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.
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 […]
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.
School is in Session, Let’s Stay Healthy
Kids love to be close and share everything, even germs. Here are some quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school.
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”!
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!
Join us for Open House
Cottage Grove – Tuesday, August 20 4-6pm Medgar Evers – Wednesday, August 21 4-6pm
How to Build Fine Motor Skills to Prepare for PreK and Kindergarten
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make writing, coloring and cutting very difficult in the early grades because their hand muscles are not strong. Here are some ways to help your child improve these skills at home:
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?