By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Brightly-glazed clay creations filled Park Place Nov. 4 for the annual Empty Bowls event, which showcases student artwork while raising funds for Blessings in a Backpack and Gleaners Food Bank. For a suggested $6 donation, guests may select a hand-crafted ceramic student art piece and enjoy a simple repast of soup and bread at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park Place. Blessings in a Backpack sends school-age children who might otherwise go hungry home … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools Empty Bowls fundraiser showcases art, caring
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Dearborn Schools career programs looking for business input
DEARBORN — The Michael Berry Career Center is looking for business and community partners to help ensure the district’s career programs are meeting local industry’s needs and expectations. The center is part of the Dearborn Public Schools, and its career programs are available to nearly 5,700 students from Fordson, Edsel Ford and Dearborn high schools. MBCC is specifically looking for partners for the following areas: automotive technician, business careers, construction trades, criminal justice and law enforcement, culinary … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools career programs looking for business input
Lindbergh Elementary receives special Lighthouse recognition
DEARBORN — Lindbergh Elementary School recently learned it is one of only four Leader in Me Schools in the country to be recognized on both of the programs Lighthouse Academic Honor Rolls. Lindbergh made the list for “exemplary academic proficiency” after student scores put them in the 87th percentile in Michigan, according to Leader in Me. Nationwide, 58 schools in the program were recognized for their overall academic success. To make the list, schools need to score in the 85th percentile or higher on their state’s … [Read more...] about Lindbergh Elementary receives special Lighthouse recognition
WHFR to host 15th Annual Record Show Oct. 12
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College’s student-run radio station, WHFR 89.3 FM, will host its 15th Annual Record Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 12 in the atrium of the John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen. The record show has become one of the premier shows of its kind in the region, attracting vendors from the tri-state area and Canada. This show will offer thousands of rare and mainstream vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, and other forms of … [Read more...] about WHFR to host 15th Annual Record Show Oct. 12
Henry Ford College Voter Engagement Bash encourages students to vote
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College Student Activities has partnered with the University of Michigan-Dearborn Office of Student Life and Turn Up Turnout to host the Voter Engagement Bash from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen. The free, public event is in partnership with the Michigan Department of State, ACCESS, and the League of Women Voters. Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie will deliver the keynote address. … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College Voter Engagement Bash encourages students to vote
Henry Ford College hosts Career Expo Oct. 16-17
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College Career Services will host 80 to 100 employers at its Career Expo for two days in the gymnasium of the Athletic Memorial Building (Building H on the main campus). The Career Expo will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and Oct 17. People can attend the Career Expo either day or both days. The expo will have a specific focus each day, which will help you decide where it is best to spend your time. Oct. 16 will feature opportunities most closely relating to: • Science, Technology, … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College hosts Career Expo Oct. 16-17
Henry Ford College Fifty-One O One restaurant opens Sept. 25 for Fall semester
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College’s student-run on-campus restaurant, Fifty-One O One, will open for business Sept. 25 for the Fall 2024 semester. Fifty-One O One is in the John McDonald Student & Culinary Arts Center (Building M on the main campus). Hours are: • Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (lunch) • Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (lunch) and 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. (dinner) • Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (lunch) The kitchen of the restaurant underwent a major renovation during the summer, designed … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College Fifty-One O One restaurant opens Sept. 25 for Fall semester
Chatting with the Superintendent allows the public to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools
DEARBORN — Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Supt. Glenn Maleyko at any of a series of upcoming events starting on Sept. 26. The informal events — Chatting with the Superintendent — provide a way for the public to hear updates and ask questions about what is happening in the district. Some executive directors in the district will also hold their own chatting events. At each of the events, a team of administrators will be available to help answer questions on a variety … [Read more...] about Chatting with the Superintendent allows the public to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools
Fordson, Dearborn and Edsel Ford high schools planning Homecoming events
DEARBORN — Dearborn’s three traditional high schools are all planning Homecoming events this fall, and spectators are invited to attend. Edsel Ford is first up this year with its Homecoming game set for 7 p.m. Oct. 4. A Homecoming parade through the neighborhood will precede the game at 5 p.m. The parade will leave the staff parking lot behind the school at 20601 Rotunda and travel down Pelham Road west to Westminster Court, north on Audette down to Rotunda (Village Road) and then back to the student parking lot. … [Read more...] about Fordson, Dearborn and Edsel Ford high schools planning Homecoming events
Dearborn School Board schedules special meeting to plan for engaging community on infrastructure needs
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is planning a special meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 to talk about how to engage with the community on infrastructure and building needs of the district, even as the last of the major summer projects funded by federal pandemic dollars come to a close. Trustees are expected to discuss hiring an outside firm to assist with gathering public input on current and future building needs. Funding for these projects would most likely come from a bond proposal, possibly in 2025 or 2026. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Dearborn School Board schedules special meeting to plan for engaging community on infrastructure needs