Katie Hetrick

Six schools recognized for above expected reading rates

Six schools recognized for above expected reading rates

Six elementary schools in Dearborn Public Schools have been recognized for beating the odds with their literacy scores.  River Oaks, Maples, Nowlin, Miller, Oakman and Howard elementary schools were recently recognized with Bright Spot Top School awards. Each...

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Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Dearborn Public Schools has announced plans for 21 meetings where the public can learn more about the $1.5 billion bond that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The meetings will be held at the district’s elementary schools. Each meeting will include a presentation about...

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District launches bond informational campaign

District launches bond informational campaign

Dearborn Public Schools officially kicked off the informational campaign for the district’s historic $1.51 billion bond in the basement of one of the district’s oldest schools on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. “We are calling this a transformational bond because that is...

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Community invited to attend Meet the Superintendent events

Community invited to attend Meet the Superintendent events

Local residents, parents, and students are invited to meet Dearborn Public Schools new superintendent Mike Esseily at one of three events in August 2026. Meet the Superintendent sessions are scheduled for  Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at Fordson High School in the media...

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Fire destroys Nowlin playground

Fire destroys Nowlin playground

Dearborn Public Schools is aware of a fire that destroyed a special needs playground at Nowlin Elementary on Thursday evening. While we are saddened by the loss of equipment enjoyed by our students and our community, we are grateful that no one was hurt and that the...

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Esseily signs contract as next district superintendent

Esseily signs contract as next district superintendent

Mike Esseily was officially hired as the new superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools during the June 22, 2026 Board of Education meeting. Trustees approved Mr. Esseily’s three-year contract by a 7-0 vote.  He officially starts as superintendent on July 1. “I am...

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District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

Dearborn Public Schools will seek a $1.51 billion bond to replace or extensively remodel every school in the district over the next 20 years. During its regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Board of Education approved ballot language for the Nov. 3, 2026...

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