Ferndale Lower Elementary School

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

REMINDER BELOW!🎊

🚨 IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT REMINDER! 🚨

Families planning for their child to start school on the first day, Monday, Aug. 31, please make sure your enrollment is complete!

📌 All new enrollment paperwork must be submitted AND fully processed by noon on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Submitting paperwork does not mean enrollment is complete. You will receive an email confirming that your child is officially enrolled once all paperwork has been processed.

💻 Complete your enrollment today:
https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/ferndale/preenrollment/

Don’t wait until the deadline! Get everything submitted early to help ensure your student is ready for the first day. 🤎💛

08/19/2026

📚🍎 KINDERGARTEN and SPECIAL EDUCATION FAMILIES: PLEASE SAVE THIS SCHEDULE!

We’re giving our youngest Eagles a supportive, gradual start to the 2026–2027 school year! 🤎🧡

Kindergarten will follow a special schedule during the first week of school:

📅 Monday, Aug. 31
Half Day | Last Names A–L
8:20 a.m.–11:35 a.m.
🚌 AM bus transportation only. Families must provide pick-up after dismissal.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 1
Half Day | Last Names M–Z
8:20 a.m.–11:35 a.m.
🚌 AM bus transportation only. Families must provide pick-up after dismissal.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2
Half Day | Whole Class
8:20 a.m.–11:35 a.m.
🚌 AM and PM bus transportation available for eligible students.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 3
Full Day | Whole Class
8:20 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
🚌 AM and PM bus transportation available for eligible students.

📅 Friday, Sept. 4
🚫 No School Districtwide

This gradual start is designed to help our kindergarten students get comfortable, meet their teachers and classmates, and settle into their new school routine with confidence.

📌 Please save and share this post with a Ferndale kindergarten family! Additional details will be shared directly with families.

08/18/2026

🎉 KINDERGARTEN & FIRST FIVE FAMILIES — IT’S ALMOST TIME! 🎉

Before the first day of school, our youngest Ferndale Eagles and their families are invited to join us for the Kindergarten & First Five Jumpstart Final Playdate! 🤎💛

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 19
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Ferndale Lower Elementary

This FINAL playdate is a great opportunity for students to get more comfortable with their school environment, connect with new friends and build excitement before the new school year begins! 🏫✨

We can’t wait to see our Kindergarten and First Five students as they get ready to jumpstart their Ferndale journey!

Questions? Contact Mrs. Keefe at [email protected].

08/13/2026

🍦 Popsicles with Principals is almost here!

Ferndale families, come cool off with us before the new school year begins! Join our Lower and Upper Elementary principals for an evening of popsicles, conversation and connection. ☀️🤎💛

This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet school leadership, reconnect with our Ferndale community and get excited for the year ahead!

📅 Thursday, Aug. 27

🍦 Ferndale Lower Elementary
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 23501 Rosewood St., Oak Park

🍦 Ferndale Upper Elementary
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 24220 Rosewood St., Oak Park

No need to choose—stop by your school, grab a popsicle and say hello! We can’t wait to see our Ferndale families. 🎉

08/10/2026

🦅🎉

🔗 GET READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL! 📚🍎

Ferndale families, our 2026-27 Welcome Back pages are officially LIVE! Before the first day of school, visit your Ferndale school’s website to find important back-to-school information, including welcome letters, supply lists, schedules and other school-specific resources.

Families can also access all school Welcome Back pages from the Ferndale Public Schools district website.

📅 NOW, CHECK YOUR SCHOOL’S FIRST DAY OF CLASSES — START DATES ARE NOT THE SAME FOR EVERY SCHOOL:

* 🏫 Ferndale Lower Elementary — Monday, Aug. 31
* 🏫 Ferndale Upper Elementary — Monday, Aug. 31
* 🏫 Ferndale Middle School — Monday, Aug. 31
* 🏫 Ferndale High School — Monday, Aug. 31
* 🏫 University High School — Monday, Aug. 31
* 🧸 Ferndale Early Childhood Center (FECC) — Wednesday, Sept. 2
* 🎓 Tri-County Educational Center (TCEC) — Tuesday, Sept. 8

⚠️ IMPORTANT: All Ferndale schools begin classes Monday, Aug. 31, EXCEPT FECC and TCEC.

Please visit your school’s Welcome Back page now so you know exactly what your student needs and when they need to report.

Different start dates. One Ferndale. Let’s get ready for a great year! 💛🤎 🦅

https://www.ferndaleschools.org/page/welcome-back-2026

08/10/2026

Tomorrow!!!

Calling all future Eagles(& parents 😉)!🦅 🤎💛🩶

Starting kindergarten or First Fives this fall? Join us for our Jumpstart Playdates and help your child feel excited and confident before the first day of school!

Families will have the opportunity to:
• Meet new friends
• Explore the playground
• Enjoy a snack
• Hear a story
• Tour the kindergarten neighborhood
• Get comfortable in their new school environment

It’s a fun, relaxed way to make those first-day jitters a little smaller and the excitement a little bigger.

Check out the graphic for upcoming playdate dates and times. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners to the Ferndale family!

08/05/2026

🏫 Welcome Principal Smith to Ferndale Lower Elementary! 👋

Come say hello and help us give a warm Ferndale welcome to our new principal, Principal Smith!

📍 Location: FLower Elementary
🗓 Date: August 7th
⏰ Time: 3 PM

We look forward to seeing our students, families, and community members there!

For more district information, visit www.ferndaleschools.org.

08/05/2026

FAMILIES, IT’S TIME TO UPDATE YOUR ANNUAL FORMS!

Annual Form Updates open August 3 and are REQUIRED for all new and returning Ferndale Public Schools students by August 17!

Completing these forms keeps emergency and medical info up-to-date for your scholar’s safety AND ensures you get your child’s schedule or teacher assignment.

These forms are REQUIRED prior to your student’s start date! This is NOT for enrollment purposes; this is for the safety of your scholar!

📲 How to update:

• Log into MiStar ParentConnection

• Select your student(s)

• Click Annual Form Updates & complete all required sections!

🏫 In-Person Help: Weekdays (Aug 3–17) from 9 AM–3 PM at Central Office (2610 Pinecrest).

📧 Questions? Email [email protected].

07/30/2026

Exciting news for the Ferndale Lower Elementary School community! ✨

We are proud to welcome Ryan Smith as the new principal of Ferndale Lower, starting August 3rd. Entering his 20th year in education, Principal Smith’s collaborative leadership, background in restorative practices, and focus on the whole child make him a fantastic fit for our district.

Join us in giving Principal Smith a warm welcome to Ferndale! Details on upcoming meet-and-greet opportunities for families and staff will be shared soon.

🔗Learn more: https://www.ferndaleschools.org/news