The Back-to-School Bash will be held on July 31st from 10:00am.-6:00pm in the Dexter High School Gym (Not the Bearcat Event Center). This is for new and returning students. Please take the time to review the information below about this important event.
Update and/or review your student’s information using your parent portal. This can be done on any device. If you have moved over the summer or your child received new vaccinations, please bring updated documents for us to scan into Infinite Campus.
New addresses will not be updated in Infinite Campus without providing a new proof of residency. If you have moved and need to update your home address, please bring one of the following documents containing the new address:
Current utility bill (such as electric or water) in your name
Current mortgage statement in your name
Current lease/rental agreement signed by landlord and tenant, including the address and apartment number (if applicable)
Documentation NOT ACCEPTED: Cell phone, credit card, medical, insurance or financial statements
Wagner Portrait Studio will be available for school pictures.
Class lists and student schedules will be available.
Southwest students will be able to get their identification cards for student pick-up.
Locker assignments will be available.
High school students can get a parking pass.
Student fees and fines may be paid.
Several community organizations and resources will have booths to share information.
Bearcat t-shirts and merchandise will be available for purchase.
If automated payments were set up in Infinite Campus, these will need to be updated for the 25-26 school year along with your credit card or banking information.
Completing a Free/Reduced meal application is optional.
If your child(ren) lives in two households, only 1 household application is required. Parents need to decide before registering who will complete the meal application. The application completed last is the one used for eligibility.
Free / Reduced Temporary Eligibility – At the end of the 24-25 school year, students whose eligibility was Free or Reduced will begin the 25-26 with the same eligibility. Families have until October 1, 2025 to complete an application. If an application is not completed, the student’s eligibility will be full paid. Please see or call Carla Miller if you are uncertain of your child’s eligibility, 573-614-1000 x 1601.
Direct Certified / Free Eligibility – If your family receives SNAP / TANF benefits (food stamps), DO NOT COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. Your child is automatically FREE. An application will override the eligibility already in place. If your family has not received a letter regarding your child’s benefit, please see or call Carla Miller at 573-614-1000 x 1601.
Proof of Residency / HOME Bus Addresses: Students riding the bus home, the home address must match the home bus address. This year the district will be using new bus software for routing and any HOME address that is changed in Infinite Campus will filter into the new bus system. A home bus address will not be changed in Infinite Campus until a proof of residence is received and approved.
If you are unable to make it to the event, the building offices will be open beginning August 1st. To take care of school business, you may call and make an appointment. Picture retakes will be available later in the fall.
We can’t wait to see you,
Your Partners in Education