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...
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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...
Consultants to present possible school building options during May 15 meeting
Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting on May 15, 2023 to again hear from Fielding International. This time the consultants will present two different broad scenarios for how the district could address its school building needs....
Paid driver’s ed now offered at three main high schools
Official Driving School is partnering with Dearborn Public Schools to better serve our teens as they learn to become drivers. Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes are already scheduled and booking for this spring and summer at Dearborn High, Edsel Ford and Fordson....
Facility report shows need for major investments in district school buildings
A report presented to the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 showed a need for major investments in buildings in the district over the coming decades. Representatives from Fielding International explained...
Board holding special meeting on March 21 to hear long-term facility plan
Fielding International will present the findings from its study of long-term building needs in Dearborn Public Schools during a special meeting on March 21, 2023. The report will be presented during a study session for the Board of Education starting at 5:30 p.m. that...
Check Parent Connect before parent teacher conferences
Parents, just a reminder that the spring 2023 parent-teacher conferences are next week. The card-marking period does not end until later this month, meaning there will not be report cards at this round of parent-teacher conference. However, parents can check their...
ESSER update shows $52 million being invested in infrastructure
Dearborn Public Schools recently updated its financial filings with the state to show the district now plans to spend about $52 million in ESSER funding on buildings, most of that to add air-conditioning at some elementary schools. A breakdown of how the district has...
Calling a snow day – when does winter win?
Reposting from a few years ago... Winter in Michigan can be downright brutal. Deciding whether to cancel school due to snow, cold or other weather-related conditions is always difficult for the Superintendent and his team. While students may be quick to take to...