FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 27, 2026
Ferndale Elementary School District Announces Monthly Virtual Office Hours for Staff, Parents, and Community
Ferndale, CA — Ferndale Elementary School District Superintendent/Principal Danielle Carmesin is launching monthly virtual office hours to strengthen communication, transparency, and engagement across the school community.
These virtual sessions are designed to provide an open and accessible space for participants to ask questions, share feedback, raise concerns, and offer ideas. There is no formal agenda.
Attendees may join for the full session or drop in as their schedules allow.
To ensure focused and meaningful dialogue, separate sessions will be held for the following groups:
• Certificated Staff
Date: March 16, 2026 (Third Monday of the Month)
Time: 3:45 p.m
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174065107?pwd=CbYPAJPQORoSqbX4OpEZ0TxejOqAb6.1&jst=2
• Classified Staff
Date: March 17, 2026 (Third Tuesday of the Month)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174065107?pwd=CbYPAJPQORoSqbX4OpEZ0TxejOqAb6.1&jst=2
• Parents/Guardians
Date: March 5, 2026 (First Thursday of the Month)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86310715642?pwd=BSfE7CgKe06l1K0cjmSL4xT3t2SidF.1&jst=2
• Community Members
Date: March 13, 2026 (Second Friday of the Month)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86917620503?pwd=Yp2bql3S2YtInGKbl53oFbahrsgYCh.1&jst=2
“These monthly office hours are an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and ensure that all voices in our school community have a space to be heard,” said Carmesin. “Open communication and collaboration are essential to supporting our students and continuing our work of continuous improvement.”
All sessions are voluntary and open to the designated audience listed above. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance if desired, though this is not required.
For additional information, please contact:
Danielle Carmesin
Superintendent/Principal
Ferndale Elementary School District
dcarmesin@ferndalek12.org
Date: February 27, 2026
Ferndale Elementary School District Announces Monthly Virtual Office Hours for Staff, Parents, and Community
Ferndale, CA — Ferndale Elementary School District Superintendent/Principal Danielle Carmesin is launching monthly virtual office hours to strengthen communication, transparency, and engagement across the school community.
These virtual sessions are designed to provide an open and accessible space for participants to ask questions, share feedback, raise concerns, and offer ideas. There is no formal agenda.
Attendees may join for the full session or drop in as their schedules allow.
To ensure focused and meaningful dialogue, separate sessions will be held for the following groups:
• Certificated Staff
Date: March 16, 2026 (Third Monday of the Month)
Time: 3:45 p.m
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174065107?pwd=CbYPAJPQORoSqbX4OpEZ0TxejOqAb6.1&jst=2
• Classified Staff
Date: March 17, 2026 (Third Tuesday of the Month)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174065107?pwd=CbYPAJPQORoSqbX4OpEZ0TxejOqAb6.1&jst=2
• Parents/Guardians
Date: March 5, 2026 (First Thursday of the Month)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86310715642?pwd=BSfE7CgKe06l1K0cjmSL4xT3t2SidF.1&jst=2
• Community Members
Date: March 13, 2026 (Second Friday of the Month)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86917620503?pwd=Yp2bql3S2YtInGKbl53oFbahrsgYCh.1&jst=2
“These monthly office hours are an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and ensure that all voices in our school community have a space to be heard,” said Carmesin. “Open communication and collaboration are essential to supporting our students and continuing our work of continuous improvement.”
All sessions are voluntary and open to the designated audience listed above. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance if desired, though this is not required.
For additional information, please contact:
Danielle Carmesin
Superintendent/Principal
Ferndale Elementary School District
dcarmesin@ferndalek12.org
Developer Fee Justification Study Ferndale Unified School District March 12, 2026
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Good Evening, Ferndale Community,
We anticipate that many of you may have questions about the Board’s voted strategy regarding the main building at FES.
For transparency and easy access to information, the presentation slides from the February 11th Board Meeting are available on the Facilities Department page of our district website. You can find the page here. https://www.ferndalek12.org/page/facilities
The slides are also available directly here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yQ2-89VaeCmuIOSHoq2Kk2cjjLRWVg_/view
If you are looking for additional documents or have specific questions, please reach out to dcarmesin@ferndalek12.org.
When one community member has a question, it’s often a sign that others are wondering the same thing. We are committed to keeping you informed and providing clear, timely information.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support of Ferndale Elementary School.
— Danielle Carmesin
We anticipate that many of you may have questions about the Board’s voted strategy regarding the main building at FES.
