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Class News
GSRP free preschool holding enrollment event at five schools on Nov. 17
The district’s free preschool program for qualified families still has some openings and will be holding another registration event on Nov. 17. 2023. Families should call first to (313) 827-6150 to make an appointment to register that day at Cotter Early...
Empty Bowls fundraiser helps students and families in need
The Dearborn Public Schools Art department is hosting its 32nd annual Empty Bowls meal on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park Street, Dearborn. For a minimum suggested $5 donation, guests who attend this...
Reminder on when to keep a sick child home
Germs seem to come in waves, and Dearborn Public Schools, like most of Michigan, has seen an increase lately in a variety of infections being passed around. So it seemed a good time to remind families about our handy When To Keep Your Child Home from School...
No School for Students on Tuesday, October 3rd
No school for students on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This is a teacher professional development day.
Traffic Situation on Thursday
Greetings William Ford Community, Some of you may have noticed a traffic situation taking place in front of our school on Thursday morning. Unfortunately we had to contact the Dearborn Police for their assistance in resolving the problem. Fortunately,...
Paid childcare available on Early Release Tuesdays
With the start of Early Release Tuesdays next month (October 2023), the district is announcing a new childcare option for parents who need assistance afterschool. Early Release Enrichment Club is a paid after school enrichment program for students in...
Students Return to School Tuesday
Happy Labor Day! Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday. Tuesday is the last early dismissal for kindergarten students at 12:05. Students in grades 1st-5th have a regular dismissal at 3:55. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 90's on...
No School Friday and Monday
All Dearborn Schools will be closed Friday, September 1st and Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day weekend. School resumes on Tuesday, September 5th.
First Day of School – Welcome Back!
Welcome Back! Monday, August 28th is the first day of school. School begins at 8:55am. Doors will open at 8:50am. Monday is a 12:05 dismissal for all students. No breakfast or lunch will be served on Monday. Breakfast begins on Tuesday at 8:30am, entering through the...