Two board members raise questions over proposals submitted by firms serving the district.
A Michigan-based company recommends 'proper precautions' to avoid these crimes.
Farmington Schools officials say a new option mandated by the state Dept. of Education may not be all that it seems and urge parents to attend a Thursday forum on the topic.
Music patrons are sponsoring the sale of tickets for a chance at a personal concert.
Walgreens is accepting school supply donations until Aug. 18 for students of high poverty schools.
Millage passes in primary elections and art lovers and students benefit.
Royal Oak resident Ryan Potter teaches social studies in Farmington Hills during the school year and spends all summer writing.
Huntington Backpack Index says parents will pay as much as 6 percent more for supplies for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade this year.
Zurvalec addresses charges that the district violated the Open Meetings Act and gave the Islamic Cultural Association 'favored treatment' in the sale of the former Eagle Elementary School building.
Supt. Susan Zurvalec says the district may be required to open choice options for 'Focus' schools that are also Title I schools, but officials don't know how that will work.
For a second year, Harrison, North Farmington and Farmington Central fall short of No Child Left Behind targets.
The first full day of school is Sept. 4, after the Labor Day holiday.
Homelessness most affects older teens, but the district serves at least one homeless student in each grade, including kindergarten.
Howard Wallach says allegations tied to the sale of Eagle Elementary are based on a vote that was never taken.
Mark Wilson will leave his current position as executive director of instruction.
A dog and two kittens delight youngsters at the Farmington Hills school.
Dr. Jim Myers worked with district from 1990 until his retirement in 2007.
After the resignation of Aaron Johnson in late June, officials expect to hire a permanent replacement during the school year.
The professionally led workshop is based on Sean Covey's best-selling book, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers'.
Farmington Schools standardized test results outpace the statewide and Oakland Schools average, but fall behind some neighboring districts.
While students still struggle in social studies, gains are made over last year's results in reading, writing, math and science.
The board approved an agreement with Tom Holzer Ford, giving the dealership naming rights in exchange for a $250,000 donation.
Come back to Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch after 10 a.m. to learn how Farmington Public Schools fared in this year's round of standardized testing.
Farmington school officials say they will undertake a search for Johnson's replacement with involvement from staff, students and parents.
Grace Couture, a Gill alum, receives the $500 memorial award.
Parents of incoming 9th graders can apply for openings at Farmington and North Farmington High Schools.
Terrorism claims at the heart of latest "attack" against Farmington Public Schools.
The two-year agreement promotes virtual cultural exchanges between students at community college in India and OCC, which has a campus in Farmington Hills.
Thursday night's graduation ceremony at Farmington High includes tributes to fallen classmate Jonathan Hoffman.
Students at the Farmington Hills early childhood education center take recycling, reducing and reusing seriously, program coordinator Terry Schneider says.
Patch sits down with Stephanie Michaels — mother of two, soprano, and new musical theatre director of the Farmington Hills day school.
The first class of North Farmington's second 50 years finishes up their high school career at Compuware Arena Sunday.
Graduating seniors celebrate 'just the beginning' Sunday with family and friends at Compuware Arena in Plymouth.
North Farmington students were among those receiving funds from the retirement community.
Dr. Theresa Rich is elected to a six-year term on the Intermediate School District board.
Farmington, Harrison and North Farmington students start their special nights with visits to local landmarks.
Student clubs help their schools by encouraging recycling, energy conservation and other environmental protection measures.
More than 60 students receive certificates and medals for local, state and national honors in the creative arts competition.
Board member Dr. Murray Kahn votes against the board policy, citing issues with a provision about using cell phones.
Students at the Farmington Hills school work together to reinforce language skills tied to the lessons they've learned all year long.