By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Both the public schools operating millage renewal and the Henry Ford College operating millage proposition were passed Feb. 27 by the school district’s voters. The HFC operating millage renewal was approved by two-thirds of the voters, with 13,047 (66.32 percent) in favor and 6,626 (33.68 percent) opposed. The DPS operating millage renewal was approved by 14,132 (71.65 percent) of the voters, with 5,592 percent (28.35) opposed. HFC President Russell … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools, Henry Ford College voters pass millages
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Digital books again available to Dearborn School students
DEARBORN — Just in time for March is Reading Month, Dearborn Public Schools 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 schools to ensure the titles meet Dearborn Public Schools’ selection criteria. Sora allows Dearborn Public Schools’ students to browse, check-out and read online by signing in through Clever, as they do for other online programs. The Sora app can … [Read more...] about Digital books again available to Dearborn School students
DPS Parent University sessions return for very young children and their caregivers
DEARBORN — Parents are every child’s first teachers, and Dearborn Public Schools is offering some free lessons for those teachers. Parent University will be held this year on three Fridays: March 8, April 26 and May 17. The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or other caregivers and their children ages 6 months to preschool. “The program is interactive for parents and children,” said Early Childhood Coordinator Amy Modica, who oversees Parent University. “It gives parents easy, practical and inexpensive ideas … [Read more...] about DPS Parent University sessions return for very young children and their caregivers
Dearborn Schools Early Childhood holding open houses for child care and paid preschool
Enrollment opening for summer child care DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Early Childhood programs will highlight the district’s paid childcare and preschool options during open houses in March. Parents can join them on March 7 to check out open houses for Developmental Preschool (paid programs) and Kids Club before- and after-school child care. Open houses are scheduled for March 7 at nine locations around the district. Each event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. DPS employees receive a 20 percent … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Early Childhood holding open houses for child care and paid preschool
Middle and high schools planning orientations to welcome next year’s students and parents
DEARBORN — Looking ahead already to next school year, schools across Dearborn Public Schools are planning orientation events in the spring to meet students and parents. Most district middle and high schools have scheduled events to welcome next year’s incoming students and their parents. These orientations help students and parents better understand their new school, including topics like scheduling, class expectations and extracurricular activities. Eighth-graders and most fifth-graders from across the district, along … [Read more...] about Middle and high schools planning orientations to welcome next year’s students and parents
Dearborn Schools Teacher of the Year nomination deadline nears
DEARBORN — The deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award is approaching. The online nomination form is available on the Dearborn Public Schools website and the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce site. Adults may assist students in completing nominations when necessary. No more than two teachers may be nominated per student. Awards will be presented to a total of five Dearborn Public Schools teachers - one in each of five categories. Students … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Teacher of the Year nomination deadline nears
Town hall on Feb. 15 to discuss Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College millage renewals
DEARBORN — Community members interested in learning more about two proposed school funding issues on the Feb. 27 ballot are invited to a town hall meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the board room at the district's Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette St. Representatives from Dearborn Public Schools and the Henry Ford College will talk about millage proposals each institution has on the presidential primary ballot. Questions will also be accepted from the audience. Residents can attend the meeting or watch it live … [Read more...] about Town hall on Feb. 15 to discuss Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College millage renewals
DPS and HFC leaders pitch upcoming millage renewals
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Leaders from Dearborn Public Schools and Henry Ford College stressed the importance of the millage renewals on the Feb. 27 ballot during a Feb. 3 League of Women Voters presentation. HFC President Russell Kavalhuna and DPS directors David Mustonen and Tom Wall stressed the importance of both millage renewals to the schools impacted by it during the presentation at Christ Episcopal Church. Kavalhuna stressed that the millage is to renew the same amount of … [Read more...] about DPS and HFC leaders pitch upcoming millage renewals
Henry Ford College names Chardin Claybourne director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program
DEARBORN — After serving as the faculty director of the Learning Lab at Henry Ford College for nearly a decade, Chardin Claybourne has been named director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program. “This role of the director of the Honors Program gives me the opportunity for a new professional experience in higher education after serving in the Learning Lab for nearly 10 years and in similar roles at other colleges,” Claybourne said. “I’ve enjoyed my time in the Learning Lab, but this is a welcome change.” Claybourne replaces Brad … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College names Chardin Claybourne director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program
Dearborn students seek state funding to create anti-vaping documentary
DEARBORN — Students Against Vaping, a volunteer group of high school students from Fordson, Dearborn, and Edsel Ford high schools and Henry Ford Early College, are working to secure state funding for the production of an anti-vaping documentary titled “Clearing the Air, Together: The Battle Against Vaping.” The planned documentary will delve into the dangers of vaping, dispelling myths and offering solutions. It will feature interviews with medical professionals, educators, parents, students, and celebrity athletes, … [Read more...] about Dearborn students seek state funding to create anti-vaping documentary