Eighth graders and parents invited to learn about high school options

District eighth graders will be learning more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools in December. Parents are invited to attend the sessions at their child’s school or one of two sessions planned via Zoom in December.  Each middle school will host a...

Dearborn receives award for promoting college and post-secondary education

The Michigan College Access Network recently recognized Dearborn Public Schools for its strong programs encouraging students to attend college or a post secondary program. The district received the 2025 Catalyst Award on Nov. 4, 2025.  Board of Education...

Lamis Srour named interim superintendent

Lamis Srour was appointed interim superintendent for Dearborn Public Schools at the regular November Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Ms. Srour has served as the Executive Director of Student Achievement over the Edsel Ford High School track since...

Empty Bowls soup fundraiser returns Nov. 17

The Dearborn Public Schools Art Department is hosting its 34th annual Empty Bowls meal on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St., Dearborn.  For a minimum suggested $6 donation, guests who attend this family-friendly...

Smith principal and assistant principal named as state principals of the year

Smith Middle School in Dearborn learned on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2025 that it has not one, but two Michigan Principals of the Year! Mark Rummel was named Michigan Middle School Principal of the Year, and Maha Fayad was recognized as Michigan Middle School Assistant...

STEM ranked top middle school in the state

STEM Middle School was recently named the top middle school in the state by U.S. News and World Report. Howard Elementary School in Dearborn placed in the top 5 percent for elementary schools, coming in #72 out of 1,475 public elementary schools included in the...

Retiree a dedicated Salina volunteer

An outing with his senior community led James Martin to a new passion as a volunteer. Now Mr. Jim, as the students know him, is at Salina Elementary school a few days a week helping in a Young 5s classroom where most students cannot even count up to his 85 years of...

District service helps connect students and families to mental health providers

Students, staff and their families who may be struggling with mental health, substance misuse or social-emotional issues now have another resource to find help. Dearborn Public Schools has contracted with Care Solace to help those in need connect with local counselors...

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Off-campus programs ease attendance at traditional high schools

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...

Consultant presents possible school scenarios

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...

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...

ESSER update shows $52 million being invested in infrastructure

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

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 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,...

 

 

 

 

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