Dexter Community Schools

Serves the village of Dexter and large parts of the townships of Dexter, Lima, Scio, and Webster. Enrollment for the 2006–2007 school year was 3,608 students. Administrative offices (424–4100) are at 7714 Ann Arbor. Superintendent: Evelynn Shirk. www.dexter.k12.mi.us

The school board meets two Mon. per month 7 p.m. at Creekside Intermediate School, 2615 Baker; call 424–4100 for dates. Elections are held annually the day after the first Mon. in May (May 6, 2008). Members serve four-year terms. Trustees: Jean Christian, Larry Cobler (president), Kim Covert, Ron Darr (secretary), Richard Lundy (treasurer), Julie Schumaker, and Michael Wendorf (vice-president).

Bates Elementary School (grades K–2), 2704 Baker. 424–4130. Principal Roger Moore.

Cornerstone Elementary School (grades K–2), 7480 Dan Hoey. 424–4120. Principal Craig McCalla.

Wylie Elementary School (grades 3 & 4), 3060 Kensington. 424–4140. Principal Paula Thomas.

Creekside Intermediate School (grades 5 & 6), 2615 Baker. 424–4160. Principal Mollie Sharrar.

Mill Creek Middle School (grades 7 & 8), 7305 Dexter–Ann Arbor Rd. 424–4150. Principal Jami Bronson.

Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker. 424–4240. Principal William (Kit) Moran.

Career and technical education. Director Jody Gielinski, 429–8060. The South and West Washtenaw Consortium provides career and technical instruction and arranges cooperative education, internships, and work experience for high school students.

Special education. Director Mary Pat Holst, 424– 4100, ext. 6052. Early intervention, early childhood classrooms for children ages 3–5 who meet eligibility criteria, county and local teacher consultants, resource rooms, 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 or multiple impairments. www.dexter.k12.mi.us/se.html

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