Early Dismissal Tuesdays begin on September 8

Early Dismissal Tuesdays begin on September 8

Starting September 8, schools will dismiss 90 minutes earlier and continue to dismiss students early every Tuesday through May 2027.  Early dismissal provides time for teachers to collaborate and hold professional development. For students who need to stay until...

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Six schools recognized for above expected reading rates

Six schools recognized for above expected reading rates

Six elementary schools in Dearborn Public Schools have been recognized for beating the odds with their literacy scores.  River Oaks, Maples, Nowlin, Miller, Oakman and Howard elementary schools were recently recognized with Bright Spot Top School awards. Each...

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Nowlin Elementary to receive new playground equipment

Nowlin Elementary to receive new playground equipment

Dearborn Schools is pleased to announce that new playground equipment has been ordered for Nowlin Elementary School. In July, a fire destroyed a handicap accessible playground at Nowlin Elementary. No one was hurt in the blaze, and the fire was contained to the play...

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Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Dearborn Public Schools has announced plans for 21 meetings where the public can learn more about the $1.5 billion bond that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The meetings will be held at the district’s elementary schools. Each meeting will include a presentation about...

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District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

Dearborn Public Schools will seek a $1.51 billion bond to replace or extensively remodel every school in the district over the next 20 years. During its regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Board of Education approved ballot language for the Nov. 3, 2026...

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