Top 5 Things to Know this Week

Top 5 things to know for the week of October 7-11, 2024

Millage Renewal Election - Tuesday, November 5

Hillside Elementary School second grader, Seth Moore, lands co-starring role on Abbott Elementary

HILLSIDE IN HOLLYWOOD! Hillside Elementary School second grader, Seth Moore, landed a co-starring role on the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated television series, Abbott Elementary. Seth spent the end of his summer break working in California on the set with the star studded cast. In the end, Seth's scene took about 30 takes and lasted about two and a half hours.

Watch Seth on the upcoming season premiere of Abbott Elementary on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 on ABC at 9:30 p.m.

We are so impressed with our students and the great things they accomplish at such a young age!

Additional School Board Candidate Forum added

The Farmington African American Parent Network (FAAPN) & the Community Equity Organization are hosting a School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills in the Auditorium.

Five residents have applied for two open seats on the Farmington Public Schools’ Board of Education to be decided on by the voters on Tuesday, November 5. The school board sets policy for the school district while the Superintendent, who is hired by the Board, handles the day-to-day operations of the school district. These five residents are vying for two, six-year-terms.

Voters will select from the following candidates: T.R. Carr, Danielle DePew, Vanessa Gwinn, Thomas Hull, and incumbent Claudia Heinrich. The terms for these seats begin January 2025 and end in 2031.

The Farmington Area PTA Council held a Virtual School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, October 7.The recording will be posted on the PTA Council page (https://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/parents/parent-groups/farmington-area-pta-council) on the District website following the Forum.

Fire Prevention Week in Farmington Hills

We are so thankful for the partnership that we have with our first responders! It's Fire Prevention Week in Farmington Hills and the Farmington Hills Fire Department is getting fired up for fall assemblies at our elementary schools!

The Fire Department’s Fall Assembly Program connects K-5 students with important fire safety education developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

October is National Principals' Month

This month-long celebration recognizes the important role school principals play in shaping the future of students and the education system. It's a time to honor principals for their leadership, dedication, and impact on student success. The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) collaborate on this celebration.

Please take the time this month to thank your principal for all that they do! We cannot thank our principals enough for all that they do for our students, families, and staff! Principals will be recognized at the Tuesday, October 8th Board of Education meeting.

OCTOBER 7, 2024

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