Bazzi appointed to Board of Education

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education selected one new trustee on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, and postponed filling a second vacant position for another week. Ali K. Bazzi of Dearborn was appointed to fill one vacant position on the board and will serve until...

Dr. Maleyko selected as next State Superintendent

Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko has been selected to be the next State Superintendent of Michigan. The State of Michigan Board of Education held interviews for their three finalists for the job on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.  After a brief...

Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to sporting events, concerts

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...

Class combines math and construction skills

Dearborn High is slowly growing a program that makes math practical for students and helps prepare them for carpentry work on their own or as part of a trade career. This is the second year the school has offered a Geometry in Construction class where students put...

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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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,...

New electric bus unveiled

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 piloting free 3-year-old preschool program

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,...

 

 

 

 

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