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District News

02/03/2012
FHSD Quiz Teams Raise Funds for Scholarship
Congratulations to the Turpin High School and Anderson High School Academic Quiz Teams on successfully raising $700 for the Meagan Toothman Scholarship Fund and for providing quiz team fans with an exciting match. Winner of the “Forest Hills Academic Quiz Team Championship” was Turpin.

02/02/2012
Meet the Cast of Anderson Theatre's "Robin Hood: A Monk's Tale"
Robin Hood and his Merry Men will bring Sherwood Forest to the Anderson Public Library on Saturday, February 4th, beginning at 11:00. Characters from Anderson Theatre's upcoming play will showcase their storytelling and fighting skills for all library visitors.

01/24/2012
Miles for Meagan
The Turpin Swim Team is preparing for its upcoming Miles For Meagan event 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Turpin pool. Proceeds will benefit the Meagan Toothman Scholarship fund. All swim team members will swim in a relay type format. Donations will be accepted that day.

11/30/2011
FHSD Scheduling Informational Meetings
Want to know more about the Forest Hills School District including its academic success stories and finances? Community Group Conversations and Small Group Conversations are currently being scheduled. To see a pdf of a presentation shared at the conversations, click here. To schedule a Small Group Conversation regarding the district, e-mail Susan Monk at susanmonk@foresthills.edu.

01/12/2012
Turpin Presents “A Little Princess”
Turpin Drama performs “A Little Princess” February 2-4 in the Turpin Auditorium. The show will be Turpin’s CAPPIES entry.

02/03/2012
AHS Summer Camp Schedule
The Anderson High School Summer Camp schedule is now available. Click here to download the flyer.

02/01/2012
AHS, THS Athletes Make College Commitments
On Feb. 1 NCAA Signing Day, a total of 15 Anderson and Turpin High School athletes committed to play their respective sport at the college level. Click on the title to see who signed.

02/01/2012
FHSD Swimmers, Divers Win Titles
Swimmers and divers at both Anderson and Turpin High Schools are giving fans something to talk about.

01/30/2012
FHSD Science Fair This Saturday
Ever wonder how caffeine might impact a water flea? Have you ever asked yourself if exercise impacts your memory? Maybe you’re looking to find out which carbon sources allow the growth of organisms in coffee.

01/30/2012
Overture Awards Finalist and Semifinalists
Congratulations to Turpin High School senior Elaine Yung who is a Visual Arts finalist in the prestigious Overture Awards competition.

01/30/2012
THS Student Art Continues in Show
The artwork of five Turpin High School students received awards at this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The recognized artists were: sophomores Madeline Lyon and Isabella King, juniors Michelle Mazzeo and Jonathan Logan, and senior Luke Findley.

01/30/2012
THS Students Receive ‘TAP’ for MD Program
Only 25 high school students were selected to participate in the Greater Cincinnati Health Council’s TAP MD program, and two of them are from Turpin High School.

01/24/2012
A Day for Today’s Woman Returns
Come join us on Saturday, Feb. 25th, as Forest Hills Foundation for Education presents “A Day for Today’s Woman” at Nagel Middle School, 1500 Nagel Road. This fun-filled day offers more than 18 workshops designed especially for women and proceeds benefit the young people of the Forest Hills School District. To download a pdf of the registration form, click here. To read more, click on the title.

01/27/2012
Mercer Crew Making Cold Plunge for Cause
Once again a group of caring and brave individuals from Mercer Elementary School are taking the plunge for Special Olympics.

01/24/2012
EcoEagles: Saving the Planet, Making a Difference
Looking to help save the planet, one piece of would-be trash at a time, and possibly earn a few dollars for their school and for special causes, a trio of Mercer sixth-graders made a pitch that’s caught on like wildfire.

01/19/2012
Secondary Summer School Registration Starts Feb. 28
Class offerings and registration forms for secondary summer school will be available at the central office, at each secondary school building, and on the Forest Hills School District website at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 (pending Board of Education approval on February 27, 2012). For more details, click here to download a pdf. Information regarding Summer School offerings will be posted on our Parent Information page as soon as it becomes available.

01/19/2012
AHS Wrestling: King of the Hill
Congratulations to the Anderson High School wrestling team on capturing its fourth consecutive King of the Hills title. During the Jan. 19 match, the team beat out Turpin and McNicholas high schools to retain its title. Coach Luke Cripe said, “The KOH was a true team victory and a positive way to go into the tail end of the season. It was a great night of wrestling for all three schools and a tremendous showing from the community."

