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Mountain View celebrates first week of school

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — As Whatcom County begins to grapple with the symptoms of an early fall, Ferndale’s students have already cracked open their textbooks and ...

Ferndale School Board adopts new cell phone policy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 27 the Ferndale School Board adopted a new cell phone policy district wide. Much of the changes to cell phone policy in schools involve ...

Ferndale back to school event gives families chance to connect

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On Aug. 24, the Ferndale School District’s Family Resource Center will host a back to school event at the Ferndale High School cafeteria. ...

Ferndale School Board considers changes to cell phone policy

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The Ferndale School Board recently reviewed potential changes to their policy regarding cell phone usage in class.  The board’s July 30 ...

Ferndale Schools’ new student board member looks for balance

Junior Harleen Malli joins Gabby Lenssen to give students another liaison to board of directors, district By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — The June 30 Ferndale School Board ...

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 ...