DHS is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive this Friday October 10th at the BEC. If you are 16 years or older and wish to donate blood, you may sign up during your lunch shift. If you are 16, you must obtain a permission slip and have it signed by your donation appointment on Friday (you may bring it to Mrs. Giles before if you would like). Any question, stop by between classes or email Mrs. Giles (
lgiles@dexter.k12.mo.us)
17 days ago, Cherie Smith
📢 Friendly Reminder: Tomorrow at lunch will be the final opportunity to purchase Homecoming tickets! 🎟️ Tickets are $5.00. Please note that no tickets can be sold after tomorrow’s lunch period. No exceptions can be made.
👉 To join the fun, remember to bring both your student ID and your ticket to the door.
The dance will wrap up at 11:00 p.m. We ask that everyone have a ride arranged to be at school by that time. If a ride hasn’t arrived, our SROs will be available to assist students in reaching their parents/guardians.
21 days ago, Eric Boles
Fall Homecoming is almost here!
The Homecoming Dance will be on Friday, October 3rd. To attend, students must have fines, fees, and lunch balances under $10.00. A step-by-step guide for checking balances on the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus App) is attached.
We hope every student who wants to attend can join us—thank you for helping make this possible. Wishing everyone a fun and memorable Homecoming week!
28 days ago, Eric Boles
Athletic Update
Today’s soccer match against Notre Dame has been postponed. A rescheduled date will be announced once it is finalized.
28 days ago, Dexter Bearcats Athletics
Here is a message for our Senior and Senior parents from Mrs. Cooper.
Please take note of the information about our upcoming SENIOR PARENT NIGHT.
about 1 month ago, Eric Boles
Parents and Students of the Class of 2025,
If you ordered a yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year, they are available for pick up in the high school office. If you did not purchase a yearbook, but would like one, there are additional copies for sale for $50. You can pay with cash, or make checks payable to Dexter High School. Email Ms. Jones if you have any further questions (rajones@dexter.k12.mo.us)
about 1 month ago, Rachel Jones
2025-2026 Yearbooks are now on sale! You can go to jostens.com/ybkbuy to order them online. Additionally, if you did not order a yearbook from the 2024-2025 school year, Ms. Jones does have a limited amount leftover that are now for sale for $50. Please email her or see her to purchase one. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jones at rajones@dexter.k12.mo.us
about 2 months ago, Rachel Jones
Dexter High School will be implementing a new cell phone policy in accordance with recently passed state legislation, Senate Bill 1481.
In our commitment to transparency and clear communication, we are sharing this quick reference guide to help students and families understand how the new policy will affect daily life at DHS.
3 months ago, Eric Boles
Correction for DHS credit acquisition summer school dates. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the first session ends on 6/5 not 6/4 and session 2 is 6/6-6/19. We apologize for any confusion.
5 months ago, Laura Stone
DHS Summer School Participants:
Students should enter the high school through the entrance located between the main high school entrance and the BEC entrances, near Mrs. Elfrink’s room.
Students who drive should park in the teacher parking lot adjacent to this entrance.
Students who walk should use the same entrance to enter the building.
Bus riders will be dropped off at this location as well.
On the first day, students should wait in the hallway near the entrance to meet their instructor for further directions.
Thank you!
5 months ago, Eric Boles
Seniors paid DVD orders may be picked up beginning next Monday in the HS Office. There are limited extra copies available.
5 months ago, Bearcat News
Senior parents:
If you would like to purchase a DVD Copy of the Graduation, please use the attached form. You may also email Mrs. Culp the name of your graduate and how many copies you are ordering. You may pay at the time of pickup with check or cash or by Venmo linked below. DVD's will be available for pickup in the high school office next week.
Thank you!
sculp@dexter.k12.mo.us5 months ago, Bearcat News
Dear Students and Parents,
Please be reminded that all meal balances, fines, and fees must be below $10 in order for students to attend Prom on Saturday, April 12. Account balances can be checked through the Infinite Campus app.
Additionally, locker and parking registration for the Class of 2027 will take place tomorrow. To be eligible, students must have no more than $10 in outstanding balances. Those registering for parking must also complete the Parking Registration Form, which is linked in the announcements.
Thank you for your attention to these important details.
7 months ago, Laura Stone
The ACT test that was scheduled at Dexter High School for tomorrow has been postponed. Students who are signed up to test tomorrow will test on Saturday, 4/26.
7 months ago, Laura Stone
DHS-the Choir Concert for today has been cancelled. We will post details later about any make-up date. Thank you for your understanding.
7 months ago, Eric Boles
DHS - DON’T FORGET: Project Prom permission forms and money are due tomorrow to Mrs. Boles.
7 months ago, Eric Boles
We are looking foward to seeing the 8th graders and their parents tonight at DHS 101.
To account for busy schedules, we are offering 2 sessions . 8th grade students and their parents should attend one session.
Session 1: Check-in starts at 3:30. The presentation will begin at 4:00.
Session 2: Check-in starts at 4:30. The presentation will begin at 5:00.
8 months ago, Laura Stone
DHS - Schedule Change
Due to a scheduling conflict Monday, the Top 10% Ceremony will have to be moved back to 8:00 pm. It will take place in the High School Auditorium.
8 months ago, Eric Boles
DHS - Dress Up Days for Spring Fever Reliever Week are:
Monday - PJ Day
Tuesday - Rhyme without Reason (choose a partner and dress as two rhyming words that aren’t related Ex: Beauty Queen and Jelly Bean)
Wednesday - Adam Sandler day
Thursday - Inside Out day
Friday - SFR shirts or Neon
We will also be hosting a Boys Sectional Basketball game Monday. Details later this weekend.
DHS is home of the Boys District Basketball Champions.
8 months ago, Eric Boles
DHS Students, STUCO is taking orders for SFR Shirts. The deadline to order AND pay is the end of lunch B on Wednesday, 2/26. Please read the information at the top of the Google form if you would like to purchase a shirt.
https://forms.gle/Y6yXyRqSn99fy6AH68 months ago, Laura Stone
