Public invited to homecoming parades and games

Dearborn's three traditional high schools - Edsel Ford, Dearborn, and Fordson - will host homecoming events that include Friday afternoon parades and evening football games. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s students. The...

Quinn Evans building study available to show building needs

To assist with residents who have questions about infrastructure needs in the district, Dearborn Public Schools has released a digital copy of the Quinn Evans facility report completed in June 2025. The massive report contains detailed information about almost every...

Early Dismissal Tuesdays begin on September 8

Starting September 8, schools will dismiss 90 minutes earlier and continue to dismiss students early every Tuesday through May 2027.  Early dismissal provides time for teachers to collaborate and hold professional development. For students who need to stay until...

Six schools recognized for above expected reading rates

Six elementary schools in Dearborn Public Schools have been recognized for beating the odds with their literacy scores.  River Oaks, Maples, Nowlin, Miller, Oakman and Howard elementary schools were recently recognized with Bright Spot Top School awards. Each...

Nowlin Elementary to receive new playground equipment

Dearborn Schools is pleased to announce that new playground equipment has been ordered for Nowlin Elementary School. In July, a fire destroyed a handicap accessible playground at Nowlin Elementary. No one was hurt in the blaze, and the fire was contained to the play...

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...

Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Dearborn Public Schools has announced plans for 21 meetings where the public can learn more about the $1.5 billion bond that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The meetings will be held at the district’s elementary schools. Each meeting will include a presentation about...

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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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...

Social-emotional resources available to students

Social-emotional resources available to students

Dearborn Public Schools is reminding parents that we have resources available to students who need emotional support during trying times. Students and families can contact our emotional support hotline at 313-827-3500 or at dss@dearbornschools.org to request...

HFEC, Haigh receive National Blue Ribbon School Awards

HFEC, Haigh receive National Blue Ribbon School Awards

Representatives from Henry Ford Early College and Haigh Elementary visited Washington, D.C. in early November 2021 to accept their National Blue Ribbon School Awards from the U.S. Department of Education. The schools learned earlier in the fall that they would be...

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