Forest Hills Northern High School

Dear Northern Families,

We are excited to begin the 2025-2026 school year. Your active participation is crucial for a successful start. Please take a moment to review the information below carefully. We will use this format to communicate important information to our families throughout the school year. This newsletter will be electronically delivered weekly to your family. Please thoroughly read the newsletter and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Today, families and students, you will receive an additional communication informing you that students’ schedules are now open for review. This communication will include guidelines and appropriate steps if a schedule change is necessary.

Thank you for your partnership throughout this school year.

Sincerely,

Heather McKinney-Rewa

Principal

Students are now able to review their schedules for the entire academic year (1st and 2nd semesters). The Schedule Change Request form is now open and will close at midnight on Saturday, August 9.

Mrs. Lagazo has sent the Schedule Change Request Form directly to students' emails on the morning of August 1.

Counselors will respond via email to all student requests from

Monday, August 11, through Friday, August 15.

Click the button below to read the previous email communication regarding schedules.

If your student is taking a dual-enrollment course during first semester, Mrs. Hamilton, our former Counseling Office secretary, will send you and your student a contract. The student must return this contract with both a parent's initials and email address by the first day of school.

If you have any questions about completing these forms, please email Mrs. Hamilton at khamilton@fhps.net, and wish her well in her new role as our Athletic Administrative Assistant.

Please log in to your Parent PowerSchool account and check your student’s information for the 2025-2026 school year. All returning FHPS students must complete this process to ensure we have correct and current information.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Click here to log in to your PowerSchool account.

2. Click “Forms” on the left menu.

3. Check and update all your student’s information.

4. Verify your residency.

5. Complete all required school forms.

If you have more than one student, please repeat these steps for each child.

You must complete and verify all the forms for several reasons:

1. COMMUNICATION: Accurate parent contact information ensures you receive important communication from our school and the district.
2. 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, your bus stop assignment will occur as soon as possible, but you may not be assigned to one until after the first week of school.
3. 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.

If you have questions or need assistance logging into PowerSchool, please email parentportal@fhps.net

Students must settle 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 are allowed to purchase a parking pass.

Parking permits are mandatory for all students who plan to park on our Northern campus.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday

7:30 am to 3:00 pm

Students, please arrive on time and proceed directly to the auditorium for a meeting specific to your grade.

FRESHMEN 7:30 am

SOPHOMORES 9:30 am

SENIORS 12:00 pm

JUNIORS 2:00 pm

Students will meet in the auditorium for a grade-specific meeting. Please be sure to arrive at the start of your assigned orientation time.

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.

Orientation Stations 2025/ 2026

South Gym

• Parking Permits

North Gym

• Yearbook Photos and Student IDs

Media Center

• Textbook returns and pay lost/damaged book fines

Cafeteria

• Check Bus Route Information

• Pick up District-issued Chromebooks (if needed)

• Get help with connecting your personal devices to school wifi (laptops/chromebooks)

• NZone Spirit Wear PopUp Shop

STUDENTS WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK THE HALLS

TO FIND THEIR CLASSES AND LOCKERS.

Students who were unable to attend orientation on the scheduled date can take care of the following items in the office from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, August 18th.

• Return any overdue textbooks.
• Pay lost textbook fees or parking fines from the previous year.

• Purchase Parking Permits
  
• Request a Locker
• Walk the halls to find classes and lockers.

📸 MAKE UP PICTURES 📸Geskus will be here on Friday, August 22nd, for Makeup Picture Day. Students who did not have their Yearbook/ school ID photo taken at orientation will have the opportunity to do so during both lunch periods in the South Gym.

CONNECTING STUDENT PERSONAL DEVICES TO OUR SCHOOL WIFI:

We will have several technicians available to assist students in setting up their devices to connect to our school's WiFi. This will help avoid any issues on the first day of school.

DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK PICKUP:

District-issued Chromebooks requested by August 8th 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.

Devices are used daily in the classroom.

If your student does not have a Chromebook or laptop to use this year, our district has Chromebooks available for loan. Your student will have their device throughout their entire journey at FHN. You can continue using it as long as you wish or until you relocate from the district! Please complete the form linked below to request a loaner device for your student. District-issued Chromebooks requested by August 8th will be available for pickup during orientation.

Families submitting requests after August 8th can pick up Chromebooks from the main office during the first week of school.

