By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The work of Dearborn Public Schools art students, showcasing their talent and creativity, was revealed during the opening reception April 15 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. In addition to art on display inside the Padzieski Gallery, other work is displayed in the lobby outside the Michael A. Guido Theater and along the upper-level walkway. Dearborn Public Schools art resource teacher Sunshine Durant said she loves the impact the annual student art … [Read more...] about Dearborn students’ art shines at annual show
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Michael Berry Career Center opens new construction trades lab during 20th anniversary celebration
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Instead of cutting a ribbon, officials sawed through wood to celebrate the March 24 opening of a new construction trades lab during the Michael Berry Career Center 20th anniversary celebration. The career center, part of the Dearborn Public Schools system, is at 22586 Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights. A public high school, it provides career and technical education, including hands-on training in health sciences, culinary arts, cyber security, digital multimedia, criminal … [Read more...] about Michael Berry Career Center opens new construction trades lab during 20th anniversary celebration
Dearborn Schools offers free Parent University class for young children and their caregivers
DEARBORN — 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 open to parents or other caregivers and their children ages 6 months through 4 years. The March 27 theme is pajama party. April 24 is fairy tales, and May 22 is outdoor adventure. “The program is interactive for parents and children,” Early … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools offers free Parent University class for young children and their caregivers
County wide Dearborn Virtual K-12 holding orientation for 2026-27 school year on March 27
DEARBORN — Parents interested in switching their child into a high-quality, local virtual school for the 2026-27 school year are invited to an online orientation for Dearborn Schools Virtual K-12 on at 10 a.m. March 27. Dearborn Virtual K-12 provides an online only education for students in first grade through high school. The program is run by Dearborn Public Schools, and district teachers follow the district’s curriculum and calendar. Students do occasionally need to attend in person for testing, and parents will need to … [Read more...] about County wide Dearborn Virtual K-12 holding orientation for 2026-27 school year on March 27
Free Summer Discovery Program expands to more grades for Dearborn Schools students
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is enlarging its Summer Discover Program to include students from kindergarten through ninth grade as a result of a multi-million dollar grant. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide fun enrichment activities and additional math and literacy lessons for students, using an extension of the same curriculum students received during the school year. Field trips will also be included This is Dearborn Schools’ third year offering Summer Discovery, and the program is expanding to … [Read more...] about Free Summer Discovery Program expands to more grades for Dearborn Schools students
Free preschool program applications available starting March 13 for next year
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program will begin distributing applications on March 13 for the 2026-27 school year. GSRP is a free preschool program available to any family who lives in the district and qualifies. The state in recent years has expanded eligibility so that most district families now qualify. DPS invites all families who live in the district and have a child the correct age to apply for GSRP. The district’s program is available at 16 locations offering 608 students a free, … [Read more...] about Free preschool program applications available starting March 13 for next year
Incoming middle and high school students and parents invited to Dearborn School District orientations
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is already planning orientation events for next fall’s incoming middle and high school students and their families. Parents and students already in the district and those considering joining the district are welcome to attend and learn more about their future schools. At orientations, school staff will discuss details like schedules, scheduling, class expectations and extracurricular activities. Kindergarten roundups start in late March. More information about those will be shared … [Read more...] about Incoming middle and high school students and parents invited to Dearborn School District orientations
MDOT explains Restore 94 during public open houses
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation and HNTB Corp., an infrastructure company, answered questions about the Restore 94 project Feb. 3 in the Allen Park Public Services building conference room. A second public open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Taylor City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road. Restore 94 will repair 12.7 miles of I-94 between I-275 to west of the Michigan Avenue interchange, and will span Romulus, Taylor, Allen Park, … [Read more...] about MDOT explains Restore 94 during public open houses
Cherry Hill Presbyterian presents violinist Joseph Deller in concert Feb. 1
Accompanied by cellist Ivana Biliskov and pianist Patrick Johnson DEARBORN — Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church will feature violinist Joseph Deller at the first performance of the 2026 “Music at Cherry Hill” concert series at 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Well known as a long-time member of the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra and certified Suzuki violin teacher in Dearborn, Deller has performed with the Detroit Opera Orchestra, International Symphony Orchestra and several local symphonies throughout Michigan. Accompanying Deller in this hour-long … [Read more...] about Cherry Hill Presbyterian presents violinist Joseph Deller in concert Feb. 1
Dearborn School Board weighs bond proposal options
Four schools have reached the century mark By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – With aging schools and infrastructure, the school board met in a study session Jan. 5 to determine the best way to approach the community with a bond proposal. While focus groups showed support for Dearborn Public Schools, current economic conditions drove voters toward supporting a least cost bond proposal. Logistically, four possible dates for a bond proposal to go before school district residents are: the Nov. 3 general … [Read more...] about Dearborn School Board weighs bond proposal options