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

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

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...

Bazzi appointed to Board of Education

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education selected one new trustee on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, and postponed filling a second vacant position for another week. Ali K. Bazzi of Dearborn was appointed to fill one vacant position on the board and will serve until...

Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to sporting events, concerts

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...

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...

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Smith Middle School piloting mindfulness program

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

District collecting used instruments to encourage music students

District collecting used instruments to encourage music students

Have an old trombone collecting cobwebs in a closet or a long unused flute buried on a shelf? Dearborn Public Schools would like to give used instruments new life and love in the hands of a student learning to play.  The district has launched a used instrument...

 

 

 

 

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