DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

As one of the largest school districts in Michigan, Dearborn Public Schools says that it’s ready, but not yet planning to pull students out of classrooms.

As part of School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko thanked trustees for their service and the board was reorganized.

Police in Dearborn want residents to know they don’t have to be concerned by increased police presence outside of schools during winter break.

Despite neighboring districts deciding to return to virtual learning amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, Dearborn has decided to remain in-person for now.

Despite neighboring districts deciding to return to virtual learning amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, Dearborn has decided to remain in-person for now.

Dearborn Public Schools is looking for citizens interested in providing input on infrastructure needs and future facility planning.

After a unanimous vote by city council, Dearborn police will now have access to security cameras in Dearborn Public Schools.

After a unanimous vote by city council, Dearborn police will now have access to security cameras in Dearborn Public Schools.

Students at ten selected Dearborn Public Schools will be able to participate in a “Walk and Roll to School” contest to win prizes and promote health.

With the new school year underway, Dearborn Public Schools have made some administrative adjustments throughout the district.

Following recommendations from federal, state, and local health officials, Dearborn Public Schools has decided to require masks in all school buildings.

Face masks will be required to be worn inside all Dearborn Public Schools buildings at least until Oct. 1, 2021.

Despite a recommendation from the state’s top health official, the State Board of Education and the governor are still not mandating masks in schools.

Dearborn Public Schools is again accepting applications for its Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) after receiving permission from the state to expand.

The bell will be ringing a little later for some schools districts in southeast Michigan.

With students returning to in-person learning full time in the fall, Dearborn Public Schools have announced new start and end times for the new school year.

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education has given Superintendent Glenn Maleyko a ranking of “highly effective,” extending his contract.

Dearborn Public Schools is offering students, parents, and community members with a final shot to get their COVID-19 vaccines.

With the CDC and the state health department loosening mask requirements, local school leaders have no plans of doing so just yet.

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing thousands of students to try virtual schooling, the district is launching a Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12 School.

In partnership with the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), Dearborn Public Schools will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations at Salina Intermediate school.

With the Pfizer vaccine now being approved for children as young as 12, local school leaders are addressing vaccine concerns.

Dearborn Public Schools is adding vaccination dates for students next week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the green light

Lifelong resident Mustapha Hammoud has entered the race for one of seven city council seats that are up for election this year.

Dearborn Public Schools is offering free summer academic and enrichment learning programs that will run from June 23 until August 13.

Nominations have now opened for the 2021 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Student’s Choice Award in the Dearborn Public Schools.

In their continued fight against COVID-19, Dearborn Public Schools is offering another free COVID test site and vaccine clinic at Edsel Ford High School.

In their continued fight against COVID-19, Dearborn Public Schools is offering another free COVID test site and vaccine clinic at Edsel Ford High School.

Dearborn Public Schools has completed the first of two bond refinancings, which will help save local taxpayers $4 million over the next several years.

Dearborn Public Schools has completed the first of two bond refinancings, which will help save local taxpayers $4 million over the next several years.

April is National Arab American Heritage Month, and the Dearborn Public Schools says it is proud to recognize the accomplishments and contributions Arab

As an added precaution for students and staff returning from spring break, Dearborn Public Schools have decided to return to virtual learning for the week.

Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) to provide COVID vaccines to students and their parents.

With spring break coming to an end, Dearborn Public Schools is offering free COVID-19 tests at Edsel Ford High School on Monday April 5.

Dearborn Public Schools will survey parents of high schoolers to determine families' interest in the COVID-19 vaccine. DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will begin surveying parents of high school students this week to determine families’ interest in the COVID-19 vaccine. Dearborn Public Schools does not yet have plans to offer vaccinations and parents are encouraged to register their children for vaccination options in the area once eligible if they’re interested. While administrators are in discussions with different organizations about potentially vaccinating interested students upon eligibility, Dearborn Schools does not yet know if, when, how or where student vaccinations would occur. Students will not be required to take the vaccine as participation is voluntary and parents’ consent is required for children under 18.

