Greetings Pioneers,
Congratulations are in order to Niki Cassidy, one of the fine arts teachers at Dearborn High School, who was named the winner of the 2025 Mayor’s Arts Award! She will be presented with the award on April 28th at 7pm! We are so proud of her. Congratulations, Ms. Cassidy!
April is Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month and it’s all about building understanding, breaking stigma, and celebrating the diversity of the autism community! It’s a time to move beyond just “awareness” and focus on acceptance, support and belonging.
Autism is a neurological difference, not a disorder to be “fixed”. It impacts how people experience the world, communicate, process information, and connect with others. Every autistic individual is unique – and that’s something to be honored, not hidden. At DHS, we have two classrooms that are part of the ASD center based program. We will have our annual Door Contest for Autism Awareness/Acceptance throughout the month of April. Teachers include their students in this process to celebrate and promote inclusion of ALL. Be on the lookout for great pictures – they will be posted on our blog!
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
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 March’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
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Vape Prevention:
The first step to combat teen vaping is parental awareness. What Parents Need to Know about Vaping . Join the hundreds of thousands of people getting help by texting AWAY VAPE TO 88709. Click this Text to Quit Program link for more information on this resource.
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 April 15th.
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Monday, April 7th
- Tennis @ Crowley Park
- Boys Baseball vs. Livonia Stevenson
- Girls Softball @ Melvindale HS
Tuesday, April 8th
- Early Release Dismissal – students dismissed at 1:15pm
- Nutrition Drink Sales – am
- Senior Panoramic Portrait @ 12:30pm
- Track vs. Wayne Memorial @ home
- Tennis vs. Livonia Churchill @ home
- Girls Soccer vs. FHS @ home
Wednesday, April 9th
- FAFSA Support in Room B16/B12 (3-4pm)
- NHS Bake Sale – pm
- Boys Baseball vs. Livonia Stevenson @ home
- Girls Softball vs. Livonia Stevenson @ home
- Girls Tennis @ Trenton High School
Thursday, April 10th
- TESTING – Workkeys/PSAT 9
- ACE Nutrition Sale – am
- FAFSA Support in Room B16/B12 (3-4pm)
- Girls Tennis vs. Livonia Stevenson High School @ home
- Girls Soccer @ Franklin High School
Friday, April 11th
- TESTING – MSTEP/PSAT 10
- Boys Baseball @ Lincoln High School
- Boys Volleyball vs. De La Salle Collegiate @ home
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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