Ferndale Students Visit Rochester Hills to Learn About High-Tech Manufacturing
Students went on a tour and watched plastic parts for automobiles being made from beginning to end.
Royal Oak High School Welcomes New Principal Sharida Lewis
“Her commitment to building strong relationships and continuing strong communication with everyone are two of the many positive things about Ms. Lewis.”
Michigan Will Soon Be Requiring Financial Literacy Class in High School
Every young Michigander deserves to know how to budget, save, and invest their money wisely so they can get off a great start after high school, whether they go to college, start working, or open a small business.
Hazel Park Kids Explore Oakland Schools STEM Lab, Envision Career Ideas
The discussions also help the STEM consultants fine-tune their efforts and see the world through kids’ eyes.
Holly Area Schools Offering Summer Learning Programs
“We are excited that so many families have chosen to participate in these programs to help their students succeed this summer and beyond.”
Cookie Decorating & Self Care Part of Oxford Schools Support
“Students sometimes don’t have the courage to speak up for themselves…Resources like that can honestly save a life.”
Districts’ Collaborative Approach Yields 35 Years of…
Districts’ Collaborative Approach Yields 35 Years of Student Success at CASA (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2019) Oak Park, MI – A model of shared services and focused learning, the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts in Oak Park has been helping students from multiple school districts connect, grow, and succeed for 35 years. …
Ferndale CASA Student Grace Rost Presents Project on…
Ferndale CASA Student Grace Rost Presents Project on Stress and Support in Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2019) Oak Park, Ferndale, MI – Students from several school districts spend their afternoons taking classes at the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts in Oak Park, including a Ferndale High School Senior who spent a…
Experience in Serbia Inspired Oakland Literacy Council Volunteer to Help Others Learn English
Experience in Serbia Inspired Oakland Literacy Council Volunteer to Help Others Learn English (Oakland Literacy Council, April 15, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with…
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Presentation Helps Holly Understand Water Rates and Infrastructure
Presentation Helps Holly Understand Water Rates and Infrastructure (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 10, 2019) Holly, MI – Village of Holly officials, staff and members of the public attended a morning-long study session on Feb. 9 to learn more about how the water and sewer fund works, and get answers to common questions regarding water service.…
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 17, 2019) Okemos, MI – When a room full of elected officials from townships around the state were asked how many of their boards do annual or bi-annual goal-setting, only a couple raised their hands. The question was asked at…
Ferndale Library Early Learning Fair Feb 17
Ferndale Library Early Learning Fair Feb 17 FERNDALE, MI – Parents to be and families with small children should mark their calendars for the Early Learning Fair at the Ferndale Library on Sat., Feb 17. Youth Librarians will host an open-house style information fair that features several local family/youth organizations presenting an all-encompassing view…
Business Owners Share Passion & Advice, Class Offered for Ferndale Entrepreneurs
Business Owners Share Passion & Advice, Class Offered for Ferndale Entrepreneurs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Maria Petrenko of Hadrout knows what it is like to believe passionately in dreams that are against the odds. She came to the United States from Russia in 1999, with English as her second language. …
Birmingham Residents Invited to Apply for Citizens Academy
Birmingham Residents Invited to Apply for Citizens Academy (City of Birmingham, Sept. 116, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Applications to reserve a spot in the 2016 Fall Birmingham Citizens Academy are now being accepted in the City Manager’s Office through September 23, 2016. This free, interactive 7-week program is open only to Birmingham residents 18 years or…
Ferndale Businessperson Funds Reading Program, Calls for Matching Support
Ferndale Businessperson Funds Reading Program, Calls for Matching Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For a minute it was awkward. Nervous teenagers who were happy to be out of class but quiet and shy around unknown grown-ups and the press. They were there in main hall of Ferndale High School to…
Berkley Fourth Graders Honored Historical Figures…
Berkley Fourth Graders Honored Historical Figures with Wax Museum (Berkley Beat, March 27, 2016) Fourth graders at Pattengill researched, composed short essays, and shared many interesting facts and stories about their historical figure with parents, students, and staff during their Wax Museum on Thursday, March 17. At the Wax Museum, students stand still until a…
Cranbrook Love After Dark Program Explores Science of Romance Feb. 11
Cranbrook Love After Dark Program Explores Science of Romance Feb. 11 (EVENT page) West Bloomfield, MI – Cranbrook Institute of Science Explores the Science of Valentine’s Day During Love After Dark February 11 at 7pm Cranbrook Institute of Science invites the public to explore the Science behind the season during Love after Dark at the…
Extravaganza Showcases Ferndale Schools(video)
On Jan 28, 2012 Ferndale Schools held their annual Extravaganza, which is a community-wide celebration of the learning that takes place throughout the district.
Smart Board and Super Teacher Get Kids Excited About Math
What I saw when I stopped in for a visit to Kennedy School last week shocked me. The fifth and sixth grade students of Mr. Greg Williamson’s class were…(read more)