Welcome to Ferndale Schools

Graduation season is in full swing, and we are so excited to share these moments with our Family. Here are just a few of the smiling faces.

FHS Convocation was held on Wednesday, May 25th in the Auditorium.

University High School graduation was held on the Golden Eagles Football Field on Thursday, May 26th. Fly high, Eagle grads!

Come to the Ferndale Schools Job Fair, and learn about the incredible job opportunities and benefits of joining our Ferndale Family!

June 1st from 3:30 - 6:30 at FHS!

Immediate Openings - Summer School

• Paraeducators

Fall 2022 - Support Staff Positions

• Early Childhood Relief Assistant
• Grant Funded Associate Teacher
• Nurse (part time - FECC)
• Nutritionist (part time - FECC)
• Building Subs (all buildings)
• Lunch Monitors
• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Paraeducators
• Bus Drivers and Attendants
• Security Staff
• School Age Child Care (SACC) Leaders and Assistants (PreK, Elementary)
• Special Education Paraeducators

The Ferndale Area District Library is kicking off their summer reading program. The kickoff party is on June 18th, featuring magic, comedy and ice cream! Get the facts on their summer theme, "Oceans of Possibilities" and more upcoming events on their facebook page and website, www.FADL.org/summer

A preregistration form is now available for AM and PM childcare through our School-Aged Child Care (SACC) program. This is a fee-based service offered to Ferndale Schools families. Pricing can be found at FerndaleSchools.org/SACC

SACC Preregistration Form

Two of our communities will be hosting Juneteenth events this year, to commemorate our newest National holiday. They are also calling for students to get involved. Ferndale & Hazel Park are seeking students to participate in a poetry reading at their event on June 19th. Oak Park is hosting an essay writing contest for 6-12 grade students and a flag design contest for elementary students. Participation is limited to Oak Park city residents and Oak Park Schools families.

You can learn more about the historical legeacy ofJuneteenth from the National Museum of African American History &Culture right here. We hope to see our families and community members at both celebrations!

Ferndale & Hazel Park Juneteenth Celebration

Green Acres Park
620 W Woodward Heights Blvd 
Hazel Park, MI 48030
Saturday, June 18, 2022
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

View Event Flyer

Poetry Readings by Middle and High School students will begin at 2:00 pm.

Oak Park Juneteenth Celebration

Oak Park Community Center
14300 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park, MI 48237
Sunday, June 19th, 2022
Times To Be Determined

Juneteenth Flag Flyer | Juneteenth Essay Flyer | Juneteenth Essay Rubric

Every year, we present the annual state of the district. Once again, we are presenting this year's State of the District as a series of short videos, available for asynchronous viewing.

View the 2022 State of the District Mixtape, which can be viewed all together as a single video or clicked through in any order.

The Board of Education has approved the final selection criteria it will use to evaluate candidates.

• Is able to lead district diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts.
• Possesses the leadership skills, knowledge and sensitivity required to respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by a diverse student body and community.
• Has a strong moral compass that is rooted in justice and equality.
• Is a strong communicator in speaking, listening and writing.
• Is able to delegate and oversee the work of staff (i.e. leading by example) and appropriately maintain accountability.
• Is strongly committed to a “student centered” philosophy in all decisions.
• Promotes a positive and professional environment that includes mutual trust and respect among faculty, staff, administrators and Board.
• Commitment and experience working with all genders, races, and socio-economic groups.
• Has classroom experience in a K-12 setting.
• Is willing to listen to input, but is a decision maker.

To view the full job posting flyer, click the link!

The 7th graders enjoyed amazing weather for their overnight camping trip at Camp Cavell. The students travelled to Lexington on May 5th and 6th with Mr. Wallace and Mr. Turner.

They learned to skip stones, kayak, hike, make s’mores, climb trees, and so much more!

Students were also invited to play games and complete challenges that build community while teaching cooperation, problem solving,and creative thinking.

We look forward to planning next year’s camp, and hope to see even more families and students there.