Dearborn Public Schools recently hosted its virtual event to review programs for high schoolers to help get a head start on their futures. DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools recently hosted its virtual event to review programs for high schoolers to help get a head start on their futures. Communications Director David Mustonen said that the district likes to offer opportunities to students who learn differently. “Thirty-five percent or just under 2,400 of our students take advantage of at least one of these options. “DCMST is a specialized secondary education center with a four-year, advanced, research-based science, math and computer science-based curriculum,” she said.

After students had been learning remotely for nearly a year, Dearborn Public Schools welcomed some of them back this weekDEARBORN — After students had been learning remotely for nearly a year, Dearborn Public Schools welcomed some of them back this week. As a part of the reopening plan, students in kindergarten, first, second, sixth and ninth grades returned for blended learning on March 1. Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko said he has also been visiting the schools to check in. “I have been in several schools this week and the students and staff are doing a great job following the guidelines,” he said. “From what I’ve seen this week it’s been a very calm and upbeat environment in the schools,” he said.

Dearborn Public Schools will be hosting a virtual event to review programs for high schoolers to help get a head start on their futures. DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will be hosting a virtual event to review programs for high schoolers to help get a head start on their futures. In advance of the event, questions can be submitted via Facebook. The district provides many ways for high school students to adjust their education to suit their own needs, including vocational programs and college credits. The event is for middle and high school students and parents to provide an overview of programs like advanced placement classes, dual enrollment and career technical education at the Michael Berry Career Center; Dearborn Center for Math, Science and Technology; Henry Ford Early College Health Science; Henry Ford Early College Advanced Manufacturing; Henry Ford Early College Pre-Education and Henry Ford Collegiate Academy.

Parents of students enrolled in Dearborn Public Schools will be receiving new or additional food benefits in the coming months. DEARBORN — Parents of students enrolled in Dearborn Public Schools will be receiving new or additional food benefits in the coming months. Dearborn Schools offers free lunch and breakfast to all students through a special provision of the National School Lunch Program. Families who already have a Bridge Card and receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see the additional amounts automatically added to their cards in March. Families with questions are encouraged to contact MDHHS directly as Dearborn Public Schools is not involved with the administering of SNAP benefits.

In partnership with the Wayne County Health Department, Detroit Medical Center and the DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to over 1,000 members of the Dearborn Public Schools staff. DEARBORN — In partnership with the Wayne County Health Department, the Detroit Medical Center and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan are vaccinating Dearborn schools staff. The Detroit Medical Center and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan are beginning to vaccinate more than 1,000 teachers and staff from Dearborn Public Schools. “We have been working on this for a very long time and I have been wanting students back in school for months. The plan is for the first group of students from grades kindergarten, first, second, sixth and ninth to return for blended learning on March 1.

An estimated 1,000 Dearborn Public Schools teachers and school staff received the COVID vaccine Friday. Feb. 12, 2021: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 573,372; Death toll now at 15,062Several school districts said they will continue to follow the guidelines of local county health departments as the CDC’s recommendations have continued to evolve. Ad“Honestly huge,” said Dearborn Public Schools superintendent Glenn Maleyko. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan partnered with Dearborn Public Schools to vaccinate teachers, administrators and staff. AdThe DMC is working with other districts in Metro Detroit to vaccinate teachers down the road.

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Public Schools district is sharing its plan to return students to in-person learning amid the coronavirus pandemic starting March 1, 2021. The second week after learning labs start, schools will start reopening to all students for blended learning. Here’s the reopening schedule:March 1 -- The first students return for blended learning, including grades kindergarten, first, second, sixth and ninth. March 8 -- More students start blended learning including preschool, third, fourth, fifth, seventh and 10th grades. March 15 -- The rest of students start blended learning including eighth, 11th and 12th grades.

During a special meeting on Jan. 23, the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education voted on a reopening plan. DEARBORN — During a special meeting on Jan. 23, the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education voted on a reopening plan. In week four, grades preschool, third to fifth, seventh and 10th would start the blended learning plan. In the blended learning plan, one group of students would be in school on Mondays and Thursdays while the other group would be in school Tuesdays and Fridays, with all students learning from home on Wednesdays. The board has not agreed on a start date for the blended learning plan.

