Dexter Community Schools invites input from parents, staff, students, and community members in its search for a new superintendent. Survey open until June 9. Photo: Bates Administrative Building. Google Streetview The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education has launched the search for the district’s next superintendent and is inviting the entire community to help shape ...
In response to legal advice and two Executive Orders, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) rescinded a policy for transgender students earlier this year. In response to that, a group of people showed up to the May 19 school board meeting seeking to have the board reinstate the District’s transgender protection policy. The group that showed up to the ...
The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education said its “committed to finding the right candidate for Dexter’s next chapter.” With the announcement of DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis retiring in February of 2026 and the school board officially accepting this decision at its May 19 meeting, the school district is now looking ahead to filling this ...
Katherine Kuzma resigned from Dexter Community Schools following an investigation into her emails. Although school policy was violated, the district found no evidence of inappropriate conduct. Photo courtesy of Katherine Kuzma Katherine Kuzma, a physical education teacher at Mill Creek Middle School, resigned from her position on April 22. Dexter Community Schools placed her under ...
A truly harrowing escape from South Vietnam as communist forces from the North invaded southward in 1975. The long Vietnam War reached a big turning point that spring with the remaining American forces leaving the country after years of battle while their South Vietnamese counterparts were also looking for ways out from what they believed ...
Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers to recognize their service and help readers get acquainted with the people behind the badge School Resource Officer Gerrod Visel’s role in Dexter Community Schools is a unique one. You will see him in a variety ...
Chris Timmis, Superintendent of Dexter Community Schools (DCS), shared with the community his big decision to retire in the next year. In a letter to the students, families and community on May 12, Timmis announced his next steps in his long educational career. “Thank you so much for your commitment to our students, our staff, ...
Photo: Aerial view of Dexter Community Schools. Courtesy of DCS Unofficial results from the Washtenaw and Livingston county clerks’ offices for Tuesday’s (May 6, 2025) special election show voters approving Dexter Community Schools’ $242 million bond proposal, with 3,461 voting Yes (56.35%) and 2,681 voting No (43.65%). A total of 6,183 ballots were cast out ...
With Mrs. See retiring at the end of the school year, Wylie Elementary is looking to next fall with a new principal at the helm. Dexter Community Schools (DCS) announced on April 28, that a new leader for the school has been picked. DCS said, “Wylie Elementary will have a new principal. Dexter Community Schools ...
What will stand as a tribute in honor of her teaching legacy, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) has installed the plaque recognizing the naming of the solar walkway after the late Kate Boynton. It is located under the solar walkway in the bus hub, which is near Anchor and Wylie schools. The DCS Board of Education ...
As Dexter voters prepare to weigh a historic school bond, questions emerge about long-term costs, debt, and the district’s financial future. Editor’s note: This article offers a counterpoint to the perspective presented by Dick Lundy in a recent piece published by the Sun Times News online on March 27, 2025 and in print April 2. ...
With a big boost from a Michigan Department of Education grant, Dexter Community Schools are getting an upgrade in its filtered water bottle-filling stations at every school building. The DCS Board of Education approved a contract at its April 14 meeting that will use the grant for this district-wide upgrade. The school district awarded the ...
Mill Creek Middle School will have a new principal and assistant principal next fall. Dexter Community Schools are looking to two familiar faces and experienced leaders in the district to fill these important roles at the school for seventh and eighth graders. DCS announced the news on April 18. “Dexter Community Schools is pleased to ...
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Young Five – 12th grade ArtWalk 2025 is opening on April 19, bringing with it a chance to see student-created art inside local businesses and locations in downtown Dexter. The ArtWalk will run from April 19-May 11. This is the 22nd year the DCS Art Department has held this student show. ...
Dexter High School’s Model United Nations Team earned a runner up finish at Oakland University’s Model United Nations 8th Annual High School Conference. The competition had nearly 200 delegates from the Greater Metro Detroit and surrounding area. Dexter’s 10 member delegation also brought home recognition in seven areas. This was Dexter’s first time participating in this ...
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