DEARBORN — Dearborn's three traditional high schools — Fordson, Dearborn, and Edsel Ford — will host homecoming events that include afternoon parades and evening football games Oct. 10. The community is invited to enjoy these events and help celebrate the district’s students. The day's events will begin at Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road, where the parade starts at 4:30 p.m. The parade will start behind the school, travel along Alber and Neckel streets and end up on Horger. At 7 p.m. the Fordson Tractors will take on … [Read more...] about Dearborn high schools planning Homecoming events
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Dearborn updates ordinance allowing for camera-based school bus violation traffic enforcement
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Mirroring recent state law updates allowing camera-based school bus traffic enforcement, the city updated its ordinance to cite drivers who ignore school bus stop signs during student pickup and dropoff. The first public reading, during the Sept. 9 City Council meeting, adds language to allow camera-based enforcement when drivers fail to stop for a school bus displaying a side-mounted stop sign during student dropoff and boarding, with citations mailed to offenders. First offense … [Read more...] about Dearborn updates ordinance allowing for camera-based school bus violation traffic enforcement
Sobh appointed to fill second vacancy on Dearborn School Board
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education appointed attorney Nasri Sobh to fill the remaining open seat on the board during a special meeting Sept. 15. Sobh is an attorney with the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. and holds a master’s degree from Wayne State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. This year he also started working as an adjunct professor at Henry Ford College. He ran for school board last November and garnered more than 6,500 votes. Sobh will fill the seat … [Read more...] about Sobh appointed to fill second vacancy on Dearborn School Board
Ali K. Bazzi appointed fill 1 of 2 vacancies on Dearborn School Board
DEARBORN — Ali K. Bazzi of Dearborn was appointed to fill one of two vacant trustee positions on the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education Sept. 8. The board postponed filling a second vacant position for another week. Bazzi will serve until November 2026 when a trustee will be elected. Bazzi is the founder of Progressive Management Co. and Archer Creative. He is also part of the Zaman International advisory board, runs the organization’s Run Walk Picnic, and was an advocate in the campaign supporting the passage of the … [Read more...] about Ali K. Bazzi appointed fill 1 of 2 vacancies on Dearborn School Board
Dearborn Schools Supt. Maleyko named new state superintendent
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Schools Supt. Glenn Maleyko has been named the next state superintendent of Michigan. Maleyko, who attended interviews for the three finalists Aug. 26, was selected that evening by a 5-3 vote of the board. Maleyko, who has been DPS superintendent for 10 years, has been with the district for 30 years, serving as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and executive director of human resources. DPS has the third largest enrollment in Michigan. A timeline … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Supt. Maleyko named new state superintendent
Dearborn Schools Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to most home sporting events
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging older residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card. District residents age 60 or older can stop in to any district school or the Administration Service Center, 18700 Audette St., to pick up this year’s card. Cards obtained last school year expire on Sept. 30. The card is free and provides free admission to most school-sponsored activities including concerts and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Premier Citizen Cards offer older residents free admission to most home sporting events
Applications being accepted for 2 open Dearborn School Board seats
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education is looking to fill two open seats. Trustee Hussein Berry announced at the Aug. 18 board meeting on that he would be resigning his position later that night. He said he had planned to resign later, but wanted to save the remaining board the work of looking for a replacement twice. Berry already has announced he is running for state Senate in 2026. He served on the school board for almost 15 years. Last week, Trustee Irene Watts resigned from the board because she is … [Read more...] about Applications being accepted for 2 open Dearborn School Board seats
Memorial Day ceremonies planned at three Dearborn high schools
DEARBORN — All three traditional public high schools in Dearborn are planning special events before Memorial Day to remember fallen soldiers from their schools. The ceremonies will take place in the morning of the week before Memorial Day, and all will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation’s freedom. Visitors are invited to attend the events. Dearborn High School will hold its ceremony at 9 a.m. May 21 in the school auditorium. The event honors Dearborn High graduates and others who lost their … [Read more...] about Memorial Day ceremonies planned at three Dearborn high schools
Southgate Community Schools bond proposal, operating millages pass
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Southgate Community Schools voters approved a zero-tax rate increase bond proposal, an operating millage renewal and a 2-mill hedge proposal during the city’s May 6 general election. The bond proposal passed with 2,078 votes (60 percent) with 1,383 votes (40 percent) opposed. The operating millage renewal passed with 2,229 votes (64 percent) with 1,236 votes (36 percent) opposed. The 2-mill hedge proposal passed with 2,080 votes (60 percent) with 1,381 votes (40 percent) opposed. The … [Read more...] about Southgate Community Schools bond proposal, operating millages pass
Free Dearborn Schools preschool program accepting applications starting April 25 for next year
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program will begin distributing applications on April 25 for the 2025-26 school year. DPS invites all families who live in the district and have a child the right age to apply for the free preschool program. State officials are working to expand GSRP to all families over the next few years, which means more flexibility for schools when admitting students. Most district families now qualify. To be eligible, children need to turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2025. Preference … [Read more...] about Free Dearborn Schools preschool program accepting applications starting April 25 for next year