Forest Hill Elementary School

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Around the District - Recent GMSD Events

December 2024-- GMSD has had a busy week! Look below to find out what our schools have gotten up to recently!

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Congratulations to Our All-State Tennessee Treble Honor Choir Students!

December 2024-- Ten incredible elementary students have been selected for the All-State Tennessee Treble Honor Choir, one of the most prestigious music groups in the state for elementary students.

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Author Julia Cook visits Forest Hill Elementary students to read her books inspiring valuable life lessons

On November 18th, Julia Cook, a renowned children's author and former educator, visited Forest Hill Elementary to teach valuable life lessons through her engaging stories and personal anecdotes. She addressed topics like vaping awareness, stranger safety, sleep importance, and integrity, using her books to inspire positive choices.

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GMC PTO Launches 2024-2025 Art & Writing Contest: "What Are Your Big Dreams?"

November 2024--The Germantown Municipal Council (GMC) PTO has launched its Art and Writing Contest with the theme “What Are Your Big Dreams?” Students can submit original entries in either Art or Writing categories, following specific guidelines and length requirements based on their grade level.

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Forest Hill Elementary Celebrates Fall with STEM, Tradition, and Principal's Final Race

October 2024--From robots to a swan song, Forest Hill Elementary kicks off fall with tradition, STEM, and a heartwarming farewell.

Three elementary students work on a STEM project in a classroom. One student in the foreground programs a KaiBot robot using code cards, while two other students in the background create and test mazes on large sheets of paper placed on the floor. Various coding materials are spread out on the desks and floor.

Forest Hill Third Graders Bring The Wild Robot to Life with STEM Challenge

Third graders at Forest Hill Elementary created island mazes and programmed KaiBot robots to navigate them, inspired by The Wild Robot. The project combined coding, problem-solving, and creativity while reinforcing key STEM skills.

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Drones, Discovery, and the Letter 'D': Preschoolers at Forest Hill Elementary Soar with Hands-On Learning

September 2024 - Preschoolers at Forest Hill Elementary explored the letter "D" with a drone demonstration. The hands-on event introduced new vocabulary and showcased GMSD’s innovative approach to learning.

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Kendra Pickens is “Coming Home” to lead Forest Hill Elementary School

September 2024--GMSD is excited to announce the appointment of Kendra Pickens as the new Principal of Forest Hill Elementary School, who will step into the role after Fall Break.

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Forest Hill students are blazing through their art program

September 2024 - Forest Hill students are getting a unique art experience with pottery, a project that is very important to their art teachers. See what these foxes are making!

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Falcon Footlights announces auditions for High School Musical Jr.

August 2024-- Auditions for Farmington Footlights' High School Musical Jr. are now open, inviting students from Farmington, Dogwood, Forest Hill, and Houston Middle Schools to showcase their talents. To get ready, sign up for the pre-audition workshop and take your first step toward the spotlight!

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