Three district staff finalists for Michigan principal or assistant principal of the year awards

Three Dearborn Public School Principals are among the finalists for principal of the year from the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). Hebat Abdelbaki, Stout Middle School Principal, and Mark Rummel, O.L. Smith Middle School Principal, are...

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...

Language Matters program challenges teens’ use of derogatory terms

Words matter. A lot. Especially the words we use to or about other people.  That is not a new idea, but a program in its second year at Edsel Ford High School is challenging young teens to reconsider how, or if, they should ever use derogatory words. Zanib...

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

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...

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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Nominations open for Teacher of the Year Awards

Nominations open for Teacher of the Year Awards

Nominations have now opened for the 2025 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,...

Firms hired to assist with planning for infrastructure bond

Firms hired to assist with planning for infrastructure bond

In January 2025, the Board of Education approved two contracts as the district continues to plan to put another infrastructure bond on the ballot in either 2025 or 2026. Byrum and Fisk was hired to help with community engagement including gathering input from...

Early Colleges and DCMST now taking applications for fall

Early Colleges and DCMST now taking applications for fall

Know an eighth grader interested in a specialized four- or five-year high school program? January and February are when the district takes applications for four specialized programs that run for all of high school.  Eighth graders and their parents – both in and...

Board of Education welcomes new trustees, reorganizes for new year

Board of Education welcomes new trustees, reorganizes for new year

As part of School Board Appreciation Month, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko took time at the January 13, 2025 school board meeting to thank trustees for their service to the community and to recognize each trustee. Over the past few years, school board members across...

Three district administrators included in equity fellowship program

Three district administrators included in equity fellowship program

Three Dearborn Public Schools District administrators are included in the recently announced cohort for an equity fellowship program. Fordson High Assistant Principals Nail Jadallah and Maymon Mustafa and Woodworth Interim Assistant Principal Douglas Radcliffe were...

Statement on the passing of former Mayor O’Reilly

Statement on the passing of former Mayor O’Reilly

Expression of sympathy on the passing of former Mayor John “Jack” O’Reilly from Dr. Glenn Maleyko, Superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools On behalf of the Dearborn Board of Education and the entire Dearborn Public Schools staff, I want to express our most sincere...

Curriculum information

Curriculum information

There have been recent discussions in the community regarding the curriculum in the Dearborn Public Schools. The district follows the Common Core State Standards. Here is a link to the webpage:https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/academic-standards. We also provide...

Calling a snow day – when does winter win?

Calling a snow day – when does winter win?

Reposting from a few years ago... Winter in Michigan can be downright brutal. Deciding whether to cancel school due to snow, cold or other weather-related conditions is always difficult for the Superintendent and his team.  While students may be quick to take to...

Reminder about When to Keep Your Child Home From School

Reminder about When to Keep Your Child Home From School

Germs seem to come in waves, and Dearborn Public Schools, like most of Michigan, has seen an increase lately in a variety of infections being passed around. So it seemed a good time to remind families about our handy When To Keep Your Child Home from School document. ...

Snow days – how they are decided in the district

Snow days – how they are decided in the district

The decision to close school due to inclement weather is not an easy one. We realize it has a large impact on Dearborn students, parents and staff. We want to share with you the process and factors that we consider when determining a weather-related school...

 

 

 

 

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