Ferndale Schools

04/01/2026

In Part 2, our Superintendent and Executive Director of Finance, Holly Graham, break down special education funding, transportation costs, and MSOCs (materials, supplies, and operating costs). These are essential pieces of the budget that directly impact how we support students and run our schools each day.

We’re committed to continuing these conversations and keeping our community informed with clear, transparent information. Learn more: https://www.ferndalesd.org/deptprograms/finance

03/30/2026

Vibrant art can be found on display at Ferndale Library, created by talented Vista Middle School 6th grade students. Using oil pastels, students made these colorful Sgraffito creations. Sgraffito is a decorative technique that results when a sharp tool is used to scratch through a surface to reveal a different color underneath.

Art teacher Susie Nickelson is so proud of these students!

03/27/2026

Ferndale School Board President Dr. Kevin Erickson has announced the
school board will host a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
At the Mountain View Learning Center, 5780 Hendrickson Ave, Ferndale WA.
https://www.ferndalesd.org/school-board
At any time that you would like to contact your board members, you may do so by using
their contact information that is displayed on this webpage here: https://www.ferndalesd.org/school-board/meet-the-board
Meeting Notice & Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ferndale/Board.nsf

03/26/2026

School finance is complex, which is why we’re committed to making it transparent for our community.

In this short video, our Superintendent is joined by Executive Director of Finance, Holly Graham, to walk through the basics of how schools are funded and why it matters. Our goal is to share clear, approachable information that helps build understanding, trust, and stronger support for our students and schools. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, stay tuned for Part 2.

03/25/2026

One of our favorite nights of the year!✨

Ferndale High School‘s annual multicultural night continues to grow, bringing our community together to celebrate cultures, traditions, and stories that make us who we are. From incredible performances to delicious food and meaningful connections, this event is a powerful reminder of the vibrant community we live in.

Thank you to everyone who shared, supported, and celebrated with us. We can’t wait to see this event continue to grow each year!❤️🌎

03/24/2026

Earlier this month the class of 2030 were welcomed by Ferndale High School student leaders for the annual eighth-grade tour. You can read more about this amazing event on the We Are Ferndale blog now: https://www.ferndalesd.org/about/we-are-ferndale

03/19/2026

Last week, we hosted another successful Math Olympiad!

From problem-solving to teamwork, our students showed incredible creativity, determination, and passion for math. 🧠💡

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated coaches, supportive families, and amazing volunteers who made this event possible..

📸: Racquel Muncy/Ferndale Record

03/12/2026

We had a great time at Mountain View's Blockfest last week!

Families enjoyed playing and learning together while exploring math and science through block play.💛

03/10/2026

FIRST 👏🏼 PLACE👏🏼WINNERS!!! 👏🏼

Congratulations to our Color Guard students for this amazing accomplishment, to bring the 1st place award home to Ferndale for the first time in 22 years. 🎉🎉🎉

03/09/2026

Ferndale School Board President Dr. Kevin Erickson has announced the
school board will host a Study Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The Study Session (6:00 – 8:00pm) will focus on Attendance and the Bell Time Advisory Committee Recommendation.
At the Mountain View Learning Center, 5780 Hendrickson Ave, Ferndale WA.
https://www.ferndalesd.org/school-board

At any time that you would like to contact your board members, you may do so by using
their contact information that is displayed on this webpage here: https://www.ferndalesd.org/school-board/meet-the-board

Agenda:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772825748/ferndalesdorg/j2ietsq3p7fbj6p2ml7m/311StudySessionAgenda.pdf

School Board - Ferndale School District

02/26/2026

Cascadia Elementary staff who were peer nominated received Belonging Awards delivered by superintendent Kristi Dominguez yesterday. Way to go Chelsea Whitener, Sarah Linn and Toni Puhan! Staff nominated their peers for meeting one or more of Ferndale School District’s three Core Values: Academics & Excellence, Safety & Belonging or Community.