Dear Dexter High School students and families,
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, next week will be our seniors’ last week of classes before graduation festivities begin. It’s an exciting and memorable time for the Class of 2026!
Please note that there will be no school on Friday as teachers will be participating in a full day of professional development.
We also invite families to enjoy two wonderful performances in the High School CPA next week: the Choir Concert on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and the Orchestra Concert on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there as we celebrate the hard work and talent of our student musicians!
Go Dreads!
Abby / Ms. Holland
9th Grade Vision Screening
9th Grade Vision Screening is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th. If you do not want your 9th grade student to go through the hearing and vision screening process, please reach out to Amy Sadler before Friday, May 22nd by emailing
sadlera@dexterschools.org . Participating students who typically wear glasses or contact lenses should be sure to wear them on Wednesday, May 27th.
EFD DREAD STRONG STAFF APPRECIATION AWARDS
Looking for a meaningful way to recognize an exceptional DCS teacher or staff? The teacher or staff member you recognize will receive a certificate including your note of appreciation and will be included in a digital slide display in the front office of their school building. Please consider showing your appreciation to an outstanding staff member with a Dread Strong Award by making a donation in their honor to the Educational Foundation of Dexter. The deadline for the Spring awards is Friday June 5th, to award certificates before summer break. Click on submission form or visit EFD Dread Strong Website to learn more. Thank you for your support!
Exchange Opportunity with Germany
Dexter Community Schools is excited to offer 9th grade students an exchange program with Aventinus-Gymnasium, giving students the opportunity to experience German culture, build international connections, and participate in meaningful educational experiences. In October 2026, German students will visit Dexter and stay with participating families for ten days, and in June 2027, Dexter students will travel to Germany for a ten-day stay with their exchange partners’ families, including cultural excursions to places such as Burghausen Castle, Munich, and Salzburg. Families interested in learning more are encouraged to complete the interest form. Contact Ann Pregont at pregonta@dexterschools.org or Superintendent Ryan Bruder at bruderr@dexterschools.org with additional questions.
Junior & Senior Prom
Friday, May 22nd at Michigan Stadium. Tickets will go on sale the week of May 11th. Tickets will be $50 a person. If you need financial assistance, please contact Assistant Principal Rachel Hervey at
herveyr@dexterschools.org. Any non-DHS student is required to have an approved
guest form. Printed guest forms can be picked up in the main office.
Junior & Senior Parents
As we get closer to Prom, we are looking for parents who can help with the following items. Set up and take down of decorations, and chaperoning. You will find a SignUpGenius
HERE. Let's make this a wonderful night for our juniors and seniors.
AP and IB exams have begun
Students can find their room assignments posted on the windows overlooking the media center on the 2nd floor. If you have questions, please review the
presentation and
recording from the exam logistics meeting. Students taking an afternoon exam should eat during A lunch.
Yearbook
Our fantastic yearbook team started distributing pre-sale yearbooks today! Extra books will be sold after school on Monday, May 18 in room 403 from 3:00 to 3:45. Books are $65, cash or check only. Make checks payable to Dexter Community Schools. Supply will be limited.
When Kids Struggle - What Grownups Can Do To Help
Mental health experts from the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry are hosting this practical webinar for parents, family members, and caregivers who want to better understand what it looks like when the kids in their lives are struggling and what they can do to help. This event is brought to you by the U of M Department of Psychiatry with the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Webinar on May 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register here:
https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6KQrQ7uVQfyIkuBFWFsf0A#/registration
