Greetings Pioneers,
Huge congratulations to our Thespians for putting on an outstanding musical that drew a large crowd from the community. Great job, Pioneers and thanks to all who came out and supported our talented students!
April is Arab American Heritage Month! During this time, we celebrate Arab Americans throughout the past and present, and recognize their invaluable contributions to our country. It also serves as a time to combat Anti-Arab bigotry and to challenge stereotypes and prejudices. The Principal Student Advisory Council hosted our annual Arab American Heritage Fair on Thursday, April 24th. Student volunteers from various clubs such as the Lebanese Student Association, Discover Islam Club, Amity Club, Arabic Club, and many others assisted during all lunches. All three regions in the Arab World were highlighted – Levant, Gulf, and North African Regions. Cultural displays, activities, cultural dances, food, coffee/tea, dessert and so much more were served on display. Check out the blog for pictures of the event! Thank you to all our sponsors and student leaders who helped make this event a huge success!
Our American Sign Language Club will be raising funds for Leader Dogs for the Blind, specifically the dogs that assist the deaf/blind clients. They are planning on doing sugar cookie goody bags for Mother’s Day, with cookies in the shapes of flowers and the “I love you” ASL hand shape🤟. Students would pre-order through a Google Form that they will email out to students via email on Monday and then the ASL Club would deliver the bags on Friday May 9th. Contact Ms. Edgerton for more information.
Friendly Reminder to all students who ride the bus: You are not permitted to ride buses other than the one you are assigned to. When multiple shuttle buses serve the same school, you may ride either bus to reach your home school. However, you are not allowed to use shuttle buses to travel to other buildings, such as Fordson and Edsel. Doing so may result in consequences, which may include your bus privileges being suspended.
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We’re excited to announce that Dearborn High School will host a Driving Safety Simulator for THE UPCOMING WEEK (April 28-May 2) to help students explore and understand the dangers of risky driving behaviors in a safe and engaging way. Encourage your student to sign up for a spot in the simulator using the following link or by talking to Corporal Hanson – our SRO:
What Is It?
What Is It?This virtual driving experience will allow students to safely navigate scenarios involving:
- Distracted Driving (texting, talking, eating)
- Weather Hazards
- Reckless Driving
Distracted Driving (texting, talking, eating)
Weather Hazards Why It Matters
Why It MattersCar crashes are one of the leading causes of death for teens in the U.S. This simulator is a powerful way to help students:
- Recognize and avoid dangerous behaviors
- Learn safe driving habits before they’re behind the wheel
- Gain confidence to make smart decisions
- Understand real consequences—without the real risk
What Families Can Do
What Families Can DoYou play a key role in your teen’s safety. Here are a few simple ways to support this experience:
- Start a conversation about what they learned
- Model safe driving habits at home
- Set family rules for car use and phone use
- Discuss peer pressure and how to say no
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As we get closer to graduation, we will begin announcing and sharing the calendar for senior events/festivities. One specific event I’d like to highlight is our Second Annual Senior Walkthrough which will take place on May 23rd, 2025. This is a chance for seniors to visit their feeder schools, so they can celebrate their successes and serve as role models for our future Pioneers. It is also a chance to motivate our elementary and middle school students by showing them some of the festivities that await them – when they graduate from high school. Last year, we had a beautiful turn out and we are hoping this year will be a large success. We look forward to this year’s walkthrough! If you have any questions or concerns, please let Ms. AboulHosn know. Her email is: aboulhg@dearbornschools.org. THERE WILL BE A SIGN-UP SHEET IN THE CAFETERIA FOR ALL INTERESTED SENIORS.
For your planning, I am sharing the scheduled events of festivities for our seniors and will keep adding to this. Senior Mini Schedule
Please make note that the last day of school is June 6th. Students are expected to be in attendance for their final exams which will take place on June 4th, 5th, and 6th. Students will not be allowed to take their final exams before then. Please plan your summer travels accordingly.
The new social work newsletter is out! April Social Work Newsletter -NEW
And I am sharing additional Mental Health Matters – Resources
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We continue to offer FREE TUTORING at DHS on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays AND NOW ON FRIDAYS from 3-4:30pm throughout the semester. We also provide transportation! Please remember to monitor your student’s grades and encourage them to take advantage of this support – when necessary! Tutoring Flyer – FRIDAYS ADDED. Professor Dakka (parent volunteer) is available to help higher level math students in room C203 on Mondays. (Thank you, Mr. Dakka, for sharing your valuable time to help our students!)
