Wood Creek Principal Named to Farmington Schools HR Post

Kathy Smith has been employed with the district for nearly 25 years.

Two Farmington Schools Remain Without Power

Lanigan and Wood Creek Elementary Schools will be closed for a second day, and in downtown Farmington, businesses will reopen Tuesday.

Four Farmington Schools Close Monday Due to Power Outages

Farmington High, Lanigan and Wood Creek Elementary Schools and Alameda Early Childhood Center are all without power.

Officials Say IB Program Brought 44 Families to Farmington Schools

Administrators provide an overview of the International Baccalaureate program during Tuesday's school board meeting.

Farmington High Cast Trains Hard for Shakespeare Comedy

'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare–Abridged' opens tonight, with 7:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday.

Harrison Football Players Read Scary Stories to Elementary Students

UPDATED: Longacre Elementary School Remains Closed Thursday

District officials cite a building problem in closing the Farmington school.

Board Chair: Bond Defeat a 'Tragic Loss for Our Kids and Our Community'

Revised Farmington Public Schools bond proposals were defeated Tuesday. Proposal 1 went down by 248 votes; Proposal 2, by a 1,339-vote margin.

Harrison Students Raise $3750 During October Pink Week

The Farmington Hills school's Think Pink club organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Week in October.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Meet 'The Nit Wits' at North Farmington High Nov. 22-23

Tickets for the school's fall play go on sale Nov. 18.

Middle Schoolers Invited to Register for Future Cities Competition

In addition to student teams, the competition needs volunteers judges and mentors.

Farmington Schools Seeks Members for Trimester Review Committee

The deadline has been extended to Oct. 24.

Learn More About International Baccalaureate at Monday Meetings

Students must attend one of the meetings in order to apply for the

Learn How to Start a Digital Diet During Oct. 21 Event in Farmington

Farmington Hills native Mark Ostach offers information about how to balance your digital life.

Hillel Day School Students Play Basketball at the Palace

Students from the Farmington Hills school play at half-time during a Detroit Pistons' first exhibition game of the season.

Farmington Schools Officials Blast 'Mistruths' in Bond Opposition Mailer

Oakland Community College Hosts Transgender Forum in Farmington Hills

Panelists will discuss issues facing transgender individuals during the Oct. 11 event.

CPR Classes Open to Farmington Area High School Students

Students may participate in any one of four class offered during the 2013-2014 school years.

Farmington School Board President Among ADL Honorees

Howard Wallach is honored during the organization's centennial celebration for his service as a past chair.

MEAP Testing Begins Tuesday

Farmington area students in grades 3 through 9 will be tested in reading, writing, math, science and social studies for the next two weeks.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Farmington Schools Honors Harrison High Tutor

Marge Whittemore helps Harrison High students with homework, test preparation and more.

Schools Can Still Register to Participate in 'Walk to School Day'

The annual event takes place next Wednesday and is put on by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Michigan Department of Transportation .

Farmington Schools Plans Bond Presentations, Conversations

In addition to bond presentations at Farmington libraries, the district will host community conversations at Panera Bread locations in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Teens Share Friendship, Love of Music Through 6 Degrees North

The select North Farmington High vocal ensemble includes two sets of twins.

Farmington Schools Music Students Are Waiting to Tag You

Students hand out passes to upcoming concerts in exchange for donations during their Tag Days fundraiser.

Worried About Paying for College? Attend This Farmington Hills Event

Learn about 'College Financing Realities' Oct. 8 at the Costick Center.

Fun Run Raises Funds to Support Forest Elementary Programs

The Farmington Hills school event organizers are looking for prize donations to reward students.

Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader Encourages Students to Read

Michigan students in grades K-5 can win tickets to home games by participating in the second annual "Red Wings for Reading" program.

Help Farmington Schools Win Target Gift Cards

Log onto Facebook, vote for your favorite school and ask your friends to do the same. Each school can win up to $10,000!

Who's Teaching in Farmington Public Schools?

A Bridge Magazine database compares teacher education, salaries and other district information across the state.

Conference in Farmington Hills Raises ADHD Awareness

Pre-registration for the Michael Golds Conference, held at Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge campus, ends Monday, 5 p.m.

Help Fund Farmington Area Education Projects at Wine Tasting

Tickets for the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation Oct. 25 event are on sale now.

Farmington Among 18 Marching Bands in Trenton Show on Saturday

The Falcon marching band will compete in the Scholastic Band Association Competition.

Farmington Area Artists Featured in OCC Exhibition

Works by Valerie McNeece and Tricia Soderberg are part of 'From Our Perspectives: A National Women's Art Exhibition', which opens Sept. 26.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Should Colleges Make Student Loan Payments for Low-Earning Grads?

Next year, Adrian College will begin paying debt for graduates that make $20,000 or less.

Senior Adults Invited to Farmington Schools Breakfast

Officials will announce the Senior Adult Extraordinaire award winner and discuss the Nov. 5 bond referendum.

Education Foundation Grant Application Cycle Opens

Grant applications are available on the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation website and will be accepted through Sept. 29.