Forest Hills NewsLocal news for Forest Hills, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Cockroaches drummed out of schools- May 26, 2008 After 24 Hour News 8 found cockroaches at Lincoln School in February, the district called an outside pest manager.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/cockroaches-drummed-out-of-schools?fromr... Learn the art of copper painting- May 21, 2008 Explore a new technique of painting on copper plate using patinas, copper leaf and mica in a three-day class at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/learn-the-art-of-copper-painting?fromrss... More West Michigan school districts are laying off more teachers this year- May 19, 2008 "We've lost 300 kids this year" Several area school districts are laying off teachers because administrators expect fewer students in the fall, due to blue-collar job losses and a smaller-than-usual incoming kindergarten class. via Grand Rapids Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/more-west-michigan-school-districts-are-... Hamilton Community Schools names new superintendent- May 17, 2008 "After much deliberation, we believe that Scott Korpak is most ready to lead our district with the integrity that honors our traditions and foundations and with the vision that will take us into the next decade with excellence" Hamilton Community Schools has snagged a Forest Hills principal to be its next superintendent. via MLive.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/hamilton-community-schools-names-new-sup... High cost of diesel costing Forest Hills schools- May 13, 2008 The high cost of diesel fuel is impacting West Michigan schools. Diesel will cost Forest Hills Public Schools as much as $125,000 more than officials planned to spend this school year. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapidshttp://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/high-cost-of-diesel-costing-forest-hills... Boy, grandma honored for saving canoeist- May 7, 2008 "This is a good example of a young man doing the right thing." All Carter Louisell did was tell someone, but sometimes that's all it takes to save a life. via Grand Rapids Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/boy-grandma-honored-for-saving-canoeist?... Declining enrollments mean more openings in Kent County schools- May 5, 2008 "The districts had to create openings if they wanted to have an accessible school choice plan" Kent County districts are opening their school choice plan, making about 1,300 more seats available and giving families through the end of the summer to pick a new school. via Saginaw Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/forest-hills-mi/2008/05/declining-enrollments-mean-more-openings... |