DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools residents, parents and students are invited to meet new Supt. Mike Esseily at one of three events in August. Meet the Superintendent sessions are scheduled for: • Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road, in the media center. • Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Salina Intermediate, 2623 Salina St., in the conference room. • Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at Dearborn High, 19501 W. Outer Drive, in the media center. Just in time to kick off the new school year, each session will open with some … [Read more...] about Dearborn community invited to Meet the Superintendent events
Dearborn Schools
Knezek steps down from Wayne County Commission to accept presidency of Henry Ford College
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers David Knezek Jr. announced July 14 during the Dearborn Heights City Council meeting that he is stepping down from the Wayne County Commission to become president of Henry Ford College. Knezek, who will be the college’s seventh president, succeeds interim president Lori M. Gonko. While representing Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Inkster on the Wayne County Commission, he secured $10 million for Ecorse Creek flood mitigation. During the same time period Knezek served as the chief … [Read more...] about Knezek steps down from Wayne County Commission to accept presidency of Henry Ford College
Dearborn Public Schools seek $1.51 billion bond in November
By SUE SUCHYTA Times Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Schools will ask voters in November to approve a $1.51 billion bond to build six new schools and remodel every other district school during the next 20 years. The bond would be a zero mill increase for Dearborn homeowners as the district waives its operating milage and a city combined sewer overflow millage expires, Interim Director of Communications Katie Hetrick said. The Board of Education approved the Nov. 3 ballot language during its June 22 … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools seek $1.51 billion bond in November
Filing is now open to run for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education in November
DEARBORN — Residents interested in running for the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education have until 4 p.m. July 21 to file their paperwork with the Dearborn City Clerk. Four board seats will be up for election on Nov. 3. Three positions are full, six-year terms, and one spot is for a partial, two-year term. Packets with the required paperwork can be picked up at the Clerk’s Office, 16901 Michigan Ave., during regular business hours. To run for office, candidates need to file a school board candidate affidavit and a … [Read more...] about Filing is now open to run for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education in November
Bomb threat called in at Berry Center in Dearborn Heights
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – A bomb threat made at 3:52 p.m. May 18 against the Michael Berry Career Center brought Dearborn Heights police and the Michigan State Police K-9 and Bomb Squad onsite. A thorough sweep was conducted, with nothing suspicious found. School will continue as normal May 19, with DHPD and a Dearborn Public Schools Resource Officer on site. The Berry Career Center, STEM Middle School and Howe Montessori School all share a campus near Warren Avenue and Ann Arbor Trail. While the … [Read more...] about Bomb threat called in at Berry Center in Dearborn Heights
AAUW-Dearborn Marge Powell Awards recognize high school seniors
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Young women from each of the city’s three public high schools were honored April 29 with the Marge Powell Leadership Award, which recognizes excellence in leadership, integrity and community service. Marge Powell was the first woman elected to the City Council in 1975, ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1985, was committed to public service and served as a role model for young leaders. She championed expanding the role of women in government, education and service to the … [Read more...] about AAUW-Dearborn Marge Powell Awards recognize high school seniors
Public invited to Memorial Day ceremonies at 3 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 freedom. Visitors are welcome to attend the events. Dearborn High School will hold its ceremony at 9 a.m. May 20 starting in the school auditorium, 19501 W. Outer Drive. The event honors DHS graduates and others who lost their … [Read more...] about Public invited to Memorial Day ceremonies at 3 Dearborn high schools
Mike Esseily selected as next Dearborn Public Schools superintendent
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education on May 4 opted to promote from within and named Mike Esseily as their choice for the next superintendent of the district. Esseily is currently the district’s executive director of Special Populations, overseeing the department that handles special education, English language learner programs, and mental health initiatives. He has held that position since 2020. Before that he served three years as the district’s director of Special Education and two years as a special … [Read more...] about Mike Esseily selected as next Dearborn Public Schools superintendent
Salina students celebrate Earth Day with speakers, hands-on learning
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Students at the Salina School campus celebrated Earth Day April 22 with guest speakers Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Dearborn Public Schools Interim Supt. Lamis Srour, as well as hands-on learning experiences. Student speakers also participated in the Earth Day program. The elementary school building has a brand new, plastic-free wooden playscape, while the middle school has a materially similar activity recreation area undergoing installation. Elementary school students … [Read more...] about Salina students celebrate Earth Day with speakers, hands-on learning
Five staff honored with Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards
DEARBORN — From elementary school through adult education, five Dearborn Public Schools staff were honored with Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards on April 29. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce again organized the awards, which were announced during a ceremony at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. “Behind every successful student is a teacher who believed in them,” Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce President Kelli Vanden Bosch said. “We are honored to host this event and celebrate … [Read more...] about Five staff honored with Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards