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...

Applications open until Aug. 25 for two open Board of Education seats

The Dearborn Board of Education is now looking to fill two open seats on the Board of Education. Trustee Hussein Berry announced at the board meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 that he would be resigning his position later that night.  He said he had planned to...

Letter to the community – State Superintendent interview

August 12,  2025 Greetings,  With the start of a new school year only a few  weeks away, I am writing to share important news that will soon be made public. I am very fortunate to be one of seven candidates selected to interview for the position of...

District tax rates inching down again in 2025

Dearborn Public Schools’ homeowners will see another slight reduction in their school tax millage rates this summer. Homeowners in the district will pay a total of 3.41 mills in district millage on their 2025 tax bills.  That is down from 3.745 mills last year...

Class combines math and construction skills

Dearborn High is slowly growing a program that makes math practical for students and helps prepare them for carpentry work on their own or as part of a trade career. This is the second year the school has offered a Geometry in Construction class where students put...

Report shows four district schools in top 15 in state

STEM Middle School was recently recognized as the top school in the state in an April 2025 report by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The magnet middle school was one of four Dearborn Public Schools that ranked in the top 15 in the organization’s Context and...

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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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...

Robotics teams compete at all grade levels

Robotics teams compete at all grade levels

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...

Collegiate Academy offers traditional high school and free college

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...

Student Support – A message from the Superintendent

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

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...

Dearborn Schools reaccredited for another six years

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...

 

 

 

 

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