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DHS Update Friday, September 19, 2025

DHS Update Friday, September 19, 2025
We had a wonderful week at the high school! On Wednesday, a group of our students represented Dexter at the SEC Leadership Conference, where they connected with peers around the county and gained valuable leadership skills. Meanwhile, Homecoming planning is in full swing, and our student leaders are working hard to create a fun and memorable experience for everyone. In the classroom, many students have taken their first assessments of the year and are settling into strong academic routines. We’re proud of the energy and effort our students are showing both inside and outside the classroom!

Please see the below calendars for more event details. 
 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

Congresswoman Dingell will be hosting a Military Academy Information Night on October 6th at 6 pm.

The event will feature representatives from the Naval Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Air Force Academy, and West Point. Our office asks that you share this information with any student who might be interested in attending a military academy. This event will provide the opportunity to interface directly with the congressional office and academy representatives to get any student or parent questions answered. 
 
Here are the details:
  • Date: October 6th
  • Time: 6 - 8 pm
  • Location: Washtenaw Community College's Morris Lawrence Building – Room 150
  • 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
If you have any questions whatsoever, please contact me by email or by phone at 734-481-1100.
 

 

  1. Career Technical Education Millage On November 4, 2025, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s service area–including Dexter Community Schools–will be asked to consider a 1 mill tax that would support the expansion of Career Technical Education (CTE) learning experiences from preschool through high school graduation. CTE helps students understand why they learn what they learn, from PreK-12. It opens doors to college, careers and beyond. If a CTE millage is approved by voters, students in preschool, elementary, middle and high school would benefit from new programs and expansion of existing programs. To learn more about the Career Technical Education proposal, visit www.washtenawisd.org/ ctemillage.
  2. Support the Education Foundation of Dexter! The Education Foundation of Dexter is kicking off its annual Rivalry Match fundraiser with the Chelsea Education Foundation. Funds raised go directly back into our schools through teacher grants that support learning opportunities for all students. Please consider donating and sharing this link with friends and family: 
  4. Food and Nutrition Free School Meals through September 30!! Come join us each day for a free breakfast and lunch.  Our meals include whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and milk. Breakfast is available from 7:30am to 8:00am in the DHS Commons.  
  5. 9th Grade and New Student Orientation Thank you to those who joined us for 9th Grade and New Student Orientation on Monday. If you were unable to join us, please see the attached slides. 
  6. SWWC Transportation If your student is enrolled in a Career and Technical Education Program through the South and West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC), please see the transportation schedule for SWWC programming. Students are able to receive important information and updates through the Remind App - please see Connie Agostini for more information. Students enrolled may NOT self transport unless they have an approved form on file. All students enrolled in SWWC programming are required to utilize school provided transportation.
  7. School Pictures School pictures were taken on Thursday, September 4th during the school day. Please go to https://vando.imagequix. com/g1001270915 to order desired packages or view the PDF order form linked here for more information. If you were unable to get your picture taken this past Thursday, retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th.
  8. Parking Registration Students who would like to drive to school need to submit the attached form. 
  9. Free and Reduced Lunch Please use these instructions to help you fill out the Education and Nutrition Benefits. If you have any questions, please call the Food and Nutrition department at  (734) 424-4190 Jennifer Mattison ext. 1501. 
  10. Cell Phone Policy Please see the attached cell phone policy for DHS.
  11. DCS Homecoming is October 6-11 More information coming soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Full event info is available in the DCSD app or on the calendar.
  • Friday, September 19 - Advisory Schedule
  • October 6 - October 11 - Homecoming Week
  • Friday, October 10 - Assembly Schedule, Homecoming Assembly, Parade, Cheer Performance, Dance Performance, Football Game
  • Saturday, October 11 - Homecoming Dance
  • Monday, October 13 - No School, Fall Break
  • Tuesday, October 14 - No School for Students, Staff PD
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