With it being School Board Recognition Month, Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko took time to thank the trustees. DEARBORN — With it being School Board Recognition Month, Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko took time to thank the trustees. During the Jan. 11 school board meeting, Maleyko noted that this is the sixth time he has offered comments as superintendent during Board Appreciation Month. Dearborn School Board trustees also serve as trustees for Henry Ford College and evaluate both the superintendent and the college president while keeping up on issues and laws that impact students from preschool through college. “In a normal year, this Board of Education must make dozens of crucial decisions that direct the education in our schools,” Maleyko said.

Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with Henry Ford College to launch a financial empowerment curriculum. DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with Henry Ford College to launch a financial empowerment curriculum. During the pilot, Dearborn High School students can enroll in a personal financial class concurrently with Henry Ford college to learn valuable financial life skills while earning college credit. The course “Personal Finance”, or BFN141, will be available at Henry Ford College starting with the winter semester and will be a three credit college course taught by HFC instructors or district teachers qualified to teach at the college. “Financial Empowerment is a good name for this initiative because that is what this class will do,” Superintendent Glenn Maleyko said.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Learning how to manage money is a real-life skill that’s all too often overlooked in school. Henry Ford College and Dearborn Public Schools have launched the state’s first Financial Empowerment Curriculum. Financial literacy is an important skill set that our students will need throughout their lives. Russ Kavalhuna, President of Henry Ford CollegeREAD: Continuous education coverageThe first ever MI Financial Literacy Summit was held at Henry Ford College last year. State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks facilitated a discussion with experts from across the state about financial literacy and the role it has in shaping Michigan’s future.

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Schools Board of Education voted Monday to extend online learning in the district for another month. The district started school on Aug. 31 with plans to be online until at least Oct. 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Back in September that was extended to Oct. 12, then extended again on Monday (Oct. 12) for at least another month. Elementary students should expect to work 20 to 30 hours a week on school work, officials said. Virtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Schools Board of Education voted Monday to extend online learning in the district until at least its next meeting on Oct. 12. The district started school on Aug. 31 with plans to be online until at least Oct. 1. UPDATE Oct. 13: Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning another monthWhen Dearborn Public Schools leaders first announced the plan for starting the school year virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic they said middle school and high school students should expect to spend five to eight hours a week on each class, totaling 30 or more hours each week. Elementary students should expect to work 20 to 30 hours a week on school work, officials said. Virtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.

DEARBORN, Mich. Dearborn-based ACCESS, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the U.S., held its annual back-to-school health fair this week -- with some big changes. This year, the health fair took place in a socially distant drive-thru fashion with families required to remain in their vehicles and drive up to each designated area to receive services. Extra precautions for all physicals and immunizations were also taken, with families required to schedule appointments ahead of time to avoid the risk of unnecessary contact. The event, normally named the Back to School Health Fair, was changed to the Back to School Drive-Thru Bash. It was held on Monday in Dearborn. We knew this was the time to step up and show up for our community and meet their critical needs, said Mona Makki, Director of ACCESSs Community Health and Research Center.

DETROIT School is back in session for nearly 20 districts in the Metro Detroit area including Dearborn Public Schools, Southfield Public Schools and Birmingham Public Schools. School also started Monday morning for students in Farmington Hills but virtually. Local 4s Paula Tutman met with a family that tried its best to make the most of the remote start. Related: Parents concerned about student safety after photo of Metro Detroit school surfaces onlineEducation

DEARBORN, Mich. Dearborn Public Schools announced Tuesday that the district will offer an online-only option for students this fall amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dearborn parents and guardians who would like their students to participate in the remote learning model are asked to enroll in the program by Aug. 17. This provides an option for parents who know they want their children learning online for at least this school year. Middle school and high school students should expect to spend five to eight hours a week on each class, totaling 30 or more hours each week. Official plans for how the district will resume learning in the fall are expected to be announced next week.

