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DHS Update Friday, May 29, 2026

Dear Dexter High School students and families,
 
Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2026 on their many accomplishments and achievements. We are incredibly proud of this outstanding group of students and look forward to celebrating this special milestone together tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Al Ritt Field. 
 
And in a few days we’ll welcome the Class of 2030 to their Move Up Day where they will get to walk the hallways of Dexter High School, visit some classrooms, and learn about many of the clubs and opportunities we have to offer! Thank you in advance to all our current DHS students who’ve volunteered to serve as Move Up Day ambassadors on Thursday, June 4.
 
Go Dreads and enjoy the sunshine!
Abby / Ms. Holland

Bond Construction Updates

Please take a moment to review the upcoming construction projects that will impact Dexter High School and other areas around the district. Crews will get to work right away after the last day of school so summertime parking and traffic flow will look and feel different from what you’re used to. And we hope you join us at the Twin Turf Fields at 4pm on Tuesday, June 2 for a groundbreaking ceremony and an opportunity to meet Dr. Theresa Stager, Dexter High School’s next principal! Learn more here.

Drop-off and pick-up

Please be sure to pull forward in the drop-off and pick-up lines and refrain from using other areas for student drop-off and pick-up. Your cooperation helps to ensure the safety of staff and students while also keeping traffic moving smoothly. Thank you!

Report Cards

For students in grades 9–11, final grades are due from teachers on Thursday, June 11, and families will receive communication on June 19th when report cards are available in PowerSchool. 

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Full event info is available in the DCSD app or on the DHS calendar.
  • Friday, June 5 - Advisory Schedule
  • Wednesday, June 10 - Last Day of School (half day)
  • DHS 2025-2026
  • DHS Newsletter