Virtual K-12 hosting orientation for all interested families on April 4

Wayne County parents and students interested in online learning are invited to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12. Virtual K-12 is open to students in kindergarten through high school from across Wayne County. The welcome event will be held on April...

District’s City Wide Art Show opens on April 1 with public reception

The Dearborn Public Schools City Wide Art show returns to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in April 2025. The event will start with a special opening reception on April 1, 2025 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.  Student artwork...

Parents and students invited to middle and high school orientations

Looking ahead to next school year, schools across Dearborn Public Schools are planning orientation events in spring 2025 to meet students and parents. District middle and high schools have scheduled events to welcome next year’s incoming students and their parents....

Kindergarten Roundups set for April

Parents living in the Dearborn School District with students planning to start kindergarten in the fall are invited to Kindergarten Roundups at their local elementary school.  Parents and guardians can also start enrollment now through the district website at...

Enrollment opening soon for free Summer Discovery Program for current K-8 students

Thanks to a multi-million dollar grant, Dearborn Public Schools is again planning a large 2025 Summer Discovery Program for current elementary and middle school students. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide fun enrichment activities and additional math and...

District celebrating its 80th anniversary

Dearborn Public Schools is celebrating its 80th anniversary over the 2024-25 school year. The history of public schools in the Dearborn area dates back to the early 1800s, but the school district as it exists today was created in July 1944.  That’s when the larger...

District service helps connect students and families to mental health providers

Students, staff and their families who may be struggling with mental health, substance misuse or social-emotional issues now have another resource to find help. Dearborn Public Schools has contracted with Care Solace to help those in need connect with local counselors...

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Kindergarten Roundups set for April

Kindergarten Roundups set for April

Parents living in the Dearborn School District with students planning to start kindergarten in the fall are invited to Kindergarten Roundups at their local elementary school.  Parents and guardians can also start enrollment now through the district website at...

STEM Middle School enrollment procedure

STEM Middle School enrollment procedure

Later this spring, STEM Middle School will start its process of selecting sixth grade students for the 2025-26 school year. STEM is a National Blue Ribbon School and a magnet middle school for academically gifted students within the district. The program follows the...

District Wide Spelling Bee brings students together

District Wide Spelling Bee brings students together

The following is shared on behalf of Communities in Schools of Michigan Dearborn, MI -  The excitement was palpable at Fordson High School as middle school students from Dearborn Public Schools took the stage for the second night of the Communities In Schools...

Stout students among few in the state in a NASA Club

Stout students among few in the state in a NASA Club

Some Stout Middle School students are meeting with some out of this world experiences through a new after-school program.  Stout, in partnership with ACCESS, has brought a special NASA Club to the school.  Stout was one of only 10 middle schools in Michigan...

Passing of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun

Passing of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun, who passed away this weekend.  Mr. Baydoun, a counselor at Edsel Ford High School, started his career with the district in 1991. Mr. Baydoun was well-respected across the community.  He...

Berry Career Center open house to highlight CTE options

Berry Career Center open house to highlight CTE options

High school students and parents in Dearborn Public Schools, as well as community and business members, are invited to an open house at Michael Berry Career Center on March 12, 2025 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will allow students and guests to learn more about...

Fasting secondary students can get take-home meals during Ramadan

Fasting secondary students can get take-home meals during Ramadan

Middle and high school students fasting during Ramadan will have an option this year to take home a free school meal to eat later. Students would need to attend school that day and can pick up a take-home meal during their regular lunch period at school. Students can...

 

 

 

 

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