The First Bell

Lunch recess has arrived, and McDonald Elementary students race out to the playground.  Many clamber onto the equipment, but others line up for Four Square or other popular games. At first glance, it looks like a traditional recess scene, but closer inspection...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...