By Press Release Desk, News PartnerMar 17, 2020 10:11 am ETFrom Dearborn Schools:Dearborn Public Schools is offering free pickup lunch and breakfast for students while school is closed for the mandatory shut down over the next three weeks. Students do not need to be present, and the Dearborn School student does not need to attend at that building. Dearborn Schools is scheduled for spring break April 6 to 10, so school will not resume in the District until April 13. More than three quarters of our students qualify for free or reduced priced school meals. This press release was produced by the Dearborn Schools.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Officials with the Dearborn Public Schools district announced Friday that a staff member has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This case is one included in the new cases announced Friday by state officials. School officials said health officials do not believe the staff member was contagious while in the building. School officials also said they are cleaning the building. School officials announced Wednesday that they were closing the school as a precaution after the staff member was exposed to someone with coronavirus (COVID-19).

Students and volunteers gathered for the MLK Day of ServiceDEARBORN On Monday, January 20, Dearborn Public Schools students and other volunteers focused on community service as part of a tribute to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream of unity and equality. Guest speakers included Dearborn Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko, Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun, State Rep. Abdullah Hamoud (D-Dearborn), Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education Trustee Mary Lane and DPS Coordinator for Affective Education Danene Charles. Martin Luther King Day is important in reminding us that our beloved country is still a work in progress, Baydoun said. With assistance from the city of Dearborn, students continued to plan marches for two more years. Last year, however, student organizers used Kings message of inclusion and fighting hate with love to focus more on community service.

DEARBORN Parents from Dearborn Public Schools can now report their childrens absences and check student grades, attendance and more from a phone or tablet. The features are available through the Q Parent Connection app on Google Play or iTunes and the app may be set up using the same ID number and password they use for Parent Connection online. Parents can check out the aforementioned information as it is entered at the school. The District website has the technical details for setting up Q Parent Connection. If a parent or guardian needs a Parent Connection login, they should call the district at (313) 827-3030.

Representatives from Dearborn Public Schools and the U.S. Department of Education pose for a shot as Lindbergh Elementary School receives its National Blue Ribbon award in Washington D.C. on Nov. 15. DEARBORN Representatives from Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary and Dearborn Public Schools visited Washington, D.C. earlier this month to accept the schools national Blue Ribbon Award. Only 13 schools in Michigan received a Blue Ribbon Award this year out of more than 3,500 schools. I am also very proud of our district for having three schools named national Blue Ribbon Schools within three years.Only 362 schools in the country were named National Blue Ribbon Schools. Blue Ribbon Schools are selected based on their overall academic excellence or their progress closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Supporters and opponents of the Dearborn Public Schools BRICS bond manned the polls on a cold Election Day. Dearborn Public Schools has been transparent throughout this, (but) public schools and public education has been under attack for a very long time.Lane said that she believed the ripple effects will be felt for awhile and that scheduled improvements, such as new carpeting and new roofs, would have to be put on hold. I am disheartened, but we will go on.Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko, who was an ardent supporter of the bond, echoed Lanes sentiments, saying the district must now move forward. On behalf of Dearborn Parents for Better Schools, we thank all of the Dearborn and Dearborn Heights residents who came out to vote, he said. We demand solutions free of the divisive politics that have plagued our city and schools for too long, Saad said.

Updated: 7:42 AM, Nov 5 2019 Published: 10:50 AM, Oct 24 2019Here's where you can find election results for Dearborn Public Schools Bonding Proposal on Nov. 5, 2019. View more 2019 Michigan General Election results here.

The new food program features more halal and ethnic options and an emphasis on health and nutrition. I cant wait to spend hands-on time with students, Dearborn Chef Danny Saghir said. The whole reason I joined the SFE Dearborn team was to give back to this community. Ive never seen an SFE program be so well received, so quickly, he said. Theyve all been going above and beyond to provide the best possible service to Dearborn students.

DEARBORN The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education recently approved language to be placed on the November 5 ballot, asking residents to approve a $240 million bond proposal for the district. According to a statement by the school district, the $240 million is the amount of money that can be added to the current bond debt without increasing the current rate of 4.82 mills. The district has dubbed the bond BRICS for the areas it will target Buildings, Renovations, Infrastructure, Capacity and Safety. On average, each elementary school would get $4 million in work, middle schools $8 million and high schools $15 million. For more information about the bond, residents are encouraged to visit the Districts bond site at https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bond/.