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...
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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
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...
Out-of-district students now allowed to enroll into all grades of Virtual K-12 School
Wayne County parents interested in virtual school for their children are now allowed to enroll students from kindergarten through high school into Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12. Students will be accepted for the 2023-24 school year as staffing allows. For the...
Board approves preliminary budget, learns more about need for Hold Harmless tax renewal next year
Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education on June 19, 2023 approved a preliminary $490 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year and earlier in June discussed again the need to ask voters to reapprove the district’s 10-year Hold Harmless millage within the next...
Superintendent Maleyko presented with gavel as incoming state association president
Superintendent Glenn Maleyko was recognized as the incoming president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators during a brief presentation at the June 19, 2023, Board of Education meeting. MASA is an organization for school superintendents and...
Museums For All provides inexpensive access for families receiving food assistance
Looking for something fun to do with your children this summer? Through Museums For All, families who receive state food assistance can receive reduced priced admissions at more than 55 museums in Michigan and 1,000 locations throughout the country. Museums For All is...
Consultant presents possible school scenarios
With an aging inventory of buildings and an ever growing demand on the amount of time schools are being used during the year, it’s clear the infrastructure needs of our schools require immediate attention. Those same reasons also support the need for a broader...
Off-campus programs ease attendance at traditional high schools
Did you know that at each of the district’s three traditional high school enrollment and expected attendance are likely to be very different figures for any hour of the school day? As part of its long-range recommendation for school buildings in the district, Fielding...
Honor Cords at Graduation
Greetings, We hope that everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. The next two weeks will be an exciting time for our Seniors. This week, individual schools will host special honors assemblies to celebrate all of the accomplishments of the senior class. The...
Business Director receives service award, department again recognized for budget presentation
Tom Wall, Dearborn Public Schools Director of Business Services and Operations, was recognized on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 with a Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Wall was presented the award by the Michigan School Business Officials during the group’s annual...
County recognizes 15 district sites as Green Schools
Just in time for Earth Day 2023 on Saturday, Wayne County and Wayne County RESA are recognizing 15 Dearborn Public Schools this year as Green Schools for their work on environmental initiatives. To be recognized, schools must complete several earth-friendly...