FPS News Releases 2011-2012



May 17, 2012

Principal of Longacre Elementary School is chosen as MEMSPA Region 7 Elementary Principal of the Year

Three Farmington Public Schools' teams will represent Michigan at Global Finals in Destination ImagiNation

Farmington Public Schools' PTA's win State awards

Farmington High School students do well at State MITES competition

 

May 7, 2012

Farmington Public Schools’ Special Education Services offers presentation on planning a more secure future

 

May 3, 2012

East Middle School’s Math Olympiad Team took top honors

 

May 1, 2012

Farmington Public Schools offers Schools of Choice options for Kindergarten and ninth grade students

When school ends, summer learning opportunities begin at Farmington Public Schools

 

April 27, 2012

Three Farmington Public Schools' students honored in the 2012 CTE Student Recognition Program

Farmington Public Schools hosted the Division II Math Pentathlete Tournament for Grades 2 and 3

 

April 17, 2012

Hatty Ligon and Ann Marie Robinson are named Farmington Public Schools’ "Teaching with Heart and Soul" award winners

 

April 12, 2012

Farmington United Percussion Ensembles earn Gold at Michigan Color Guard Circuit State Championships

Farmington High School’s Kevin Andrews earns third place in the 2012 Excellence in Education Recognition Program

 

April 5, 2012

Two Farmington Public Schools' students are awarded National Achievement Scholarships

 

April 3, 2012

Parents, students, and staff invited to give input on staff collaboration that could change school day/hours

 

March 30, 2012

Farmington African American Parent Network (FAAPN) hosts Summer Resource Fair at Harrison High School

Positive behavior support will be the April 10 topic for grandparents

Power Upper Elementary School teams up with the PTSA to initiate the iPad pilot Program

District to hold “garage sale” at Maxfield Training Center - Thursday, April 19

Farmington Public Schools' students win high honors at the WordMaster Challenge

 

March 26, 2012

Donna Reuter chosen as Farmington Public Schools’ 2011-2012 Support Person of the Year

Farmington Public Schools’ State PTA Reflections winners move on to National Competition

Farmington Public Schools' Elementary Teacher of the Year selected to receive a free car for a year

 

March 16, 2012

Farmington Public Schools invites parents to dialogue about the District's technology plan

When school ends, summer learning opportunities begin at Farmington Public Schools

Giant traveling map of South America from National Geographic lands at Power Upper Elementary School

 

March 13, 2012

Farmington Public Schools honors Teacher of the Year recipients

 

March 8, 2012

Farmington Public Schools hosts discussion to provide legal information, advice and resources for grandparents – March 13

 

March 1, 2012


Harrison High School junior Connor Rubin is selected for United States Senate Youth Program

Four Farmington Public Schools' music students accepted for 2012 Michigan All-State Ensembles

North Farmington High School Concert to premiere brass quintet work written by one of its own

Farmington Public Schools Early Childhood/Preschool Open Houses

 

February 28, 2012


Annual Rainbow Recognition Awards Breakfast to be held Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 a.m.

 

February 21, 2012


Farmington Public Schools’ Kindergarten Registration Week – March 5 - 9, 2012 for 2012-2013 school year

 

February 9, 2012


Eighth graders and their parents invited to Pledge for Success event on Thursday, March 1

Hitachi Detroit Area Community Action Committee and the Hitachi Foundation award Gill Elementary School matching grants for technology

Cloverdale School surprised with a generous donation from Brooks Utility Products

Farmington Public Schools hosts conversation to help grandparents learn developmental guideposts for today's kids - February 14

 

January 27, 2012


Farmington Public Schools sees solid performance on recent customer satisfaction survey

Farmington Public Schools' string orchestra students partner with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for "Day for Strings" event, January 28

Chamber Music Society Of Detroit Brings Celebrated Shanghai Quartet To Metro Detroit Schools For 2-Week Residency Program

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) Parent Information Meeting - February 13

 