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 MUST have their picture taken for their student ID card. The ID card is needed to enter the building, check out library materials, charge items to their school lunch account and attend school events such as games and dances.
  
  

• 🚨WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND🚨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.

📸 MAKE UP PICTURES 📸Geskus will be here on Friday, August 22rd, for Makeup Picture Day. Students who did not have their Yearbook/ school ID photo taken at orientation will have the opportunity to do so during both lunch periods in the South Gym.

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.).

NO animals or pets are allowed. Inappropriate content, such as profanity and sexual innuendos, is also prohibited.

NOTE: These photos will not be used in the yearbook as their senior portrait.

There are two parking areas available: SEE MAP

• Upper Lot
• Lower Lot
  
  

Seniors will have first priority for Upper Lot permits.

Any remaining Upper Lot parking spots will be raffled off to juniors during the second week of school.

Important Note:
Parking permits will not be issued to any student unless they possess a current, valid driver’s license. When coming to pay for and pick up your parking permit, you must bring your driver’s license with you. Additionally, all outstanding fines and fees (including lost textbook fees and parking fines from previous years) must be settled before purchasing a parking permit.

Upper Lot Permits: $35

• Seniors have priority for purchase.
  
• Juniors: The Upper Lot parking raffle will take place during lunch in the second week of school. To be eligible for the raffle, juniors must purchase their lower lot parking pass prior to Thursday, August 28th.

Any junior who parks in the Upper Lot without receiving an Upper Lot pass will be fined and will not be eligible for the raffle.

Lower Lot Permits: $25

• Juniors and sophomores register and pay for their Lower Lot parking permit online and pick the pass during their orientation.
• Freshmen are not eligible to purchase parking permits.

Important: Please review the FHN Parking Rules and Regulations by clicking here.

Payment Options:

1. Avoid the long lines and PRE-PAY ONLINE: Bring your printed receipt or show it on your phone at orientation to pick up your parking permit. LINK FOR ONLINE PAYMENT
   
2. Pay with cash or checks made payable to Forest Hills Northern HS at orientation.

Once you have received your driver's license, students should complete the online parking pass application and then come to the office to purchase and collect their parking permit.

It should be noted that Upper Lot passes may not be available once the school year has commenced.

Student lockers will be available upon request only. All students interested in having a student locker for the 2025 - 26 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.

This event is for students whose families have recently relocated to the Northern High School attendance area over the summer, as well as for those transferring from another Forest Hills Public School attendance area.

Invitations will be sent directly to the families of our new students via email.

• This dance is for Northern High students ONLY.
• You MUST bring your new 2025 - 2026 student ID to be admitted into the dance.
• Admission: $5
• This is a casual event.

We look forward to welcoming everyone!

Zero hour begins at 6:40 am

First hour begins at 7:45 am

Sixth hour ends at 2:40 pm

Here is a basic school supply list that can be used for multiple subjects.

Specific classes may require additional supplies; teachers will provide a list of these items by the end of the first week of school.

When dropping off or picking up students, please use the front of the building. Pull all the way up to the end of the curb near the spirit rock to make space for other cars. It's best to avoid stopping in front of the main door to prevent traffic backup.

Also, please remember not to drop off or pick up students in the bus loading area, and remain in your vehicle during drop-off and pick-up.

Check out the map below to see all available entrances for drop off and pick up.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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Order by 09/12/2025

JOSTENS PAYMENT PLAN

Spread out the cost of your yearbook with

three interest-free payments.

Minimum purchase requirements and eligibility restrictions apply.

Here are some common questions & answers about senior pictures for yearbook use. Please read them carefully, as we do not wish anyone to be excluded from the senior section of the yearbook!

Click the button below to view the yearbook senior portrait specs.

T-shirt - S-XL ($17), 2XL ($18), 3XL ($19)
Long Sleeve Shirt - S-XL ($19), 2XL ($20), 3XL ($21)

Junior shirts will be white, and Senior shirts will be pink.
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 tshirt.

Order Forms and payment must be completed by FRIDAY, AUGUST 22!

• No items will be ordered without pre-payment.
• Payments can be made online or submitted in person at 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 the Student's 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.
  
  

Please contact Mrs. Tiffany Morrison with any questions: tmorrison@fhps.net

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.
• Youth sizes available upon request!
  
  

Additional Husky Pride Apparel will be available in the school store in the Winter and Spring.

