Castellanos is 1 of 32 people nationwide to win international honor DEARBORN — Henry Ford College alumnus Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos has won the internationally prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and will attend the University of Oxford in England for the 2024-25 academic year. Castellanos has the distinction of being the first Rhodes Scholar to have attended HFC before transferring. He earned his bachelor’s degree last December from the University of Michigan. “I can say that I was utterly surprised when I learned that I won … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College alumnus named Rhodes Scholar for 2024
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Annual Empty Bowls event highlights student art, helps combat food insecurity
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The annual Empty Bowls art exhibit and soup supper, featuring the work of Dearborn Public Schools students, offered food for body and soul Nov. 13 at Park Place Banquet Center. The event offers a simple soup and bread supper for $5, which includes receiving a work of student art, with the proceeds benefiting Gleaners Community Food Bank and the local chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, which sends shelf-stable food home in a backpack on weekends for children facing food … [Read more...] about Annual Empty Bowls event highlights student art, helps combat food insecurity
Chatting with the Superintendent a chance for public to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools
DEARBORN — Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Supt. Glenn Maleyko at any of a series of upcoming events. The informal events — Chatting with the Superintendent — provide a way for the public to hear updates and ask questions about what is happening in the district. In addition to Maleyko, several executive directors in the district will also hold similar events. At each of the events, a team of administrators will be available to help answer questions on a … [Read more...] about Chatting with the Superintendent a chance for public to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools
Dearborn Public Schools to seek operating millage renewal at lower rate for homeowners
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will place an operating millage renewal on the Feb. 27, 2024 ballot, which is also the state’s presidential primary. The Board of Education approved seeking the millage renewal during its regular meeting Nov. 13. The question is a renewal, not a new tax. The district’s operating millage provides $41 million, or 16 percent, of the district’s general fund. The money is used for all regular expenses including staffing, classroom supplies, curriculum materials, utility bills, busing, and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools to seek operating millage renewal at lower rate for homeowners
Empty Bowls fundraiser benefits hungry students, families
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Art Department will host its 32nd annual Empty Bowls meal from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St. For a minimum suggested $5 donation, guests who attend this family-friendly dinner may select a one-of-a-kind handmade bowl and enjoy a serving of tasty soup and bread. Besides bowls, pen cups, paperweights and other handmade clay items may be available. The items are created by students in kindergarten through high school who attend Dearborn … [Read more...] about Empty Bowls fundraiser benefits hungry students, families
Dearborn Public Schools recognizes Dearborn first responders
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools recognized local police and fire departments Oct. 28 as part of National First Responders Day. The district has long had a strong and positive relationship with the Police Department. Six officers serve as school resource officers. These men and women regularly spend time in district schools, particularly the high schools, to get to know students and to work to keep issues from growing into more serious problems. Dearborn police are also always willing to assist at large … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools recognizes Dearborn first responders
Eighth-graders and parents invited to learn more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools eighth-graders will be learning more about high school options in the district throughout November. Parents are invited to attend the sessions at their child’s school or one of two sessions planned via Zoom in December. Each middle school will host a program about an hour long where students will learn more about the Henry Ford Early College and the Dearborn Center for Math Science and Technology. For both programs, students would need to decide in the spring if they are … [Read more...] about Eighth-graders and parents invited to learn more about high school options in Dearborn Public Schools
Raupp School centennial showcased at Lincoln Park Historical Museum
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – As Raupp School completes its first 100 years, memorabilia, a building model and photos are on display for alumni to enjoy through the end of November at the Historical Museum. Now on its second building, the first school structure, which stood from 1923 to 1998, wasn’t torn down until the second, built right next to it, was completed. The school was named after community pioneer William Raupp (1874-1948), who served as the village president from 1923 to 1925, and later … [Read more...] about Raupp School centennial showcased at Lincoln Park Historical Museum
Henry Ford College Vice President of Institutional Advancement recognized as a Kellogg Executive Scholar from Northwestern University
DEARBORN — Henry Ford College Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the HFC Foundation A. Reginald Best Jr. has been recognized by the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Ill., as a Kellogg Executive Scholar and has been awarded a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Nonprofit Management. “With my years at HFC and in the nonprofit sector, I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to fine-tune my leadership skills even more and give me the chance to attend … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College Vice President of Institutional Advancement recognized as a Kellogg Executive Scholar from Northwestern University
Henry Ford College to host Women Leaders in Government Conference Oct. 26
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson featured DEARBORN — Henry Ford College will host a public Women Leaders in Government Conference from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen. The conference will feature leading women in elected office at the local, state, and national level who will discuss their perspectives on politics. Planned participants include Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Attorney … [Read more...] about Henry Ford College to host Women Leaders in Government Conference Oct. 26