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District offering paid Early Release after school care

District offering paid Early Release after school care

With the start of Early Release Tuesdays next month (October 2023), the district is announcing a new childcare option for parents who need assistance afterschool.  Early Release Enrichment Club is a paid after school enrichment program for students in...

Visiting ROAR Show teaches students about respect

Visiting ROAR Show teaches students about respect

With a little help from magic and Katy Perry, elementary students across Dearborn Public Schools are getting some lessons in how to get along. The ROAR Show is visiting 18 schools in Dearborn during September and October.  Al Ulman, also known as Al the Respect...

Dearborn Schools reaccredited for another six years

Dearborn Schools reaccredited for another six years

After an extensive review process, Dearborn Public Schools has again been accredited by a national organization. Accreditation was awarded by Cognia Global Commission at its meeting on June 28, 2023.  Cognia is a newer organization incorporating legacy groups the...

Salinas hosting Green Schoolyard event Sept. 19

Salinas hosting Green Schoolyard event Sept. 19

Salina Elementary and Salina Intermediate schools are inviting the public to a special event to learn more about the Green Schoolyard Project at the campus. The event will take place on Sept. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Salina Elementary School, 2700 Ferney St.,...

Superintendent Maleyko again receives positive review

Superintendent Maleyko again receives positive review

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education recently gave Superintendent Glenn Maleyko his evaluation for his eighth year as superintendent, again ranking his performance as “highly effective.”   Trustee Roxanne McDonald chaired the evaluation committee,...

New program trains would-be building engineers

New program trains would-be building engineers

Five district employees have benefited from a new program to help train prospective building engineers/building operations specialists. Three of those employees - Vivian Blanton, Walter Wheble and Tyler Saba - recently completed the yearlong training program, and all...

District’s 2023-24 calendar approved

District’s 2023-24 calendar approved

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education voted on Monday night to approve the new  contract with the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, which also sets the district’s calendar for the year. The Aug. 21, 2023 vote approved the five-year contract, which also...

Back-to-school pictures?  We have a sign for that

Back-to-school pictures? We have a sign for that

For many families, taking pictures on the first day of school each year is an honored tradition. Dearborn Public Schools is here to help! We have created cute 2023 signs for the first day of school for each grade level or, if you prefer, a generic one with no grade...

Enrollment event set for Sept. 6 for free GSRP preschool

Enrollment event set for Sept. 6 for free GSRP preschool

The Dearborn Public Schools’ free preschool program still has some slots available for the 2023-24 school year and is planning an enrollment event on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Cotter Early Childhood Center and Salina Elementary. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is...