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Outside Time!

Outside Time!

We LOVE playing outside in preschool! There are so many benefits to being outdoors. Physical Benefits: Improved health, improved immune system, stronger muscles, improved gross motor skills Intellectual Benefits: Aids in brain development, interpersonal skills, spark...

April calendar reminder

Sharing a reminder with the community that the Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th. Students do not attend school on those two days. Schools will resume on Thursday, April 11th.   A great deal of advanced...

Solar eclipse coming April 8!

Solar eclipse coming April 8!

The solar eclipse is coming April 8, 2024! The last time our area could view a solar eclipse was August 2017. During that partial eclipse, Dearborn experienced about 78% coverage. This solar eclipse will be a near-total eclipse, with the moon estimated to cover about...

Sora book update and public library

We are sharing an update for students and parents regarding the Sora app, which is again available to district students. Through Sora, students are able to see books available through the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services provided by the Dearborn Public...

March is Reading Month!

March is Reading Month!

March is Reading Month March was designated National Reading Month in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2 and encourages readers of all ages to read daily and engage in reading and other literacy activities outside for fun.During the month of march we celebrate...

Spring Break Activities for Families

Spring Break Activities for Families

Enjoy some new books, fun crafts and experiments and writing activities. RIF.ORG - Read Aloud Books PBS Kids For Families: Crafts and Experiments for Kids and Parents Reading Rockets: Fun Reading and Writing Activities

STEM admission information

Fifth grade parents interested in learning more about STEM Middle School's admission process for next year are encouraged to visit STEM's Admission Information page. The page has more details about admission criteria and the timeline for this spring. STEM Middle...

Science in the Preschool Classroom

Science in the Preschool Classroom

Teaching Science to young children is exciting and fun! Preschool aged children learn about science and the world around them through inquiry (exploring). Just as listening to stories and learning the alphabet introduces young children to the world of literacy,...

Free Parent University sessions set for March, April and May

Free Parent University sessions set for March, April and May

Parents are every child’s first teachers, and Dearborn Public Schools is offering some free lessons for those teachers. Parent University will be held this year on three Fridays: March 8, April 26 and May 17. The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or...