Michael Gothro sits in a corner of the high school library talking to another teen about high school, college and their plans for life after both. Mr. Gothro is the counselor for the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy. The program, a partnership between Dearborn...
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District launches new community newsletter
Dearborn Public Schools this week launched a new digital newsletter providing a way for parents, district residents and other stakeholders to stay abreast of what is happening in the district. The first newsletter can also be viewed online. Those interested in...
Haunted car wash fundraiser returns Oct. 27 and 28
Lock your car doors, roll up the windows and head up to the Westborn Haunted Car Wash for some sudsy, spooky fun on Oct. 27 and 28. Last year’s biggest Halloween fun event is back this year for two consecutive nights. The O.L. Smith Middle School PTSA (Parent Teacher...
Edsel Ford High planning College and Career Fair on Oct. 26
Edsel Ford High school is hosting a College and Career Fair on Oct. 26, 2023, and area high school students are invited to attend this free public event. More than 30 representatives from local colleges and trade schools are expected to participate at the event. ...
Student Support – A message from the Superintendent
Greetings The hardship, tragedy, and loss of human life as a result of war and conflict has a devastating emotional impact on all of us. I want to assure our parents that our schools are always ready to support the emotional wellbeing of our students, especially...
Care to the Core on Oct. 12
Care to the Core this year is moving to Oct. 12, 2023. This event, which has been held in the spring for the last several years, is a way for each Dearborn Public School to highlight tools they use to combat bullying and to create a positive school climate. October...
Summary of 2023 summer construction work released
While most students and staff were enjoying their summer break, construction crews were busy on numerous projects around the district. Four elementary schools were closed for the entire summer as they entered the final stages of work to add air-conditioning, and...
Reminder about When to Keep Your Child Home From School
Germs seem to come in waves, and Dearborn Public Schools, like most of Michigan, has seen an increase lately in a variety of infections being passed around. So it seemed a good time to remind families about our handy When To Keep Your Child Home from School document. ...
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
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
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
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.,...