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FHSD Celebrates the Theme, “The Art of Excellence”

“The Art of Excellence” is the 2024-25 theme for Ford Heights School District. Excellence is defined as the quality of being outstanding and surpassing ordinary standards. The 2023-24 school year focused on continuously refining the quality of excellence in and around our district. FHSD created an atmosphere where teachers were constantly growing and improving their […]

Morning Routines Set Students up for Success

While time management is not a developmental skill until around 10-13 years of age, you can still set up your morning routine to help your child feel successful. It might help you feel less stressed at the same time. 

How to Get Your Child to Tell You about Their Day

Have you ever asked your child “How was school today?” only to get an answer such as “fine”, “good” or “bad”? This could be because of how the question is phrased. It is too easy for students to just give a one word answer. Here are a few examples of ways to ask and actually […]

Ford Heights Celebrates New STEAM Room

During the 2024-25 school year, students will continue to enjoy our new STEAM room! This is a place where students have the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math! 

School Closing and Delay Information 

In the event of a closing or delay, news will be sent to media outlets and robo calls will be made. Also, please check our website for more information.  

Join us for Open House

Cottage Grove – Tuesday, August 20 4-6pm Medgar Evers – Wednesday, August 21 4-6pm

How to Prepare for Kindergarten

Many may think that children need to be exposed to academics prior to going to school and while this doesn’t hurt, it is important to realize that there are other things that families can focus on to help prepare their children for school.  Being Kindergarten ready is so much more than ABCs!

Welcome Back

School Starts August 12! We look forward to once again filling our hallways with eager students ready to learn! This year’s theme is “The Art of Excellence”! 

Prepare for the School Year with some Basic Phonemic Awareness

What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes) that make up words. Phonemic awareness does not utilize visual letters. It is done completely through listening and speaking. These skills get stronger through repeated exposure and practice.  What are skills to help my child start?