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...
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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...
Ele’s Eatery teaching students and serving the public
Hot meals, delightful salads, and decadent desserts - the student chefs at Ele’s Eatery are back “in business.” With COVID shut downs and restrictions, the Hospitality Program at Michael Berry Career Center has had to adjust to several changes in recent years....
Four town halls planned to discuss long-range building planning
Four town halls are being hosted by Dearborn Public Schools for Fielding International to discuss its work to create a long-range plan for the district’s buildings. Visioning the Future Town Halls will be held on Feb. 6 and 7, 2023. Parents, students, staff,...
District creates challenged book list, a way for parents to opt students out of those titles
Dearborn Public Schools has compiled a list of library books challenged by district parents and residents and created a way for parents to opt their child out of being able to check out any of those books that were allowed to remain. The Challenged Book list includes...
New electric bus unveiled
Dearborn Public Schools on Thursday unveiled the district’s first electric school bus. The state-of-the-art bus is the first of what is expected to become numerous electric buses in the district. The district received an advanced Blue Bird All American RE...
District on track to invest nearly $100 million in buildings over two years
Dearborn Public Schools is on track to spend close to $100 million on capital improvements to its buildings over two fiscal years. That total includes $55 million directly from federal COVID relief funding through ESSERS, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency...
December facilities update – Info at January meeting, AC selection explained
This is an interesting time for those interested in Dearborn Public Schools facilities. At the Jan. 10, 2023 Board of Education meeting, Fielding International will give an update about its work to create a long-term Future of Learning plan for Dearborn. The...
District piloting free 3-year-old preschool program
While one small student struggles to wake up from his nap, his three-year-old classmates spend a few minutes sitting on their cots quietly flipping through board books from their personalized book bags. Next comes some singing and dancing - to practice motor skills,...
District to keep some books, remove others in response to parent’s book challenge
Dearborn Public Schools has announced the results of some book challenges filed by a parent over the summer. “We are pleased with the results of the book challenge as we want to ensure that our libraries have content that is appropriate for our students and that...
Firm studying district facilities offering survey for community feedback
The company working with the district to develop a 30-year facilities recommendation for Dearborn Public Schools is asking community members to offer their input via an online form. The district hired Fielding International in September to look at the district’s 37...
FAFSA Challenge: Help your senior look for financial aid
Seniors and their parents - have you filled out the FAFSA yet? It’s not too late to look for financial help for the next step in your child’s education. Dearborn Public Schools is joining the Michigan FAFSA Challenge to encourage more of our students to complete...