Free Sensory Family Event set for Nov. 21

Families with children aged 2-½ to 5 years old with special needs are invited to a Sensory Family event sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of Dearborn. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cotter Early Childhood Center. To attend,...

City of Dearborn’s 2027 calendar to highlight student artwork

Dearborn residents will get to enjoy a year of artwork from Dearborn Public Schools students, courtesy of the City of Dearborn’s 2027 printed calendar. City officials selected artwork displayed at the Dearborn Public Schools Citywide Art Show in April.  The...

Battle Against Hunger food drive returns Nov. 16 to 20

Students and families from across Dearborn Public Schools are again joining the Battle Against Hunger this November and collecting food to give to those in need.  The annual Battle Against Hunger food collection drive will run from Nov. 16 to 20 at most schools...

Borg honored as state Adapted PE Teacher of the Year

Dearborn Public Schools teacher Johnny Borg was recently named the state’s Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2026. The Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) announced the awards in October.  Mr. Borg...

District celebrates passing of historic school bond

“Tuesday was a historic day for Dearborn Public Schools. But more than that, Tuesday was a statement about who we are as a community and what we believe our children deserve.” Those words came from Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Mike Esseily during a press...

Free early college program will open to more careers starting next school year

Starting this winter, eighth graders interested in more careers will be able to apply for an early college program that allows students to get both a high school diploma and an associate degree or trade certification in five years at no cost to the family. Dearborn...

Edsel Ford High to honor former counselor and coach Baydoun on Dec. 4

Edsel Ford High School will recognize and honor former counselor and coach Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun during a special dedication ceremony on Dec. 4, 2026 at Edsel Ford High School. The ceremony will be held that evening before the Edsel Ford varsity boys basketball game...

Card allows district residents age 60+ to attend home sporting events for free

Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging older residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card.  District residents age 60 or older can stop in to any...

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Community invited to attend Meet the Superintendent events

Community invited to attend Meet the Superintendent events

Local residents, parents, and students are invited to meet Dearborn Public Schools new superintendent Mike Esseily at one of three events in August 2026. Meet the Superintendent sessions are scheduled for  Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at Fordson High School in the media...

Fire destroys Nowlin playground

Fire destroys Nowlin playground

Dearborn Public Schools is aware of a fire that destroyed a special needs playground at Nowlin Elementary on Thursday evening. While we are saddened by the loss of equipment enjoyed by our students and our community, we are grateful that no one was hurt and that the...

Esseily signs contract as next district superintendent

Esseily signs contract as next district superintendent

Mike Esseily was officially hired as the new superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools during the June 22, 2026 Board of Education meeting. Trustees approved Mr. Esseily’s three-year contract by a 7-0 vote.  He officially starts as superintendent on July 1. “I am...

District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

District seeking $1.51 billion bond on November ballot

Dearborn Public Schools will seek a $1.51 billion bond to replace or extensively remodel every school in the district over the next 20 years. During its regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Board of Education approved ballot language for the Nov. 3, 2026...

Free summer meals available for children

Free summer meals available for children

Dearborn Public Schools is providing free lunch and breakfast to children for five weeks during the summer of 2026. Free lunch and breakfast will be available for any child 18 or younger or those over 18 with a physical or mental disability. Eighteen schools will...

Class of 2026 graduations to be livestreamed

Class of 2026 graduations to be livestreamed

Graduations have started for the Class of 2026, and Dearborn Public Schools is again planning to broadcast all six of our graduation ceremonies live on the district’s YouTube Channel.  The ceremonies will also be available for on-demand viewing after the events. Only...

Tentative bond work laid out at May 11 board meeting

Tentative bond work laid out at May 11 board meeting

New schools and building updates across the district would be included in the first wave of a bond plan discussed at the Board of Education meeting on May 11, 2026. The $1.5 billion bond would provide 20 years of new school buildings and extensive renovations without...

Esseily tapped to be next superintendent

Esseily tapped to be next superintendent

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, May, 4, 2026, opted to promote from within and named Mike Esseily as their choice for the next superintendent of the district. Mr. Esseily is currently the district’s Executive Director of Special Populations,...

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