Empty Bowls soup fundraiser returns Nov. 17

The Dearborn Public Schools Art Department is hosting its 34th annual Empty Bowls meal on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St., Dearborn.  For a minimum suggested $6 donation, guests who attend this family-friendly...

Smith principal and assistant principal named as state principals of the year

Smith Middle School in Dearborn learned on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2025 that it has not one, but two Michigan Principals of the Year! Mark Rummel was named Michigan Middle School Principal of the Year, and Maha Fayad was recognized as Michigan Middle School Assistant...

STEM ranked top middle school in the state

STEM Middle School was recently named the top middle school in the state by U.S. News and World Report. Howard Elementary School in Dearborn placed in the top 5 percent for elementary schools, coming in #72 out of 1,475 public elementary schools included in the...

Retiree a dedicated Salina volunteer

An outing with his senior community led James Martin to a new passion as a volunteer. Now Mr. Jim, as the students know him, is at Salina Elementary school a few days a week helping in a Young 5s classroom where most students cannot even count up to his 85 years of...

Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to sporting events, concerts

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...

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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Lowrey students to perform with National Arab Orchestra

Lowrey students to perform with National Arab Orchestra

Students from Lowrey School in Dearborn will grace the stage with the National Arab Orchestra as the national ensemble performs in Dearborn on April 26. The National Arab Orchestra will perform on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts...

Two staff recognized with Mayor’s Arts Awards

Two staff recognized with Mayor’s Arts Awards

Dearborn Public Schools offers its congratulations to two staff members who will receive Mayor’s Arts Awards later this month. Niki Cassidy, art teacher at Dearborn High, is receiving this year’s Arts Educator award. Sunshine Durant will receive a Special...

Enrollment for free preschool opens on April 25

Enrollment for free preschool opens on April 25

Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will begin distributing applications on Friday, April 25 for the 2025-26 school year. Dearborn Public Schools is strongly encouraging all families who live in the district and have a child the right age to...

Parents and students invited to middle and high school orientations

Parents and students invited to middle and high school orientations

Looking ahead to next school year, schools across Dearborn Public Schools are planning orientation events in spring 2025 to meet students and parents. District middle and high schools have scheduled events to welcome next year’s incoming students and their parents....

Kindergarten Roundups set for April

Kindergarten Roundups set for April

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...

STEM Middle School enrollment procedure

STEM Middle School enrollment procedure

Later this spring, STEM Middle School will start its process of selecting sixth grade students for the 2025-26 school year. STEM is a National Blue Ribbon School and a magnet middle school for academically gifted students within the district. The program follows the...

District Wide Spelling Bee brings students together

District Wide Spelling Bee brings students together

The following is shared on behalf of Communities in Schools of Michigan Dearborn, MI -  The excitement was palpable at Fordson High School as middle school students from Dearborn Public Schools took the stage for the second night of the Communities In Schools...

Stout students among few in the state in a NASA Club

Stout students among few in the state in a NASA Club

Some Stout Middle School students are meeting with some out of this world experiences through a new after-school program.  Stout, in partnership with ACCESS, has brought a special NASA Club to the school.  Stout was one of only 10 middle schools in Michigan...

Berry Career Center open house to highlight CTE options

Berry Career Center open house to highlight CTE options

High school students and parents in Dearborn Public Schools, as well as community and business members, are invited to an open house at Michael Berry Career Center on March 12, 2025 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will allow students and guests to learn more about...

 

 

 

 

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