Please contact Mrs. Tiffany Morrison with any questions: tmorrison@fhps.net

For the 2025-2026 school year, FHPS will begin the year providing free breakfast and lunch for all FHPS students as part of the Michigan School Meals program. However, this is contingent upon the funding from the state and national levels. At press time, budgets and programs were still being decided, and the state had not finalized its budget. Currently, the district will operate under the same premise as last year regarding free meals for students. FHPS will communicate with families if anything changes with the school breakfast and lunch program funding.

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 essential 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.

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 resources that cover information on standardized testing, course selection, academic support, and the college search and application process. To learn more about our organization, subscribe to our email, or donate 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.

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.

Before starting any practices or tryouts, all student-athletes must have completed a profile in Final Forms - including a physical dated on or after April 15, 2025. No exceptions!

FINAL FORMS PARENT GUIDE

FINAL FORMS LOGIN PAGE

FHN HEAD COACHING STAFF NAMES AND CONTACT INFO

In need of a sports physical and can't get an appointment with your doctor?

WellCare Urgent Care offers quick appointment sports physicals.

Forest Hills Public Schools is providing student medical insurance coverage for any student injured at school or during a school-related activity, including athletics.

The offered coverage is secondary to any student or family medical insurance.

In effect, the District’s medical insurance will cover medical costs for school-related injuries that are not covered by the family’s medical insurance as long as the injury falls within the range of coverage.

There is no longer a need for an athlete to purchase medical coverage. All athletes are covered under this program.

If a family wishes to improve upon the district’s plan, additional options are available for individual purchase. Click the button below.

You are invited to attend our Open House on Tuesday, August 26th. This event will provide you with the opportunity to meet our staff, familiarize yourself with our school's policies and procedures, and explore ways to become more involved as parents. In return, our teachers look forward to meeting you, discussing expectations, and explaining their classroom and grading policies and procedures.

Please ensure that your student shares their schedule with you before you attend.We would recommend that you take a screenshot of the PowerSchool page on your phone.

We kindly request that you attend your student’s first-hour class by 6:30 pm
(Students are not expected to attend this event.)

We will utilize the following schedule:

6:30 pm - 6:45 pm - 1st hour

6:50 pm - 7:00 pm – 2nd hour

7:05 pm - 7:15 pm – 3rd hour

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm - 4th hour

7:35 pm – 7:45 pm - 5th hour

7:50 pm - 8:00 pm - 6th hour

8:05 pm – 8:15 pm – 0 hour

PLEASE NOTE: Our Chinese Immersion Instructors from Western Michigan University will not be in attendance for Open House.

August 13

• Office closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  

August 14

• 9th grade Project Next Ice Cream Social 6 pm

August 15

• Orientation
• New to our Attendance Area Student Gathering 7 pm
• Back to School Dance 8 pm

August 18

• Office House 9 am - 3:30 pm
  

August 19

• Office CLOSED- All District Staff Meeting
• Fall Sports Parent Meeting- 6 pm in FHN auditorium
  

August 20

• First Day of School
  
  

August 22

• Make-up Picture Day (during both lunch periods)

August 26

• Open House 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

August 28

• Senior Sunrise 6:45 am (seniors meet in the stadium)

August 29 - Sept 1

• NO SCHOOL Labor Day recess

September 5

• Senior Retreat Information Meeting (seniors only) 9:45 am

September 16

• Powderpuff Assembly

• Flicks on the Field 7:30 pm

September 17

• Class Dance Assembly

September 19

• Rose and Games Assemblies
• Husky Fest 4:30 pm
• Homecoming Game 7 pm
  

September 20

• Homecoming Dance 8 pm
  
  

September 26

• Freshman vision screening (during English classes)

September 28 - 29

• Senior Retreat

October 1

• Count Day (please do schedule appts on this day)

October 2

• Picture Retake Day (during both lunch periods)

October 6

• FHPS Marching Band Showcase 7:30 pm @ Eastern HS

October 8

• Senior's Cap and Gown meeting with Jostens, 9:50 am

October 13

• Parent Teacher Conferences 4 pm to 7:30 pm

October 15

• Parent Teacher Conferences 4 pm to 7:00 pm

October 17 - 20

• No School Fall Break

Public school districts are required to send to the parents/guardians of our students a vast array of annual notices. These notices are the products of various laws, rules, orders, and rulings of the state and federal government. Unabbreviated policies are located on the district website. Should you have questions about anything you read here, please do not hesitate to contact us at 616-493-8800, and we will be happy to assist you.