Former performers invited to Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus’ 25th anniversary event

The popular Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus is planning a 25th anniversary celebration and is inviting former drummers and chorus members to come back to Maples and reminisce and celebrate with former teachers, principals and alumni of the groups. Parents, alumni...

Care to the Core returns October 6th with live kickoff

Care to the Core will return on Oct. 6 with a live kickoff on YouTube at 8:30 a.m. The event will include interviews with Superintendent Mike Esseily and others, mascot games, school videos, cheering students and more. In addition to the live kickoff, schools across...

Bryant Middle School alumni invited to 75th anniversary event

This October, Bryant Middle School will mark its 75th anniversary with Bryant Strong, an evening celebration to remember the many past accomplishments of students, staff, and the community. The event will take place on Thursday, October 1st from 6-8 p.m.  Former...

Salina Schools holds ribbon cutting for two new green playscapes

The Salina School campus celebrated the opening of its two newest playscapes on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Both the Community Center Nature Playscape and the Elementary Playscape opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.  Speakers included...

Public invited to homecoming parades and games

Dearborn's three traditional high schools - Edsel Ford, Dearborn, and Fordson - will host homecoming events that include Friday afternoon parades and evening football games. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s students. The...

Early Dismissal Tuesdays begin on September 8

Starting September 8, schools will dismiss 90 minutes earlier and continue to dismiss students early every Tuesday through May 2027.  Early dismissal provides time for teachers to collaborate and hold professional development. For students who need to stay until...

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...

Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Dearborn Public Schools has announced plans for 21 meetings where the public can learn more about the $1.5 billion bond that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The meetings will be held at the district’s elementary schools. Each meeting will include a presentation about...

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Career Center celebration, open house on March 24

Career Center celebration, open house on March 24

Michael Berry Career Center will mark its 20th anniversary in March with a special ceremony, including the opening of a new construction trades lab, followed by an open house and career fair.  All are welcome to attend. The March 24 festivities start at 4 p.m....

Kindergarten Roundups set for 2026

Kindergarten Roundups set for 2026

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.  Each of the district’s 21 schools with kindergarten is planning to hold a roundup...

Superintendent job opening posted

Superintendent job opening posted

Applications are now officially open for the next superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools. The job position was posted on Feb. 20, 2026 by the Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI), the firm leading the superintendent search. See the superintendent job posting here....

Free Summer Discovery Program returns, expands for 2026

Free Summer Discovery Program returns, expands for 2026

Thanks to a multi-million dollar grant, Dearborn Public Schools is enlarging its Summer Discover Program to include students from kindergarten through ninth grade. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide fun enrichment activities and additional math and...

Enrollment forms for free preschool available March 13

Enrollment forms for free preschool available March 13

Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will begin distributing applications on March 13, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year. GSRP is a free preschool program available to any family who lives in the district and qualifies. The state in recent...

Nominations open for Teacher of the Year Awards

Nominations open for Teacher of the Year Awards

Nominations have now opened for the 2026 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,...

Middle and high school orientation dates announced

Middle and high school orientation dates announced

Dearborn Public Schools is already planning orientation events for next fall’s incoming middle and high school students and their families. Parents and students already in the district and those considering joining the district are welcome to attend and learn more...

Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

Superintendent search timeline set, starts with public input

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has sketched out the timeline for the search for a new superintendent. The process will open with the chance for the public to offer input on what they would like to see in the next leader of the third largest school...

High schools add esports for students

High schools add esports for students

Sitting around on a library couch after school may not sound intense, but for about a dozen Dearborn High students, this is how they prepare for some serious competition.   Starting this semester, the district’s three traditional high schools are officially...

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

Dearborn Public Schools recently learned it will receive two MiFamily Mini Grants to help pay for free events for families with young children in 2026. The district’s Early Learning Coalition will receive $10,000 to help pay for the Discover and Play Family Fest on...

District releases 2026-27 calendar

District releases 2026-27 calendar

For all the families and staff who like to plan ahead, Dearborn Public Schools is releasing the tentative calendar for the 2026-27 school year. The first day of school will be a half day on Aug. 24, 2026.  That Monday is two weeks before Labor Day - earlier than...

Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, and trustees were recognized as part of School Board Appreciation Month. Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour took time at the regular meeting to thank trustees...

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