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,...
Katie Hetrick
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...
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...
November 11, 2024 P-12 Board of Education Meeting Part 2
https://youtu.be/yRNXG1Eo8FA
November 11, 2024, P-12 Board of Education Meeting Part 1
https://youtu.be/ekkCVTGAy4c
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...
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...