Public invited to homecoming parades and games

Dearborn's three traditional high schools - Edsel Ford, Dearborn, and Fordson - will host homecoming events that include Friday afternoon parades and evening football games. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s students. The...

Quinn Evans building study available to show building needs

To assist with residents who have questions about infrastructure needs in the district, Dearborn Public Schools has released a digital copy of the Quinn Evans facility report completed in June 2025. The massive report contains detailed information about almost every...

Early Dismissal Tuesdays begin on September 8

Starting September 8, schools will dismiss 90 minutes earlier and continue to dismiss students early every Tuesday through May 2027.  Early dismissal provides time for teachers to collaborate and hold professional development. For students who need to stay until...

Six schools recognized for above expected reading rates

Six elementary schools in Dearborn Public Schools have been recognized for beating the odds with their literacy scores.  River Oaks, Maples, Nowlin, Miller, Oakman and Howard elementary schools were recently recognized with Bright Spot Top School awards. Each...

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...

Community meetings scheduled to provide bond information

Dearborn Public Schools has announced plans for 21 meetings where the public can learn more about the $1.5 billion bond that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The meetings will be held at the district’s elementary schools. Each meeting will include a presentation about...

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Passing of Haj Ibrahim Baydoun

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 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

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

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

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

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?

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...

Reminder about When to Keep Your Child Home From School

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. ...

Snow days – how they are decided in the district

Snow days – how they are decided in the district

The decision to close school due to inclement weather is not an easy one. We realize it has a large impact on Dearborn students, parents and staff. We want to share with you the process and factors that we consider when determining a weather-related school...

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