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...

Applications open until Aug. 25 for two open Board of Education seats

The Dearborn Board of Education is now looking to fill two open seats on the Board of Education. Trustee Hussein Berry announced at the board meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 that he would be resigning his position later that night.  He said he had planned to...

Letter to the community – State Superintendent interview

August 12,  2025 Greetings,  With the start of a new school year only a few  weeks away, I am writing to share important news that will soon be made public. I am very fortunate to be one of seven candidates selected to interview for the position of...

District tax rates inching down again in 2025

Dearborn Public Schools’ homeowners will see another slight reduction in their school tax millage rates this summer. Homeowners in the district will pay a total of 3.41 mills in district millage on their 2025 tax bills.  That is down from 3.745 mills last year...

Class combines math and construction skills

Dearborn High is slowly growing a program that makes math practical for students and helps prepare them for carpentry work on their own or as part of a trade career. This is the second year the school has offered a Geometry in Construction class where students put...

Report shows four district schools in top 15 in state

STEM Middle School was recently recognized as the top school in the state in an April 2025 report by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The magnet middle school was one of four Dearborn Public Schools that ranked in the top 15 in the organization’s Context and...

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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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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