Empty Bowls soup fundraiser returns Nov. 17

The Dearborn Public Schools Art Department is hosting its 34th annual Empty Bowls meal on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St., Dearborn.  For a minimum suggested $6 donation, guests who attend this family-friendly...

Smith principal and assistant principal named as state principals of the year

Smith Middle School in Dearborn learned on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2025 that it has not one, but two Michigan Principals of the Year! Mark Rummel was named Michigan Middle School Principal of the Year, and Maha Fayad was recognized as Michigan Middle School Assistant...

STEM ranked top middle school in the state

STEM Middle School was recently named the top middle school in the state by U.S. News and World Report. Howard Elementary School in Dearborn placed in the top 5 percent for elementary schools, coming in #72 out of 1,475 public elementary schools included in the...

Retiree a dedicated Salina volunteer

An outing with his senior community led James Martin to a new passion as a volunteer. Now Mr. Jim, as the students know him, is at Salina Elementary school a few days a week helping in a Young 5s classroom where most students cannot even count up to his 85 years of...

Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to sporting events, concerts

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...

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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Four Dearborn Public high schools named Academic State Champs

Four Dearborn Public high schools named Academic State Champs

Bridge Magazine has again recognized the success of Dearborn Public Schools.  The district’s three traditional high schools and separate early college program were all named Academic State Champs earlier this month.  All four schools ranked among the top 10...

Growing teen vaping trend leading to issues in schools

Growing teen vaping trend leading to issues in schools

Vaping – the use of e-cigarettes – among teenagers has grown at an alarming rate in recent years, and Dearborn Public Schools is seeing the consequences of this mounting health concern. In a national survey in 2018, one in five 12th grade students reported vaping...

New drinking fountains installed, District water testing continues

New drinking fountains installed, District water testing continues

Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its efforts to guarantee students have safe, accessible drinking water. So far 20 hydration stations—combined water bottle filling area and drinking fountain— have been installed in the District’s buildings.  The goal is to...

Dr. Maleyko receives Chamber of Commerce Business Leader award

Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko received another important honor on Friday, March 15, 2019 when the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce presented him with the Business Leader of the Year Award. In presenting the award, the Chamber noted that...

MBCC adding more career options for students

MBCC adding more career options for students

From computer programming to crime fighting, Dearborn Public Schools is continuing to expand career prep and exploration programs for students. The Michael Berry Career Center is adding four new career programs for high schools students, nearly doubling its...

Dearborn recognized as a District of Distinction

Dearborn recognized as a District of Distinction

Adding to a growing list of accolades the Dearborn Public Schools was one of only 45 school districts nationwide this year recognized as a District of Distinction by District Administration magazine. This is the eighth round of honorees for this national recognition...

Snow Days- When To Make The Call

Snow Days- When To Make The Call

The decision to call off school due to snow, cold, or other weather related condition is always a difficult decision for the Superintendent and his team.  Of course the District does appreciate all the help received from students who have not been shy about using...

 

 

 

 

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