Farmington Schools Honors Dedicated Parapro Yoshiko Gingerich

A liaison who spends countless hours helping Japanese students and parents, Gingerich is the district's Support Person of the Year.

Hillel Early Childhood Center in Farmington Hills Earns 4-Star Rating

The rating from the Michigan Department of Human Services looks at everything from a school's management and curriculum to community partnerships.

Farmington Hills Business Gives $1,000 for Northville School Playground

Construction of the elementary playground is expected to begin May 18.

OCC Celebration Honors Farmington Area Student Scholarship Winners, Donors

The Thursday program at Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge campus includes inspiring stories and a gourmet lunch.

Know a Farmington Public Schools Teacher Who Has Heart and Soul?

Nominations for the seventh annual Judy White-Ora award close March 28.

North Farmington Goes Back to the 50s with 'Grease'

The show opens March 21 with a cast, crew and pit of nearly 100 students.

North Farmington Physics Teacher Honored Among District's Best

Family, students and colleagues surprise physics teacher Todd Hecker Tuesday with the announcement of his selection as the district's High School Teacher of the year.

Family Favorite 'Beauty and the Beast' Opens at Farmington High March 22

A cast of 50 students, plus crew and pit orchestra make this year's musical a big show.

Farmington Education Foundation Awards $50K

First round grant applications approved include major awards for programs that encourage girls to investigate STEM careers, encourage teacher leadership and minority student achievement.

Farmington Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year Wins Car Lease

Nominations describe Debbie Calanchi as a teacher dedicated to meeting individual students' needs.

Hillside, Power Teachers Named Best of the Best

Farmington Public Schools officials and families surprise Nancy Dillon and Erin Young with the Thursday Teacher of the Year announcements.

Farmington Public Schools Collects $1.1 Million From 2011 Sale of Eagle Elementary

The plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the sale did not take action following the State Supreme Court's refusal to hear their appeal.

Farmington Schools Plans Open Enrollment Expansion

With enrollments declining, a district committee recommends opening enrollment within and outside the district, as well as to students whose parents work for Farmington Schools.

Gill Interim Principal Cartwheels to Close Her First All School Assembly

Chris Suliman aims to keep up a tradition established by former principal Mark Morawski.

Gill Elementary Gives Farmington Schools 'One School, One Book' a Rousing Launch

Seven elementary schools will participate in the March initiative, which provides everyone in those buildings with a copy of the same book that everyone reads and discusses.

UPDATED: Winter Storm Closes Farmington Public, Private Schools Wednesday

With as much as 4 inches of snow on the ground, the district calls a snow day.

Farmington Schools Taxpayers Save $1 Million with Bond Refunding

The move will result in lower debt payments on residents' property tax bills.

Farmington Teachers Seek Funds for Special Classroom Projects

Their requests are listed on the DonorsChoose.org website.

Farmington Superintendent Zurvalec Among Top Paid in Michigan

A new Mackinac Center for Public Policy database shows her total compensation, including salary, benefits and deferred payments, totals more than $277,000.

Free College Tuition? Farmington Hills Lawmaker Explains New Proposal

State Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills) tells Detroit News columnist Neal Rubin about a plan that she describes as an 'economic development tool'.

Farmington Schools Graduation Rates Stable, School Official Says

Michigan 4-year graduation rates move over the 75 percent mark in 2012.

'Pins for the Playground' to Raise Funds for Kenbrook Playground

The Farmington Hills school's PTA is organizing the fundraiser at Drakeshire Lanes and needs auction item donations.

Farmington Unified Robotics Team Project Ready to Roll and Shoot

The Hackbots spent Tuesday finishing up a robot that will compete in March.

Free Event Invites Farmington Eighth Graders to 'Pledge for Success'

The annual event helps students and their parents prepare for the transition to high school.

What to Know When Choosing a Private School

Missing an open house doesn't mean the opportunity to visit the school is lost, and getting enrolled by early spring can guarantee your child a spot.

Farmington Hills Student Enjoys Exciting Year After Winning Video Contest

Hailey Samples encourages students to enter 2013 'Make the Play for Healthy Habits' contest. First prize is a visit from Lions QB Matthew Stafford.

Forest Elementary Students Celebrate Big Donation to Fight Blood Cancers

The school's Pasta for Pennies campaign raised $3822.69 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Farmington Schools MEAP Results Reflect Shifts in Resources, Standards

Gains in reading can be attributed to Readers' and Writers' Workshop, school officials say.

Farmington Schools Posts Big Gains in 3rd Grade MEAP Results

While students in lower grades improved over 2011 in most subjects, 6th through 9th grade results slide.

UPDATED: Winter Storm Closes Farmington Public, Private Schools Friday

Scores of school districts in southeast Michigan closed on Friday, after a heavy overnight snowfall – and more snow is on the way.

Contest Win Could Transform Steppingstone 'Lube Shop' Classroom

The small, private school, located in a former car dealership, needs your votes to win the Great American Classroom Makeover.

State Supt. Flanagan: Michigan Teachers Should Make $100K

The head of the Michigan Department of Education asserts that higher wages would encourage more people to become teachers.

Students from Farmington Hills Religious School Take 2nd Place in Future City

The Jain Society of Greater Detroit students show ways to deal with surface water and runoff in their island model.

Farmington Area Schools Closed Monday

Inclement weather gives local public and private school students a long weekend.

Farmington Area Seniors Eligible for Lawrence Tech Scholarship Contest

The university will award up to 100 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 a year for four years in an essay competition open to Michigan high school seniors.

Students Invited to Compete for Scholarships in Optimist Speech Contest

Enter by March 8 for the Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club competition.

Has Running Changed Your Life? Tell Farmington Area Students Your Story

The Lanigan Running Club, currently filled to capacity, seeks motivational stories from people in the community who love running.

Center for Michigan Releases Report Tied to Farmington Education Conversation

Local residents contributed to the report with comments at a March 15, 2012 forum.

Farmington Military Academy Applicants Urged to Contact Congressman's Office

Anyone interested in attending an academy in 2013 must apply by Jan. 31.

Harrison High Students Enjoy Their Roles in 'Guys and Dolls'

The Farmington Hills school's production of the award-winning show opens Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium.