Surveys to ask parents, students and staff how they feel about schools

Dearborn Public Schools in December 2025 will again be asking students, parents, and staff to offer feedback about our schools. Each group will receive an email or post via ParentSquare with a link asking them to complete the survey.  Parents are asked to...

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...

College volunteers bring crafts to special needs students

About once a month, half a dozen or so students from the University of Michigan-Dearborn visit Howe bearing crafts, smiles, and patience as they visit special ed classrooms. Calling themselves the Creative Needs Project, the group includes a lot of students who are...

Wellness committee meetings planned

Dearborn Public Schools will hold two committee meetings this school year as the district looks to assess and update its wellness policy. The public is welcome to attend. The Wellness Committee will meet on Dec. 18, 2025 and March 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the...

Eighth graders and parents invited to learn about high school options

District eighth graders will be learning more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools in December. Parents are invited to attend the sessions at their child’s school or one of two sessions planned via Zoom in December.  Each middle school will host a...

Dearborn receives award for promoting college and post-secondary education

The Michigan College Access Network recently recognized Dearborn Public Schools for its strong programs encouraging students to attend college or a post secondary program. The district received the 2025 Catalyst Award on Nov. 4, 2025.  Board of Education...

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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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...

Passing of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun

Passing of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun, who passed away this weekend.  Mr. Baydoun, a counselor at Edsel Ford High School, started his career with the district in 1991. Mr. Baydoun was well-respected across the community.  He...

Fasting secondary students can get take-home meals during Ramadan

Fasting secondary students can get take-home meals during Ramadan

Middle and high school students fasting during Ramadan will have an option this year to take home a free school meal to eat later. Students would need to attend school that day and can pick up a take-home meal during their regular lunch period at school. Students can...

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