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
Education
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
First of 3 Family Fun Days launched at Annapolis High School
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – The first of three Family Fun Days launched March 16 at Annapolis High School to provide residents with a free way to have family fun. City Councilmember Tom Wencel initiated the idea, which came together with the help of numerous volunteers and sponsors. He said he will host similar events at Crestwood and Robichaud high schools. Wencel said he always tries to mention family-friendly activities during city council comment time at the end … [Read more...] about First of 3 Family Fun Days launched at Annapolis High School
Annapolis HS Black Student Union recognized at Heights Council meeting
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – The Annapolis High School Black Student Union was recognized Feb. 29 during Black History Month by the City Council, along with District 7 School Board Trustee Leslie Windless. City Councilmember Hassan Ahmad said the Black Student Union at AHS promotes and celebrates Black culture, which he said is inspirational and commendable. “Since its inception, the Black Student Union has been a beacon of light in our community, actively engaging in various community … [Read more...] about Annapolis HS Black Student Union recognized at Heights Council meeting
MelNAP voters approve district operating millage
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Voters in the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools district approved an operating millage replacement proposal by a 6-percent margin during the Feb. 27 state primary election. Of 1,159 votes cast, 1,099 (53 percent) were in favor operating millage replacement, with 960 (47 percent) opposed. The measure provides operating funds for the school district to pay for teachers and other school employees, school buses, athletics, art and music, and facility … [Read more...] about MelNAP voters approve district operating millage
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
Dearborn Schools, Henry Ford College voters pass millages
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Both the public schools operating millage renewal and the Henry Ford College operating millage proposition were passed Feb. 27 by the school district’s voters. The HFC operating millage renewal was approved by two-thirds of the voters, with 13,047 (66.32 percent) in favor and 6,626 (33.68 percent) opposed. The DPS operating millage renewal was approved by 14,132 (71.65 percent) of the voters, with 5,592 percent (28.35) opposed. HFC President Russell … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools, Henry Ford College voters pass millages
Digital books again available to Dearborn School students
DEARBORN — Just in time for March is Reading Month, Dearborn Public Schools students will again be able to access digital books and audio books online. The district has brought back the Sora digital book service after working with developers and the Wayne County Consortium of schools to ensure the titles meet Dearborn Public Schools’ selection criteria. Sora allows Dearborn Public Schools’ students to browse, check-out and read online by signing in through Clever, as they do for other online programs. The Sora app can … [Read more...] about Digital books again available to Dearborn School students