Tentative bond work laid out at May 11 board meeting

New schools and building updates across the district would be included in the first wave of a bond plan discussed at the Board of Education meeting on May 11, 2026. The $1.5 billion bond would provide 20 years of new school buildings and extensive renovations without...

Public invited to Memorial Day ceremonies at three district high schools

All three traditional public high schools in Dearborn are planning special events before Memorial Day to remember fallen soldiers from their schools. The ceremonies will take place in the morning of the week before Memorial Day, and all will honor those who made the...

Esseily tapped to be next superintendent

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, May, 4, 2026, opted to promote from within and named Mike Esseily as their choice for the next superintendent of the district. Mr. Esseily is currently the district’s Executive Director of Special Populations,...

Fived named 2026 Teachers of the Year

From elementary school through adult education, five Dearborn Public School staff were honored with Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards on April 29, 2026. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce again organized the awards, which were announced...

First of three free Parent University classes set for March 27

Dearborn Public Schools is offering free Parent University classes to give parents and caregivers tips for how to help their young children become ready to succeed in school. The one-hour Parent University will be held on three Friday mornings in 2026. Each session is...

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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...

New program trains would-be building engineers

New program trains would-be building engineers

Five district employees have benefited from a new program to help train prospective building engineers/building operations specialists. Three of those employees - Vivian Blanton, Walter Wheble and Tyler Saba - recently completed the yearlong training program, and all...

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...

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...

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