Ferndale Lower Elementary (K-2)

We wanted to share something great that is going on in our community. Local athlete Jaydin Blackwell, who grew up in the Oak Park/Ferndale area is being nominated for the 2024 ...

The annual June Fair was hosted at Ferndale Lower Elementary on Friday, May 31st. Students, families, staff, and neighbors gathered to enjoy free food, inflatable bounce houses an...

Ferndale Lower Elementary is moving into a brand new building this summer, featuring large windows for abundant natural light and outdoor learning areas accessible from each class...

Elementary students enjoyed Outdoor Camp this week at Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. Outdoor Camp is an entirely parent/volunteer led event organized by our very own Elementary Connect...

Ferndale District Students presented their Spring '24 Playlab performances this week. 76 students across K-5th grade presented their original plays to friends, families, and peers...

Congratulations to our own Mrs. Charissa Duncanson on being named a 2024 Music Teacher of Excellence by the Country Music Awards Foundation! This award recognizes teachers who a...

On December 31, 2024, the terms of three School Board Trustees will expire. Members of the FPS School Board serve four-year terms. Current Board Members will be available—in pair...

Ferndale Lower was visited once again by several residents of Upland Hills Farm of Oxford, MI! Students were invited to pet cows, geese, and several baby animals. We are so thankf...

HUGE thank you to everyone who rocked out with us at the 1st Grade Eras Tour on Tuesday, April 16th! Our first-grade superstars totally stole the show, sharing all their favorite ...

Our 1st-3rd Grade Montessori classroom had a celebration of work on Friday. The children presented their 5 paragraph research papers to each other. Our Montessori after-school co...

Students across Ferndale Schools took time to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday. Safety glasses were provided, and many students even decorated their glasses with extra flai...

Math Corps students practice fact fluency through game play. In this game, students place cards on their foreheads, and Mrs. Trolinger announces the product of the two numbers. St...

Elementary families gathered at Skate World of Troy for another annual Skate Night event, hosted by the Ferndale Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Thank you, PTO, for an ama...

As we approach the upcoming celestial event—the solar eclipse happening on April 8, 2024—we wanted to take a moment to provide you with some information about the scientific and ...

Ferndale Youth Assistance Case Worker Jessica Wallace has been named Advocate of the Year by Communities in Schools (CIS) for her support of Ferndale Schools. Jessica was nominate...

Ferndale Public Schools and Communities in Schools have been awarded a $136K grant to expand our existing partnership which supports student attendance and achievement at Ferndale...

Summer School dates are now available. Registration details coming soon. Current Grade Program Dates Days & Time Fern & Dales Camp FunShine (PreK) June 17-Aug....

Today is the LAST DAY (March 15) for voting for the Hour Detroit Best Teacher of the Year for Ferndale Lower teacher Danielle Cover! If you haven’t already done so, be sure to ge...

Parents eagerly joined their children at Ferndale Lower Elementary's recent Family Night event hosted by Ms. Cherrin in her classroom. The evening was dedicated to fostering liter...

Superintendent Hibbler will be spending extra time in our buildings to engage with students and staff. The intent is to engage authentically and develop relationships. This week ...