DHS Update Friday, September 26, 2025

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

1. 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

   RSVP here

   If you have any questions whatsoever, please contact me by email or by phone at 734-481-1100.

2. 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.

3. 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: 

   Link to EFD: Click Top Right Corner to DONATE

4. 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.

5. 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.
6. Parking Registration Students who would like to drive to school need to submit the attached form. 
7. 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. 
8. Cell Phone Policy Please see the attached cell phone policy for DHS.
9. The Compass School Store is Open! The Compass will be open October 2nd and October 3rd between 3:00pm and 5:00pm to purchase Dexter gear! Open to the public.
10. DCS Homecoming is October 6-11. We are excited for this awesome week of school pride and fun! The Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 7:00-9:00pm. The dance will be held in the gym this year, so to protect the floor, students are required to wear shoes with non-marking, soft soles—such as clean sneakers, flats, or non-marking dress shoes. All other shoes are not permitted. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 per person. Only cash will be accepted. Students planning to bring a non-DHS student must have an approved guest form completed and submitted by Wednesday, October 8th. No guests will be able to enter without an approved guest form.
11. Spirit Week at DHS : Monday, October 6th - Friday, October 10th
    Monday, 10/6: PJ Day
    Tuesday, 10/7: Minion Day
    Wednesday, 10/8: City Colors (Seniors: White, Juniors: Red, Sophomores: Green, Freshman: Blue)
    Thursday, 10/9: Country (Freshman/Sophomores) Country Club (Juniors/Seniors)
    Friday, 10/10: DREAD DAY! (Maroon & Gold)

• Students can see updated points displayed each day in The Commons! 
• Teachers will be counting Spirit Wear during 3rd Period each day. 
• SWWC, Dual Enrollment, and Reduced Schedule Students should check in with a trusted teacher each day (if participating) to be added to their count. 
• Participating in Spirit Days at DHS will gain your Class points towards an overall Homecoming Spirit Week points system.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Full event info is available in the DCSD app or on the calendar linked below.

• October 6 - October 11 - Homecoming Week (please see details above)
• 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