As you know, there will be no school on Monday, January 20 to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. There is a weekend of activities planned for families from January 18-20. Please see complete info at https://www.farmlib.org/about-us/library-news/mlk-weekend-celebration-at-fcl/

You will not want to miss our students as they participate in this celebration. Some of the highlights include:

Monday, January 20

Legacy Walk

11-11:45 a.m.

A tradition dating back over 20 years, the Dr. King Legacy March is a favorite activity of families in the community. With our signs and posters, we will walk down the sidewalk along 12 Mile Road from the Library Parking Lot. Please wear appropriate clothing for cold temperatures and icy sidewalks. Hot chocolate will be available in the lobby after the event!

FPS Dance Company

12:30-1 p.m.

Library Auditorium

FCL proudly presents the students from the Farmington Public Schools' Dance Company led by Toi Banks. High schoolers from North Farmington and Farmington High Schools will capture the spirit of the day with a contemporary performance that you won't want to miss.

FPS Student Panel

6-7 p.m.

Auditorium AND Virtual on Zoom

You're invited to an inspiring panel discussion with local students as they share their unique perspectives on identity, equity, and belonging. Our panelists from the Farmington IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Acceptance) Clubs represent a variety of voices from across Farmington Public Schools, and they’re ready to dive into a discussion about Dr. King's enduring legacy and their dreams for the future. Moderated by Greg Smith, FPS Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this panel will be a celebration of youth voices and visions for a more inclusive world. Registration is only required for virtual attendance to receive the Zoom meeting link.

MLK Celebration: Art Contest Award Ceremony

7-7:30 p.m. 

Auditorium

Immediately following the FPS Student Panel, the 8 winners of the MLK Art Contest will be announced and prizes awarded. The Art Contest is generously sponsored by the Farmington Hills Special Services Department.

This exciting event happened right before break, so we wanted to share again in case you missed it! Not one, but TWO FHS marketing students earned the attention of one of the world’s largest restaurant chains, Subway!

Vithesh Balla, senior, and Ethan Croll, junior, selected Subway as the subject of their marketing projects. Part of the project included designing holiday sweaters and attempting to reach the highest level person they could within that company. The students pitched their designs to two Subway C-suite executives. Subway was impressed with the students’ pitches and quickly jumped into action. The brand turned the colored pencil designs into real holiday sweaters and surprised them at the school on December 19. Subway then provided lunch for the entire FHS building.

Several areas of the FPS Profile of a Lifelong Learner are highlighted in this project such as Strategic Communicator and Resilient Problem-Solver.

Way to go, Vithesh and Ethan, and thank you Subway! Vithesh and Ethan are shown here with their marketing teacher Nina Merget.