A Place for Everyone
Ferndale Schools
Our community school district welcomes Oakland County K-10th grade students during our April 1st–30th School of Choice enrollment window.
Residents of neighboring counties may enroll in select 9th-12th grade programs March 10th–September 1st.
The many benefits
of a community school
Active Bodies
Playworks Partners, 17 MHSAA Athletics, Dance and Winter Guard, & Active Learning in the Classroom
Active Minds
Robotics, Legos & Coding;
Marching Band & Orchestra;
Healthy Kids Cooking & More
Social Emotional Learning
Compassion, Friendship, Organization, Stress Management
21st Century Learning
Collaborative & Project-Based Learning in Flexible, Open, Comfortable Environments
School Family
Elementary Connections groups; community events, parades and tailgates
Support
Compassionate, motivated, diverse teachers & administrators
We educate
the Whole Child
Education is not just math, science, english, social studies. It's about being a productive member of society, and really caring about our fellow human beings.
What Parents Are Saying
Our family is so pleased with the Ferndale school district, the renaissance that's taken place over the past five years has been nothing short of amazing. I challenge anyone to find a more diverse and forward-thinking district within the state of Michigan.
- Students are taught socio-emotional development alongside engaging STEAM curriculum
- the curriculum throughout the students experience is also challenging, being one of the only school districts to incorporate the Cambridge International Examination (CIE) standards and CASA.
- The district has a deep and devoted commitment to the arts, recognized year after year as the state trendsetter for music and theatre programs.
- Finally, the community is attentive, engaged and fun enjoying support from all of the hip local businesses.
If you're seeking a fantastic place to live and raise your children, you've found it.
Nick Schultz (from facebook - January 11, 2019)
More Parent Testimonials
What Students Are Saying
Recognized Leadership
2019 Equity Innovator
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Our district’s innovative work with the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP Center), a project of Great Lakes Equity Center, was rigorously evaluated and deemed the most noteworthy example of the pursuit of educational equity by an education agency for the 2018-2019 school year. Selected from numerous applicants, Ferndale Public Schools (FPS) was awarded the Equity Innovator Recognition.
2019 Innovative District
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Ferndale Public Schools has been recognized as an Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, for our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.
"Innovative Districts recognize the need for change, collectively establish a vision, and systematically work together to create a learning environment that enables students of all abilities to thrive."
About our Award-Winning Social Emotional Learning
A Plan for the Future
Stronger Together
Our overwhelmingly supported $125M bond
is funding flexible classrooms, new technology,
and a brand new lower elementary building.
This is all guided by our Strategic Plan goals.
Your future is bright.
Don't wait for it.
Oakland County School of Choice enrollment is open for select K-12 programs:
April 1st—April 30th, 2024.
Neighboring counties may apply to UHS 9th-12th grade options beginning March 10th, 2024–September 1st, 2024.
Alternative Education options are available at all times at TCEC.
Details on available grades and seats on our Enrollment Page.
