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...
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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...
District benefits from county education millage up for renewal
Voters this fall will have a lot of decisions to make, including one regarding school funding. The Wayne County Enhancement millage is a 1.98 mill tax on property owners across the county. The $108 million generated by the tax is distributed to public and...
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...
Updates planned at HFEC, under discussion for MBCC
Several facility updates to improve the district’s high school offerings are planned or underway at Henry Ford Early College and the Michael Berry Career Center. Dearborn Public Schools now owns two buildings that house the Henry Ford Early College on the northwest...
Middle schools adding extra time to focus on math and reading skills
Dearborn Public Schools has adopted a new schedule at its regular middle schools, carving out time to strengthen students’ skills in math, reading and writing. Students get an extra two hours a week in these subjects via 30 minute Acceleration of Learning Blocks on...
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...
STEM named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
STEM Middle School in Dearborn Public Schools has again been named a National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. Department of Education released the list of 2024 National Blue Ribbon honorees on Monday, Sept. 23. Representatives from each school will receive their...








