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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 02/20/2026 > free-summer-discovery-program-returns-expands-for-2026

Free Summer Discovery Program returns, expands for 2026

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (491+ words) Thanks to a multi-million dollar grant, Dearborn Public Schools is enlarging its Summer Discover Program to include students from kindergarten through ninth grade. The free Summer Discovery Program will provide fun enrichment activities and additional math and literacy lessons for…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 02/09/2026 > nominations-open-for-teacher-of-the-year-awards

Nominations open for Teacher of the Year Awards

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (191+ words) Nominations have now opened for the 2026 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students" Choice Award." Awards will be presented to a total of five Dearborn Public Schools teachers " one in each of five categories. "I know so many of our…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 02/05/2026 > middle-and-high-school-orientation-dates-announced

Middle and high school orientation dates announced

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (361+ words) Dearborn Public Schools is already planning orientation events for next fall's incoming middle and high school students and their families. Parents and students already in the district and those considering joining the district are welcome to attend and learn more…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 01/29/2026 > high-schools-add-esports-for-students

High schools add esports for students

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (353+ words) Sitting around on a library couch after school may not sound intense, but for about a dozen Dearborn High students, this is how they prepare for some serious competition." Starting this semester, the district's three traditional high schools are officially…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 01/26/2026 > grants-help-fund-free-family-events-include-feb-7-family-fest

Grants help fund free family events, include Feb. 7 Family Fest

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (229+ words) Dearborn Public Schools recently learned it will receive two MiFamily Mini Grants to help pay for free events for families with young children in 2026. The district's Early Learning Coalition will receive $10,000 to help pay for the Discover and Play Family…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 01/16/2026 > district-releases-2026-27-calendar

District releases 2026-27 calendar

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (187+ words) For all the families and staff who like to plan ahead, Dearborn Public Schools is releasing the tentative calendar for the 2026-27 school year. The first day of school will be a half day on Aug. 24, 2026." That Monday is two weeks…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 01/12/2026 > applications-open-for-early-college-dcmst-coming-soon-for-stem-middle-school

Applications open for Early College, DCMST; coming soon for STEM Middle School

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (658+ words) Applications open for Early College, DCMST; coming soon for STEM Middle School'The First Bell Applications open for Early College, DCMST; coming soon for STEM Middle School Applications for next year have opened for two Dearborn Public School high school programs…...

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firstbell.dearbornschools.org > 01/08/2026 > district-working-on-draft-bond-scenarios-after-recent-board-study-session

District working on draft bond scenarios after recent board study session

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (422+ words) The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education continued its discussion of a possible infrastructure bond during a study session on Jan. 5, 2026, including hearing about four schools with critical needs and the results of a community study. Residents can watch the…...