Group of Residents Lobbies Ferndale Public Schools to Keep Secretaries Slated for Layoffs

The district's 2013-2014 budget approved June 27 eliminates five secretarial positions.

Ferndale Public Schools Offers Free Summer Food Service Program

Children 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at six sites throughout the city.

Ferndale Public Schools to Lay Off Teachers, Secretaries, Others

The Board of Education approved the 2013-2014 district budget Thursday at the Harding Administration Building.

Ferndale High School Lags State on 2013 Michigan Merit Exam

Students' scores declined in most subjects compared to 2012 and trailed Michigan averages, according to data released Monday.

Dunk a Teacher at Rosie O'Grady's Out of School Party

Champions Meeting to Tackle Enrollment Challenge Wednesday

The town hall event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Coolidge Intermediate School in Ferndale.

Get to Know the Ferndale High School Class of 2013

Find out where the graduates are headed and leave a comment to tell us about your student's plans!

Auditorium Overhaul Underway at Ferndale High School

Should Schools Stop Requiring Foreign Language Classes?

Currently, students in the Ferndale Public Schools district are required to take at least two years of one foreign language.

Ferndale High School Student Makes 'Brightest and Best' List

Celeste Goedert was among more than 250 recipients of WXYZ-TV's annual honor.

Last 'Early Release Monday' at Ferndale Schools is May 20

School Improvement Mondays will continue during the 2013-14 school year.

Ferndale Oakland County Teacher of the Year Nominees to be Honored

The four educators are among 58 nominees from 22 local school districts who will be recognized Thursday at the Oakland Schools campus in Waterford.

Ferndale Teacher Wants to Restore 'Positive Leadership' to Troy Mayor Position

Scott Welborn, a Troy resident, is one of six candidates running for one partial term as mayor in the Tuesday, May 7, special election.

Ferndale Science Teacher Wins Prestigious Fellowship

Maurice Telesford, who teaches physics and chemistry at Ferndale High School, is among 50 educators from throughout the United States chosen to study Aug. 4-9 at the Siemens STEM Institute outside Washington, D.C.

Blood Drive to Honor Memory of Late Ferndale Student

Event on May 13 will honor Mario Campbell, a Ferndale High School junior who died during track practice in March.

Hollywood Musician Writes Song for Ferndale High School Wind Ensemble

The group will perform “8 Mile Rhythm” by Metro Detroit native Ira Hearshen at 7 p.m. May 18 in the FHS auditorium.

John F. Kennedy School in Ferndale Named Top Green School in Oakland County

The award was bestowed during a ceremony Wednesday at the Oakland Schools campus in Waterford; Roosevelt Primary School in Ferndale also earned Michigan Green School status.

Ferndale High School Earns North Central Accreditation

Principal Lisa Williams says the accreditation means colleges will know FHS graduates have been 'well-prepared for college success.'

Ferndale Public Schools Cancels Evening Activities

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch in effect for all of southeast Michigan through 6 p.m. Thursday.

Ferndale Youth Assistance Seeks Student Nominations

Students will be honored at annual Youth Recognition Celebration on May 13.

Where Are Ferndale Seniors Heading This Fall?

College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!

Ferndale Parents Invited to Strategic Plan Focus Groups This Week

Focus group meetings continue Wednesday and Thursday evening as part of the district's ongoing strategic planning process.

Ferndale Custodian Lets 1st Graders Shave His Head

Dan Dirkse challenged the John F. Kennedy School community to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event on June 8.

Ferndale Named Among Best Communities for Music Education

District receives the national distinction for the third year in a row.

Ferndale Students Earn Top Honors at MSBOA Festival

“This was one of our best showings at Festival in several years for such consistent high-level performances from all groups," said Elon Jamison, Ferndale High School director of bands. "I'm really proud of the kids.”

Ferndale Schools to Accept Fewer Schools of Choice Students

School board members hope decision will bring resident students back to district.

Autopsy Results Inconclusive for Ferndale Student

A toxicology report was ordered for Mario Campbell, 16, who died on Thursday during track practice, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Save the Date: Ferndale High School Concert Bands Spring Concert

Annual event on May 18 will also feature a special performance by an FHS alumni band.

Ferndale School Board Meeting, Egg Hunt and More This Week in Ferndale

Get ready for the week ahead in Ferndale with these five things to know.

Volunteers Needed for Safe Night on April 12

Volunteers are needed from 5:45-8:30 p.m. at Ferndale High School.

Ferndale Students Bring 'The Sound of Music' to the Stage

Performances begin Saturday at the Ferndale High School auditorium.

New Charter School in Ferndale Hosts Meeting Tonight

Great Lakes Anchor Academy plans to open in the St. James School building at 22111 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale.

Residents Invited to Ferndale Schools Strategic Plan Focus Groups

Several focus group meetings will be held this week.

Ferndale Alternative High School to be Discussed at Study Session

School board president Jim O'Donnell said board is 'troubled' by recent incidents.

Ferndale 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra Earns Top Ratings at Festival

School district's 7th and 8th grade combined orchestra received straight first division ratings at MSBOA District Festival over the weekend.

Ferndale Elementary School Seeks Guest Readers

Annual 'Guest Reader Day' will be held at Roosevelt Primary School on March 15.

Most Southeast Michigan Schools Close as Wintry Mix Hits

While more than 600 schools in the area closed for the day, Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak districts remained opened.

Ferndale Public Schools Closed on Wednesday

A winter weather advisory is in effect until noon Wednesday.

Ferndale High School 4-Year Graduation Rate Up in 2012

Graduation and dropout rates for 2012 were released by the State of Michigan this month.

Kindergarten Entry Age Changes for Ferndale Schools

A recently enacted Michigan law changed the minimum age requirement for a child enrolling in kindergarten.