The Michigan Department of Education requires that school districts provide at least 1,098 instructional hours to students in kindergarten through high school. Districts are permitted up to six forgiven school days each year for emergency closures. Usually,...
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Good attendance improves academic outcomes
A tri-county consortium including Wayne RESA has launched a campaign to encourage better school attendance. The In Class is Where It’s At campaign encourages parents to make sure students are attending school, offers tips for improving attendance, and provides...
Weather service changes advisories
The winter season is upon us, and this year weather alerts will be looking a bit different. The National Weather service has created new “cold weather terms” to distinguish when temps are dangerously low. When this occurs you will see a “Cold Weather...
Music grant provides new instruments for Oakman Elementary
More music is ringing through the halls at Oakman Elementary School thanks to a grant. The Save the Music grant has provided more than $70,000 worth of instruments, music stands and music books to the school to boost its instrumental music program. The district hopes...
Eighth graders and parents invited to learn more about high school options
District eighth graders will be learning more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools in December. Parents are invited to attend the sessions at their child’s school or one of two sessions planned via Zoom in December. Each middle school will host a...
Virtual K-12 accepting transfers for second semester, deadline is Dec. 1
Dearborn Public School’s Virtual K-12 is accepting transfer requests in and out of the online-only school for the second semester, which starts Jan. 6, 2025. The deadline to transfer in or out of Virtual K-12 is Dec. 1, 2024. Virtual K-12 offers students at all grade...
Battle Against Hunger food collection drive returns Nov. 18 to 22
Students and families from across Dearborn Public Schools are again stepping up to Battle Against Hunger this November. The annual Battle Against Hunger food collection drive will run from Nov. 18 to 22 at several schools in the district. Last year the school...
Cipriano Cross Country meet held
The annual Robert Cipriano Memorial Cross Country Meet for select elementary and middle school students was held on Nov. 5, 2024. Physical education teachers invited students in fourth through eighth grade who qualified to participate in the meet at Ford Field Park in...
Empty Bowls fundraiser returns on Nov. 4
The Dearborn Public Schools Art Department is hosting its 33rd annual Empty Bowls meal on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St., Dearborn. For a minimum suggested $6 donation, guests who attend this family-friendly...
District career programs looking for business input
The Michael Berry Career Center is looking for business and community partners to help ensure the district’s career programs are meeting local industry’s needs and expectations. The center is part of the Dearborn Public Schools, and its career programs are available...
Lindbergh receives special Lighthouse recognition
Lindbergh Elementary School recently learned it is one of only four Leader in Me Schools in the country to be recognized on both of the program's Lighthouse Academic Honor Rolls. Lindbergh made the list for “exemplary academic proficiency” after student scores put...
Volunteers sought for possible Book Reconsideration committees
As it does annually now, Dearborn Public Schools is taking applications from parents, staff, community members and high school students interested in serving on a Book Reconsideration Committee. Those volunteering to serve on a committee are agreeing to read a school...