Forest Hills Elementary transformed into a PINK school today, and our Cougar Cubs and staff members absolutely understood the assignment! 🎀 From pink shirts and accessories to pink shoes and even PINK HAIR, our Forest Family showed up and showed OUT! 💕✨
A HUGE thank-you to everyone who participated in our PINK OUT and helped us show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Together, we are spreading awareness, showing love, and standing in support of those affected by breast cancer. 🎗️
🏆 PAWSOME SHOUTOUT! 🐾 Congratulations to Mrs. Briones-Hantz’s 2nd grade class for having the highest percentage of participation! You earned those bragging rights and your class goodies! 🎉💗
While we all WIN when we come together for a great cause, we are so proud of our Cougar Cubs and staff for making today extra special!
🎀 Think PINK. Spread LOVE. Raise AWARENESS. 🎗️










❤️💙 “BE A HERO. STAY DRUG FREE.” 💙❤️
📣 Red Ribbon Week begins on MONDAY!
Get ready to show your superpowers and take a stand against drugs! 💪
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 - 💤 “Dream Big, Heroes Stay Drug Free!”
🌙Pajama Day!
Wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas and dream BIG about a bright, healthy future! 🌙⭐
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 - 🤝 “Find Your Super Sidekick!”
🤝Twin/Team Day!
Match with a friend, group, or even your whole class!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 - 💥“Heroes Unite Against Drugs!”
💥Superhero Day!
Dress as your favorite superhero or wear your favorite superhero shirt! 🦸♀️⚡🦸♂️
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 - 💼 “My Future Is My Superpower!”
💼Career Day!
Dress for the career you dream of having someday!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - 🍂“Fall Into Your Superpower!”
🍂 Fall Festival Character Day!
Dress as your favorite school-appropriate character and get ready to celebrate! 🎃🍁✨
🚨 IMPORTANT MASK REMINDER! 🚨
Students should NOT wear masks that cover their face during Red Ribbon Week. Students will be asked to remove any mask that is worn.
Let's show everyone that being drug free is our SUPERPOWER!💪❤️
🦸♀️ Be a hero. Make healthy choices. Stay drug free! 🦸♂️
❤️💙 Forest Hills Elementary — Our Cougar Cubs Have the Power to Make a Difference! 💙❤️




It’s time to celebrate our October Golden Paw Recipients! 💙🤍 Each month, we recognize a teacher and a staff member who go above and beyond for our Cougar Cubs and our Forest Family. These PAWSome individuals make a difference every day, and we are excited to shine a spotlight on their hard work and dedication! 🌲🐾
🏆 GOLDEN PAW TEACHER RECOGNITION: Ms. Sydney Hovenstine 🏆
Ms. Hovenstine is intentional in every aspect of her classroom! 📚✨ From the organization and presentation of instructional content to engaging, hands-on learning experiences, she creates an environment where students are actively involved and excited to learn.
Her hallway displays beautifully showcase student engagement and highlight the meaningful learning taking place inside her classroom. She also thoughtfully plans smooth transitions to ensure that every instructional minute counts! ⏰🐾
Thank you, Ms. Hovenstine, for your commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences and helping our Cougar Cubs Flourish in the Forest! 🌳💙
🏆 GOLDEN PAW STAFF RECOGNITION: Ms. Bryanna Matthews 🏆
Ms. Matthews brings a PAWS-itively wonderful attitude to FHE! 💛🐾 Her positivity, optimism, patience, and dependability make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and throughout our entire Forest Family.
She consistently approaches challenges with a positive attitude, works collaboratively to support our Cougar Cubs, and shows up each day ready to make a difference. Her willingness to be a reliable teammate and encourage those around her makes her such a valuable part of our FHE family! 💙🤍
Thank you, Ms. Matthews, for bringing so much positivity and encouragement to The Forest. We are PAW-sitive that FHE is better because of YOU! 🌲🐾
🎉 LET'S GIVE A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER GOLDEN PAW RECIPIENTS! 🎉
Thank you both for going above and beyond, making a difference, and helping our Cougar Cubs and our Forest Family thrive!

