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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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
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...
District improves safety through camera agreement with Police Department
Dearborn Public Schools and Dearborn Police Department recently approved a mutual agreement to improve safety in our buildings. The intergovernmental agreement allows Dearborn Police to access select school cameras in real-time to assist with responding to serious...
District eyeing COVID-relief funds to upgrade HVAC, possibly add AC at schools
Dearborn Public Schools is setting aside a large portion of the COVID relief money to improve air handling in schools, including hopefully adding or expanding air conditioning at several buildings. At the Sept. 13, 2021 Board of Education meeting, trustees...
Henry Ford Early College, Haigh Elementary named as National Blue Ribbon Schools
Henry Ford Early College and Haigh Elementary were named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education today, Sept. 21, 2021. The announcement brings Dearborn Public Schools to five of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools in as many years....
Prosecutor asks parents to teach children the seriousness of school threats
Shared at the request of Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Sept. 1, 2021 Dear Parent/Guardian: With a new school year beginning, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is encouraging all parents/guardians to have a conversation with your children...
District approves new budget, including some federal COVID relief spending
The Board of Education for Dearborn Public Schools approved a $333 million total budget for next fiscal year (2021-22) on Monday, June 21. That budget includes $232 million for the general fund, with the rest for programs outside the general fund like food service,...
District launching Dearborn Public Virtual K-12 school in fall
The pandemic forced thousands of students to try virtual schooling for the first time over the last year. For families who feel virtual education best suits their needs, the district in the fall will launch the Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12 School. This new...
Bond refinancing will save district taxpayers $4 million
Dearborn Public Schools has completed the first of two bond refinancings, which will save local taxpayers $4 million over the next several years. The refinancing was the first of a two-part refinancing approved by the Board of Education earlier this year....
HFC, district to pilot new state financial literacy class for high schoolers
Officials from the state, Dearborn Public Schools and Henry Ford College have announced the launch of a new Financial Empowerment Curriculum to teach youth the basic principles of managing their money. Special guests at the Dec. 7 announcement included Lt. Governor...
Wayne RESA millage helps Dearborn Schools
Voters this fall are being asked to reapprove a 2.0 mill property tax for Wayne County RESA that directly benefits Dearborn Public Schools, among other public schools in the county. Dearborn will receive approximately $8.4 million from the millage this year in...