Here's a wrap-up of Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting.
Ferndale music teacher Debbie Hillebrand said the annual Peace Walk in honor of MLK Day is a reminder of the importance of equality.
Kennedy principal says parents can prepare their soon-to-be kindergarteners for school using everyday activities like reading books and counting.
It's important 'for the public to know what we as a board stand for,' superintendent says.
Residents will vote on $22.825 million bond that would include asbestos removal from Ferndale High School, heating and cooling systems for buildings and a kitchen area for Roosevelt.
Julanne Jacobs, a 2003 Ferndale High School graduate, hopes to bring everything she's learned back to the area.
Citizens for Quality Schools to meet Sunday evening at Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Ferndale Superintendent Gary Meier says surveys were valuable and will continue to be studied.
The Ferndale Board of Education will decide Monday whether the bond proposal will be on a February ballot.
Go shopping for some holiday gifts and give back to Ferndale students at this event.
Ferndale Superintendent Gary Meier will talk about elementary parent surveys and school improvement needs during the meetings.
The Ferndale Golden Eagles Marching Band wants to win a $50,000 grant from Pepsi, but needs your help.
Wine tasting also benefits Ferndale Education Foundation
Local groups helped Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter fill backpacks for Ferndale's Headstart classes.
The Ferndale Schools Eagles Pledge is bringing in the Friars for a fundraiser for Ferndale High School student scholarships.
Kicking off the fall season right at John F. Kennedy School with a district-wide festival.
A short meeting on Monday didn't mean there wasn't anything to talk about.
Ferndale Patch asked readers for back to school pictures -- because we know you all took them -- and we got a few.
Ferndale Patch headed up to Roosevelt Primary for the first day of school. If you have a child going back today, send us your pictures!
Despite a one-day delay due to storm damage, Ferndale Public Schools announced school will be in session Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Ferndale Patch blogger Stacey Jamison takes readers through the drills and traditions that have grown throughout the years.
For the second year in a row, University High School is on the state's persistently lowest achieving schools list.
In addition, University High School is one of 98 schools on the Michigan Department of Education's Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools list for the second-straight year.
Three 2011 grads give advice on out-of-state, in-state and local universities.
One of the three Ferndale school buses broke down during a trip to Interlochen. The kids piled into the two remaining buses and continued.
Parents of triplets have a few tips for those with kids heading away to school.
After nine weeks of meeting, deliberating and discussing, subcommittee comes to a consensus.
The Ferndale High School Marching Band is working hard in preparation for this year's competitive season.
Someone is starting a new grade in a new school or moving out of state completely for college. If that sounds like your child, get in touch with us.
Panel still has to decide which projects will included, amount of the bond and when the vote will be scheduled.
School isn't back yet... but soon.
On Monday night, Ferndale Public Schools Superintendent Gary Meier recommended to the Board of Education Policy Committee that the district not move forward on the purchase of the Hayes Lemmerz site.
A bond subcommittee is concerned about the public's perception of the proposed Hayes Lemmerz purchase, which is unrelated to a general bond issue coming up at the same time.
Bond subcommittee members discuss the political feasibility of sending the Ferndale Schools bond issue to voters in February.
Rick Piornack, Ferndale Middle School Teacher of the Year, fuses his love of cars with learning.
One Ferndale resident still had questions for the Board of Education on Monday about the pending purchase of the controversial site.
Charles Moeser passes the baton after 13 years while school board members swap roles.
Ferndale Schools are offering free breakfast and lunch to children younger than 18 at various sites around the city. The program helps fight hunger and provides a place for children to share a meal in the summer months.
Mariah Pfleger, a 2008 Ferndale High School graduate, is studying marine biology at Florida State University and is spending the summer with sharks.
The group will review the last two school bonds the district issued, conduct a financial informational session and discuss bonding capacity.