District celebrates passing of historic school bond

“Tuesday was a historic day for Dearborn Public Schools. But more than that, Tuesday was a statement about who we are as a community and what we believe our children deserve.” Those words came from Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Mike Esseily during a press...

Free early college program will open to more careers starting next school year

Starting this winter, eighth graders interested in more careers will be able to apply for an early college program that allows students to get both a high school diploma and an associate degree or trade certification in five years at no cost to the family. Dearborn...

Edsel Ford High to honor former counselor and coach Baydoun on Dec. 4

Edsel Ford High School will recognize and honor former counselor and coach Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun during a special dedication ceremony on Dec. 4, 2026 at Edsel Ford High School. The ceremony will be held that evening before the Edsel Ford varsity boys basketball game...

Card allows district residents age 60+ to attend home sporting events for free

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...

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Lamis Srour named interim superintendent

Lamis Srour named interim superintendent

Lamis Srour was appointed interim superintendent for Dearborn Public Schools at the regular November Board of Education meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Ms. Srour has served as the Executive Director of Student Achievement over the Edsel Ford High School track since...

Battle Against Hunger food drive returns Nov. 10 to 14

Battle Against Hunger food drive returns Nov. 10 to 14

Students and families from across Dearborn Public Schools are again stepping up to Battle Against Hunger this November. The annual Battle Against Hunger food collection drive will run from Nov. 10 to 14 at several schools in the district. Last year the school...

STEM ranked top middle school in the state

STEM ranked top middle school in the state

STEM Middle School was recently named the top middle school in the state by U.S. News and World Report. Howard Elementary School in Dearborn placed in the top 5 percent for elementary schools, coming in #72 out of 1,475 public elementary schools included in the...

Retiree a dedicated Salina volunteer

Retiree a dedicated Salina volunteer

An outing with his senior community led James Martin to a new passion as a volunteer. Now Mr. Jim, as the students know him, is at Salina Elementary school a few days a week helping in a Young 5s classroom where most students cannot even count up to his 85 years of...

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...

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