Middle and high school orientation dates announced

Dearborn Public Schools is already planning orientation events for next fall’s incoming middle and high school students and their families. Parents and students already in the district and those considering joining the district are welcome to attend and learn more...

Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has sketched out the timeline for the search for a new superintendent. The process will open with the chance for the public to offer input on what they would like to see in the next leader of the third largest school...

High schools add esports for students

Sitting around on a library couch after school may not sound intense, but for about a dozen Dearborn High students, this is how they prepare for some serious competition.   Starting this semester, the district’s three traditional high schools are officially...

Applications open for Early College, DCMST; coming soon for STEM Middle School

Applications for next year have opened for two Dearborn Public School high school programs and will open soon for a magnet middle school. Applications are open until Feb. 6, 2026 for all three Henry Ford Early College programs. These programs allow students to attend...

District working on draft bond scenarios after recent board study session

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education continued its discussion of a possible infrastructure bond during a study session on Jan. 5, 2026, including hearing about four schools with critical needs and the results of a community study. Residents can watch the...

Informal public Chatting sessions return on Dec. 11

Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour at any of a series of upcoming events starting Dec. 11, 2025. The informal events, called Chatting with the Superintendent, are a...

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Middle and high school orientation dates announced

Middle and high school orientation dates announced

Dearborn Public Schools is already planning orientation events for next fall’s incoming middle and high school students and their families. Parents and students already in the district and those considering joining the district are welcome to attend and learn more...

Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has sketched out the timeline for the search for a new superintendent. The process will open with the chance for the public to offer input on what they would like to see in the next leader of the third largest school...

High schools add esports for students

High schools add esports for students

Sitting around on a library couch after school may not sound intense, but for about a dozen Dearborn High students, this is how they prepare for some serious competition.   Starting this semester, the district’s three traditional high schools are officially...

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

Dearborn Public Schools recently learned it will receive two MiFamily Mini Grants to help pay for free events for families with young children in 2026. The district’s Early Learning Coalition will receive $10,000 to help pay for the Discover and Play Family Fest on...

District releases 2026-27 calendar

District releases 2026-27 calendar

For all the families and staff who like to plan ahead, Dearborn Public Schools is releasing the tentative calendar for the 2026-27 school year. The first day of school will be a half day on Aug. 24, 2026.  That Monday is two weeks before Labor Day - earlier than...

Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, and trustees were recognized as part of School Board Appreciation Month. Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour took time at the regular meeting to thank trustees...

Board sets special study session for Jan. 5

Board sets special study session for Jan. 5

The Dearborn Board of Education has scheduled a special study session for Jan. 5, 2026 to discuss planning for a potential infrastructure bond. The 6 p.m. meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette St., Dearborn, and will be shown live on...

Informal public Chatting sessions return on Dec. 11

Informal public Chatting sessions return on Dec. 11

Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour at any of a series of upcoming events starting Dec. 11, 2025. The informal events, called Chatting with the Superintendent, are a...

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