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Golden Eagles field first full boys’ swim squad in modern history

Courtesy Ferndale School District FERNDALE — For decades, any boys who wanted to swim for Ferndale High School had to do so with another high school. They’d don Golden Eagles swim ...

UPDATE: Jessie Deardorff resigns from Ferndale School Board

District accepting applications through Jan. 6 By Bill Helm Editor FERNDALE — On Nov. 29, the Ferndale School Board announced the resignation of Jessie Deardorff. Deardorff, who was ...

New classroom sound systems amplify learning for students

Courtesy Ferndale School District FERNDALE — Cynthia Ridings’ math class at Horizon Middle School was filled with chatter. Ridings had asked her sixth graders to discuss a geometry ...

Tech staff Marc Camacho and Carrie Coslick make a difference at Ferndale schools

Note: This is the second article in a series of monthly pieces highlighting the many devoted support staffers who serve Ferndale School District’s students. This month, we spent a ...

Ferndale seeks out applications for Early Learning Task Force

Ferndale School District FERNDALE — Families, school staff and community members interested in sharing their input on the future of early childhood education in Ferndale School District ...

2 Ferndale students named to Biola University dean’s list 

LA MIRADA, Calif. — For the spring 2022 semester, Biola University named approximately 1,600 students to its dean’s list. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor ...

Ferndale defeats Kelso, 44-14

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor  BELLINGHAM — Ferndale continued its winning streak and advanced to the quarterfinals after a 44-14 victory over Kelso on Friday, Nov. 11. Ferndale ...

Ferndale defeats Seattle Prep, moves to 3A state

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor  BELLINGHAM — Ferndale and their unstoppable running game showed up once again, as they defeated Seattle Prep, 35-14 on Friday, Nov. 4. The win by Ferndale ...

Mental health needs of Ferndale students, math curriculum on school board agenda

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter  FERNDALE — Mental health of Ferndale School District students was a subject of extended discussion during the Oct. 25 Board of Directors meeting. ...

Ferndale soccer season ends after 2-1 loss to Everett

Ferndale loses bid for 3A district tournament By Nathan Schumock  Sports Editor  BELLINGHAM — The Ferndale girls soccer season ends as they fell to Everett 2-1, during a torrential ...