Dearborn Public Schools

Did you know Dearborn Public Schools has more than 2,600 employees?
Back to school means the district ramping up hiring! Noon-hour supervisors, food service workers, secretaries, bus drivers, teachers, parapros and even skilled tradesmen in training are needed. Positions range from full-time, year round to part-time only on school days. Know a parent or grandparent looking for a few hours of work while the kids are in school? We've got you! Substitutes are also needed for most positions.

https://dearbornschools.org/gethired/

Elementary and middle school students attending their school open houses next week (Aug. 23) will be able to pick out a free book to read. The books were provided via a generous donation from Toys For Tots Literacy Program.

Elementary and middle school students to get free books at open houses on Aug. 23 thanks to donation Thanks to a generous donation from Toys for Tots, Dearborn Public Schools will be offering a free book to every elementary and middle school student who attends their school open house on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 23. Best known for providing disadvantaged children with toys at Christmas, the Ma...

We can't wait to see you all soon! Open houses are August 23rd. Check your school blogs to look for the exact time, each school is a little different. The first day of school is August 26th, 2024 and will be a half day.

Kindergarten parents, there is no soft start this year, so your students will be following the same back to school schedule as other students in the district.

Join the Dearborn PTA Council for its Back-to-School picnic on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ford Field Park.

Online registration has now started for our fall Community Education classes, and phone registration begins tomorrow.

Explore and register at:
https://dearbornschools.ce.eleyo.com/

We are taking applications for virtual students in first grade through high school from outside of the district through Aug. 26. Interested families should explore the Virtual K-12 website to learn more about the school before enrolling.

Note, we do not plan to offer a virtual kindergarten next year due to low enrollment. Families interested in online kindergarten can contact the school to learn more.

https://vk12.dearbornschools.org/faqs/

Adult and Community Education has moved! Check them out in their new offices and classroom space at Henry Ford College.

Adult and Community Ed offices now housed at Henry Ford College 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 Dearborn Public Schools.  The district and Henry Ford Col...

Kindergarten parents - please be aware that Soft Start for your students is canceled this year. Kindergarten students, including Young 5s, will follow the same schedule as other elementary students. That includes a half day on Monday, Aug. 26, and full days Tuesday through Thursday, Aug, 27 to 29.

Schools are closed Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 for Labor Day.

Sept. 3 is the first Early Release Tuesday.

The Early Learning Coalition returns to the Dearborn Summer Market this Friday, Aug. 9. Join us from 3 to 8 p.m. to learn more about our group and enjoy a free, fun activity with your child!

The City of Dearborn's Homecoming returns tomorrow, and we will be there! Stop by and say hello at our booth at the festival. We are again at the top of the hill.

July 29, 2024, Board of Education Meeting is available on YouTube.

These videos are broken into parts, which are under an hour in length, so the YouTube auto closed captioning function is available.

https://youtu.be/aR2LUuheA8k

The original streamed file will remain on YouTube as unlisted video. The file, if used in a link, will still be accessible.

Still need to enroll your child for next school year? Our Student Services Department is open all summer and able to help you enroll your child for fall. We accept all students who live in the district. The Dearborn Schools Virtual 1-12 will also accept other students in Wayne County.

https://dearbornschools.org/enroll

LAHC always does a nice job with this summer program. Glad that our students were able to take part!

The Dearborn Public Schools Adult and Community Education Department will be moving to a new location on the campus of Henry Ford College in early August.

The address will be:
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn MI 48128
BUILDING K....Registration and Classes!

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. English as a Second Language, GED and Citizenship

Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. English as a Second Language, GED and Citizenship!

For more information
ADULT EDUCATION CONTACT- 313-827-1900
COMMUNITY EDUCATION- 313-827-1912

Summer is a great time for kids to get outside and play, but children benefit from outdoor play year round! Just remember to dress for the weather.
Check out this video from the Early Learning Coalition about the importance of outdoor play
https://youtu.be/jTslnOHFU7k?si=VP8XJk0PQIMRNSCz

Mental health concerns can happen - even during vacation. Students, families and staff who may be struggling with mental health concerns including substance use issues are reminded that Care Solace can help connect anyone in the Dearborn Public Schools family with assistance.

https://caresolace.com/site/dearborn

Great job students!

Did you know that toddlers need up to 14 hours of sleep a day? Elementary school children need nine to 12.

The Dearborn Early Learning Coalition has a number of videos and other information to help parents of young children raise healthy, happy learners. Among them, is this video talking about the importance of getting enough sleep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh7X6I77trc

Find more videos at:
https://dearbornschools.org/earlylearningcoalition/parentcorner/

Looking for an online option? Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12 is open to students in kindergarten through high school from across Wayne County. Learn more about the online-only school close to home at https://vk12.dearbornschools.org/.

Looking for some fun, but affordable family outings? Try checking out the Michigan Activity Pass for discounted or free access to museums and other activities across the area.

https://miactivitypass.org/

We can't stress enough the importance of helping your kids find books they enjoy reading over the summer and making sure they have time to read them (Hint, make "screen time" a privilege that only comes after "reading time.")

Visit our Back-to-School Guide for book collections and more ways to prepare students for the school year ahead. https://bit.ly/3VyV0FN