College volunteers bring crafts to special needs students

About once a month, half a dozen or so students from the University of Michigan-Dearborn visit Howe bearing crafts, smiles, and patience as they visit special ed classrooms. Calling themselves the Creative Needs Project, the group includes a lot of students who are...

Wellness committee meetings planned

Dearborn Public Schools will hold two committee meetings this school year as the district looks to assess and update its wellness policy. The public is welcome to attend. The Wellness Committee will meet on Dec. 18, 2025 and March 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the...

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...

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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New webpage outlines COVID relief spending

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

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...

District gifs now on giphy.com

District gifs now on giphy.com

Want to support your home high school team?  Show some love for Dearborn Schools teachers or staff? We’ve got a gif for that! There is now a Dearborn Schools site on giphy.com where you can find small animations for the Dearborn High Pioneers, Fordson Tractors or...

Safety videos available

Superintendent Glenn Maleyko recently helped with an episode of On the Bus focused on discussing emergency protocols. He was joined by John Leacher, supervisor of health, safety and security, and David Mustonen, director of communications. https://youtu.be/r0xaFByIjng...

 

 

 

 

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