DEARBORN — As part of a broader initiative to discourage vaping among students, two more Dearborn Public Schools high schools will be getting vape detectors in the restrooms. Dearborn High has piloted the vape detectors since last spring. At the December Board of Education meeting, a contract was approved to add Halo Vape Detectors at Fordson and Edsel Ford high schools. Anyone under 21 is not allowed to possess vaping products in Michigan, and students vaping or even having vaping products at school can lead to discipline, … [Read more...] about Additional high school vape detectors part of broader Dearborn Schools anti-vaping campaign
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AAUW-Dearborn works with Stout students on service project
Crafty, eco-friendly creations By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Students at Stout Middle School, a green eco-friendly school, worked with members of the Dearborn chapter of the American Association of University Woman Nov. 12 on a craft service project. Green schools encourage environmentally friendly practices, so the book art gnomes, which are made from recycled materials that might otherwise end up in landfills, are a good fit for the students and AAUW members. Mary Nameth, AAUW – … [Read more...] about AAUW-Dearborn works with Stout students on service project
Dearborn Schools Virtual K-12 accepting transfers in and out for second semester
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public School’s Virtual K-12 is accepting transfer requests in and out of the online-only school for the second semester, which starts Jan. 6. The deadline to transfer in or out of Virtual K-12 is Dec. 1. Virtual K-12 offers students at all grade levels a daily mix of synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction. The school is open to students in first grade through high school from across Wayne County. There is no virtual kindergarten this year due to low enrollment. Students in first through … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Virtual K-12 accepting transfers in and out for second semester
Dearborn Public Schools Empty Bowls fundraiser showcases art, caring
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
Crestwood School District bond proposal on Nov. 5 ballot
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – The Crestwood School District has placed a $121 million bond proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot to enhance the learning environments and district buildings and to repair aging structures. The estimated millage for the proposed 2025 bond is 4.47 mills for each $1,000 of taxable value, with the estimated simple average annual millage to retired the series of outstanding bonds over 30 years to be 5.32 mills. A community presentation at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 will take place at Crestwood … [Read more...] about Crestwood School District bond proposal on Nov. 5 ballot
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
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
Celebrating STEM: Goonette Invitational encourages girls to join school robotics teams
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WOODHAVEN – Whether they’re wielding a wrench or steering a robot through a challenge, the Goonette Robotics Invitational plays an important part in encouraging girls to join their high school robotics teams. The off-season event went international this year as it welcomed a team from Ontario for the two-day event, which was held Sept. 7 to 8 at Woodhaven High School in Brownstown Township. FIRST Robotics Goon Squad team mentor and Goonettes Invitational … [Read more...] about Celebrating STEM: Goonette Invitational encourages girls to join school robotics teams
Dearborn Schools offers senior residents free admission to most home sporting events
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging senior citizen residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card. District residents over the age of 60 can stop in to any Dearborn Public School or the Administration Building, 18700 Audette St., to pick up this year’s Premier Citizen Discount Card. Cards picked up last school year are still good through Sept. 30, 2025. The card is free and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools offers senior residents free admission to most home sporting events