FPS News Releases 2012-2013



May 20, 2013

Chris Suliman will be recommended to the Board to serve as the new Gill Elementary School principal

Donna Reuter wins Michigan Pupil Account and Attendance Association (MPAAA) Outstanding Service Award

Three Farmington Public Schools' students earn National Merit Scholarships

Farmington High School senior earns top spot at DECA international conference

Harrison High School DECA students raise money for brain cancer research

Farmington Public Schools' Executive Director of Business Mary Reynolds elected new MSBO president

Farmington Public Schools' high schools rank among Newsweek's 2013 America's Best High Schools

Farmington Public Schools' students win big at Business Professionals of America National Conference

Farmington Public Schools' Board of Education trustee Sheilah Clay receives Art Van Furniture Million Dollar Charity Challenge "Award of Hope"

Farmington Public Schools' Board of Education trustee Sheilah Clay earns MASB Master Board Member Award

 

May 10, 2013

Harrison High School Counselor, Teresa Traverso, chosen Oakland County Counselor of the Year

Farmington Central High School’s Denise Cadwell earns the 2013 MAEO Outstanding Service Award

Farmington Public Schools’ PTA's/PTSA's win several state awards

 

May 6, 2013

Recycling in Farmington Public Schools increased by approximately 20 percent from last year

Alameda Early Childhood Center earns NAEYC Accreditation Renewal

 

May 3, 2013

Nancy Morris is named Farmington Public Schools’ "Teaching with Heart and Soul" award winner

 

May 1, 2013

Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation announces Applause! Staff Appreciation Program

 

April 30, 2013

Farmington Central High School counselor, Renee Champagne receives the MAEO 2013 Outstanding Staff Person of the Year

Two Farmington Public Schools’ teams will represent Michigan at Global Finals in Destination ImagiNation

Harrison High School Teacher, Michelle Hayes, receives 2013 Dove Inclusion Leadership Award

 

April 12, 2013

Farmington Public Schools set to accept Section 105 Schools of Choice applications for Kindergarten and First Grade

 

April 11, 2013

Students excel in the Farmington/Farmington Hills 2013 Optimist Club Oratorical Contest

All invited to attend Forum on Task Team recommendations to realize the Facilites Forward vision - April 18

Farmington Public Schools’ Students earn 20 State Reflection Awards

 

March 25, 2013

Farmington Public Schools’ International Baccalaureate program receives World School designation

 

March 20, 2013

Yoshiko Gingerich chosen as Farmington Public Schools’ 2012-2013 Support Person of the Year

Farmington Public Schools Intra-District Schools of Choice

 

March 19, 2013

Farmington Public Schools reach collective bargaining agreements through the 2015/16 school year with four employee associations

 

March 13, 2013

Farmington Public Schools announces Teacher of the Year recipients

 

March 4, 2013

Farmington Public Schools holds annual School of Choice Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 5

Judy White-Ora “Teaching with Heart and Soul” Award nominations due Thursday, March 28

 

February 20, 2013

Farmington Public Schools receives the International ASBO’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the 16th year in a row

Residents will experience savings as a result of the District’s refunding of its 2013 bonds

 

February 7, 2013

Farmington Public Schools holds Early Childhood/Preschool Open Houses on Saturday, March 2

Farmington Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Week – March 4–8, 2013 for 2013–2014 school year

 

February 1, 2013

Survey on web site elicits feedback on vision; Facilities Forward Committee presents its vision for facilities to the Board of Education

Eighth graders and their parents invited to Pledge for Success event on Thursday, February 28

 

January 25, 2013

Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club to host Oratorical Speech Contest for students

 

January 17, 2013

Chris Suliman selected to serve as the Administrative Interim Principal for Gill Elementary School

 

January 15, 2013

Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Named Outstanding Superintendent Communicator

 

January 10, 2013

Congratulations 2012-2013 District PTA Reflections Winners

 

January 9, 2013

The Farmington/Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth and Families awards $1,000 grant to Farmington High School for Communication Camp efforts to improve student culture

Highmeadow Common Campus accepting applications online from January 14-18 for 2013-2014 school year

Facilities Forward Steering Committee to present its vision for school facilities on January 17

Michael Johnston, information technology director for Farmington Public Schools, selected for Gerstacker Fellowship at Saginaw Valley State University

 

January 3, 2013

Farmington Public Schools Announces Career and Technical Education Curriculum for 2013-2014

 

December 12, 2012

Lawrence Stroughter Jr. selected as the new Harrison High School principal

 

November 27, 2012

Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Receives Enhanced Endorsement Certification

 

November 20, 2012

Farmington Public School Students selected for "You Make a Difference Program" - Children of Design

Bosch Awards $25,000 to Farmington Public Schools Bosch Energy, Science and Technology (BEST) program funds 15 classroom projects

 

November 14, 2012

Farmington Public Schools and the Farmington PTA Council hosted free forum on School Funding - November 8

Farmington Public Schools invites you to Battle of the Middles VIII on Friday, December 14

 

October 29, 2012

District selects Nancy Leflar as the Senior Extraordinaire Award Winner for 2012

 

October 18, 2012

No School for 12th graders on October 30 Farmington Public Schools will be testing students in grades 9, 10, 11 on Tuesday, October 30 as part of pilot program

 

October 16, 2012

Farmington Public Schools hosts information discussions for grandparents

 

October 8, 2012

All invited to attend the free PTA Parent/Student Forum on Synthetic Drugs - October 22

 

October 5, 2012

Farmington Public Schools is forming a Health/Sex Education Advisory Board

 

October 4, 2012

MCMR hosts "New Metropolis" Community Event at Civic Theater on Thursday, October 18

 

September 26, 2012

Senior adults invited to the school district's annual Senior Adult Breakfast on Thursday, October 25

Reminder: Community invited to participate in Farmington Public Schools' facilities Visioning Session 2 on Tuesday, October 2

 

September 18, 2012

Free CPR Classes for High School Students - Various dates from September 24 - May 6

 

September 11, 2012

Proud Dads Club hosts information meeting for interested fathers – Wednesday, September 19

 

September 4, 2012

Community invited to participate in Farmington Public Schools' facilities visioning sessions

 

August 17, 2012

District hosts community forum on August 23 to provide information on Focus Schools

Alameda Early Childhood Center hosts Open House on Saturday, August 25 for interested families

 

August 3, 2012

Farmington Public Schools’ Update on the Michigan Department of Education Focus Schools List

 

July 24, 2012

District makes organizational changes for the 2012-2013 school year to better support students and schools

 

July 13, 2012

District taps former Harrison High School Principal Jim Myers to serve as interim principal until new principal is hired

 

July 5, 2012

District announces changes to calendar for the 2012-2013 school year to avoid conflicts with holidays and board meetings

 

July 3, 2012

District continues to work on finding new principal for Harrison High School; exploring potential for interim candidate

Harrison High School Concert Choir earned a “Superior” rating at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association state choir festival