DEARBORN — Most Michigan high school students from the classes of 2023 and 2024 will be eligible for the Community College Guarantee beginning this fall. This new state-funded program covers in-district tuition for students to attend a community college and earn a degree or certificate. This opens another pathway to a valuable, tuition-free college credential. In late July, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new education budget that includes creating the Community College Guarantee through the Michigan Achievement … [Read more...] about The new Community College Guarantee scholarship covers Henry Ford College students’ in-district tuition
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Dearborn Schools District Adult and Community Education offices now housed at Henry Ford College
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Adult and Community Education Department, one of the largest adult education programs in the state, has moved and is now using space at Henry Ford College. Adult and Community Education will remain a part of DPS. The district and HFC are sister organizations with separate leadership and budgets but overseen by the same elected Board of Education. Registration and some Adult Ed classes are now housed in Building K at the college, while the department’s offices have moved … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools District Adult and Community Education offices now housed at Henry Ford College
Henry Ford College names first director of Health, Education, and Human Services
DEARBORN — Dr. Cristina Bailey has been appointed the inaugural director of Health, Education, and Human Services, a new department in the Henry Ford College School of Health and Human Services. “I’m excited for this new position because it gives me the opportunity to work closely with students and faculty in many HHS programs,” Bailey said. “I see so many possibilities in this new position. In the rapidly evolving fields of health and education, it is challenging to keep an updated curriculum that will serve students and our … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College names first director of Health, Education, and Human Services
Dearborn Schools trustee appointed to volunteer state board
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Trustee Jim Thorpe has been appointed to help govern a statewide organization for school board members. The Michigan Association of School Boards appointed Trustee Thorpe to its Board of Governors as a representative for District 8. His fellow DPS trustees had voted at their May meeting to recommend him for the position. “I know that Jim will do an outstanding job representing our district, the region that he serves, and our students along with students and school boards throughout the state of … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools trustee appointed to volunteer state board
Dearborn Schools summer property tax bills to include corrected school levies
DEARBORN — While Dearborn Public Schools is collecting 2.3352 mills of its recently reapproved operating millage, some property owners in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights will see higher rates this summer after it was discovered that the tax was left off some bills last year. For the 2024-25 tax cycle, the district’s operating millage will be 2.3352 mills, below the 4 mills that was authorized by voters in February. That operating millage will apply to district property owners in both cities. DPS includes almost all of … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools summer property tax bills to include corrected school levies
Council honors top five Crestwood seniors
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Crestwood High School’s top five graduating seniors, who are bound for Ivy League and other prestigious universities, were honored May 28 by the City Council and the school district trustees. Co-valedictorian Maher Harp, with a 4.755 GPA, has been accepted at Harvard University. Co-valedictorian Isabella Jomaa, with a GPA of 4.711, has been accepted at Havard, Yale and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Co-salutatorian Ali Slim, … [Read more...] about Council honors top five Crestwood seniors
Trenton mayor honors city’s top 10 seniors
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Mayor Steven Rzeppa and the City Council honored the city’s top 10 seniors at the May 20 council meeting, as they shared their college plans. Trenton High School’s top 10 seniors and their grade point averages, are, in ascending order: Kian Catabian, 4.3273; Kaitlyn Bullard, 4.3395; Joshua Tittle, 4.3576; London Williams, 4.4094; Emily Smith, 4.4121; Delaney King, 4.421; Allison Marshall, 4.4386; Kira Johnson, 4.503; Clare Hodge, 4.5179; and Blake Chesney, … [Read more...] about Trenton mayor honors city’s top 10 seniors
July 23 deadline to file to run for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education
DEARBORN — Two seats for the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education are up for election in November. Interested candidates have until 4 p.m. July 23 to file their paperwork with the City Clerk’s office, 16901 Michigan Ave. Packets with the required paperwork can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office or at the Dearborn Public Schools Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette. Both seats on the Nov. 5 ballot are for full six-year terms. Those elected will serve from January 2025 through December 2030. DPS … [Read more...] about July 23 deadline to file to run for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education
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