The 39th Annual Superintendent’s Honors Night was held on May 15, 2024. This year, 232 students were invited and more than 160 attended. Students were invited if they had achieved a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher after seven semesters of high...
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Annual survey shows overall positive perceptions of Dearborn Schools
A voluntary survey conducted this winter showed students, staff and parents have an overall positive view of Dearborn Public Schools. The district’s Continuous Improvement Team conducts annual surveys of stakeholders to better hone in on areas of concern. Most of the...
Memorial Day ceremonies, parade planned
All three traditional public high schools in Dearborn are planning special events before Memorial Day to remember fallen soldiers from their schools. The events will take place in the morning of the week before Memorial Day, and all will honor those who made the...
Class of 2024 graduations to be streamed live
Families and friends of the Class of 2024 - 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 limited...
Virtual K-12 moving to more asynchronous work next year
Update - Due to changes coming to the virtual school next year, we have extended the deadline for in-district students to transfer in or out of Virtual K-12 until May 24. With the pandemic behind us, the Michigan Department of Education is changing its requirements...
Free Summer Discovery Program planned at elementary and middle schools
Thanks to a multi-million dollar grant, Dearborn Public Schools is planning a large 2024 Summer Discovery Program for current elementary and middle school students. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide hours of additional math and literacy education for...
Five honored at Teacher of the Year ceremony
Five teachers were honored on Thursday, April 18, during an event to announce the 2024 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards. Those receiving the awards include: Jorie Watts from Geer Park Elementary for preschool to second grade teachers,...
Dearborn High students to show award-nominated student productions
Dearborn High School film students earned 10 nominations for their student productions this year, and the public can see those nominated films during the school’s annual film fest on May 17 and 18, 2024. Students received 10 nominations from the Michigan Chapter of...
Smith Middle School piloting mindfulness program
Mindful of mindfulness, Smith Middle School students are starting their school days with some deep breathing, yoga stretches and rethinking their thinking. The school this semester is piloting a program called Teens Work It Out, which is intended to help students...
Cybersecurity program being added at Berry Career Center
Starting in the fall of 2024, high school students in Dearborn Public Schools will be able to take classes and earn certifications in a new cybersecurity program. Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with the City of Dearborn and Henry Ford College to create the...
April calendar reminder
Sharing a reminder with the community that the Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th. Students do not attend school on those two days. Schools will resume on Thursday, April 11th. A great deal of advanced...
Solar eclipse coming on April 8!
The solar eclipse on April 8th is not only a spectacular astronomical event but also an invaluable teaching moment for our students. However, safety remains our top priority. While witnessing this phenomenon, it's crucial that students and staff take appropriate...