Early Colleges and DCMST now taking applications for fall

Know an eighth grader interested in a specialized four- or five-year high school program? January and February are when the district takes applications for four specialized programs that run for all of high school.  Eighth graders and their parents – both in and...

Board of Education welcomes new trustees, reorganizes for new year

As part of School Board Appreciation Month, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko took time at the January 13, 2025 school board meeting to thank trustees for their service to the community and to recognize each trustee. Over the past few years, school board members across...

Three district administrators included in equity fellowship program

Three Dearborn Public Schools District administrators are included in the recently announced cohort for an equity fellowship program. Fordson High Assistant Principals Nail Jadallah and Maymon Mustafa and Woodworth Interim Assistant Principal Douglas Radcliffe were...

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...

Additional high school vape detectors part of broader anti-vaping campaign

As part of a broader initiative to discourage vaping among students, two more high schools in the district will be getting vape detectors in the restrooms. Dearborn High has piloted the vape detectors since last spring.  At the December 2024 Board of Education...

Individual building closings likely to mean virtual school days

The Michigan Department of Education requires that school districts provide at least 1,098 instructional hours to students in kindergarten through high school.  Districts are permitted up to six forgiven school days each year for emergency closures. Usually,...

Chatting with the Superintendent events restart Sept. 26

Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Superintendent Glenn Maleyko at any of a series of upcoming events starting on Sept. 26. The informal events are called Chatting with the Superintendent, and they provide a...

District celebrating its 80th anniversary

Dearborn Public Schools is celebrating its 80th anniversary over the 2024-25 school year. The history of public schools in the Dearborn area dates back to the early 1800s, but the school district as it exists today was created in July 1944.  That’s when the larger...

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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Consultant presents possible school scenarios

Consultant presents possible school scenarios

With an aging inventory of buildings and an ever growing demand on the amount of time schools are being used during the year, it’s clear the infrastructure needs of our schools require immediate attention.  Those same reasons also support the need for a broader...

Off-campus programs ease attendance at traditional high schools

Off-campus programs ease attendance at traditional high schools

Did you know that at each of the district’s three traditional high school enrollment and expected attendance are likely to be very different figures for any hour of the school day? As part of its long-range recommendation for school buildings in the district, Fielding...

Three Edsel Ford students earn multiple mechanic certifications

Three Edsel Ford students earn multiple mechanic certifications

Three Edsel Ford High School students already have a head start on a possible career as mechanics having earned several ASE certifications this school year. Salman Ahmad, a senior, received six of the certifications, junior Amir Alkhatib received eight, and sophomore...

Honor Cords at Graduation

Honor Cords at Graduation

Greetings, We hope that everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. The next two weeks will be an exciting time for our Seniors. This week, individual schools will host special honors assemblies to celebrate all of the accomplishments of the senior class. The...

County recognizes 15 district sites as Green Schools

County recognizes 15 district sites as Green Schools

Just in time for Earth Day 2023 on Saturday, Wayne County and Wayne County RESA are recognizing 15 Dearborn Public Schools this year as Green Schools for their work on  environmental initiatives. To be recognized, schools must complete several earth-friendly...

Paid driver’s ed now offered at three main high schools

Paid driver’s ed now offered at three main high schools

Official Driving School is partnering with Dearborn Public Schools to better serve our teens as they learn to become drivers.  Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes are already scheduled and booking for this spring and summer at Dearborn High, Edsel Ford and Fordson....

Check Parent Connect before parent teacher conferences

Parents, just a reminder that the spring 2023 parent-teacher conferences are next week. The card-marking period does not end until later this month, meaning there will not be report cards at this round of parent-teacher conference. However, parents can check their...

 

 

 

 

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