University High School

Ferndale Schools Board of Education unanimously (7-0) moved to offer Dr. Bobbie Hayes Goodrum a contract to serve as the district’s next Superintendent on Wednesday.

“The Board of Education was very excited to have such an excellent pool of candidates to select from. I want to thank the community for providing input on what they were looking for in our next leader. This feedback was vital in developing the selection criteria which we used as guidance during the entire selection process.

Based upon our selection criteria, Dr. Hayes Goodrum continually rose to the top of our list at each stage in this process. We are so excited to welcome her to our Ferndale Family; she is the right fit to lead our school community forward," said Sandra Dukhie, President, Ferndale Schools Board of Education.

The selection of Dr. Hayes Goodrum marks the conclusion of an extensive search process. You can learn more about the search process by clicking the link. The Board of Education will now work with Ray and Associates to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Hayes Goodrum. Once negotiations are complete the contract will be voted on by the Board of Education at a future meeting.

To learn more about Dr. Hayes Goodrum, view her Bio & Resume.

Summer programs begin on June 27th for registered students. Bus times are listed below.

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Our last curbside meal pick-up of the school year will be available on Monday, May 23rd. This is due to the Holiday Schedule and the frequent half days the last week of school. Contact lindsey.torres@ferndaleschools.org with questions.

Summer Meet Up and Eat Up food service will begin serving breakfast and lunch on the dates and locations below:

• June 20th at the Detroit Curling Club in Martin Road Park, 1615 E Lewiston Ave
• June 27th at FHS, 881 Pinecrest Dr
• June 27th at Ferndale Lower Elementary School, 2610 Pinecrest Dr.

View the flyers below for time and location details.

FHS Summer Food Flyer | Lower Elementary Summer Food Flyer | Detroit Curling Club Summer Food Flyer

Since 1964, Ferndale Schools has honored President John F. Kennedy and the aspirations, intelligence, and public conscience he stood for—which our schools strive to foster. This is done through a scholarship recognizing outstanding achievement both in academics and service. In addition to a plaque, these two students also receive a $1,000 college scholarship from the Ferndale Schools Board of Education.

This year's FHS honorees are Ember Wood & Mohammad Al Zoubani

This year's UHS honorees are Sasha Wilson & Jazlyn Coles

Honorees, you are truly outstanding representatives of Ferndale Schools, and your dedication and achievements exemplify the principles of John F. Kennedy.  Congratulations to you on joining the ranks of more than 50 Years of Ferndale School’s John F. Kennedy Award recipients and best of luck in all you do in the future.

Ferndale Schools is offering individual and small group tutoring for any Ferndale student ahead of the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Tutors will engage students in skill-building, reading remediation, and district-approved programs to help students prepare for the upcoming school year in 30-60 minute sessions.

Who: Any Ferndale Student in grades K-12 is eligible for tutoring.

When: August 8-11 & August 15-18 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

Once you sign up, we will work to get your student as many sessions as possible. Each session is about 30 minutes and will take place at Ferndale Middle School. 

Register Today

Please contact Aaron Blatt with questions: aaron.blatt@ferndaleschools.org

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!

UHS Student Council took a field trip to Forgotten Harvest on May 24th. They were able to pack 960 emergency food boxes for families. They had a great time bonding with each other while helping out the community, and can't wait to return next year.

“It was rewarding to support families who may need some assistance. It also inspires me to see what else I can do,” explains virtual sophomore Aniya Hall.

University High School supports students in planning their own futures. Decision Day is an opportunity for students to share their diverse career goals and plans with the entire student body. Students this year announced plans to attend barber and beautician schools, a variety of trade schools, and colleges and universities in programs including physical therapy, business, engineering, game design, marine biology, agriculture and many more. Counselors and advisors work closely with students in developing these plans and respect that some students feel the need to take a "gap year." These students are encouraged to make a plan following that gap year to continue their learning journey. Other students feel that they are ready to enter directly into the workforce, and this is a celebrated path as well.

A gallery and video of the event are available at Facebook.com/UniversityHighFerndale