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....
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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...
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
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
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
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?
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 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 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
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...
Trustees recognized for Board Appreciation Month, board elects new officers
As part of School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko took time at the January 10, 2023 school board meeting to thank trustees for their service to the community and to recognize each trustee. Board of Education members develop policies and make...
District creates challenged book list, a way for parents to opt students out of those titles
Dearborn Public Schools has compiled a list of library books challenged by district parents and residents and created a way for parents to opt their child out of being able to check out any of those books that were allowed to remain. The Challenged Book list includes...