Main Office: 825-4627

Fax: 896-6731

Building hours:

Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Contact Information

In-Person Bell & Operating Hours

7:00 am-7:20 am:  Arrival & Breakfast in the Classroom

7:20 am-7:30 am:  Announcements

7:30 am:  Tardy Bell & Instruction Begins

2:05 pm:  Dismissal

3:00 pm:  Main Office closes

Welcome from the Principal

We want to share with all who visit our website and our school that Forrest is truly "The Place to Grow!" We are a fully accredited Title I School on the West side of Hampton. We boast many resources that promote student success. These include a phenomenal faculty with Reading and Math instructional teams, a Family Engagement Specialist, a Student Support Specialist, and a B.A.S.E. Worker. We truly acknowledge the importance of family and community engagement to student success. Our community partners are huge contributors to our work toward academic and social student growth. 

We look forward to seeing you around the Ranger Den!

Dr. Michael Dunbar, Principal

Was your Ranger Tardy or Absent?

When your Ranger is late or absent from school, please be sure to report the absence or tardy using one of the following methods:

Off and Away

On July 9, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an Executive Order mandating cell phone restrictions in public schools during instructional hours. This action is based on growing evidence that cell phone and social media use can negatively impact students' academic success and mental well-being. As a response, and in alignment with state guidance, Hampton City Schools (HCS) will adopt a comprehensive "cell phone-free education" policy, effective January 6, 2025, the first day students return from winter break. 

Please click the link to learn more about this new policy.

What's Going On at The Den?

Scholastic Book Fair!

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SCA RESULTS 2024

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Be Seen Green!

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Forrest Elementary, THE Place to Grow!