Community invited to attend Meet the Superintendent events

Local residents, parents, and students are invited to meet Dearborn Public Schools new superintendent Mike Esseily at one of three events in August 2026. Meet the Superintendent sessions are scheduled for  Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at Fordson High School in the media...

Summer program explores outer space with science fair and planetarium

With summer in full swing, students at Stout Middle School turned their curiosity toward the stars this week during the DiscoverWorks Program. Throughout the five-week program, students have engaged in a range of educational topics meant to keep their minds active...

District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

Dearborn Public Schools will seek a $1.51 billion bond to replace or extensively remodel every school in the district over the next 20 years. During its regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Board of Education approved ballot language for the Nov. 3, 2026...

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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,...

District revamps media center book review process

District revamps media center book review process

Dearborn Public Schools on Wednesday (Oct. 5, 2022) released its new criteria for how books in school libraries will be evaluated and how parents can address concerns they have about specific titles. The district plans to continue to offer a robust and diverse...

Statement on Inclusive School Environment

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...

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