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Summer meal program feeds children for free

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Since June 24, the Ferndale School District has offered a free meal service that provides breakfast and lunch to students across Whatcom ...

Call for applications for Playground Advisory Group

Ferndale School District FERNDALE — Mountain View Learning Center has been awarded a grant from Whatcom County Health and Community Services for an inclusive playground to serve the ...

Ferndale Schools celebrate retiring teachers 

More than 500 years of experience By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Education employees of all stripes were honored at this year’s Ferndale School District’s retiree celebration. ...

Expired COVID-19 relief money is one reason for staffing cuts

‘Art will be offered at both middle schools next year,’ district says By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On April 30, the Ferndale School Board gave an update on their ...

Ferndale Public Schools Foundation to host Rock the Nest Fest fundraiser event, concert

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Schools Foundation will host its inaugural community-wide Rock the Nest Fest on Saturday, May 18. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit. The free ...

Students compete in Math Olympiad

166 students, 47 teams gather at Cascadia Elementary School for numerical glory By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Students gathered at Cascadia Elementary School on Feb. 22 ...

Whatcom school districts open kindergarten registration

WHATCOM — Registration for fall 2024 kindergarten began Tuesday, Feb. 20 across Whatcom County. All children who will be 5 by Sept. 1 can register for kindergarten in their school ...

UPDATE: Ferndale School voters pass levy

Measure passes by more than 55%, will help ensure students have access to resources to succeed By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — The Tuesday, Feb. 13 special election will not be certified ...

Custer resident/US Merchant Marine Academy student awarded two scholarships 

CUSTER —  Ellary Boyd, a US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) senior at Kings Point, NY, was awarded two scholarships at the 2023 Newark Connie Award reception in New Jersey.  Boyd ...

Ferndale School District voters pass levy

By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — As of 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Ferndale’s voters have passed a $64M educational programs and operations replacement levy (EP&O) with more than ...