The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special study session on May 5, 2025 to discuss infrastructure needs, as the district moves towards putting another bond question on a ballot. The open meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. that evening at the...
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2025 Teachers of the Year announced
Five teachers were honored on Thursday, April 17, during an event to announce the 2025 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards. Those receiving the awards include: Kathleen Laurus from Snow Elementary for preschool to second grade teachers, Deanne...
Two staff recognized with Mayor’s Arts Awards
Dearborn Public Schools offers its congratulations to two staff members who will receive Mayor’s Arts Awards later this month. Niki Cassidy, art teacher at Dearborn High, is receiving this year’s Arts Educator award. Sunshine Durant will receive a Special...
Committee forming to recommend ways to honor former Edsel Ford High counselor and coach
Dearborn Public Schools is forming a committee to look at ways of honoring Haj Ibrahim Baydoun. Mr. Baydoun, a former counselor and basketball coach at Edsel Ford High School, started his career with the district in 1991. He passed away in February 2025. Under the...
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...
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...
Fordson receives auto shop grant
Fordson High School auto shop students are expanding their real-world technical skills thanks to new equipment provided by a grant. In the spring of 2024, the Fordson auto shop was awarded $36,342.60 by the Margaret Dunning Foundation to buy a tire changing machine...
District again receives award for budget presentation
For the seventh year in a row, Dearborn Public Schools has been recognized for excellence in how it presents its budget. The Association of School Business Officials International recently awarded the district a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the current 2024-25...
District explains how it used COVID-related funding
With the last of the money related to the COVID-19 pandemic now officially spent, Dearborn Public Schools is providing a final update on how that money was used. The district received almost $137 million in COVID related funding from 2020 through 2024, most of it from...
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...
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?
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...










