December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Dexter High School

Dexter and Chelsea Grads Achieving at the Next Level

Dexter and Chelsea Grads Achieving at the Next Level

Here’s a quick look at the college achievements of some local high school graduates. Avery Goodrich of Dexter has been selected to be on the 40-member board as part of the University of Alabama (UA) Student Government Association, who recently selected its Lobby Board for the 2024-2025 academic year. The UA announcement said the “Lobby ...

Chelsea and Dexter are Well Represented in the New A-Section at Kettering University

Chelsea and Dexter are Well Represented in the New A-Section at Kettering University

Kettering University’s unique blend of cooperative and experiential education has a few local connections this school year, which has already started at the university in Flint. Including students from Chelsea, Dexter and Grass Lake, Kettering University announced the new group of A-Section students arrived on campus on July 11 to begin their studies. Kettering said students ...

Dexter High School has a New Assistant Principal

Dexter High School has a New Assistant Principal

The new Assistant Principal at Dexter High School brings with her a lot of valuable experience and know-how. This was made clear in the hiring recommendation made by DHS Principal Melanie Nowak. Nowak said in her recommendation to the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education: “Mrs. Hervey has served at the Washtenaw Education Options Consortium ...

Dexter High School Grad Presents her Award-Winning Research Project

Dexter High School Grad Presents her Award-Winning Research Project

Charlotte Schultz, a 2021 Dexter High School graduate, had the honor recently of presenting her award-winning research project before an international organization whose members are interested in research on eating and drinking. Schultz, a student at Michigan State University, took her research project before the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, ...

Trevor Sullivan

Dexter High School Team Shines at State Trap Shooting Tournament

Dexter High School Team Shines at State Trap Shooting Tournament

By Trevor Sullivan This past Saturday, members of the Michigan State High School League competed in the State Tournament at the Michigan Trap Shooting Association grounds in Mason, Michigan. The event saw participation from over 400 students representing their schools in the 1A Division. The Dexter High School team, comprising students from 6th through 12th ...

Trevor Sullivan

2024 Dexter American Legion High School Awards

2024 Dexter American Legion High School Awards

Community News  Dexter American Legion Post 557 proudly announces their Dexter High School Awards for 2024.  As Chairman of the Legion Awards Committee, Legionnaire Ben Howison presented Shane Walton (left) and Ben Sackman (right) with keepsake medallions, certificates, and checks for $1000.  The High School Award is presented annually to two senior young men from ...

Dexter High School: Introducing Woodshop and Construction to a New Generation

Dexter High School: Introducing Woodshop and Construction to a New Generation

With a commitment to increasing real-world, skill-based experiences for students, Dexter Community Schools continues to look into introducing new courses at the high school. Two of the latest are Woodshop and Systems of Construction. These probably sound familiar, but they are not currently offered at DHS. However, that might change come next school year. Two ...

A new course at Dexter High School will explore the technological side of music

A new course at Dexter High School will explore the technological side of music

A new course will be introduced at Dexter High School that aligns with the strategic plan of focusing on preparing students for the 21st century by integrating technology into education. It aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and technological proficiency, ensuring that students acquire skills relevant to modern industries. It’s called Music Technology. Grace Wolfe, ...

SWWC Building Trades students hard at work in Dexter

SWWC Building Trades students hard at work in Dexter

Helping with some needed improvements at the Jenkins Early Childhood Learning Center, students in the Building Trades program from the South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) are definitely getting real world training experiences. A group from the SWWC has been at Jenkins rebuilding the stairs and ramp to the Baby House and replacing the front ...