Oakman School News

Power Update

Power Update for Lowrey, Oakman, Maples, William Ford

As of 5 pm Monday, four schools, Lowrey, Oakman, Maples and William Ford remain without power due to the fire that occurred earlier today at the DTE Electrical Sub-Station.
DTE is estimating that the power will not be restored until later in the day on Tuesday, November 24 however, an exact time is not known.

Due to the uncertainty of when power will be restored, the District will continue to monitor the situation throughout the evening and make a decision regarding whether or not school will be open by 5:30 am, Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
This decision will only impact the four schools that do not have power. All other schools in the District will be open on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

For Dearborn residents living in the area affected by the power outage, the American Red Cross, with support from the City of Dearborn, will be operating a warming shelter at McCollough-Unis School, located at 7801 Maple, beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. This space is open to people affected by the power outage, and will offer overnight shelter