Touted as an increase in school funding, a complicated change in how Dearborn Public Schools received state aid this fiscal year actually resulted in millions less for the district in per pupil funding. Local homeowners will benefit from the tax change with a dip in...
Greetings Dearborn Community, In 1863 President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and although the document declared that slaves would be free, Lincoln also knew it would take an amendment to the constitution to abolish slavery. That action came...
The two-legged students are not the only ones growing and learning at O.L Smith Middle School. One-four legged learner was added to their ranks this year. Millie, a yellow labrador retriever, is in training as part of the Leader Dogs for the Blind. The pup...
June 14, 2022 The Dearborn Public Schools is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment for all students and staff. Any claims of inappropriate behavior, intimidation, or actions taken against a staff or student based on...
There have been recent discussions in the community regarding the curriculum in the Dearborn Public Schools. The district follows the Common Core State Standards. Here is a link to the webpage:https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/academic-standards. We also provide...
With spring 2022 state assessments/M-STEP complete, the state has released the lists of third grade students it is recommending be retained under the Read by Third Grade Law. For Dearborn Public Schools, only 34 students were recommended for retention and likely very...
In light of the recent school violence in Texas, Dearborn Public Schools is reminding students and community members of tools that can help prevent violence in schools. In an emergency, please call 911. Anyone wanting to report cyberbullying or online threats is...
Dearborn High School's Social Justice Club is organizing a candlelight vigil on June 1 to remember the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The event, at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, starts at 7 p.m. The library is at 16301 Michigan...
Dearborn Public Schools still has spots available for this fall for the free Great Start Readiness Program preschool. The district will hold a special enrollment day on Friday, June 3 to help families register. Parents can bring their required documents to Cotter...
For accountants and tax payers, April 15 generally means the deadline to file your income tax return. For school nurses and athletic directors, it means students can start getting health physicals for next year's school and sports. Parents are encouraged to call ahead...
May 19, 2022 Greetings Dearborn families, The district nursing team wanted to provide a brief update on Covid-19 in the community. Covid-19 transmission levels have increased in Wayne County. Our county went from a low-level rating to a high-level...
Congratulations to seven students studying Health Science at Michael Berry Career Center. The students passed their certification exams and are leaving their high schools with not only a diploma, but a nationally recognized credential. The students include: Ali...