Back-to-School
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- District-Wide Back-to-School Event: Tuesday, August 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. hosted at Ferndale High School.
- Elementary Meet the Teacher: Tuesday, September 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Middle Schools 6th Grade and New Student Orientation: Tuesday, September 1 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
- High School Freshman and New Student Orientation: Monday, August 31st from 8:00 a.m. – noon.
- Moutain View Learning Center: September 2rd from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Beach Elementary: Info Coming Soon
- High School Open House: Wednesday, October 1st from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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Important Notice: Skyward Family Access is currently experiencing a delay for our newest families which impacts ParentSquare access. We are working hard behind the scenes to ensure all our families receive timely communications via ParentSquare.
What is ParentSquare?
ParentSquare is a communication tool used by all schools and the Ferndale School District to communicate timely information through email, text, phone and/or app notification in your family's home language.
Your notification settings may be customized as either instant or at 6:00 p.m. (digest mode) each day.
The ParentSquare app is available in both iOS or Android stores. Downloading the mobile app is the easiest way to receive all Posts, Events, and Sign Up Requests.
- iOS App - Apple Store
- Android App - Google Play Store
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- 2026-2027 School Year (One Page)
- District Event Calendar
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Routes may continue to update the first week of school. Please re-check your route the day before school begins. Thank you!
- InfoFinder Map (coming at the end of August, 2026)
- Bus Safety Tips
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Beach Elementary School
Cascadia Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Custer Elementary School
Eagleridge Elementary School
Mountain View Learning Center
Skyline Elementary School
Horizon Middle School
Vista Middle School
Ferndale High School
Whatcom Discovery School
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In recent years, the district has provided basic school supplies for all students. Due to budget constraints, we will not be able to continue this practice this school year. We understand this change may create challenges for some families, and we remain committed to ensuring every student is fully supported. We are partnering with the Ferndale Public Schools Foundation and our Family Resource Center to assist any student in need. If your family needs assistance with school supplies this year please contact tracy.diehl@ferndalesd.org.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten
- Crayola Washable Markers (10-pack)
- Glue Sticks (4-pack)
- Box of tissues (1)
- Expo marker 4-pack (fine tip preferred)
- White printer paper (no cardstock)
- Playdough (4 back)
- Can of shaving cream (for sensory play)
- Watercolor paints
- Student-safe Wet Wipes (1 pack) unscented
Kindergarten
- Crayola Crayons (24-pack)
- Crayola Washable Markers (10-pack)
- Glue Sticks (4-pack)
- Elmer’s white glue (8 oz.)
- Pencils (12-pack)- Ticonderoga preferred
- Large Eraser
- Box of tissues (1)
- Expo marker 4-pack (fine tip preferred)
- Watercolor paints
- Colored pencils- 1 pack of 12
1st Grade
- Crayola Crayons (24-pack)
- Crayola Colored Pencils (12-pack)
- Crayola Washable Markers (10-pack)
- Student scissors- optional
- Pencils (12-pack)- Ticonderoga preferred
- Large Eraser
- Box of tissues (1)
- Expo marker 4-8-pack
- Watercolor paints
2nd Grade
- Crayola Crayons (24-pack)
- Crayola Colored Pencils (12)
- Crayola Washable Markers (10-pack)
- Student scissors- optional
- Pencils (12-pack)- Ticonderoga preferred
- Wide-Ruled Composition notebook (2)
- Box of tissues
- Expo markers (4-8)
3rd Grade
- Crayola Colored Pencils (12-pack)
- Crayola Washable Markers (10-pack)
- Highlighters (2-pack)
- Glue Sticks (4-pack)
- Student scissors- optional
- Pencils (24-pack)- Ticonderoga preferred
- Large Erasers (2)
- Composition notebook
- Box of tissues (1)
- Expo marker (4-8)
4th Grade
