Ferndale Schools' Native American Programs

04/22/2026

🌺 Support Our Students – Kwechost Club Fundraiser! 🌺

The Kwechost Club is selling beautiful handmade ribbon leis—perfect for graduations, celebrations, and special moments!

✨ Pricing:
• Simple Ribbon Lei (2 colors): $10
• Multi-Colored Lei (3+ colors): $15

Every purchase helps fund Kwechost Club activities, events, and cultural projects that enrich student experiences.

📅 Order Deadline: May 22

To place an order, please contact:
• Horizon – Brandi Whitney | [email protected]
| (360) 305-5760
• Vista – Rachel Entz | [email protected]
| (564) 209-3975

Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating culture in our schools! 💙

03/20/2026

🎓 You’re Invited! 🎓

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our Native American seniors from Ferndale High School, Class of 2026!

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion Community Center

This special evening honors the hard work, culture, and achievements of our graduating seniors. We hope you can come celebrate with us!

For questions, please contact Mia Owings at (564) 209-1986 or [email protected].

03/19/2026

🌳 Class of 2026 Senior Meeting 🌳

🔸Lummi Nation School, Ferndale High School & Lummi enrolled or descendent students attending outlying public school.

Students, Parents and Guardians join JOM to discuss important deadlines, Senior recognition night and Senior incentives!

📍 Location:
LIBC Kwelshan Room (located upstairs across from the elevator) 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham WA 98226
📅 Date: April 2, 2026
🕘 5:00 PM

Dinner and Door Prizes included

❓Questions: Reyna Jones, JOM Program Coordinator
360-380-6640
[email protected]

03/19/2026

😎 JOM Afterschool Program End of the Year BBQ! 😎

All JOM afterschool students and their families are welcome to join us in celebrating the wins, the laughs and the chaos of this school year.

📍 Location: JOM Building
📅 Date: May 18, 2026
🕘 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us in celebrating you!!

03/19/2026

⚓ Buoyant Beginnings Pre-Apprenticeship Program ⚓

Looking to explore a career on the water? This 6-week paid summer program offers hands-on experience, training, and a pathway into maritime careers.

📍 Location: Bellingham Waterfront (Squalicum Harbor)
📅 Program Dates: July 6 – August 14, 2026
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Eligibility:
• Ages 18–29
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Resident of Whatcom or Skagit County
• No prior experience needed

Participants will gain workplace skills, hands-on training, and real job experience with a local marine company.

📌 Important Dates:
• Registration Opens: March 30, 2026
• Auditions: May 18–29, 2026
• Selections: June 1, 2026

📞 Questions?
Non-tribal: 360-255-0447 | [email protected]
Tribal: 360-380-8675 | [email protected]

03/19/2026

🌿 Camp Qay’tlet: Healing Together Youth Camp 🌿

Lummi Nation Behavioral Health invites youth to join a meaningful and supportive experience focused on healing, connection, and community.

📅 Dates: Monday, August 10 – Thursday, August 13, 2026
👧🏽🧑🏽 Who: Students entering 1st–12th grade
📍 Location: Camp Lutherwood
🛏️ Details: 4 days, 3 nights (overnight camp)
⚠️ Space is limited - Registration deadline May 13, 2026

This youth grief camp offers a safe and nurturing space for Lummi community youth to come together, explore grief and loss, and build connections. Participants will engage in grief education sessions along with traditional camp activities such as hiking, arts and crafts, and team-building games.

Guided by trusted counselors and supported by peers, youth will take part in a shared journey of comfort, understanding, and healing—grounded in community values, cultural connection, and the strength of coming together.

📞 For more information:
Lea Black
📧 [email protected]
📱 360-384-0464

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

Please note that Lummi JOM After School Tutoring will be closed on February 25, 2026.

There will be no tutoring services on this date.

01/09/2026

Kwechost Club Merchandise Now Available!

Support the Kwechost Club by purchasing official merchandise featuring the Ferndale Kwechost design.

Available items and prices:
• T-shirts – $22
• Long sleeve shirts – $25
• Crew neck sweatshirts – $30
• Hoodies – $35

Available at:
• Horizon
• Vista
• Ferndale

* Online orders only
* Store Closes 2/6/2026
* Orders will be ready 2-3 weeks after store closes

To place an order, use the QR code shown in the image or contact us for assistance.

Questions?
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

01/07/2026

🧵 Middle School Beading Class – Lummi Counseling Services

Lummi Counseling Services is offering a Middle School Beading Class for Native youth.

👥 Who: Kwechost Club members & Native American students
📍 Where: Horizon Middle School
📚 What: Introduction to beading
🕝 Time: 2:30–4:30 PM
📅 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays in January, February, and March 2026

📌 February Dates:
3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

📌 March Dates:
3, 5, 10, 12, 17

👩‍🏫 Class limit: 15 students
📄 Paper registrations available through Brandi Whitney (Horizon) or Rachel Entz (Vista)

📞 Youth referrals:
Kayani Ell – Big Sister Youth Mentor
📱 360-384-7184