Six superintendent applicants selected for interviews

During a special meeting on April 9, 2026, the Board of Education selected six candidates to interview to possibly become the next superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools. Two are internal candidates, two from the region, and two from out of state. Interviews for...

Annual district art show opening reception set for April 15

The annual Dearborn Public Schools Art Show will hold an opening reception on April 15, 2026 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The show features students from all grade levels and from schools across the district.  The public is encouraged to attend the opening...

First of three free Parent University classes set for March 27

Dearborn Public Schools is offering free Parent University classes to give parents and caregivers tips for how to help their young children become ready to succeed in school. The one-hour Parent University will be held on three Friday mornings in 2026. Each session is...

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...

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...

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...

District working on draft bond scenarios after recent board study session

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education continued its discussion of a possible infrastructure bond during a study session on Jan. 5, 2026, including hearing about four schools with critical needs and the results of a community study. Residents can watch the...

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...

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Board training session set for Nov. 3

Board training session set for Nov. 3

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled a board training session for Monday, Nov. 3 to begin reviewing the process for selecting a new superintendent for the district. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. and include a conversation with a...

Environmental conference attendees visit Salina

Environmental conference attendees visit Salina

Guests from the Michigan Environmental Justice Conference visited Salina Elementary and Intermediate School campus on Sept. 29, 2025, to learn more about the district’s Green Schoolyards initiative. Approximately 80 visitors from two buses of conference attendees...

Three homecoming parades and games set for Oct. 10

Three homecoming parades and games set for Oct. 10

On Oct. 10, 2025, Dearborn's three traditional high schools - Fordson, Dearborn, and Edsel Ford—will host homecoming events that include afternoon parades and evening football games. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s...

CIS staff at Oakman Elementary wins national award

CIS staff at Oakman Elementary wins national award

Oakman students passing by stop to give Zahra Makkawi smiles, questions and a few hugs, helping ease her nerves, at least a little. It is mid September 2025, and Ms. Makkawi is about to be interviewed by a film crew from the national Communities in Schools...

Brothers spend more than half a century as district gym teachers

Brothers spend more than half a century as district gym teachers

Have you met Mr. Tapp, the gym teacher?   No wait, the other Mr. Tapp, the gym teacher. For more than two decades, Dearborn Public Schools has been fortunate enough to employ two men named Mr. Tapp, both of whom teach physical education classes.  Mr....

Dr. Maleyko signs contract to be State Superintendent

Dr. Maleyko signs contract to be State Superintendent

Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 signed his contract to become the next State Superintendent for Michigan. He took the oath of office on Monday, Sept. 15 in Dearborn, being sworn in by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. Dr....

Nasri Sobh appointed to Board of Education

Nasri Sobh appointed to Board of Education

The Dearborn Schools Board of Education appointed attorney Nasri Sobh to fill the remaining open seat on the board during a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Mr. Sobh is an attorney with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and holds an MBA from Wayne...

Bazzi appointed to Board of Education

Bazzi appointed to Board of Education

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education selected one new trustee on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, and postponed filling a second vacant position for another week. Ali K. Bazzi of Dearborn was appointed to fill one vacant position on the board and will serve until...

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...

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