To Explain Sound, Find Your Inner Child: Michigan Physicist (Watch)

Nick Weckesser — Nick Lucid on “The Science Asylum” — wins $1,000 with his description of “air wiggles" to 11-year-olds around the world.

6 Dates Farmington Parents Need to Know Before School Is Out

Graduation ceremonies and other events make for busy end-of-the-year schedule.

Transgender School Bathrooms: Comply or Revolt? Patch Poll

Michigan State Board of Education's proposed LGBTQ guidelines already under fire when White House sent letter seeking national compliance.

Where Did Your School Rank in Michigan's 100 Best High Schools?

To score well on U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking, a school must serve all students well, not just those who are college-bound.

Farmington, Lamphere Teachers Touted as Outstanding

Yet to be named is the 2016 Oakland County High School Teacher of the Year.

Board OKs Harrison High School Closure Over Objections

School board vice president Sheilah Clay called her vote “a pierce in my heart;” parent says she’s done supporting bond issues.

3 More Meetings Before Farmington Votes on School Closures

Harrison High School, Dunckel Middle School and Highmeadow Common Campus targeted for closure.

Snowstorm Affects Farmington Public Schools Schedule

Farmington Public Schools has made a decision regarding school on Thursday.

Farmington Above State Average for Immunization Waivers

A rules change caused a decline, and Farmington Public Schools waivers are lower than the Oakland County average.

Farmington 'Teacher of the Year' to Get 2-Year Car Lease

Auto group honors teachers in the communities where it does business.

Cell Tower Will Bring More Revenue to Farmington

Besides one-time $50,000 payment, school district will get at least $1,800 a month in lease payments.

Meningitis Ruled Out at Farmington Hills Elementary School

Wood Creek Elementary got a thorough scrubbing after a parent reported a child possibly sick with meningitis.

'Coach of the Year' Who Stole from Cheer Team Sentenced

“I want every penny,” says judge who sentenced former coach to probation and ordered more than $12,000 restitution.

Administrators' Concessions Save Farmington Schools $167K

Lost pay will be restored if school district, struggling under declining enrollment and loss of state aid, becomes healthy again.

Hats On at East to Support Classmate with Cancer

Two fundraisers are planned to support family of East Middle School student recently diagnosed with cancer.

Students Learn Lifelong Lessons By Adopting Family

At first, students were skeptical classmates would respond to project, but what they learned will stick with them for years to come.

Grade Configuration Approved, Building Use Up Next

Farmington school board backed superintendent’s suggestion for grade reconfiguration to deal with lagging enrollment, loss of state aid.

20 Speak on Farmington Grade Reconfiguration

The longtime coach of the Harrison High School football team makes a plea to keep the school open.

Farmington Schools Among Michigan's Best (Video)

Niche.com has released its list of the 2016 Best Public High Schools in America. Where do area schools rank?

Grade Reconfiguration, Other Must-Know Dates

A community forum on grade configuration is Monday and the vote is set for Dec. 15, plus other key dates before winter recess.

Student Tests Positive for TB, Schools Take Precautions

A Utica student who tested positive for tuberculosis also attended school in Sterling Heights.

5 Must-Know November Dates in Farmington Schools

What parents need to know about their children’s schedules, including the dates for Thanksgiving break, plus grade configurtion forum.

Farmington Public Schools Participating in Model UN

More than 30 schools and 1,000 students will participate in Michigan’s 20th anniversary gathering of the internationally recognized program

15 Percent of Farmington 3rd Graders Are Struggling Readers; Is Retention the Answer?

State considers early intervention and retention of third-graders who struggle with reading; Farmington schools look for a local solutio

Local Students Get $9,000 in Scholarships

Farmington / Farmington Hills Education Foundation recently announced scholarships to nine current and former students.

New Applications Must Be Filed for Free, Reduced Lunches

The grace period ends Friday, Oct. 9, for students who have not submitted new applications for free and reduced-price lunches.

Kenbrook Students' Garden Grows Well, Thanks to Longs

Senior Adult Extraordinaire Award winners assisted third-grad Green Team with their gardening project.

Business Students Manage $2M Kresge Investment Fund

The new program giving real-world investment experience expected to create a talent pipeline for Detroit-area investment jobs

Survey Shows MSU, U-M Co-eds Reluctant to Report Sexual Assaults

Nationally, the Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey shows nearly one in four female students are raped.

U-M Cracks Playboy's Top Party Schools List as President Tells Greeks to Tone It Down

In the first meeting of its kind, University of Michigan president met with representatives of fraternities and sororities.

Patch Poll: Is After-Labor Day School Start Date Too Late?

This year, school started as late as possible under Michigan’s after-Labor Day start date law. Should this be a matter of local control?

1 in 10 Buses Has Safety Defects: Read Farmington Schools Results

How safe are the buses transporting your children back and forth to school? See how your district fared in inspections.

State Tip Line Helps Curb Student Suicides, School Violence

Michigan's OK2Say service hopes to make a difference among kids looking to hurt themselves or others.

Farmington-Farmington Hills Students Back in School: Bus Safety Tips

Follow these tips, whether you’re a motorist encountering school buses, a student riding to school on one, or a parent.

Feds Say Michigan State Mishandled Sexual Assault Complaints (Read the Report)

Department of Education issues scathing report saying the university failed to address sexual harassment and violence in a timely manner.

Pot Smoking Reaches 35-Year High on U.S. College Campuses: Study

For the first time, regular pot use eclipsed heavy cigarette smoking among U.S. college students, a new University of Michigan study shows.

Oakland Community College Students May Have to Go Elsewhere for Online Classes

The college is in the process of resubmitting its application for accreditation, but winter semester classes in jeopardy.

What Farmington-Farmington Hills Parents Need to Know About Vaccine Waivers

The rules have changed. Getting an immunization waiver is no longer as simple as filing for one through the school district.

Should UM Tell Parents About Kids' Underage Drinking?

University of Michigan's new pilot program will alert parents if their child is caught violating alcohol and drug policies. Should it?

Does the ACT Think Michigan Students Are Ready for College?

The national high school testing house released its national results Wednesday. Find out how the state's class of 2015 scored.