Update - Due to changes coming to the virtual school next year, we have extended the deadline for in-district students to transfer in or out of Virtual K-12 until May 24. With the pandemic behind us, the Michigan Department of Education is changing its requirements...
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Annual survey shows overall positive perceptions of Dearborn Schools
A voluntary survey conducted this winter showed students, staff and parents have an overall positive view of Dearborn Public Schools. The district’s Continuous Improvement Team conducts annual surveys of stakeholders to better hone in on areas of concern. Most of the...
Smith Middle School piloting mindfulness program
Mindful of mindfulness, Smith Middle School students are starting their school days with some deep breathing, yoga stretches and rethinking their thinking. The school this semester is piloting a program called Teens Work It Out, which is intended to help students...
Cybersecurity program being added at Berry Career Center
Starting in the fall of 2024, high school students in Dearborn Public Schools will be able to take classes and earn certifications in a new cybersecurity program. Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with the City of Dearborn and Henry Ford College to create the...
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...
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...
Free Summer Discovery Program planned at elementary and middle schools
Thanks to a multi-million dollar grant, Dearborn Public Schools is planning a large 2024 Summer Discovery Program for current elementary and middle school students. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide hours of additional math and literacy education for...
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...
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...
Per pupil funding explained
Psst, here’s something you may not know. School funding is complicated in Michigan. Actually, if you try to be an informed voter, you probably have already figured that out. With the Operating Millage Renewal vote set for Feb. 27, we wanted to take a moment to try to...
Grant to fund extra assistance for students
Dearborn Public Schools has received a $2.6 million grant to provide additional academic support for students. The MI Kids Back on Track grant will help pay for additional intervention for students. Schools have planned programs to run before, during and after...
Get 2 to Vote campaign encourages voting in Feb. 27 election with Operating Millage Renewal
While the presidential primary is not officially until Feb. 27, 2024, voters can already start casting absentee ballots. Those ballots include a question asking voters to renew an Operating Millage for Dearborn Public Schools and another regarding continued funding...