Dexter – Education
Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical Academy
9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter • (734) 215–5739
Grades preK–2 offered for the 2024–2025 school year. Full-time in-person classes and homeschooling programs (microschooling, online, and blended learning). Christ-centered curriculum in the classical tradition. Small class sizes with a focus on mastery of information and concepts. Tuition discounts for multiple children; tuition assistance available for qualifying families. info@a2oca.org, a2oca.org
Career and Technical Education
1300 Campus Pkwy. • Kara Stemmer, (734) 401–4476
The South and West Washtenaw Consortium provides career and technical education opportunities to students in grades 11 & 12 enrolled in the Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline school districts. theswwc.org
Dexter Community Education
2704 Baker (Bates School) • (734) 424–4180
Enrichment and recreation opportunities for children and adults. communityed@dexterschools.org, dexterschools.ce.eleyo.com
Dexter Community Schools
2704 Baker • (734) 424–4100
Enrollment (2023–2024): 3,367
Superintendent Christopher Timmis. timmisc@dexterschools.org, dexterschools.org
The school board meets at 7 p.m., one or two Mondays each month during the school year and once a month during the summer at Bates School (2704 Baker). Elections are held 1st Tues. in Nov. Elise Bruderly (president), Melanie Szawara (vice president), Jennifer Kangas (treasurer), Daniel Alabré (secretary), Brian Arnold, Mara Greatorex, Dick Lundy (trustees).
Dexter Early Elementary Complex (Anchor/Beacon)
7480 Dan Hoey, bldgs. A & B • (734) 424–4120
Y5–grade 2. Brooke Stidham, principal.
Dexter High School
2200 N. Parker • (734) 424–4240
Grades 9–12. Melanie Nowak, principal. Comprehensive high school. The International Baccalaureate Diploma and Dexter Early Middle College programs are available to juniors and seniors.
Mill Creek Middle School
7305 Dexter–Ann Arbor Rd • (734) 424–4150
Grades 7 & 8. Ken Koenig, principal.
Special Education
Director Ann Nakon, (734) 424–4100, ext. 6052
Early intervention services, classrooms for children ages 3–5 who meet eligibility criteria, teacher consultants, speech and language services, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists and social workers, and administrative support. Countywide programs for elementary and secondary students with emotional or behavioral challenges, autism, hearing impairments, or severe cognitive impairments. dexterschools.org/special-education
The Educational Foundation of Dexter
PO Box 385, Dexter 48130
A nonprofit led by community members to provide financial support to promote excellence in education in Dexter Community Schools. Funds teacher-authored grants, building-level grants, and district initiatives. info@efdexter.org, efdexter.org
Wylie Elementary School
3060 Kensington • (734) 424–4140
Grades 3 & 4. Katie See, principal.