Katie Hetrick
Dearborn High film festival returns May 16 and 17
The WDHS Film Festival returns on May 16 and 17 with five award winning student films. The festival starts at 6:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 in purchased online in advance. Students won Best of Show this year at the Michigan Student Film...
Report shows four district schools in top 15 in state
STEM Middle School was recently recognized as the top school in the state in an April 2025 report by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The magnet middle school was one of four Dearborn Public Schools that ranked in the top 15 in the organization’s Context and...
May 5 study session to hear infrastructure report
The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special study session on May 5, 2025 to discuss infrastructure needs, as the district moves towards putting another bond question on a ballot. The open meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. that evening at the...
2025 Teachers of the Year announced
Five teachers were honored on Thursday, April 17, during an event to announce the 2025 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards. Those receiving the awards include: Kathleen Laurus from Snow Elementary for preschool to second grade teachers, Deanne...
Two staff recognized with Mayor’s Arts Awards
Dearborn Public Schools offers its congratulations to two staff members who will receive Mayor’s Arts Awards later this month. Niki Cassidy, art teacher at Dearborn High, is receiving this year’s Arts Educator award. Sunshine Durant will receive a Special...
Committee forming to recommend ways to honor former Edsel Ford High counselor and coach
Dearborn Public Schools is forming a committee to look at ways of honoring Haj Ibrahim Baydoun. Mr. Baydoun, a former counselor and basketball coach at Edsel Ford High School, started his career with the district in 1991. He passed away in February 2025. Under the...
Stout students among few in the state in a NASA Club
Some Stout Middle School students are meeting with some out of this world experiences through a new after-school program. Stout, in partnership with ACCESS, has brought a special NASA Club to the school. Stout was one of only 10 middle schools in Michigan...
Passing of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun, who passed away this weekend. Mr. Baydoun, a counselor at Edsel Ford High School, started his career with the district in 1991. Mr. Baydoun was well-respected across the community. He...