Shared on behalf of the City of Dearborn Dearborn, MI – Mayor Hammoud on Sept. 20, 2022 announced a new partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the Amity Foundation to provide free books to all Dearborn kids from birth to age five. The full...
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School Matters: Episode 2 – Food Service in the Schools
Firm hired, starting 30-year study of district building and education needs
Fielding International has been hired to help Dearborn Public Schools conduct a long-range study of future facility uses and needs. The Board of Education approved hiring the company at its September 2022 meeting after a few of the companies that submitted bids were...
Statement on Inclusive School Environment
June 14, 2022 The Dearborn Public Schools is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment for all students and staff. Any claims of inappropriate behavior, intimidation, or actions taken against a staff or student based on...
Change in state funding means reduction in local property tax bills this summer
Touted as an increase in school funding, a complicated change in how Dearborn Public Schools received state aid this fiscal year actually resulted in millions less for the district in per pupil funding. Local homeowners will benefit from the tax change with a dip in...
Resources available to students, community to report safety and bullying concerns
In light of the recent school violence in Texas, Dearborn Public Schools is reminding students and community members of tools that can help prevent violence in schools. In an emergency, please call 911. Anyone wanting to report cyberbullying or online threats is...
District buying two HFC buildings to expand Early College high schools
Dearborn Public Schools has purchased two buildings on the main Henry Ford College campus, with plans to expand Henry Ford Early College and move other services to the site. The buildings, on the north edge of the college campus, were once home to the Society of...
Public survey, info sessions to gather feedback on infrastructure needs and possible funding vote
Dearborn Public Schools is launching a survey and planning at least four public meetings to gather public feedback on infrastructure needs in the district and whether residents would support a vote for a bond or other tax millage to pay to fix those needs. District...
Two town halls, website added to discuss and gather input on facility needs, financing and possible bond
Dearborn Public Schools has added two more town halls to present information and gather feedback on infrastructure needs in the district, how to pay for repairs and improvements, and whether residents would support a vote for a bond or other tax millage to fix those...