It’s time to THINK PINK, DRESS PINK, and SHOW OUR PINK PRIDE!
🌸 This Friday, we’re giving Forest Hills a PINK makeover to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness! 🎗️💖
👚 BREAK OUT THE PINK! Pink shirts, pink bows, pink socks, pink accessories, pink shoes — the more PINK, the better! Let’s turn our forest into a SEA OF PINK! 🌸💕
🏆🎉 THE PINK OUT CLASSROOM CHALLENGE! 🎉🏆
Which homeroom will show the MOST PINK PRIDE?! The class with the HIGHEST PARTICIPATION WILL EARN A PRIZE! 🥳💗
Let’s come together, spread awareness, show support, and prove that our Forest Family is STRONGER TOGETHER! 💪🎗️


OUR COUGAR CUBS AND STAFF BROUGHT THE ORANGE ENERGY TODAY! 🧡🐾💥
Today, October 21, 2026, our Forest Family is rocking ORANGE and standing UNITED against bullying! 🌳🧡 From our Cougar Cubs to our amazing staff, we are showing that FHE is a place where KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE, AND INCLUSION shine bright!
💥 We stand together!
🧡 We lift each other up!
🐾 We choose kindness!
🌳 And we stand UNITED against bullying!
At Forest Hills Elementary, we know that when we work together, we make our forest a stronger, kinder, and a more PAWSOME place for EVERYONE! 🧡🤍
ONE FOREST. ONE FAMILY. UNITED AGAINST BULLYING! 🐾🧡
#UnityDay2026 #UnitedAgainstBullying #FlourishingInTheForest #FHECougarCubs #ChooseKindness





Our FHE Fall Festival is coming up NEXT Friday, October 30th! 🐾💙 Please send in your grade-level snack and drink donations by NEXT Monday, October 26th!
🍎 1st Grade: Fruit Snacks
🥔 2nd Grade: Individually Wrapped Chips
🍪 3rd Grade: Little Debbie Snacks
🍬 4th Grade: Individually Wrapped Candy
💧 5th Grade: Cases of Water
🧃 6th Grade: Juice Boxes/Capri Suns
Thank you, Forest Family, for helping make our Fall Festival PAWSOME!


🐾 Cougar Cubs, let’s stand together against bullying! Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st, wear ORANGE to show your support for Unity Day! 🧡
Unity Day is a call to action to unite against bullying by spreading kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can help create a safe, welcoming environment where EVERYONE feels valued, respected, and included! 🧡
🧡 Wear ORANGE. Stand Together. Be Kind.
🐾 Let’s show what it means to be a PAWSome Cougar Cub!
#UnityDay #ChooseKindness #BullyingPrevention #FHECougarCubs 🧡




Monday, October 19
2nd Grade: 7:45 AM
1st Grade: 1:05 PM
Tuesday, October 20
3rd Grade: 7:45 AM
Wednesday, October 21
4th Grade: 12:30 PM
Thursday, October 22
5th Grade: 1:15 PM
Friday, October 23
6th Grade: 7:45 AM



🎄🎨 CCSD HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST: Calling All Student Artists! 🎨🎄
Colleton County School District is hosting a Holiday Card Contest. We are looking for talented K–12 artists to show off their creativity by designing a holiday card for CCSD! We can’t wait to see the amazing talent and holiday spirit of our students!
✨ Contest Requirements:
🎄 Holiday-themed artwork
🎨 Original designs created entirely by students (no assistance from parents or adults, please!)
📸 Accepted mediums: Visual Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, and Sculpture (submitted as a photo)
📅 Submission Deadline: Friday, November 13th
🏆 Contest Recognition:
Winning designs from each school level will be featured on the district’s official Christmas cards, showcased on the CCSD website, and shared with community stakeholders to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students!
🐾 FHE Families: Our Cougar Cubs can submit their designs to Ms. Chapman or Ms. Fussell, and we will help make sure they get turned in!
Let’s get creative and show off the amazing artistic talent at Forest Hills Elementary! ❤️💚


Parents, we had a successful Picture Day today! Thank you for helping our Cougar Cubs look their best! 🤍
So, what happens next? Here’s what you can expect!
📷 In about 3–4 weeks, Strawbridge Studios will send FHE the picture proofs for your child.
📩 Once the proofs arrive, parents will receive information on how to view their child’s picture and how to place an order if they wish to purchase photos.
💙 No purchase is required! Families can review the available photo packages and decide whether they would like to order once proofs are in.
I’ve included the list of photo packages offered by Strawbridge for you to review ahead of time. Once the proofs arrive at the school, I’ll make another post to notify everyone!
Thank you, Forest Family! We can’t wait for you to see your Cougar Cubs’ school pictures! 🐾📸


We are excited to share that Forest Hills Elementary School’s 2025–2026 State Report Card classifies our school as AVERAGE! ⭐
This rating reflects our school’s performance in meeting the criteria designed to help ensure that all students are prepared to meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. 🎓
We are proud of the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and the entire Forest Family as we continue to grow, learn, and strive for excellence together! Every day is an opportunity to get better, and we look forward to building on this progress.
💚 Together we grow, together we rise — rooted in learning, we reach for the skies! 🌳
#ChooseColleton #ForestHillsElementary


Quarter 1 Report Cards are coming home TODAY! 📚 Please review your child’s report card, sign the envelope, and return the empty envelope to your child’s teacher.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help every Cougar Cub grow and succeed!


