Congratulations to all of the students and staff who were recognized at the 40th annual Superintendent’s Honors Night on May 6, 2025! Students about to graduate from the district were invited to attend if they have at least a 4.0 cumulative GPA halfway through their...
Katie Hetrick
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...
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...
Fordson receives auto shop grant
Fordson High School auto shop students are expanding their real-world technical skills thanks to new equipment provided by a grant. In the spring of 2024, the Fordson auto shop was awarded $36,342.60 by the Margaret Dunning Foundation to buy a tire changing machine...
District again receives award for budget presentation
For the seventh year in a row, Dearborn Public Schools has been recognized for excellence in how it presents its budget. The Association of School Business Officials International recently awarded the district a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the current 2024-25...







