Former performers invited to Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus’ 25th anniversary event

The popular Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus is planning a 25th anniversary celebration and is inviting former drummers and chorus members to come back to Maples and reminisce and celebrate with former teachers, principals and alumni of the groups. Parents, alumni...

Care to the Core returns October 6th with live kickoff

Care to the Core will return on Oct. 6 with a live kickoff on YouTube at 8:30 a.m. The event will include interviews with Superintendent Mike Esseily and others, mascot games, school videos, cheering students and more. In addition to the live kickoff, schools across...

Bryant Middle School alumni invited to 75th anniversary event

This October, Bryant Middle School will mark its 75th anniversary with Bryant Strong, an evening celebration to remember the many past accomplishments of students, staff, and the community. The event will take place on Thursday, October 1st from 6-8 p.m.  Former...

Salina Schools holds ribbon cutting for two new green playscapes

The Salina School campus celebrated the opening of its two newest playscapes on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Both the Community Center Nature Playscape and the Elementary Playscape opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.  Speakers included...

Public invited to homecoming parades and games

Dearborn's three traditional high schools - Edsel Ford, Dearborn, and Fordson - will host homecoming events that include Friday afternoon parades and evening football games. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s students. The...

Early Dismissal Tuesdays begin on September 8

Starting September 8, schools will dismiss 90 minutes earlier and continue to dismiss students early every Tuesday through May 2027.  Early dismissal provides time for teachers to collaborate and hold professional development. For students who need to stay until...

Card allows district residents age 60+ to attend home sporting events for free

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...

Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Dearborn Public Schools has announced plans for 21 meetings where the public can learn more about the $1.5 billion bond that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The meetings will be held at the district’s elementary schools. Each meeting will include a presentation about...

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Social-emotional resources available to students

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

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 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

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....

Wayne RESA millage helps Dearborn Schools

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...

Mackinac Center report ranks many Dearborn Schools in top 100

Mackinac Center report ranks many Dearborn Schools in top 100

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is recognizing 19 Dearborn Public Schools for their outstanding performance on its recent report card.  The Center’s report placed the schools in the top 100 for one of three performance comparisons when state test scores...

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