Surveys to ask parents, students and staff how they feel about schools

Dearborn Public Schools in December 2025 will again be asking students, parents, and staff to offer feedback about our schools. Each group will receive an email or post via ParentSquare with a link asking them to complete the survey.  Parents are asked to...

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

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...

Wellness committee meetings planned

Dearborn Public Schools will hold two committee meetings this school year as the district looks to assess and update its wellness policy. The public is welcome to attend. The Wellness Committee will meet on Dec. 18, 2025 and March 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the...

Eighth graders and parents invited to learn about high school options

District eighth graders will be learning more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools in December. Parents are invited to attend the sessions at their child’s school or one of two sessions planned via Zoom in December.  Each middle school will host a...

Dearborn receives award for promoting college and post-secondary education

The Michigan College Access Network recently recognized Dearborn Public Schools for its strong programs encouraging students to attend college or a post secondary program. The district received the 2025 Catalyst Award on Nov. 4, 2025.  Board of Education...

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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Paid childcare available for Early Release Tuesdays

Paid childcare available for Early Release Tuesdays

Early Release Tuesdays have resumed for the 2025-26 school year. Parents of students in kindergarten through eighth grade again have the option of paying for childcare if they need their children to remain at school on those days until the normal release time. On...

Dr. Maleyko selected as next State Superintendent

Dr. Maleyko selected as next State Superintendent

Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko has been selected to be the next State Superintendent of Michigan. The State of Michigan Board of Education held interviews for their three finalists for the job on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.  After a brief...

Interviews set for Sept. 2 and 4 for 38 Board applicants

Interviews set for Sept. 2 and 4 for 38 Board applicants

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has announced how it will proceed with filling two vacant seats. Interview dates are set for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 and Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. each night.   Candidates will have five minute...

Letter to the community – State Superintendent interview

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...

Board seeking applications by Aug. 25 for open board seat

Board seeking applications by Aug. 25 for open board seat

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education is taking applications for those interested in filling a vacant board position.   Trustee Irene Watts announced she is stepping down from the board because her family is moving out of the district.  She has...

Free Summer Meals Available for All Children

Free Summer Meals Available for All Children

We’re proud to announce that free summer meals will once again be available to all children in our community, ages 18 and under, as well as individuals 18 and older with a physical or mental disability. Dates: June 23 – July 25 (No meals on July 4)Meal...

District tax rates inching down again in 2025

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...

Salina Elementary green playground opened

Salina Elementary green playground opened

Salina Elementary School on June 10, 2025 held a special opening for its new kindergarten playground, another milestone in the effort to extend the Green Schoolyards on the campus. Green Schoolyards is a concept that encourages exposing students to more natural...

Calendar changes for 2025-26 school year

Calendar changes for 2025-26 school year

Dearborn Public Schools is updating its calendar for 2026 - adding an extra day off around both Eid celebrations and pushing back the last day of school. Another day off was added in March and in May.  Schools will now be closed March 18 through 20, 2026. ...

State Board of Ed president visits Dearborn Schools

State Board of Ed president visits Dearborn Schools

Dr. Pamela Pugh, President of the Michigan State Board of Education, visited Dearborn Public Schools on Monday, June 2, 2025 to learn more about the district’s special education programs. Earlier this spring, Mike Esseily, the district’s Executive Director of Special...

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