A liaison who spends countless hours helping Japanese students and parents, Gingerich is the district's Support Person of the Year.
The rating from the Michigan Department of Human Services looks at everything from a school's management and curriculum to community partnerships.
Construction of the elementary playground is expected to begin May 18.
The Thursday program at Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge campus includes inspiring stories and a gourmet lunch.
Nominations for the seventh annual Judy White-Ora award close March 28.
The show opens March 21 with a cast, crew and pit of nearly 100 students.
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.
A cast of 50 students, plus crew and pit orchestra make this year's musical a big show.
First round grant applications approved include major awards for programs that encourage girls to investigate STEM careers, encourage teacher leadership and minority student achievement.
Nominations describe Debbie Calanchi as a teacher dedicated to meeting individual students' needs.
Farmington Public Schools officials and families surprise Nancy Dillon and Erin Young with the Thursday Teacher of the Year announcements.
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the sale did not take action following the State Supreme Court's refusal to hear their appeal.
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.
Chris Suliman aims to keep up a tradition established by former principal Mark Morawski.
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.
With as much as 4 inches of snow on the ground, the district calls a snow day.
The move will result in lower debt payments on residents' property tax bills.
Their requests are listed on the DonorsChoose.org website.
A new Mackinac Center for Public Policy database shows her total compensation, including salary, benefits and deferred payments, totals more than $277,000.
State Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills) tells Detroit News columnist Neal Rubin about a plan that she describes as an 'economic development tool'.
Michigan 4-year graduation rates move over the 75 percent mark in 2012.
The Farmington Hills school's PTA is organizing the fundraiser at Drakeshire Lanes and needs auction item donations.
The Hackbots spent Tuesday finishing up a robot that will compete in March.
The annual event helps students and their parents prepare for the transition to high 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.
Hailey Samples encourages students to enter 2013 'Make the Play for Healthy Habits' contest. First prize is a visit from Lions QB Matthew Stafford.
The school's Pasta for Pennies campaign raised $3822.69 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Gains in reading can be attributed to Readers' and Writers' Workshop, school officials say.
While students in lower grades improved over 2011 in most subjects, 6th through 9th grade results slide.
Scores of school districts in southeast Michigan closed on Friday, after a heavy overnight snowfall – and more snow is on the way.
The small, private school, located in a former car dealership, needs your votes to win the Great American Classroom Makeover.
The head of the Michigan Department of Education asserts that higher wages would encourage more people to become teachers.
The Jain Society of Greater Detroit students show ways to deal with surface water and runoff in their island model.
Inclement weather gives local public and private school students a long weekend.
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.
Enter by March 8 for the Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club competition.
The Lanigan Running Club, currently filled to capacity, seeks motivational stories from people in the community who love running.
Local residents contributed to the report with comments at a March 15, 2012 forum.
Anyone interested in attending an academy in 2013 must apply by Jan. 31.
The Farmington Hills school's production of the award-winning show opens Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium.