Congratulations to all of the students and staff who were recognized at the 40th annual Superintendent’s Honors Night on May 6, 2025! Students about to graduate from the district were invited to attend if they have at least a 4.0 cumulative GPA halfway through their...
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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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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...
Virtual K-12 hosting orientation for all interested families on April 4
Wayne County parents and students interested in online learning are invited to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12. Virtual K-12 is open to students in kindergarten through high school from across Wayne County. The welcome event will be held on April...
District’s City Wide Art Show opens on April 1 with public reception
The Dearborn Public Schools City Wide Art show returns to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in April 2025. The event will start with a special opening reception on April 1, 2025 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. Student artwork...
Committee forming to recommend ways to honor former Edsel Ford High counselor and coach
Dearborn Public Schools is forming a committee to look at ways of honoring Haj Ibrahim Baydoun. Mr. Baydoun, a former counselor and basketball coach at Edsel Ford High School, started his career with the district in 1991. He passed away in February 2025. Under the...