Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will start distributing applications on Friday, April 19, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year. Dearborn Public Schools is strongly encouraging all families who live in the district and have a child the right...
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Annual student art show returns April 3 to May 18
The City Wide Art Show returns to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center from April 3 to May 18, 2024. During this annual tradition, the community is invited to stop by and check out artwork created by students in kindergarten through high school from across...
Sora book update and public library
We are sharing an update for students and parents regarding the Sora app, which is again available to district students. Through Sora, students are able to see books available through the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services provided by the Dearborn Public...
Tentative 2024-25 school calendar released
Dearborn Public Schools this week released the tentative calendar for the 2024-25 school year. As it has for the last several years, school will resume on the Monday before Labor Day - Aug. 26, 2024 - with a half day for all students. Schools will be closed Friday,...
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...
Kindergarten Roundups scheduled for April 15 to May 1
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...
Digital books and audio books again available to students
Just in time for March is Reading Month, Dearborn Public School students will again be able to access digital books and audio books online. The district has brought back the Sora digital book service after working with developers and the Wayne County Consortium of...
Thank you for supporting the Operating Millage Renewal
Dear Friends and Supporters, On behalf of the staff and students in the Dearborn Public Schools, we want to personally extend our most sincere appreciation for your support to renew the Operating Millage. More importantly, we want to thank you for caring about the...
Free Parent University sessions set for March, April and May
Parents are every child’s first teachers, and Dearborn Public Schools is offering some free lessons for those teachers. Parent University will be held this year on three Fridays: March 8, April 26 and May 17. The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or other...
Kids Club and paid preschool holding open houses March 7
Dearborn Public Schools Early Childhood programs will highlight the district’s paid childcare and preschool options during open houses in March. Parents can join them on March 7 to check out open houses for Developmental Preschool (paid programs) and Kids Club before...
Free seizure recognition and first aid training event set
A session on seizure recognition and first aid training is being provided free to Dearborn Public Schools staff and community members. The session will be held on Monday, March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the district’s Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette St.,...
Middle and high schools planning orientations to welcome next year’s students and parents
Looking ahead already to next school year, schools across Dearborn Public Schools are planning orientation events in spring 2024 to meet students and parents. Most district middle and high schools have scheduled events to welcome next year’s incoming students and...