Tips for Reading to Your Children
Reading with your children is a great way to help them build their oral language and vocabulary. It is also a very special time to spend one-on-one each day. Make sure to choose a book that is slightly above your child’s reading ability. Take time to stop and talk about the story and pull out […]
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 […]
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