By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – From veterans to politicians, from Shriners to Scouts, Lincoln Park hosted its Memorial Day parade a week early May 19 with enthusiastic participants and attendees. Firetrucks and police cars participated in the parade, along with veteran groups with colorful floats. Churches and youth groups, including scouts and sports teams, walked the route, followed by specialty Jeeps and antique cars of myriad vintage. Lincoln Park High School brought its … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park celebrates Memorial Day with May 19 parade and ceremony
Dearborn Schools
AAUW recognizes Marge Powell Leadership Awardees
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The Dearborn chapter of the American Association of University Women awarded scholarships to four Marge Powell Leadership honorees, who represent graduating young women from the city’s public high schools. The 2024 awardees are Asma Saleh of Fordson High School, Khloud Abdullah of Edsel Ford High School, and Nadine Khalil and Ava Nasser of Dearborn High School. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding leadership, exemplary character and … [Read more...] about AAUW recognizes Marge Powell Leadership Awardees
Free Summer Discovery Program planned at Dearborn elementary and middle schools
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is planning a large 2024 Summer Discovery Program for current elementary and middle school students, thanks to a multi-million grant. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide hours of additional math and literacy education for students, using an extension of the same curriculum students received during the school year. A variety of enrichment activities will also be included. Students will attend their regular schools, except students at four elementary schools undergoing … [Read more...] about Free Summer Discovery Program planned at Dearborn elementary and middle schools
5 honored at Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year ceremony
Five teachers were honored April 18 during an event to announce the 2024 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards. Those receiving the awards were: • Jorie Watts from Geer Park Elementary for preschool to second grade teachers, • Angela Zagar from River Oaks Elementary for third to fifth grade, • Maria McCarthy from Lowrey School for middle school, • Angelo Aquino from Michael Berry Career Center for high school, and • Elizabeth Bouladian for adult education. The Dearborn Area Chamber … [Read more...] about 5 honored at Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year ceremony
Dearborn Public School art show fills COMPAC with color, talent
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – An explosion of color, texture and talent was unveiled April 3 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, showcasing Dearborn Public Schools student art work during April Arts Month. Dearborn High School junior Mohamed Bazzi, whose charcoal drawing was on display, said he has been creating artwork since he was 8 or 9 years old. He said he likes to work in pencil, ink and color pencils, and sees using his art skills in a future … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public School art show fills COMPAC with color, talent
Dearborn celebrates April Arts Month with Arty Party at COMPAC
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The city celebrated April Arts Month with visual, audible and even flavorful art displays April 6 in a well-attended event at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. In addition to the artwork of Dearborn Public School students, adult art in a wide range of media was on display, with some demonstrating and explaining their process. People sampled culinary treats, browsed visual work on display, and listened to musicians in Studio B as black … [Read more...] about Dearborn celebrates April Arts Month with Arty Party at COMPAC
Dearborn High students to show award-nominated student productions
DEARBORN — Dearborn High School film students earned 10 awards nominations for their student productions this year, and the public can see those nominated films during the school’s annual film fest on May 17 and 18. Students received 10 nominations from the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the group’s high school film production competition. Six of the awards include Jacob Head for directing, writing, filming and editing. The nominees, by category are: • Fiction - Short … [Read more...] about Dearborn High students to show award-nominated student productions
Tentative 2024-25 Dearborn Schools calendar released
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools this week released the tentative calendar for the 2024-25 school year. As it has for the last several years, school will resume on Aug. 26 the Monday before Labor Day, with a half day for all students. Schools will be closed Aug. 30 through Sept. 2 for Labor Day weekend. District teachers report back to work on Aug. 21. Kindergarten and Young 5s students will have a soft start with half days the entire first week of schools, Aug. 26 to 29. VISUAL CALENDAR TEXT CALENDAR OPEN HOUSE & … [Read more...] about Tentative 2024-25 Dearborn Schools calendar released
Henry Ford College hosts 29th annual President’s Collage Concert March 20
DEARBORN – The Henry Ford College Music Department will present the 29th Annual President’s Collage Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 20 at the Michael A. Guido Theater in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center,15801 Michigan Ave. “You will hear classical, gospel, film music, funk, jazz, and more,” said HFC Interim Director of Music Anthony Lai. “There will be a little something for everyone on March 20!” The President’s Collage Concert is an annual tradition that began in 1996. It was founded by retired HFC music instructor … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College hosts 29th annual President’s Collage Concert March 20
Dearborn Schools Kindergarten Roundups let parents learn about school, enroll students for the fall
DEARBORN — Parents living in the Dearborn Public Schools district with students planning to start kindergarten in the fall are invited to Kindergarten Roundups at their local elementary school. Parents and guardians can also start enrollment now through the district website at www.dearbornschools.org/enroll. Each of the district’s 22 schools with elementary students is planning to hold a roundup between April 15 and May 1. Kindergarten Roundups provide parents of our future kindergarteners with important … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Kindergarten Roundups let parents learn about school, enroll students for the fall