Guests from the Michigan Environmental Justice Conference visited Salina Elementary and Intermediate School campus on Sept. 29, 2025, to learn more about the district’s Green Schoolyards initiative. Approximately 80 visitors from two buses of conference attendees...
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Language Matters program challenges teens’ use of derogatory terms
Words matter. A lot. Especially the words we use to or about other people. That is not a new idea, but a program in its second year at Edsel Ford High School is challenging young teens to reconsider how, or if, they should ever use derogatory words. Zanib...
Three homecoming parades and games set for Oct. 10
On Oct. 10, 2025, Dearborn's three traditional high schools - Fordson, Dearborn, and Edsel Ford—will host homecoming events that include afternoon parades and evening football games. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s...
CIS staff at Oakman Elementary wins national award
Oakman students passing by stop to give Zahra Makkawi smiles, questions and a few hugs, helping ease her nerves, at least a little. It is mid September 2025, and Ms. Makkawi is about to be interviewed by a film crew from the national Communities in Schools...
Brothers spend more than half a century as district gym teachers
Have you met Mr. Tapp, the gym teacher? No wait, the other Mr. Tapp, the gym teacher. For more than two decades, Dearborn Public Schools has been fortunate enough to employ two men named Mr. Tapp, both of whom teach physical education classes. Mr....
Dr. Maleyko signs contract to be State Superintendent
Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 signed his contract to become the next State Superintendent for Michigan. He took the oath of office on Monday, Sept. 15 in Dearborn, being sworn in by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. Dr....
Nasri Sobh appointed to Board of Education
The Dearborn Schools Board of Education appointed attorney Nasri Sobh to fill the remaining open seat on the board during a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Mr. Sobh is an attorney with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and holds an MBA from Wayne...
Bazzi appointed to Board of Education
The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education selected one new trustee on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, and postponed filling a second vacant position for another week. Ali K. Bazzi of Dearborn was appointed to fill one vacant position on the board and will serve until...
Paid childcare available for Early Release Tuesdays
Early Release Tuesdays have resumed for the 2025-26 school year. Parents of students in kindergarten through eighth grade again have the option of paying for childcare if they need their children to remain at school on those days until the normal release time. On...
Dr. Maleyko selected as next State Superintendent
Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko has been selected to be the next State Superintendent of Michigan. The State of Michigan Board of Education held interviews for their three finalists for the job on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. After a brief...
Interviews set for Sept. 2 and 4 for 38 Board applicants
The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has announced how it will proceed with filling two vacant seats. Interview dates are set for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 and Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. each night. Candidates will have five minute...
Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to sporting events, concerts
Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging older residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card. District residents age 60 or older can stop in to any...