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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Dearborn High film festival returns May 16 and 17

Dearborn High film festival returns May 16 and 17

The WDHS Film Festival returns on May 16 and 17 with five award winning student films. The festival starts at 6:30 p.m. each night.  Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 in purchased online in advance. Students won Best of Show this year at the Michigan Student Film...

Report shows four district schools in top 15 in state

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...

May 5 study session to hear infrastructure report

May 5 study session to hear infrastructure report

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special study session on May 5, 2025 to discuss infrastructure needs, as the district moves towards putting another bond question on a ballot. The open meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. that evening at the...

Dearborn Police bringing driver simulator to district high schools

Dearborn Police bringing driver simulator to district high schools

DEARBORN, MI — The Dearborn Police Department has partnered with Dearborn Public Schools, AAA, and the Oakland Community College Police Academy to launch a cutting-edge traffic safety initiative aimed at educating young drivers. Through this collaboration, a...

2025 Teachers of the Year announced

2025 Teachers of the Year announced

Five teachers were honored on Thursday, April 17, during an event to announce the 2025 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards. Those receiving the awards include: Kathleen Laurus from Snow Elementary for preschool to second grade teachers, Deanne...

Lowrey students to perform with National Arab Orchestra

Lowrey students to perform with National Arab Orchestra

Students from Lowrey School in Dearborn will grace the stage with the National Arab Orchestra as the national ensemble performs in Dearborn on April 26. The National Arab Orchestra will perform on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts...

Two staff recognized with Mayor’s Arts Awards

Two staff recognized with Mayor’s Arts Awards

Dearborn Public Schools offers its congratulations to two staff members who will receive Mayor’s Arts Awards later this month. Niki Cassidy, art teacher at Dearborn High, is receiving this year’s Arts Educator award. Sunshine Durant will receive a Special...

Enrollment for free preschool opens on April 25

Enrollment for free preschool opens on April 25

Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will begin distributing applications on Friday, April 25 for the 2025-26 school year. Dearborn Public Schools is strongly encouraging all families who live in the district and have a child the right age to...

 

 

 

 

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