School Profile
Forest Hills Elementary School, Home of the Bears
Phone: 434-799-6430
Address: 155 Mountain View Ave Danville, Virginia 24541
Principal: James Kirkpatrick
Historical Background
Forest Hills Elementary School is the oldest continuously used building in Danville Public Schools. It was built in 1935 through Public Works Administration funding, which was a New Deal agency focused on large construction projects. The school's architecture is indicative of the time period, including the columns at the front entrance and hard wood flooring.
Mission
To develop independent learners who respect themselves and others as unique individuals while striving to reach their fullest academic potential.
Pledge
As a Forest Hills Bear-I pledge to do my best, to be responsible, show respect to others, be honest, to exercise self control, and cooperate with all others.
School Enrollment
| Total Enrollment (25-26) | 218 |
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Grade 1 | 35 |
| Grade 2 | 47 |
| Grade 3 | 26 |
| Grade 4 | 35 |
| Grade 5 | 34 |
Special Programs
Academically Gifted
Art Club (5th Grade)
Awards & Recognitions
Fully Accredited and On Track Designation
Outstanding Attendance for 23-24 and 24-25
2024 Ruby B. Archie Reading Bowl Champions
2025 DPS Mathematics Competition Overall - 2nd Place Winner
2025 DPS History Competition Escape Room - 1st Place Winner
2025 DPS Lego Robotics First Lego League Competition - 1st Place Winner
2026 DPS Mathematics Competition Math Sprinter Relay - 2nd Place Winner
2026 DPS Science Competition Lab Team - 1st Place Winner
2026 DPS Science Competition Quiz Bowl Team - 1st Place Winner
2026 DPS Science Competition Overall 2nd Place Winner
2026 DPS History Competition Team Award