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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

UPDATED: Winter Storm Closes Farmington Public, Private Schools Wednesday

With as much as 4 inches of snow on the ground, the district calls a snow day.

Farmington Public Schools students who just enjoyed a winter break have another day off Wednesday, thanks to as much as 4 inches of snow dumped on the area since Tuesday afternoon. As of 5 a.m., these schools had also called off classes, according to news reports:  Because Farmington Public Schools closed today, all activities and athletic events are also cancelled, according to the district's snow day policy.  The Farmington/Farmington Hills Breakfast Optimist Club cancelled their Wednesday morning meeting, according to a Facebook post.  A weather emergency declared at 9 p.m. Tuesday in the City of Farmington remains in effect. All vehicles must be off the streets, or they may be towed.  The National Weather Service predicts another inch …

Friday, February 8, 2013

UPDATED: Winter Storm Closes Farmington Public, Private Schools Friday

Scores of school districts in southeast Michigan closed on Friday, after a heavy overnight snowfall – and more snow is on the way.

Farmington Public Schools students have their second snow day of 2013, as a wintry weather mix dumped about four inches of snow over the metro area overnight.  Our Lady of Sorrows School is also closed. Schoolhouse Montessori Academy announced on Facebook that all of its schools will be closed Friday. All Oakland Community College campuses, include Orchard Ridge in Farmington Hills, are closed today, according to the school's Facebook page. Wayne State University's Oakland Center campus in Farmington Hills is closed today.  Because Farmington Public Schools closed today, all activities and athletic events are also cancelled, according to the district's policy. In addition, the North Farmington High Winter Carnival, slated Saturday, has …

Susie Hensoldt

7:41 am on Friday, February 8, 2013

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Let It Snow! Share Your Snow Photos on Patch!

It's time to break out the snowblowers and winter boots as snow is quickly accumulating. Show us photos of your snowfall!

It's time to put on your winter boots and start up the snowblower, as we're in the midst of the season's biggest snowfall (so far)! With the kids off for winter break and plenty of new winter toys at their disposal, we want to see how you're enjoying (or coping with) the snow. Whether it's sledding photos, a snowman your children made or you or your family clearing the driveway, we want you to share your snow day on Patch. Click on the green button above to post photos. 

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