Dearborn Public Schools
Pina Prather Press Release #40/2018-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2019
Contact: Majed Fadlallah, Principal, Henry Ford Early College
(313) 827-1584 fadalalm@dearbornschools.org
David Mustonen, Communications Director
(313) 827-3006 MustonD@dearbornschools.org
Students First-
Inspire, Educate, Celebrate
Dearborn starting early college for education majors
Next fall, Dearborn Public Schools will start its fourth combined high school and associate degree program, this one focused on educating future educators.
Henry Ford Early College – School of Education will allow students to get degrees in child development or pre-education for elementary, secondary or special education. Students can also leave with a paraprofessional certificate, giving them the option to work as a classroom aide while they pursue their bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.
The new School of Education joins three other Dearborn Public School programs that allow students in five years to both complete high school and earn an associate degree or professional certification, all at no cost to the family. All of the programs are possible through a partnership between the school district and Henry Ford College. The three Henry Ford Early College programs are housed on the college campus, including existing programs focused on healthcare and manufacturing-related careers. Another program, the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy, is a mix of traditional high school classes at Dearborn High, Edsel Ford or Fordson and courses at Henry Ford College.
Since the first early college started in 2007, Dearborn Public Schools has had more than 230 students graduate from the five-year programs.
Students in the School of Education will be able to get hands-on experience in classrooms across Dearborn Schools. Eighth graders were allowed to apply to the college earlier this school year, although the program only recently received official state approval. The School of Education is open to students from across Wayne County. It will accept about 50 students each year.
“It’s going to be great,” said Early College Principal Majed Fadlallah. Graduates from the program could help fill what is expected to be a growing teacher shortage in Michigan and around the country, Fadlallah said.
Dearborn School students enrolled in the combined high school/college programs are allowed to participate in traditional high school activities like sports and clubs back at their home high schools through 12th grade. The district provides busing from the home high schools to the Early College programs.
“Dearborn Public Schools is grateful and proud to be able to offer our students these early college programs in cooperation with Henry Ford College. Whether we are helping launch students directly into a career or giving them a head start on a university degree, we understand these programs are a great asset to our students, our families and our community,” said Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko.
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Spring Music concert Thursday, March 28th for 4th grade at 6:30pm and 5th grade at 7:10pm.
Please come and hear the sweet young sounds of our talented Lindbergh Flyers!!!
Students and parent are invited to make nominations for the District’s Impact Award, which will recognize non-teaching staff and non-classroom educators for their outstanding contributions to helping students, enhancing the school environment or providing excellent customer service in other roles.
The deadline for submitting Impact Award nominations is noon on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding classroom teachers every year with the Students’ Choice Alberta Muirhead Award. The Impact Award was created to recognize the many other outstanding staff members who serve in a variety of roles and help create a better Dearborn Public Schools. Nominees should be consistently professional, personable and polite as they work with students, contribute to the school environment, and provide outstanding overall customer service.
District employees eligible for the Impact Award include full- or part-time staff members employed with the Dearborn Public Schools for more than three years.
Eligible staff members include principals, parapros, custodians, social workers, bus drivers, secretaries, media specialists, food service staff, social workers, skilled trades, computer technicians or anyone who is not a classroom teacher but works for Dearborn Public Schools.
Previous nominees may be nominated again; however previous Impact Award winners may not win again.
Nomination forms with a complete list of qualifications can be found and completed online at https://dearbornschools.org.
A print version of the form is also available online, at school offices or at the Administrative Service Center (ASC). Printed forms need to be returned to Dearborn Public Schools, 18700 Audette St., Room 6, Dearborn, MI 48124 by noon April 18.
Four winners will be announced on May 21 at the annual Green Tie Dinner, sponsored by the Dearborn Education Foundation. Winners will receive $500 and an engraved award.
For more information about nominating a staff member, or any aspect of the Impact Awards, contact the Communications Office at 313-827-3006 or email communications@
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PR 36 Impact Award Logo – Dearborn Public Schools is now accepting nominations for 2019 Impact Awards. These awards honor non-teaching staff who provide exceptional service to our students, parents or staff. Impact Award nominations are due by noon on April 18.
You’re Invited!
Hello Lindbergh Families, the Lindbergh resource staff is excited to offer a parent math meeting on Monday March 18th from 4:00-5:00pm.
We will be offering two sessions to target lower and upper elementary grades; one session will be for grade K-2, and the other will be for grades 3-5.
We will be discussing the Eureka math curriculum, and providing families with helpful resources and tips for at home implementation.
Please use the below link to register:
We hope to see you there!
Dear Flyers Family,
The American Heart Association would like to invite you and your family to a Detroit Pistons game at a discounted rate for our efforts in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart). They are awarding all students with a complimentary ticket with the purchase of an additional ticket to the game.
The Kids Heart Challenge Detroit Pistons game night will be on Sunday, April 7th at Little Caesars Arena. Please see below for more details and visit PISTONS.COM/KIDSHEARTCHALLENGE for ticket information.
Best. Mr. Harvey
Please note that on Late Start days the Robo Call system does not get adjusted to the time and Robo Calls go out at regular times. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Dear Lindbergh Families,
A message sent on behalf of Superintendent Maleyko-
Due to extreme temperatures and wind chills all Dearborn Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
If weather conditions persist as predicted, the district will most likely remain closed. However, a decision on the status of school for Thursday will be made at a later time and most likely shared with the community on Wednesday.
Please be careful and dress appropriately if you are headed outside.