01/18/2012
BRIDGES: Learn More About FHSD and Hear Insights on Resiliency Presentation
The upcoming BRIDGES Parenting Trainings offers two meetings in one. The opening portion includes a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Dallas Jackson and Treasurer Rick Toepfer followed by “Youth and Family: Insights on Resiliency. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6, at Nagel Middle School.

01/13/2012
Round II of the Chick-fil-A Challenge
Nagel Middle School students Brogan Bennell and Dana Middendorf created the winning salad for the second Chick-fil-A challenge. The seventh-graders created “The Tropical Cove.” Their salad will be featured as a menu item for one month at the Beechmont Avenue Chick-fil-A.

01/12/2012
Pride of AHS Obtains Fabulous New Trailer
The Anderson Band Boosters recently donated to the Anderson High School Marching Band a new trailer. This is the second such gift the group has donated to the marching band this year.

01/09/2012
Kindergarten Registration Begins March 1 and 2
Kindergarten registration for the 2012 school year begins in March. Dates and times can be found by clicking here. Or visit our New Student Registration page under "Departments" listed in the top navigation bar.

01/09/2012
Board Appoints President, VP and Sets Meeting Schedule
During its annual organizational meeting, the Forest Hills Board of Education appointed Forest T. Heis, M.D., as president and Julie Bissinger as vice president.

01/06/2012
Wilson Students Collect Mittens and More
The Wilson Elementary School fifth grade service project, Operation Mittens, is being hailed a huge success.

01/06/2012
Board Recognizes AHS Senior
Anderson High School senior Tanner Brondhaver’s Letters of Thanks campaign earned him a Certificate of Recognition from the Forest Hills Board of Education.

11/22/2011
Board Approves 3.9-mill Levy for March Ballot
The Forest Hills Board of Education voted Nov. 21 to place a 3.9-mill continuing operating levy on the March 2012 ballot and to make additional reductions of $1.2 to $1.5 million.

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February 2012

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Turpin Winter Play
@THS

2/2/2012 - 2/4/2012 - 7:30 PM

Anderson Gymnastics Invitational
@Anderson High School

Saturday, 2/4/2012

District Science Fair
@Nagel

Saturday, 2/4/2012 - 8:00 AM

Mercer Student Council Penny Wars
@Mercer

2/6/2012 - 2/10/2012

Sherwood Market Day Pickup
@Sherwood

Monday, 2/6/2012

Turpin National Honor Society Induction
@Turpin Auditorium

Monday, 2/6/2012 - 7:00 PM

Turpin Shadowing Day
@Turpin High School

Monday, 2/6/2012 - 10:00 AM

AYER Market Day Pick Up
@Ayer

Tuesday, 2/7/2012

Conversations with Dallas
@Servatii Pastry Shop and Deli, Eight Mile and Beechmont

Tuesday, 2/7/2012 - 9:00 AM

Anderson Solo & Ensemble Recital
@Fine Arts Room

Wednesday, 2/8/2012 - 6:30 PM

Anderson Solo & Ensemble Recital
@Fine Arts Room

Wednesday, 2/8/2012 - 8:00 PM

Mercer PTA Executive Meeting
@Mercer

Thursday, 2/9/2012 - 9:30 AM

Mercer PTA General Meeting
@Mercer

Thursday, 2/9/2012 - 10:00 AM

Sherwood PTA Meeting
@Sherwood

Thursday, 2/9/2012

Summit 5th and 6th Grade Musical
@Summit

2/9/2012 - 2/10/2012 - 7:00 PM

8th Grade Parents Scheduling Meeting
@Turpin Auditorium

Thursday, 2/9/2012 - 7:00 PM

Sherwood Father/Daughter Social
@Sherwood

Friday, 2/10/2012

FAVC Wrestling Invitational
@Anderson High School

Saturday, 2/11/2012

OMEA Dist 14 HS Solo & Ensemble
@TBA

Saturday, 2/11/2012

Special Board of Education Meeting
@Administration Building, 7550 Forest Road

Saturday, 2/11/2012 - 12:00 PM

AYER PTA Meeting
@Ayer

Monday, 2/13/2012

Wilson PTA Meeting
@Wilson

Monday, 2/13/2012 - 2:00 PM

AYER Valentine Parties
@Ayer

Tuesday, 2/14/2012

Turpin Scheduling Meetings
@Turpin Auditorium

Tuesday, 2/14/2012 - 7:00 AM

Conversations with Dallas
@Anderson Center

Tuesday, 2/14/2012 - 9:00 AM