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Making Waves 2025-2026

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Crash Code: Mill Creek students apply science and technology to make vehicles safer
A 7th and 8th grade mixed-age science class at Mill Creek recently combined science and technology skills to solve a real world problem: “How can we make vehicles safer for everyone?”
 
This exciting project began in July 2025 at a summer training opportunity for science teachers. Mill Creek staff members learned about using “micro:bits” (mini programmable computers, about half the size of a credit card) and “CuteBots” (mini self-driving vehicles, controlled by micro:bits) with middle school students.
 
Inspired by the learning possibilities, teachers Liz Melvin and Melanie Dever wrote a grant for a team set of equipment so that all 108 of their students could program and experiment with these mini-cars. Thanks to generous funding from The Educational Foundation of Dexter, the project was off and running!
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Wylie 4th grade class shares love of reading with those in need

During March is Reading Month 2026, Wylie fourth grade teacher Jessica Elkin’s students thought not only about their personal reading goals, but also about helping others achieve theirs. They decided to become advocates for Metro Detroit-based nonprofit Making Spirits Bright. Making Spirits Bright is dedicated to promoting and providing access to books that brighten the lives of youth, while enhancing literacy and the love of learning. They distribute thousands of like-new books directly to children and families, often through free book fairs.  

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DHS 2nd Annual Career Fair

In early March, Dexter High School held their second annual Career Fair for all 9th-12th grade students. Approximately 1,000 DHS students participated in three 35-minute sessions with professionals who shared their career path journey across a wide variety of careers. DHS Career Development Facilitator Kaitlyn Nelson presented the Career Fair’s success, student and speaker feedback, and future plans to the Board of Education on Monday, March 23, 2026. 

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Diplomacy in Action: Dexter Delegates Stand Out at U-M Model UN

This January, the Dexter High School Model United Nations club sent a twelve-student delegation to the 39th annual Model United Nations at the University of Michigan (MUNUM XXXIX). The conference welcomed nearly 1,000 participants from Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and an international delegation from Libya. The keynote address was delivered by the Honorable Dr. Susan Page, U-M Law School and Ford School of Public Policy professor and former U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan.

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