Annual district art show opening reception set for April 15

The annual Dearborn Public Schools Art Show will hold an opening reception on April 15, 2026 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The show features students from all grade levels and from schools across the district.  The public is encouraged to attend the opening...

Superintendent search to continue with several meetings in April

The Dearborn Schools Board of Education will have a very busy April as trustees dedicate many meetings to the search for a new district superintendent. Applications for the superintendent position close on March 27, 2026 at 4 p.m.  The board has nine special...

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...

Kindergarten Roundups set for 2026

Parents living in the Dearborn School District with students planning to start kindergarten in the fall are invited to Kindergarten Roundups at their local elementary school.  Each of the district’s 21 schools with kindergarten is planning to hold a roundup...

Free Summer Discovery Program returns, expands for 2026

Thanks to a multi-million dollar grant, Dearborn Public Schools is enlarging its Summer Discover Program to include students from kindergarten through ninth grade. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide fun enrichment activities and additional math and...

Middle and high school orientation dates announced

Dearborn Public Schools is already planning orientation events for next fall’s incoming middle and high school students and their families. Parents and students already in the district and those considering joining the district are welcome to attend and learn more...

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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Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has sketched out the timeline for the search for a new superintendent. The process will open with the chance for the public to offer input on what they would like to see in the next leader of the third largest school...

High schools add esports for students

High schools add esports for students

Sitting around on a library couch after school may not sound intense, but for about a dozen Dearborn High students, this is how they prepare for some serious competition.   Starting this semester, the district’s three traditional high schools are officially...

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

Dearborn Public Schools recently learned it will receive two MiFamily Mini Grants to help pay for free events for families with young children in 2026. The district’s Early Learning Coalition will receive $10,000 to help pay for the Discover and Play Family Fest on...

District releases 2026-27 calendar

District releases 2026-27 calendar

For all the families and staff who like to plan ahead, Dearborn Public Schools is releasing the tentative calendar for the 2026-27 school year. The first day of school will be a half day on Aug. 24, 2026.  That Monday is two weeks before Labor Day - earlier than...

Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, and trustees were recognized as part of School Board Appreciation Month. Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour took time at the regular meeting to thank trustees...

Board sets special study session for Jan. 5

Board sets special study session for Jan. 5

The Dearborn Board of Education has scheduled a special study session for Jan. 5, 2026 to discuss planning for a potential infrastructure bond. The 6 p.m. meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette St., Dearborn, and will be shown live on...

Informal public Chatting sessions return on Dec. 11

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...

College volunteers bring crafts to special needs students

College volunteers bring crafts to special needs students

About once a month, half a dozen or so students from the University of Michigan-Dearborn visit Howe bearing crafts, smiles, and patience as they visit special ed classrooms. Calling themselves the Creative Needs Project, the group includes a lot of students who are...

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