Ranger Weekly

What a great week in Ranger Country! Fall Conferences provided another powerful reminder of what makes our CHS community so special: the partnership between our students, families, staff, and community. It was wonderful to welcome so many families into our building and share the amazing things our Rangers are accomplishing every day. These connections strengthen our school and reinforce our commitment to ensuring Every Ranger Known.

A huge shout-out to our PTO and parent community for supporting our staff with an incredible lunch and treats throughout the week. Your generosity and appreciation mean so much to our team, and we are grateful for the many ways you continue to support our staff and students.

We also appreciate the community's flexibility and support during our two-hour early releases. These afternoons provide valuable opportunities for our staff to collaborate within departments, analyze student assessment data, provide meaningful feedback, and share instructional strategies that strengthen student learning. This work is essential to setting the standard at CHS as we continually reflect, grow, and improve the student experience in every classroom.

Thank you for being such an important part of what makes Ranger Country special. It was another great week at Central, and we hope everyone enjoys a restful and well-deserved fall break. We look forward to welcoming our Rangers back on Tuesday!

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Jon Haga

Principal, Central High School

Fall Break - No School

Senior Treat Day

Family Promise Week

Cap & Gown Senior Meeting: Our Jostens representative will meet with seniors to review graduation cap and gown options and how to place their orders. More information to come.

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

2- Hour Early Release - 12:40 pm Dismissal

• Blood Drive
• Senior Treat Day

Thanksgiving Break 🦃

10/19

• Field Hockey @ Ann Arbor Pioneer - 5:00 pm

10/20

• V Soccer MHSAA District Unity vs TBD - @ FH Central - 5:00 pm
• All Volleyball @ FH Eastern - 5:00/6:00 pm
• Swim & Dive vs East Grand Rapids @ FH Aquatic Center - 6:00 pm
• V Soccer MHSAA FHC vs Grand Rapids Christian @ FH Central - 7:00 pm

10/21

• Coed Cross Country OK white Conference @ Riverside Park - 4:30 pm

10/22

• V Soccer MHSAA District Soccer Final @ FH Central - 6:30 pm
• FR/JV Football @ East Grand Rapids - TBA
• JV Sideline Cheer @ East Grand Rapids - TBA

10/23

• V Football @ FH Central - 7:00 pm
• V Sideline Cheer FH Central - 7:00 pm
• Fall Crew vs East Grand Rapids @ EGR Boathouse

10/24

• FR/JV Volleyball @ Portage Central - 8:30 am

For all news, upcoming concerts, and events, please click the banner for our Fine Arts Newsletter.

The Class of 2027 is LOVING the senior treats so far! We have great plans for each month of school and need your help. Please visit the Sign-up Genius for volunteer opportunities and to sign up to donate items needed for some of the months. We also need about $1,000 more to provide all of our seniors with the treats we have planned. If you haven't yet, please donate today! (Suggested donation of $30 per student.)

https://www.fhcsanp.com/senior-treats

Attendance Matters! How to Report an Absence Through Parent Portal

Adult Bike Drive: 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 - 3:00) or Sunday, October 18 (3:00 - 5:00). 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.

Central High School’s Community Club is hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat event, Wednesday, Oct. 28 (rain date is Oct. 29) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Forest Hills Central High School’s parking lot in front of the school (the lot off of Hall St.). FHC’s Community Club’s advisor is Rebecca Lipke, a mathematics teacher at FHC. For questions, please contact her at rlipke@fhps.net.

JOIN Girl Scouts of Michigan (Shore to Shore): Find what’s within, from curiosity to confidence. Be a Girl Scout! Join Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore for an informational meeting to get connected and learn more. Girl Scouts welcomes girls in grades Jr.K-12. Questions? Email Barb Gatchel at bgatchel@gsmists.org, or call 616-690-0173. Register for an upcoming meeting.

Student Parking Pass: All students planning to drive to school must complete this Google Form using their school email. The cost is $25.00 for the year (cash or check made out to FHC). Tags are available for pick up in the Main Office.

*Students must be signed into their FHPS gmail account to fill out the form.

Volunteers: Forest Hills Public Schools (Board Policies #3105 & 4205) requires that parents/guardians and community members submit to a criminal background check prior to participating in any volunteer activities (including field trips) involving our students. The Board of Education recognizes and appreciates the generosity and support it receives from volunteers. Please click here for the 26-27 volunteer form.

Medication Consent Form: Please read this letter from our District Nurses regarding a NEW Medication Consent Form for the 2026-2027 school year. Be sure to work with your physician over the next few weeks to ensure that your student, if needed, can be supported with their medications.

Please reach out if you have any questions.