Free Sensory Family Event set for Nov. 21

Families with children aged 2-½ to 5 years old with special needs are invited to a Sensory Family event sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Dearborn. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cotter Early Childhood Center. To attend,...

City of Dearborn’s 2027 calendar to highlight student artwork

Dearborn residents will get to enjoy a year of artwork from Dearborn Public Schools students, courtesy of the City of Dearborn’s 2027 printed calendar. City officials selected artwork displayed at the Dearborn Public Schools Citywide Art Show in April.  The...

Battle Against Hunger food drive returns Nov. 16 to 20

Students and families from across Dearborn Public Schools are again joining the Battle Against Hunger this November and collecting food to give to those in need.  The annual Battle Against Hunger food collection drive will run from Nov. 16 to 20 at most schools...

Borg honored as state Adapted PE Teacher of the Year

Dearborn Public Schools teacher Johnny Borg was recently named the state’s Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2026. The Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) announced the awards in October.  Mr. Borg...

District celebrates passing of historic school bond

“Tuesday was a historic day for Dearborn Public Schools. But more than that, Tuesday was a statement about who we are as a community and what we believe our children deserve.” Those words came from Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Mike Esseily during a press...

Free early college program will open to more careers starting next school year

Starting this winter, eighth graders interested in more careers will be able to apply for an early college program that allows students to get both a high school diploma and an associate degree or trade certification in five years at no cost to the family. Dearborn...

Edsel Ford High to honor former counselor and coach Baydoun on Dec. 4

Edsel Ford High School will recognize and honor former counselor and coach Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun during a special dedication ceremony on Dec. 4, 2026 at Edsel Ford High School. The ceremony will be held that evening before the Edsel Ford varsity boys basketball game...

Card allows district residents age 60+ to attend home sporting events for free

Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging older residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card.  District residents age 60 or older can stop in to any...

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Cybersecurity program being added at Berry Career Center

Cybersecurity program being added at Berry Career Center

Starting in the fall of 2024, high school students in Dearborn Public Schools will be able to take classes and earn certifications in a new cybersecurity program. Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with the City of Dearborn and Henry Ford College to create the...

Sora book update and public library

Sora book update and public library

We are sharing an update for students and parents regarding the Sora app, which is again available to district students. Through Sora, students are able to see books available through the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services provided by the Dearborn Public...

Thank you for supporting the Operating Millage Renewal

Dear Friends and Supporters, On behalf of the staff and students in the Dearborn Public Schools, we want to personally extend our most sincere appreciation for your support to renew the Operating Millage. More importantly, we want to thank you for caring about the...

Per pupil funding explained

Per pupil funding explained

Psst, here’s something you may not know. School funding is complicated in Michigan. Actually, if you try to be an informed voter, you probably have already figured that out. With the Operating Millage Renewal vote set for Feb. 27, we wanted to take a moment to try to...

District collecting used instruments to encourage music students

District collecting used instruments to encourage music students

Have an old trombone collecting cobwebs in a closet or a long unused flute buried on a shelf? Dearborn Public Schools would like to give used instruments new life and love in the hands of a student learning to play.  The district has launched a used instrument...

Collegiate Academy offers traditional high school and free college

Collegiate Academy offers traditional high school and free college

Michael Gothro sits in a corner of the high school library talking to another teen about high school, college and their plans for life after both. Mr. Gothro is the counselor for the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy.  The program, a partnership between Dearborn...

Student Support – A message from the Superintendent

Student Support – A message from the Superintendent

Greetings The hardship, tragedy, and loss of human life as a result of war and conflict has a devastating emotional impact on all of us.  I want to assure our parents that our schools are always ready to support the emotional wellbeing of our students, especially...

Summary of 2023 summer construction work released

Summary of 2023 summer construction work released

While most students and staff were enjoying their summer break, construction crews were busy on numerous projects around the district. Four elementary schools were closed for the entire summer as they entered the final stages of work to add air-conditioning, and...

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