
March 6, 2026
On March 4, families, staff, FPS leadership and community members joined Ferndale Schools Superintendent Hibbler and FPS Board of Education for our annual ‘State of the District” ...

March 3, 2026
On March 3, students enjoyed two special guest readers: Dr. Judith Pritchett from the Michigan State Board of Education who read Pete the Cat, and WDIV Anchor and Reporter Karen D...

March 2, 2026
On March 2, Ferndale Lower Elementary kicked off March is Reading Month with a “Go for the Gold” themed opening ceremony! Students lined the hallways waving flags from around the ...

February 27, 2026
On February 26, families came out to experience "Math in the Key of Soul" - where every number has a groove! There were groovy counting games, smooth shapes and geometry, funky f...

February 26, 2026
On February 25, Ferndale Lower Elementary School students had a special visitor during Black History Month. Superintendent Camille Hibbler read to Kindergarten through second grad...

February 12, 2026
G'day Mates!! On February 12, FLower students enjoyed an annual tradition - a virtual trip not only out of the city, but out of the country! This time, they packed their bags, go...

February 12, 2026
Every year student K-5 participate in The Great Kindness Challenge that is the last week in January. Students spend a whole week really focusing on kind tasks. The students have c...

February 9, 2026
On February 9, students at FLower enjoyed a taste of "Motown" music. The Black History Committee presented the first of several African American Music Education events called “Mot...

February 6, 2026
Join the News Literacy Project and Oakland Schools for a virtual webinar that focuses on building your teen's media literacy toolkit. Discover how to find reliable sources, fact-c...

February 6, 2026
On February 5, families came out to Ferndale Upper Elementary School (FUEL) to learn more about Montessori education for students entering 1st and 2nd grades. Families received ...

February 1, 2026
Throughout February, our district joins the nation in observing Black History Month to recognize the countless contributions and history of Black Americans. Students across all gr...

January 23, 2026
On January 22, Over 100 families came out to Ferndale Lower Elementary School’s Kindergarten open house, enjoying tours, meeting teachers and hearing about exciting learning oppor...

January 21, 2026
On January 15, Ferndale Elementary PTA hosted another successful Skate Night with over 650 people in attendance from Ferndale Lower Elementary School and Ferndale Upper Elementary...

January 20, 2026
Ferndale Lower Elementary School is helping save the environment, one tray at a time. Ferndale Lower is now using reusable, environmentally friendly trays at lunchtime. The new Ca...

January 16, 2026
On January 16, Ferndale Lower Elementary held their annual Peace Walk Parade. This special day allows our youngest learners to honor and celebrate the important work and legacy of...

December 19, 2025
Ms. Islam's 2nd grade classroom collected so many toys (not all pictured below) for The Bottomless Toy Chest. All of the new, unopened toys will be donated to children that are ho...
December 19, 2025
Mrs. Mickles' Kindergarten class has work displayed at Biggby Coffee now through January 5. Visit the "pop-up gallery" located at 750 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220.

December 19, 2025
Join us for our 2026 Montessori Open House! DATE : Thursday, February 5th, 2026 TIME : 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PLACE : Ferndale Upper Elementary 24220 Rosewood St. Oak Park, MI 48...

December 14, 2025
Congratulations to all participants at the 67th Annual All-City Band Concert! On December 13, families and guests enjoyed this spectacular concert at Ferndale High School (FHS). T...

December 12, 2025
At Ferndale Lower & Upper Elementary Schools, some lucky students ruled the school this week as Principal for the Day! Families are invited to purchase tickets for $1 for a chance...
