Patriots in the News

Teens for Jeans Collects 800+ Pairs

Written by Forest Hill Web Manager | 13 February 2012

Forest Hill High School participated in a national effort sponsored by Aeropostale and the website DoSomething.org. In four years, the Aeropostale national program has collected and donated more than 1.5 million pairs of jeans for homeless teens. DoSomething.org defines homeless teens as anyone under the age of 18 without parental, foster or institutional care. Also, according to the website, one out of three homeless people are younger than 18 and about 1.6 million youths will experience homelessness each year.

Teens for Jeans ran through Feb. 10 with the winning school earning a prize. This was a worthwhile project that the Forest Hill Students eagerly embraced. The response was overwhelming, and the students proudly presented over 800 pairs of jeans to the Aeropostale store at the Northpark Mall on Friday, February 10.

The Underground Railroad Visits Forest Hill

Written by Forest Hill Web Manager | 07 February 2012

New Stage Theatre

New Stage Theater kicked off Black History Month celebrations at Forest Hill High School with a performance of their award-winning traveling show, "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad." With an innovative blend of music and quick costume changes, four actors took students on a journey featuring "danger, friendship, spies, fugitives, soldiers and the pursuit of the American dream." This production was sponsored by Entergy and offered students an opportunity to experience a live stage show in the school auditorium. Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, principal at Forest Hill, remarked that "this was a great way to kick off Black History Month. Our students truly enjoyed the performance and I thank Entergy for giving our students this rare opportunity."

Administrator of the Year!

Written by Forest Hill Web Manager | 23 March 2011

Forest Hill's own Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson has been named the 2011 JPS Administrator of the Year! Dr. Jackson received news of the award in a surprise announcement at the school in front of faculty, staff, JPS Central Office personnel, family, and students. The gathered guests each spoke of Dr. Jackson's commitment to education and shared stories of the impact she has made on the community. Since arriving at Forest Hill, Dr. Jackson has led the school in a restructuring effort that raised our accreditation status from Underperforming to Successful in two years. For more information on the announcement, including many photos from the event, visit the JPS News Archive!

A Healthy Partnership

Written by Forest Hill Web Manager | 06 January 2011

Forest Hill is proud to announce our new school partner, Visions Physical Therapy! In a special signing ceremony on Wednesday, Visions management announced their committment to the FHS students, faculty and the entire Patriots community. The partnership is kicking off with a new wellness campaign based off the TV hit, "The Biggest Loser." Visions has provided the school with a $2,000 donation to begin the program, which will provide cash prizes to incentivize students and faculty to lead healthier lives. More information on our "Biggest Loser" contest will follow shortly. We welcome Visions Physical Therapy to the Forest Hill family!

FHS Wins Ace Hardware Grant

Written by Forest Hill Web Manager | 19 October 2010

ce Hardware has selected Forest Hill as one of 50 schools nationwide to receive a $2,000 paint makeover! Through the company's Helpful Hands campaign, one winner was selected from each of the 50 states. Dr. Williams, science teacher and resident Queen of Green, coordinated the application effort and will be working to organize the makeover project. The money will be used to purchase paint and supplies to makeover the cafeteria. For more information on the campaign, visit the Ace Helpful Hands site!