PJ Party Concert & Gallery

This week, the adults and families of our Ferndale Lower Elementary kindergartners were invited to participate in music class. Kindergarten music students— led by Mrs. Duncanson—hosted informal performances (AKA “informances”) for parents and families. Students showed how they sing hello, participate in story time, play glockenspiels, and move throughout their movement space. Families of our Kindergartners were able to see first hand how music education begins in our school.

Miss Grammatico and her 2nd graders put on their "Making the Band" concert on Tuesday night. The students sang songs such as "We Got the Beat," "Twist and Shout," "Footloose," "Stand by Me," and "Dancing in the Street." The students shined on stage, rocking out with their inflatable guitars! They even had the audience shining lights on them because they were all shining stars! It was an amazing night.

Kindergarten Round-Up and an Early Childhood Center Field Trip brought preschoolers to Mrs. Keefe's funhouse this week! The children were greeted by an excited Golden Eagle and had a ball on the playground. Some students even jumped straight to Ferndale High!

For more information about enrolling your resident Kindergartner in Ferndale Schools, visit our Enrollment Page.

Superintendent Goodrum, her cabinet, and several members of the Board of Education surprised select teachers and support staff with gifts this week as part of a Teacher and Support Staff of the Year award presentation. You can view photos of the honorees below. We are so proud of these outstanding educators and team members who make student growth so spectacular at Ferndale Schools.

FECC Teacher of the Year: Shelby Martin

FECC Support Staff of the Year: Jennifer Krycian

Ferndale Lower Elementary Teacher of the Year: Glynis Tyler

Ferndale Lower Elementary Support Staff of the Year: Megan Meloche

Ferndale Upper Elementary Teacher of the Year: Anton Gjonaj

Ferndale Upper Elementary Support Staff of the Year: Raequan Allen

Ferndale Middle School Teacher of the Year: Bridget Guerra

Ferndale Middle School Special Education Teacher of the Year: Brad Tanguay

Ferndale Middle Support Staff of the Year: Geraldine Perry and Katelyn O'Bear

Ferndale High School Teacher of the Year: Michael Hand

Ferndale High School Teacher of the Year: Kandis Pagonas 

Ferndale High School Support Staff of the Year: Sharon Stone

University High School Teacher of the Year: Lauren Thomas

UHS Support Staff of the Year: Flaudia Quaker (unpictured)

TCEC Teacher of the Year: Ellie Kotulis

TCEC Support Staff of the Year: Roger Hunt (unpictured)

Central Office Support Staff of the Year: Tammy Foster

Bus Driver of the Year: Wendy Gambill

Bus Driver of the Year: Erricka Thomas

Bus Driver of the Year: Nikki Anderson

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 thankful for our community partners that bring these enriching experiences to our students.

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 amazing night of community fun with our Ferndale Family!