- Crayola Colored Pencils (24-pack)
- Crayola Washable Markers (10-pack)
- Highlighters (3-pack)
- Glue Sticks (2-pack)
- Pencils (24-pack)- Ticonderoga preferred
- Student Scissors
- Large Erasers (2)
- Post-It Notes (3”x3”)
- Composition notebook
- Box of tissues (1)
- Expo marker (4-8 Black)
5th Grade
- Crayola Colored Pencils (24-pack)
- Highlighters (3-pack)
- Glue Sticks (4-pack)
- Pencils (24-pack)- Ticonderoga preferred
- Large Erasers (2)
- Post-It Notes (3”x3”)
- Composition notebook (2)
- Box of tissues (1)
- Expo marker (8-12)
Recommended Items:
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Lunch Box
- Headphones (wired & inexpensive)
Donations Appreciated of the Following Items:
- Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens
- Quart Size Ziploc Bags
- Crayola Twistable Colored Pencils & Crayons
- Any additional grade level supplies are welcome
Please note: Supplies will be collected and used as a shared classroom materials.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Printable List – Horizon Middle School
Printable List – Vista Middle School
Horizon Middle School
- #2 pencils – 3–4 dozen
- Blue & black pens – several
- Red correcting pens – 2
- Colored pencils – 1 package
- Highlighters – 3 multiple colors
- Large Glue Sticks – 4
- Pencil pouch (optional at HMS)
- Earbuds (wired) – needed for testing/tablet use
- Backpack
- Composition notebooks – 2
- 1 Black Composition Notebook
- 1 Black Quad Ruled Composition Notebook
- Spiral notebooks – 2
- Subject dividers with tabs for binder or folders
- Flair pens – several colors
- Pencil top erasers
- 1 pack of graph paper
- For 8th Grade Math
- Scientific calculator
- 6-inch ruler
- For 8th Grade CCR Class:
- 1-inch notebook with pockets on the front cover
Vista Middle School
- #2 pencils – 3–4 dozen
- Blue & black pens – several
- Red correcting pens – 2
- Colored pencils – 1 package
- Highlighters – 3 multiple colors
- Large Glue Sticks – 4
- College-ruled lined paper – 2–3 packages
- Pencil pouch (optional at HMS)
- Earbuds (wired) – needed for testing/tablet use
- Backpack
- Composition notebooks – 2
- 1 Black Composition Notebook
- 1 Black Quad Ruled Composition Notebook
- Spiral notebooks – 2
- Subject dividers with tabs for binder or folders
- Markers (general)
- 3-ring binder (2”)
- 2 fine-tipped black Sharpies
- Water bottle
- 2 boxes Kleenex
- Optional: Computer mouse for use with student tablet
High School
- Binders
- Paper
- Pencils
- Pens
- Composition books
- Other additional supplies as requested by teachers during the 1st week of school
Backpack and reusable water bottle recommended.
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Registration Requirements:
- Your child’s birth certificate
- Proof of residency (your address), acceptable proof includes government issued documents, lease or rental agreement, utility bills
- Immunization records
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Ferndale School District is using a volunteer and visitor management system called Safe Visitor Solutions.
Volunteer Application
The volunteer application consists of a basic information form and a background questionnaire. Please read the information thoroughly. To volunteer in our district, complete the online volunteer application. For the safety of our students, volunteer applicants must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check before they can begin their service.
Once the application is complete, you will receive an email confirming completion. This email will contain your electronic SafeVisitor ID Badge. The ID badge will be used to scan in and out of the buildings in our district. Please arrive a few minutes early for your first visit so we can take your photo at the front desk. We will then store your photo and email you a new electronic ID with a photo which can be stored on your phone as an image or in the new Safe Visitor mobile app which can be downloaded to your phone. You will need to present a government issued photo ID for the first visit.
Your FSD volunteer status is good for 1 year from the date of clearance. You will be automatically notified via email when your application is nearing expiration.
*If you do not have valid photo identification, or if you have limited access to email and the Internet, please let us know. For more information, email viry.ferreira@ferndalesd.org or call 360-383-9200.