For transparency and easy access to information, the presentation slides from the February 11th Board Meeting are available on the Facilities Department page of our district website. You can find the page here. https://www.ferndalek12.org/page/facilities
The slides are also available directly here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yQ2-89VaeCmuIOSHoq2Kk2cjjLRWVg_/view
If you are looking for additional documents or have specific questions, please reach out to dcarmesin@ferndalek12.org.
When one community member has a question, it’s often a sign that others are wondering the same thing. We are committed to keeping you informed and providing clear, timely information.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support of Ferndale Elementary School.
— Danielle Carmesin
Clarifying information regarding Proposed Layoffs:
I believe there is an error in the article “Layoffs May Be Coming at Ferndale Schools” in the Ferndale Enterprise from March 20th. The February 26th recommendation was 6.35 FTE certificated and 3.75 FTE classified. At the March 12th meeting, the board passed 3.68 FTE certificated and 10.575 FTE classified.
The numbers in the article referring to the February 26th meeting were switched. It reads, “In February, Superintendent Danielle Carmesin recommended reducing teaching staff, referred to as ‘certificated employees,’ by the equivalent of 3.75 full-time employees (FTEs). “ That should be 6.35.
Then it says, “Carmesin also proposed laying off 6.35 classified employees who are not teaching.” That number should be 3.75.The numbers were switched.
The article makes it look like the district increased layoffs in classified and barely reduced certificated. Still, the district reduced the certificated layoffs by 2.67 FTE (from the original recommendation in February). A tremendous amount of thought and time went into this, and it would be great if a correction could be printed in The Enterprise so the information is accurate.
Congratulations to Mr. Michael for being selected as a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award. Mr. Michael will compete among other Humboldt County awardees for an opportunity to earn Humboldt County Teacher of the Year.
Thank you Mr. Michael for teaching multiple classes and being our ASB coordinator.
Do you want to leave a legacy at FHS and FES- To sponsor a brick, please complete the form below with your custom message or logo.
At the end of the form submit payment online using the link or QR code provided. Each brick is a $100 donation to FUSD. Donations will be collected and held by Lost Coast Laser until requested by FUSD.
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Good Morning,
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Please let Mr. Griffith and Mrs. Carmesin know if you have any questions.
Thank you
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you are all doing well! I am thrilled to share exciting news about the upcoming Ferndale Elementary School (FES) and Ferndale High School (FHS) graduation ceremonies.
Both graduation ceremonies will now take place at the Ferndale High School Auditorium, right here in our own school district facilities! The ceremonies will kick off at 6:00 p.m. on their respective dates, with FES graduating on Thursday, June 13th, and FHS on Friday, June 14th.
To add to the excitement, the FHS gymnasium will be transformed to accommodate seating on the gym floor and the south side bleachers.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.
Best Wishes,
Mrs. Carmesin
Ferndale Unified School District
Exciting Opportunity: Join the FUSD Board as a Student Representative
FUSD is looking for an 8th-grade student from FES and a 9th-12th grade student to join the Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 term. Develop leadership skills, advocate for student needs, and make a difference in our school community. Apply now for this impactful role!
Why Enroll at Ferndale High School.....
Now enrolling TK and Kindergarten Students.
Come support your varsity Wildcat football team TODAY as they leave for the regional bowl! Gather at 4:00 p.m in the FHS parking lot.
Bring signs and your loudest voices and let’s give these boys the send off they deserve!
We received these informational flyers to help students and their families determine when their child may be "too sick" to attend school.
Does your student experience anxiety? Does it impact their school attendance? Here's a helpful resource.
We hope you find these helpful.
Ferndale Elementary School has a Cafeteria Cook position available. The job description is attached. The wage is dependent on experience $16.95-$24.12. The hours for this position are between 7:30-3:30.
This position has a 190 calendar days, work year and follows the FUSD Academic Calendar. There is potential to work throughout the summer to assist with the Expanded Learning Program.
Additional Information can be found at https://www.ferndalek12.org/page/human-resources
We regret to inform you that we are cancelling lunch on the lawn today. We are all sad that we have to postpone this event due to the rain.
Thank you for your flexibility.
Mrs. Carmesin
Ferndale High School performs exceptionally well compared to our local county and state. Well done, Wildcats!
Congratulations, Megan Collenberg! Mrs. Collenberg is a recipient of this year's Humboldt County Excellence in Teaching Awards. We are proud of you Mrs. Collenberg!
