Tentative bond work laid out at May 11 board meeting

New schools and building updates across the district would be included in the first wave of a bond plan discussed at the Board of Education meeting on May 11, 2026. The $1.5 billion bond would provide 20 years of new school buildings and extensive renovations without...

Public invited to Memorial Day ceremonies at three district high schools

All three traditional public high schools in Dearborn are planning special events before Memorial Day to remember fallen soldiers from their schools. The ceremonies will take place in the morning of the week before Memorial Day, and all will honor those who made the...

Dearborn High students win seven film award; film fest set for May 15 and 16

Dearborn High School film students took home seven awards for the regional 2026 Student Production Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences after earning a record breaking 23 nominations. All of this year’s nominated movies will be shown during...

Esseily tapped to be next superintendent

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, May, 4, 2026, opted to promote from within and named Mike Esseily as their choice for the next superintendent of the district. Mr. Esseily is currently the district’s Executive Director of Special Populations,...

Fived named 2026 Teachers of the Year

From elementary school through adult education, five Dearborn Public School staff were honored with Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards on April 29, 2026. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce again organized the awards, which were announced...

First of three free Parent University classes set for March 27

Dearborn Public Schools is offering free Parent University classes to give parents and caregivers tips for how to help their young children become ready to succeed in school. The one-hour Parent University will be held on three Friday mornings in 2026. Each session is...

District working on draft bond scenarios after recent board study session

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education continued its discussion of a possible infrastructure bond during a study session on Jan. 5, 2026, including hearing about four schools with critical needs and the results of a community study. Residents can watch the...

Informal public Chatting sessions return on Dec. 11

Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour at any of a series of upcoming events starting Dec. 11, 2025. The informal events, called Chatting with the Superintendent, are a...

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Lockdown information for parents

Lockdown information for parents

Dearborn Public Schools considers your child’s safety one of our top concerns.  That includes training them how to respond to potential emergencies in the buildings from fire drills to lockdowns.  This sheet is meant to help you, as parents, understand your...

Lindbergh, Whitmore-Bolles recognized as Lighthouse Schools

Lindbergh and Whitmore-Bolles elementary schools in Dearborn have received the prestigious Lighthouse Milestone certification through the international Leader in Me program. The two schools were recognized for their ongoing effort, and success, implementing Leader in...

Playworks teaches physical activity, better social behavior

Playworks teaches physical activity, better social behavior

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...

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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