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Ferndale Family Partnership

Welcome to Our New Website!

Posted Date: 06/22/26 (03:34 PM)


This winter, many of you took the time to share your feedback through our website survey. We asked about your navigation habits, the information you access most often, and how we could improve your online experience. Your input played a valuable role in shaping the design and functionality of our new website. 

This work reflects one of the key foundations of our district's Strategic Plan: Authentic and Meaningful Engagement. We believe strong schools are built on strong partnerships with students, families, staff, and the community. By listening to your feedback and incorporating it into the design process, we have worked to create a website that better serves the needs of everyone who relies on it. 
 
As we explored options for our district's online presence, we were guided by two important priorities: improving the user experience and being responsible stewards of district resources. Moving to a new website platform allows us to reduce costs while continuing to provide a high-quality experience for our community. 
 
We selected Smart Sites, ParentSquare's website platform. As a ParentSquare district, this choice allows us to streamline communications by bringing more of our communication tools together in one connected system. This integration will help us share information more efficiently, improve access to important resources, and make it easier for families and community members to stay informed and engaged. 
 
A strong communication system supports the broader goals outlined in our Strategic Plan. Whether families are accessing information about academic programs, student support services, school events, or district achievements, the new website will help strengthen connections between our schools and community.  
 
Using your survey feedback as a guide, we focused on creating a more intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly website. From streamlined navigation to easier access to frequently visited pages, every design decision was made with our users in mind. 
 
We hope you explore the new homepage, discover the improved features, and experience a website designed to better connect our community with the information and resources you need. 
 
Thank you for sharing your feedback and helping us create a better online experience. 
FSD Communications