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🌱 Patch AM: How Ferndale High’s student demographics quietly shifted this school year
Be sure to catch Multi-Chamber Business Expo on the Ferndale Patch calendar
Hey there, Ferndale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ferndale High's student demographics quietly shifted this school year
- Planning an LGBTQ+ event in Ferndale? Here's how to list it
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Thursday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ferndale High enrolled 19 Hispanic students in 2024-25, a 20.8% drop (seoaklandnews.com) — Ferndale families can see how Hispanic enrollment at Ferndale High dropped to 19 students for 2024–25, now just 2.6% of the 744-student body. The piece also tracks a decade of demographic shifts and notes statewide school funding increases that shape local classrooms and services. 
• Submit an Event (pridesource.com) — If you're planning an LGBTQ+ event in Ferndale, this submission form lets you get it onto a statewide community calendar by choosing Ferndale as the host city. You can share details like venue, cost, links, and photos so locals can easily find and attend your gathering.
📸 Around Ferndale
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Multi-Chamber Business Expo →
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills 39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
4:00 pm - Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
5:30 pm - Echoes & Expressions (Where Voices Rise & Creativity Flows)
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Hotel Royal Oak 811 E 11 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 Home - Hotel Royal Oak
6:00 pm - HPHS Viking Day
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
8:00 am - HPJH Patriot Day
Hazel Park High School Hazel Park Junior High School, 22770 Highland Ave #1803, Hazel P
8:00 am - Summer Concert Series Presented by Henry Ford Health
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons Park 204 S. Troy C.C Park Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:30 pm - Member Appreciation Night at SCS
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons 204 S Troy St Royal Oak, MI 48067 (behind Henry Ford Health)
5:30 pm - Live at Longfellow : Acoustic Music and Good Vibes
Hazel Park High School Longfellow Community Center, 24400 Battelle Ave, Hazel Park, MI
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
📣 Ferndale Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- All Staff Kick-Off
Berkley School District BHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
7:45 am - Summer Kids Mornings →
Hazel Park Recreation, 620 W Woodward Hts, Hazel Park
10:00 am - Birdwatching 101 Class at OCC
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills Campus
6:00 pm - Pokemon Go at Rosie's Park
Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for 1st Shift - Machine Operator (Eastern) in Detroit. Apply here.
- Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Associate in Detroit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hazel Park
- Hazel Park's annual Art Fair is highlighting over 100 local artists this weekend (metromodemedia.com)
- 15 Hispanic students enrolled at Hazel Park High School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
- Detroit Schools Embrace AI and Tech to Bolster Security Amid Rising Safety Concerns (wrif.com)
Oak Park
- Rock icon Iggy Pop brings his shake appeal back home this week (theoaklandpress.com)
- Democrats Post Record Midterm Primary Turnout Across Key Battleground States (newslooks.com)
- Public safety department tight-lipped about 3 recent homicides in Oak Park (theoaklandpress.com)
Royal Oak
- 8 Arrested After Royal Oak Bar Brawl During Woodward Dream Cruise: Report (patch.com)
Ok Ferndale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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