January 25, 2012


Farmington PTA Parent Forum presents Health and Wellness for your Family on Monday, February 13

Farmington Public Schools adopts Project Lead The Way (PLTW) STEM Education Program

Michigan Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program Students Headed to Washington, D. C. and to Receive $5,000 Scholarship

 

January 18, 2012

Community invited to Empty Bowls Dinner at Kenbrook - Thursday, February 16

Michigan Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program Students Headed to Washington, D. C. and to Receive $5,000 Scholarship

 

January 13, 2012

Farmington Public Schools' PTA Council announces the 2012 PTA Reflections award winners

Farmington Public Schools sees dramatic recycling increase

 

January 10, 2012

District offers Parent Learning Sessions on Quality Instruction which will help parents work with their children at home

The Farmington Hills Fire Department and City of Farmington Department of Public Safety, in partnership with Farmington Public Schools, to offer FREE CPR training to high school students

 

January 4, 2012

Highmeadow Common Campus to hold lottery for student slots

Harrison Dance Company selected to perform at the National High School Dance Festival Gala Concert

 

December 14, 2011

Farmington Public Schools hosts information discussions for grandparents

 

December 1, 2011

District issues survey to gather feedback from parents and community members

 

November 17, 2011

Farmington PTA Offers Bridges Math Parent Forum November 28 at Highmeadow Common Campus

Farmington Public Schools invites you to the Seventh Annual Battle of the Middles

 

November 8, 2011

Community teams up for free PTA Parent and Student Forum on "Preparing for College"

 

November 2, 2011

Kathryn Gustafson recognized as the MCEE 2011 Economic Educator of the Year

Resolution Opposing Senate Bills 618-624

 

October 26, 2011

District selects Michael Liebowitz as the Senior Extraordinaire Award Winner for 2011

 

October 25, 2011

District holding International Baccalaureate Programme informational meetings

 

October 21, 2011

Farmington High School to Host Student/Parent Forum on Youth Suicide Prevention

 

October 12, 2011

The District's Student Round Table hosts a Board of Education Candidates' Forum on Monday, October 17

Proud Dads Club hosts information meeting for interested fathers - October 20

 

October 6, 2011

Senior adults invited to the school district's annual Senior Adult Breakfast on Wednesday, October 26

 

September 29, 2011

Farmington High School PTSA to host Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Forum

 

September 22, 2011

Farmington Public Schools receives Meritorious Budget Award

 

September 14, 2011

PTA Council hosts “Technology in our Schools” Parent Forum on Monday, September 19

 

September 12, 2011

All invited to Neighborhood House Fund Raiser and 70th birthday celebration for Bob Maxfield - Friday, September 23

 

September 1, 2011

The Farmington Public Schools' Board of Education and Farmington Education Association (FEA) ratify two-year contract

 

August 29, 2011

Farmington Public Schools set to boost student success with first ever New Family Orientation

 

August 24, 2011

Farmington Public Schools’ Superintendent Susan H. Zurvalec will be part of WDET's Back to School series

Farmington Public Schools offers unique learning opportunities for high school students

 

August 23, 2011

Farmington Public Schools opens 20 kindergarten slots for Oakland County students for 2011-2012

 

August 22, 2011

Farmington Public School District transitions to a new student information system - Zangle • Parent Connect

 

August 4, 2011

Survey released to gain perception data on trimesters from high school parents-survey open until Thursday, August 25

 

July 21, 2011

Sheilah Clay assumes role as President of the Farmington Public Schools' Board of Education

 

July 15, 2011

District seeks those interested in being part of a Trimester Evaluation Work Group to analyze data for trimester study

 

July 11, 2011

Farmington TAL (Together for Accelerated Learners) and PTA to Sponsor Effectiveness Workshop for Students 6-12

Farmington Public Schools’ Community Relations department earns multiple awards from the National School Public Relations Association

 

July 1, 2011

Harrison's Coach Herrington named a "Michiganian of the Year" by The Detroit News