School News & Youth
May 12th 2013
In its second year, Clean the Ferndale Up brought over 80 residents out to do various clean up projects around the city. Focusing mainly on parks and major streets, teams picked up trash, raked leaves, and put mulch around trees.
May 9th 2013
Seniors from the world History & Geography classes at University High School spent a gorgeous spring day exploring and “scavenger-hunting” artwork displayed at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
May 7th 2013
The Ferndale Schools Strategic Plan Steering Committee is inviting all community members to participate in the following important “town hall” meetings to help define the future of Ferndale Schools.
Participants will have a chance to share their opinions, views, ideas and give feedback
May 7th 2013
Ferndale High School has a new program to acknowledge students and staff who are caught doing an act of kindness.
May 6th 2013
A multi-car accident sent a minivan through the window of the Hazel Park Adult Ed Center at 420 E. 9 Mile, near I-75.
May 3rd 2013
Tickets – $1.00 each – Kids 10 & Under Free – STROLLERS WELCOME
Fine Arts, Fine Crafts, Pottery, Jewelry, Metal, Photography, Woodworking, Glass, Textiles, and MORE!
May 2nd 2013
Scores of fans will gather at the Ferndale High School football field on June 8, not to cheer their beloved Eagles on to victory, but in hopes that a cow will defecate in a lucky place.
April 30th 2013
Each school is awarded points based on the following criteria: percentage of school population involved in green activities, green issues addressed, the quality of the work, the impact activities have on a variety of groups (grade levels, staff, parents, community), and uniqueness.
April 26th 2013
Four Ferndale students were among those who visited the County Complex on April 22 to learn about County Government through many activities including a demonstration from County Sheriff Mike Bouchard and words of advice from elected officials like Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. Youth in Government Day is a 33 year tradition.
April 25th 2013
Family Fundale will take place 1:00 to 4:00 on Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2013. The event was created to introduce people to family-friendly business in Downtown Ferndale.
April 20th 2013
With sensitivity, fanciful imagery, memories put to paper and even humor, four poets shared their work at the Ferndale Public Library on April 16. Mary Jo Foirth Gillett, Dennis Hinrichsen, Christine Rhein and D’Anne Withowski kept the crowd in awe with their verses. The event was sponsored by Springfed Arts and focused on Michigan poets.
April 14th 2013
Triplett is one of three graduating seniors who received a $2,000 scholarship from the Ferndale Rotary at their April 11 student appreciation dinner.
April 12th 2013
The teams progress can be followed on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/impirobotics, and this story will be updated with the results.
April 6th 2013
Dragon’s blood, books, chivalry, and love – it’s all in the mix at the Day of Books and Roses festival at the Ferndale Public Library on Sun, Apr. 21 from noon to 5 pm.
April 2nd 2013
Organizers are currently looking for local businesses to advertise in the program. The show takes place April 27 at Ferndale High School beginning at 7pm.
April 1st 2013
Bill was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Sanilac. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was Superintendent of Schools in Ferndale, and then he served as Superintendent of Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools for 6 and 9 months separately.
April 1st 2013
The Ferndale Recreation Department would like to honor Mike Pozolo as the Volunteer Basketball Coach of the season. He has demonstrated great commitment, enthusiasm, and accomplishments towards our youth Little Eagles basketball program.
March 30th 2013
She was not different, she was not special for it, or some kind of mutant: she was my sister, she has always been my sister, and she always will be. Gay or straight, she’s my big sister, my best friend.
March 30th 2013
“Love & Logic” will empower parents and guide them on how to interact with their children during stressful moments of communication.
March 29th 2013
Ferndale Recreation Director Jill Manchik was egg-static with the turnout, stating “We had just over 100 kids show up, which is egg-cellent!”