School News & Youth

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Ferndale has been Cleaned Up (video)

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.

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World History lesson at DIA for UHS seniors

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.

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Ferndale Schools Holding Four More Strategic Planning Meetings

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

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Kindness Cards at FHS

May 7th 2013

Ferndale High School has a new program to acknowledge students and staff who are caught doing an act of kindness.

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Multi-car Accident Sends Minivan through Window

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.

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PTA Arts and Crafts Fair May 4

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!

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Moo Poo Fundraiser June 8

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.

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Green Schools: JFK and Roosevelt Recognized

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.

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Youth in Government Day (video)

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.

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Ferndale Family Fundale April 27 and more

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.

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Poets at the Ferndale Library (video)

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.

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Ferndale Rotary Honors Seniors, Gives 3 Scholarships (video)

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.

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Team Impi Climbs Its Way to State (video)

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.

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Celebrate a Day of Books and Roses April 21 (video)

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.

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Coolidge Talent Show to Fund Sleepaway Camp for Kids April 27

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.

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Former Superintendent William G. Coyne Passes Away

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.

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Ferndale Recreation Newsletter April 1, 2013

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.

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Ferndale View: What Gay Marriage Means to Me

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.

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Love & Logic Class for Parents April 10

March 30th 2013

“Love & Logic” will empower parents and guide them on how to interact with their children during stressful moments of communication.

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Families Enjoy the Eggstravaganza

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!”

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