 2027–2028 school year, all juniors and seniors will be required to pay standard testing fees.

• No more school permits: High schools and local school districts will completely stop issuing or revoking youth work permits.
• Centralized online portal: Minors under 18 and employers must use YEPP to register, apply for, and process permits digitally.
  
  

• School year hours: Work is limited to 3 hours per day and 18 hours per week when school is in session.
• Non-school hours: Minors can work up to 40 hours per week when school is out.
• Allowed times: Minors age 14–15 may work between 7 am and 7 pm during the school year, and extended until 9 pm from June 1 through Labor Day.




• 💻 Learn more about the new process and what students and employers need to know: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/initiatives/youth-employment

Join Forest Hills Northern High School in honoring our servicemen and women at our annual Veterans Day Assembly!

To nominate a Veteran to be recognized: Please complete our Google Form Linked below.

Questions? Reach out to David Fouch at dfouch@fhps.net.

• Design shown above. Corrugated plastic on a wire stand sized 18" x 24".

• Personalized with your graduate's name.

• Signs will be available in November. Pick-up details to be announced.

• Cost: $30 per sign.

• LAST DAY TO ORDER OCTOBER 17!
  
  

Questions? Email us at fhnseniorclass@gmail.com

Mark your calendars! The district’s annual Junior Planning Night is almost here, designed to help families navigate the road ahead.

Event Details:

Who: All FHPS Junior students and their families
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM
Where: Eastern High School Auditorium
Parking: Please park on the east side of the building using the Eastern Middle School entrance off Knapp St.

What to Expect Counselors will cover essential next steps for post-high school life, including college planning, general financial aid info, and key considerations for Senior year.

Can’t make it in person? A recording of the presentation will be posted to the Counseling Office website following the event.

Trivia night is back and we are going back to 1986! Presented by the Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation, this special evening of trivia celebrates 40 years of the Foundation and includes 80s trivia. Gather your friends and get ready for a memorable night inspired by the music, fashion and culture of 1986. Pro tip: don't forget to study your Forest Hills history too!

Date: October 22, 2026

Location: Egypt Valley Country Club (7333 Knapp St NE, Ada, MI 49301)

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Trivia starts at 7 p.m.

Form a team of 6-8 people and get ready to compete for first place team prizes and best themed wardrobe prizes. Light appetizers provided. Drink tickets available for purchase. Registration is limited to the first 24 teams, so gather your crew and reserve your spot before they sell out. Team fees and donations directly support the Foundation and its programming. Register your team today!

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We are excited for all of you and look forward to the upcoming months full of joy and celebration. We want to share important details about graduation events, including dates, times, behavior expectations, and dress code. Please note the schedule for each senior event. We're delighted to share this special time with you and your loved ones. High school graduation is a significant milestone, and we're eager to join in the fun-filled events ahead!

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