Touted as an increase in school funding, a complicated change in how Dearborn Public Schools received state aid this fiscal year actually resulted in millions less for the district in per pupil funding. Local homeowners will benefit from the tax change with a dip in...
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Statement on Inclusive School Environment
June 14, 2022 The Dearborn Public Schools is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment for all students and staff. Any claims of inappropriate behavior, intimidation, or actions taken against a staff or student based on...
Curriculum information
There have been recent discussions in the community regarding the curriculum in the Dearborn Public Schools. The district follows the Common Core State Standards. Here is a link to the webpage:https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/academic-standards. We also provide...
Resources available to students, community to report safety and bullying concerns
In light of the recent school violence in Texas, Dearborn Public Schools is reminding students and community members of tools that can help prevent violence in schools. In an emergency, please call 911. Anyone wanting to report cyberbullying or online threats is...
District buying two HFC buildings to expand Early College high schools
Dearborn Public Schools has purchased two buildings on the main Henry Ford College campus, with plans to expand Henry Ford Early College and move other services to the site. The buildings, on the north edge of the college campus, were once home to the Society of...
Public survey, info sessions to gather feedback on infrastructure needs and possible funding vote
Dearborn Public Schools is launching a survey and planning at least four public meetings to gather public feedback on infrastructure needs in the district and whether residents would support a vote for a bond or other tax millage to pay to fix those needs. District...
Two special meetings to share information from infrastructure committee’s report
Residents have two opportunities next week to learn more about a citizens committee recommendation on Dearborn Public Schools infrastructure and a possible bond question. The Vision for Infrastructure and Planning (VIP) Committee will present its recommendation to the...
Superintendent continues state leadership roles
Dearborn Superintendent Glenn Maleyko continues his role as a state leader on education issues after recently being named President-Elect of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and School Administrators (MASA). The appointment came during MASA’s Winter 2022...
Special event to highlight efforts to retain, recruit and grow our own staff
Staffing shortages are a national concern, especially for teachers. Dearborn Public Schools will highlight some of what it has been and will be doing to recruit and retain staff during a special event on Thursday, March 10, that can be viewed live online at 11 a.m. or...
New webpage outlines COVID relief spending
Interested in how Dearborn Public Schools has spent millions of dollars in COVID relief funding? Dearborn Public Schools has created a new webpage at https://firstbell.dearbornschools.org/covidfunds with information about how the various waves of funding have been...
Video presentation on high school options
The district has provided two online sessions this year to help explain the many high school options available to our students. These events are designed for parents and students in middle and high school to help students find a path that best suits them. A third high...
Unique program pays those with science, tech or math degrees to become teachers
Dearborn Public Schools is again recruiting people interested in a unique partnership that will pay young graduates or mid-career professionals with science, technology, engineering or math degrees (STEM) to go back to school to become teachers. In return, those who...