Information regarding School of Choice

Data is currently being compiled in order to determine open buildings and grade levels for the Intra-district and PA 227 School of Choice options. Applications, guidelines and open buildings/grade levels should be posted by March 23, 2009. The deadline for application submission is April 15, 2009.

Continued participation by the District in the Section 105 Non-Resident School of Choice program for Oakland County residents was approved by the Board of Education on March 3, 2009. Applications and guidelines for this program will be posted on the web site beginning August 7, 2009. The deadline for application submission is August 21, 2009. If a lottery is necessary, it will be held August 24, 2009.

Information regarding school closings based upon weather conditions

Whenever weather is an issue, the District’s superintendent participates in a conference call with other Oakland County superintendents and an area meteorologist to discuss weather conditions and options.  Each district makes their own school closing decision based on local area conditions.  As soon as a decision is made, it is communicated to all.

As with other school closings due to weather, we advise parents to tune into TV-10, check the District’s web site or to be sure to sign up for your school(s) and District list servs.  As always, school closings will also be shared with local radio and television stations.  You can also check ClickOnDetroit.com.

Farmington Public Schools' presents parent forum on "Elementary Bullying Issues" — Monday, October 6

Parents won't want to miss the upcoming Elementary Parent Forum on Bullying Issues at the elementary school level. The Forum is set for Monday, October 6 at 7 p.m. at Lanigan Elementary School, 23800 Tuck Road, Farmington Hills.

The Forum will help parents learn what to do if their child is a bully, a target of a bully or is a witness of an action of bullying.

The Forum is part of a series of forums presented by the PTA Council and the School/Community Forum group. The topics were chosen by parents, for parents.

Other elementary parent forums scheduled for this year are:

• November 10 - "Nutritions for Children" hosted by Hillside Elementary School
• January 12 - "Being Green at Home and School" hosted by Wooddale Elementary School
• April 27 - "How to Raise a Writer" hosted by Gill Elementary School.

For further information, please contact School/Community Relations at 248. 489. 3349.