We are providing FAFSA support in Room B-16 on Wednesday and Room B12 on Thursday, to help seniors apply for financial aid. Staff members are available from 3-4pm. Please take advantage of this!
For our Winter Edition of the Pioneer Post, please click here Winter 2025 Pioneer Post. Compliments of your PFSA.
For April’s Social Work Newsletter, please click here April Social Work Newsletter -NEW
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Cap and Gown Info:
It’s that time of year when seniors need to start ordering their cap and gowns. Below is the information to order your cap and gown. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Sales Representative, Jeff Hollandsworth at 734-284-2528 or Jeff.hollandsworth@jostens.com.
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For your planning, I’m sharing important dates that will come sooner than we anticipate. Please see below:
- Finals for Seniors – May 19th (hours 4-6) and May 20th (hours 1-3)
- Final Exams for 9th, 10th, 11th graders – June 4, 5, 6
- Seniors Last Day – May 20th
- Memorial Day Ceremony – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @9am
- DHS Honor’s Night – Tuesday, May 27,2025 @ 6pm
- Senior Prom – Thursday, May 29, 2025
- DHS Graduation – Saturday, May 31st@ 10am
- Senior All Night Party – Saturday, May 31st
- Superintendent’s Honors Night – May 6th @ 6pm
____________________________________________________________________________Vape Prevention:
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Policies and Procedures
DHS Handbook Presentation – 2nd Semester Review
Social Work Newsletter
April Social Work Newsletter -NEW
February Social Work Newsletter
January Social Work Newsletter
Social Work December Newsletter
Social Work Newsletter – October Edition
And I am sharing additional Mental Health Matters – Resources
PFSA
Consider joining our PFSA. For any questions, feel free to contact us at pfsadhs@gmail.com. 2024/2025 Membership Form Payment Options: Cash, Check payable to DHS-PFSA, Venmo @Dearborn-PFSA, Zelle pfsadhs@gmail.com. Ask about the perks of being a PFSA member!
Next PFSA meeting is May 20th.
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Our week ahead look like this:
Monday, April 28th
- Driving Safety Simulator in front of school (Students must sign up to participate)
- Boys Varsity Baseball @ Belleville
- Girls Softball @ Mason HS
- Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Roosevelt HS @ home
Tuesday, April 29th
- Early Dismissal – students are dismissed at 1:15pm
- Nutrition Drink Sales – am
- District’s Safe Driving Goal Setting Meeting with student leaders
- Girls Soccer @ Livonia Stevenson
- Girls Varsity Tennis @ Belleville HS
- Boys and Girls Track vs. Livonia Churchill HS @ home
Wednesday, April 30th
- FAFSA Support in Room B16/B12 (3-4pm)
- French Club Sale – pm
- 8th Grade Orientation @ 6pm for all incoming 9th graders
- Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Belleville @ home
- Boys Golf – Falcon/LB Varsity Tournament @ Lakes of Taylor
- Girls Softball @ Belleville HS
Thursday, May 1st
- ACE Nutrition Sale – am
- SEDSAC Middle School students visit DHS
- NHS Induction @ 6pm
- AP Study Session Snack Sale – pm
- Boys Varsity Baseball vs. John Glenn @ home
- Boys Golf vs. Belleville
- Girls Soccer vs. Belleville HS @ home
- Boys Volleyball @ Star International Academy
Friday, May 2nd
- Parent Presentation by Fentenyl Fathers – bringing awareness to the fentanyl crisis in our country
- Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Crestwood @ home
- Boys Golf vs. John Glenn
- Girls Soccer @ Allen Park HS
- Girls Softball vs. Divine Child HS @ home
- Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Plymouth Christian Academy HS @ home
- Boys and Girls Track @ Saline HS
- Boys Volleyball @ Warren Woods Tower HS
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I am sharing links below that you may find useful for more information on our PFSA, Booster Club, and athletics:
For information on DHS Athletics, please visit:
For the DHS Athletic Calendar, please visit:
For information on the PFSA, please visit:
For information on the Booster Club, please visit:
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/329887243625/)
Instagram (@dhs booster club) and twitter (@dhs booster)
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Principal Jebril