May 31, 2025

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Articles for tag: Dexter High School, State Tournament, Trap Team

Trevor Sullivan

Kason Lambert with medal standing next to "State" sign

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

Ben Sackman and Shane Walton awarded from Ben Howison

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 ...

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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 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, ...

Building trades students at work.

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 ...

Dexter High School’s Upcoming Polar Plunge is Much More Than a Fundraiser

DHS students participated in the 2023 Polar Plunge. Photo courtesy Dexter High School. The Polar Plunge Dexter High School is holding its second “Polar Plunge” on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to raise funds for its Unified Sports Programs and Special Olympics Michigan. As a demonstration of their commitment to Dexter’s Unified Sports teams and inclusion ...