DHS Students and Parents
The Spring Fever Reliever Dance is tonight! Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the event wraps up at 8:30 PM. Students should enter through the main entrance.
Please remember to bring your school ID and ticket for entry. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.
We also ask that all students be picked up promptly at 8:30 PM. Timely pickup helps ensure a safe, smooth experience for everyone, and students who are not picked up on time may not be eligible to attend future dances.
We’re looking forward to a fun evening!
PROJECT PROM REMINDER: Project Prom will be held after prom at Dogwood Social in Cape Girardeau. If you would like to attend, you need to pick up a permission form from Mrs. Boles. Only DHS Juniors/Seniors and their dates will be allowed to attend. The permission forms need to be returned to Mrs. Boles along with $10 by Friday, March 13th.
🎓 Senior Class of 2026: Important Deadlines! 🎓
Attention Seniors and Parents! We are heading into the home stretch, and we want to make sure every graduate is celebrated in the yearbook and graduation program.
Please take note of the following deadline and information:
🗓️ The Deadline: Friday, February 13th
All Senior Photos and Senior Quotes must be submitted by next Friday.
🔗 How to Submit
You can find the submission links in two places:
School Website: Click the "Senior 2026 Information" link at the very top of the high school homepage.
Google Classroom: Check the Class of 2026 stream for the direct links.
📸 Need a Photo? We’ve Got You Covered!
If you don't have a photo that is suitable for the yearbook or graduation program, don't worry! We have a local photographer coming to the school to take professional photos for anyone who needs one—completely free of charge.
Action Required: If you need to take advantage of this, please email rajones@dexter.k12.mo.us as soon as possible so we can get you on the schedule.
Let’s make sure the Class of 2026 is represented perfectly! Go Bearcats! 🐾
The dance will conclude at 11:00 p.m. For students who need a ride home, we kindly ask that transportation arrive on campus by 10:45 p.m. Any students still on campus after 11:00 p.m. will be prohibited from attending future dances.
We appreciate your help in making this a fun, safe, and well-organized event for everyone.
We’re excited to host our first home sporting event of the new year and welcome our students, families, and visitors back into our gym! 🏀
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, we are implementing new security protocols for home events. One of the most visible updates will be the use of our new OpenGate weapons detectors at the entrance to the basketball arena.
What to expect:
All visitors will walk through the detectors before entering.
You do not need to empty your pockets of phones, keys, or money.
We strongly encourage guests to leave bags in their vehicles whenever possible or use a clear bag.
If the system detects an item, visitors may be asked to complete a brief secondary check, which could include emptying pockets or having a bag inspected.
A short explanation of this process is included with this message so everyone knows what to expect before arriving.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we take these steps to keep our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and guests as safe as possible. We appreciate your support and look forward to a great home event!
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Come out and support our Bearcats as they take on the Potosi Trojans for the Class 3 District 1 Championship!
📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Location: Charles Bland Stadium
⏰ Admission: $6.00 (Ages 6 & up)
💵 Payment: Cash only will be accepted at the gate
🎟️ Passes: Per MSHSAA regulations, no passes will be accepted
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our players and coaches!
Fire Up Bearcats! 🐾
📢 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.
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!
Today’s soccer match against Notre Dame has been postponed. A rescheduled date will be announced once it is finalized.
Please take note of the information about our upcoming SENIOR PARENT NIGHT.
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)
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
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.
