Facility report shows need for major investments in district school buildings

A report presented to the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 showed a need for major investments in buildings in the district over the coming decades. Representatives from Fielding International explained...

Fordson’s DelGiudice honored as Region 11 Athletic Director of the Year

Long-time Fordson High School staff Jeff DelGiudice was honored on Sunday, March 19, 2023 as MIAAA Region 11 Athletic Director of the Year DelGiudice was one of fourteen administrators statewide to be recognized at the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators...

Childcare and paid preschool holding open houses in March, registration open for summer childcare

Last year, the district’s Early Childhood Program reorganized to streamline its preschool offerings. Join them this month to check out open houses for Developmental Preschool (paid program) and Kids Club before and after school childcare.  Most open houses will...

Public invited to March student theater events

Three schools are hosting spring musical events this month, and the public is invited to come and support our student performers! Mean Girls the Musical Dearborn High School is offering this musical from March 15 to 18 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $14 general...

City Wide Art Show running March 8 to April 15

The annual Dearborn Public Schools City Wide Art Show featuring select student art work from across the district returns on March 8. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 8 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Padzieski Gallery. A senior spotlight, featuring...

Kindergarten Roundups running from March to May

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.  Parents and guardians can also start enrollment now through the district website at...

Middle and high schools planning orientations to welcome next year’s students and parents

Looking ahead already to next school year, schools across Dearborn Public Schools are planning orientation events this spring to meet students and parents. Most district middle and high schools have scheduled events to welcome next year’s incoming students and their...

Chatting with the Superintendent events return

Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko at any of a series of upcoming events, with the first one on Dec. 13. The informal meetings are called Chatting with the...

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Ele’s Eatery teaching students and serving the public

Ele’s Eatery teaching students and serving the public

Hot meals, delightful salads, and decadent desserts -  the student chefs at Ele’s Eatery are back “in business.” With COVID shut downs and restrictions, the Hospitality Program at Michael Berry Career Center has had to adjust to several changes in recent years....

Teacher of the Year nominations now open

Teacher of the Year nominations now open

Nominations have now opened for the 2023 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award.   This annual award is sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group. The nomination deadline is Friday,...

District changes bidding website, launches online auction

District changes bidding website, launches online auction

In two separate fiscal steps, Dearborn Public Schools has changed how vendors can bid for contracts with the district and has launched an auction to sell surplus goods. As of Feb. 1, the district began using Bidnet Direct to solicit bids for work in Dearborn Public...

Free Parent University classes set for Feb. 24 and March 3

Free Parent University classes set for Feb. 24 and March 3

Parents are every child’s first teachers, and Dearborn Public Schools is offering some free lessons for those teachers. Parent University will run on Feb. 24 and March 3.  The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or other caregivers and their children ages...

HFEC, DCMST now taking applications for next year’s ninth grade

HFEC, DCMST now taking applications for next year’s ninth grade

Know an eighth grader Interested in a specialized four- or five-year high school program? January and February are when the district takes applications for four specialized programs that run for all of high school.  Eighth graders and their parents - both in and...

Calling a snow day – when does winter win?

Calling a snow day – when does winter win?

Reposting from a few years ago... Winter in Michigan can be downright brutal. Deciding whether to cancel school due to snow, cold or other weather-related conditions is always difficult for the Superintendent and his team.  While students may be quick to take to...

United Voices Chicago performing with Fordson High choir on Jan. 26

United Voices Chicago performing with Fordson High choir on Jan. 26

United Voices Chicago is joining the Fordson High School vocal ensemble on Thursday, Jan. 26 for a special performance at 5 p.m. at the school. The concert is free and open to the public. United Voices Chicago "inspires and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to...

Four town halls planned to discuss long-range building planning

Four town halls planned to discuss long-range building planning

Four town halls are being hosted by Dearborn Public Schools for Fielding International to discuss its work to create a long-range plan for the district’s buildings. Visioning the Future Town Halls will be held on Feb. 6 and 7, 2023.  Parents, students, staff,...

Spring parent-teacher conferences moved up to March

Spring parent-teacher conferences moved up to March

The district has moved spring parent-teacher conferences up from April to March for all three building levels. The earlier conferences will help alert parents sooner if their child is struggling in school and will allow more time for students to improve their grades...

 

 

 

 

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