Tensions were high as the high school gym scoreboard counted down from 2 minutes 30 seconds. Parents cheered. Coaches yelled directions, and eight elementary competitors were trying to make the most of two months of preparation. But there was not a ball in...
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Edsel employee honored as Michigan School Librarian of the Year
From chef to teaching in Japan to working in a public library in Maryland and now to overseeing a school library, Nichole Alward has worn many hats in her adult life. The latest to be added to that list is Michigan School Librarian of the Year. The Michigan...
District to seek an operating millage renewal at lower rate for homeowners
Dearborn Public Schools will place an important operating millage renewal on the Feb. 27, 2024 ballot, which is also the presidential primary. The Board of Education approved seeking the millage renewal during its regular meeting on Nov. 13, 2023. The question...
Eighth graders and parents invited to learn more about high school options in the district
District eighth graders will be learning more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools throughout November. 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...
Collegiate Academy offers traditional high school and free college
Michael Gothro sits in a corner of the high school library talking to another teen about high school, college and their plans for life after both. Mr. Gothro is the counselor for the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy. The program, a partnership between Dearborn...
District launches new community newsletter
Dearborn Public Schools this week launched a new digital newsletter providing a way for parents, district residents and other stakeholders to stay abreast of what is happening in the district. The first newsletter can also be viewed online. Those interested in...
Student Support – A message from the Superintendent
Greetings The hardship, tragedy, and loss of human life as a result of war and conflict has a devastating emotional impact on all of us. I want to assure our parents that our schools are always ready to support the emotional wellbeing of our students, especially...
Summary of 2023 summer construction work released
While most students and staff were enjoying their summer break, construction crews were busy on numerous projects around the district. Four elementary schools were closed for the entire summer as they entered the final stages of work to add air-conditioning, and...
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. ...
Dearborn Schools reaccredited for another six years
After an extensive review process, Dearborn Public Schools has again been accredited by a national organization. Accreditation was awarded by Cognia Global Commission at its meeting on June 28, 2023. Cognia is a newer organization incorporating legacy groups the...
Superintendent Maleyko again receives positive review
The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education recently gave Superintendent Glenn Maleyko his evaluation for his eighth year as superintendent, again ranking his performance as “highly effective.” Trustee Roxanne McDonald chaired the evaluation committee,...
New program trains would-be building engineers
Five district employees have benefited from a new program to help train prospective building engineers/building operations specialists. Three of those employees - Vivian Blanton, Walter Wheble and Tyler Saba - recently completed the yearlong training program, and all...