By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP –Woodhaven High School was awhirl with robots Oct. 10 and 11 as the Goonettes Invitational held its sixth robotics competition designed to encouraged girls to take a hands-on role. Co-founder and event coordinator Brandon Queen said this year there were 32 different robots representing 41 teams from across Michigan and one team from Indiana. “We certainly have an excellent turnout and very likely over a thousand participants here, and a lot of teams from … [Read more...] about Full STEAM ahead: Goonettes Invitational encourages girls to pursue hands-on roles with school robotics teams
Education
Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus planning 25th anniversary celebration
DEARBORN – The popular Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus is planning a 25th anniversary celebration and is inviting former drummers and chorus members to come back to Maples Elementary School and reminisce and celebrate with former teachers, principals and alumni of the groups. Parents, alumni and other community members are all invited to the special anniversary event at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the school, 6801 Mead. The evening will start with time to mingle, followed by comments from speakers, including Superintendent Esseily, … [Read more...] about Maples Arabic Drummers and Chorus planning 25th anniversary celebration
Taylor schools foundation prepares for Wall of Fame Gala
TAYLOR — The Taylor Public School Foundation for Educational Excellence will be host its third annual Wall of Fame Gala next spring. An appointed committee of Taylor School Board members, school administrators and foundation board members will again select up to three individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Taylor School District and or to the Taylor community in the upcoming months. Past honorees were John Pantalone and Loren Ristovski in 2025 and Caroline Patts and Ken Nelson in 2026. The foundation is … [Read more...] about Taylor schools foundation prepares for Wall of Fame Gala
Dearborn community invited to Meet the Superintendent events
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools residents, parents and students are invited to meet new Supt. Mike Esseily at one of three events in August. Meet the Superintendent sessions are scheduled for: • Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road, in the media center. • Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Salina Intermediate, 2623 Salina St., in the conference room. • Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at Dearborn High, 19501 W. Outer Drive, in the media center. Just in time to kick off the new school year, each session will open with some … [Read more...] about Dearborn community invited to Meet the Superintendent events
Knezek steps down from Wayne County Commission to accept presidency of Henry Ford College
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers David Knezek Jr. announced July 14 during the Dearborn Heights City Council meeting that he is stepping down from the Wayne County Commission to become president of Henry Ford College. Knezek, who will be the college’s seventh president, succeeds interim president Lori M. Gonko. While representing Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Inkster on the Wayne County Commission, he secured $10 million for Ecorse Creek flood mitigation. During the same time period Knezek served as the chief … [Read more...] about Knezek steps down from Wayne County Commission to accept presidency of Henry Ford College
Dearborn Public Schools seek $1.51 billion bond in November
By SUE SUCHYTA Times Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Schools will ask voters in November to approve a $1.51 billion bond to build six new schools and remodel every other district school during the next 20 years. The bond would be a zero mill increase for Dearborn homeowners as the district waives its operating milage and a city combined sewer overflow millage expires, Interim Director of Communications Katie Hetrick said. The Board of Education approved the Nov. 3 ballot language during its June 22 … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools seek $1.51 billion bond in November
LPHS DECA students honored at conference
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Lincoln Park High School DECA team student members were honored in Atlanta in April at the DECA International Career Development Conference for their leadership, business and marketing skills. The group, which originally stood for the Distributive Education Clubs of America, now simply known as DECA, prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Four LPHS DECA team members, Celina Diaz, Jazmine Gaytan, Garcia … [Read more...] about LPHS DECA students honored at conference
Retiring Melvindale school crossing guard honored
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Retiring school crossing guard Adrienne Diehl was honored at the May 20 City Council meeting for 15 years of dedicated service and helping ensure that students arrive safely at school. She was thanked for her tireless dedication during early mornings in freezing cold temperatures, rainstorms and unpredictable Michigan weather. Diehl was praised for her professionalism and alertness, which was accompanied by a smile while she protected children. She was praised for … [Read more...] about Retiring Melvindale school crossing guard honored
Trenton mayor and council honor top 10 seniors
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The mayor andCcity Council recognized the top 10 seniors from the Trenton High School class of 2026 during the May 18 council meeting. The top 10 seniors and their respective grade point averages are: John Scott Skinner IV, 4.6182; Ava Rose Holman, 4.5723; Miley Jane Lustig, 4.5697; Ava Alicia Hook, 4.5515; Micah Josephine Scrimenti, 4.5515; Jacob Thomas Clark, 4.5455; Kaden Mateo Catabian, 4.5212; Brennan Mark Russeau, 4.4909; Zachary Richard Gajewski, 4.4854; and Brennan Michael … [Read more...] about Trenton mayor and council honor top 10 seniors
Filing is now open to run for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education in November
DEARBORN — Residents interested in running for the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education have until 4 p.m. July 21 to file their paperwork with the Dearborn City Clerk. Four board seats will be up for election on Nov. 3. Three positions are full, six-year terms, and one spot is for a partial, two-year term. Packets with the required paperwork can be picked up at the Clerk’s Office, 16901 Michigan Ave., during regular business hours. To run for office, candidates need to file a school board candidate affidavit and a … [Read more...] about Filing is now open to run for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education in November